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Saosin Kicks Off New Era With The Arrival Of “Just Be Honest”

Saosin may be gearing up to celebrate 20 years of their self-titled record, but they’re also keeping fans on their toes with the arrival of a new single, “Just Be Honest.” Excitingly, its accompanying music video was directed by bassist Chris Sorenson, Guitarist Beau Burchell says of the track, “We knew there was something special about ‘Just Be Honest’ from the moment of its inception. It had that rare feeling early on where you just know a song is going to matter on an album. Hearing Cove’s [Reber] vocals on it for the first time confirmed it, and then Phil’s [Sgrosso]… Read more »

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Saosin Announce Self-Titled 20th Anniversary Tour

Saosin has announced a massive anniversary tour to celebrate twenty years of their self-titled album. Today is a great day for all of the OG Saosin fans! Originally released in 2006, the band’s debut album charted at #22 on the Billboard 200 and featured hit singles “Voices”, “Bury Your Head”, and “You’re Not Alone”. After all of these years, the record certainly holds up and proved to be one of the most memorable efforts in scene history. “During the creation of Self-Titled, I don’t think we fully understood the album we were making at the time. We were just doing the same thing we… Read more »

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Saosin Signs With Sumerian Records & Drops “Starting Over Again”

Saosin has officially signed with Sumerian Records and released their first new music in more than a decade with “Starting Over Again.” They’re not just walking into a new era; they’re kicking down the door and blazing into 2026 with this dynamic offering. So, strap in for a wild ride! The band says of the song, “‘Starting Over Again’ is our first new music in over a decade, and it came from the fans calling for it and us realizing the timing finally felt right. The chemistry in this lineup is undeniable, and everything just clicked.” Saosin adds, “This song… Read more »

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Saosin and More Join Warped Tour 2025 Lineup

We’re back with even MORE Vans Warped Tour 2025 lineup announcements! Celebrating their 30th anniversary and milestone return this summer and fall, this year’s Warped Tour lineup is shaping up to be one of the most legendary in history. Today, the festival announced the return of Saosin, who performed in 2005 and again in 2009. They’re slated to perform in D.C. and Long Beach. A Loss For Words is set to celebrate their 25th anniversary at the Orlando, FL, date. Escape The Fate will be returning to perform in D.C. and Orlando, while 6arelyhuman will perform in Long Beach. Concluding… Read more »

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Smartpunk Records Shares Second Saosin Self-Titled Vinyl Release

If you didn’t get a chance to grab a record from the first Saosin self-titled vinyl drop, you’re in luck. Smartpunk Records just announced a re-pressing of the iconic album that is set to arrive by late November and early December. Plus, according to the label website, “This pressing features updated artwork housed in a die-cut gatefold jacket with a printed inner sleeve. And who knows, you might be able to hear an extra song at the end of Side B :).” Bassist Chris Sorenson shares, “We have always wanted to add a personal touch to a vinyl release of this record,… Read more »

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Here’s What Day You Can Catch Boys Like Girls, DE’WAYNE, Saosin, and More at Bamboozle

More than 10 years after the iconic Bamboozle festival packed away their gear for the last time in 2012, we now have day-to-day lineup details for their 2023 event (cue our uncontrollable excitement)! In January, Bamboozle announced their lineup via an old-school, faux Myspace page. Rather than leaning into the nostalgic emo era Myspace was famous for, the lineup includes a plethora of genres and performances. The festival will be resurrected on May 5-7 at Bader Field in Atlantic City, NJ, and will allow you to purchase single-day tickets. You can buy tickets for all three days and single-day passes… Read more »

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Sleep Theory Share Beautifully Reimagined Paper Hearts EP

Sleep Theory has returned with a special reimagining of their beloved EP Paper Hearts today. Originally released in 2023, the EP boasted very successful singles from the band like “Gone or Staying” and “Numb.” Sleep Theory actually performed both of these songs live at the idobi studio last year. You can watch that idobi Session here. The new reimagined version of Paper Hearts shows Sleep Theory on a new bed of instrumentation. Sonically, the group is known for its hard rock sound bathed in buttery vocals. The new version is lo-fi, stripped back, and more pop-leaning. This really complements the… Read more »

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Charli XCX Enters Grungy New Era With “Rock Music”

Charli XCX is back with the release of her gritty new single, “Rock Music.” The mega pop artist has been riding the massive wave of her 2024 album Brat, and the pressure to follow up that magic was palpable. Charli XCX is no stranger to genre shifts, exploring hyper pop, electronic dance music, synth-pop, electroclash, and more over the course of her career. However, rock would undeniably be a new adventure for her. “Rock Music” is being met with an interesting take from fans. Some love it, and some hate it. Several fans have taken to TikTok to say that… Read more »

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15 Rock & Alt Artists Celebrating Birthdays in April

By April, spring has sprung! And when it comes to rock and alternative artist birthdays, April is about as stacked a lineup as it gets. I mean, seriously, three pillars of the emo holy trinity land here, alongside voices that have shaped alternative, rock, emo, and pop-punk across generations. Hayley Kiyoko — April 3, 1991 Hayley Kiyoko didn’t wait for space in pop—she made it. Centering queer women in her work with clarity and intention, she gave fans something that felt long overdue. The “Lesbian Jesus” title stuck for a reason. Rob Damiani (Don Broco) — April 5, 1989 Rob… Read more »

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Yellowcard Set To Headline 2027 Emo’s Not Dead Cruise

Celebrating 5 years at sea, the Emo’s Not Dead Cruise is taking off on January 22-26, 2027, and running from Miami, Florida, to Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas. And excitingly, they just revealed a stacked lineup for the big event. Yellowcard will serve as the main headliner, alongside Mayday Parade and Dance Gavin Dance. Ticketholders can also see Enter Shikari, The Cab, Honey Revenge, The Paradox, The Wonder Years, and more iconic acts on board. Matt Cutshall, aka Emo’s Not Dead founder, says, “The E.N.D Cruise is legitimately the best vacation ever. Seeing all of our favorite bands up close and personal… Read more »