New York punk outfit Bad Luck. surprised their fans today with their new single, “Turn It Off.” As the opening track of their upcoming EP, Books On Tape, the song opens with aggressive acoustic guitar strums and Dominick Fox’s frantic vocal delivery. This deliciously manic introduction opens up into a full-band arrangement that is just as cathartic and energetic. With a chord progression reminiscent of The Menzingers and Jimmy Eat World, “Turn It Off” is thrilling enough to get anyone on their feet and into the pit. Books On Tape, being released via Take This To Your Heart Records, marks… Read more »
We all know that Ohio is for lovers, but Hawthorne Heights has set out to prove that it’s not just Ohio. After three editions of the festival hitting emo fans hard in 2022, Hawthorne Heights is bringing the “Is For Lovers Festival” to eight cities in 2023. This year’s event will visit Hawaii, Lake Tahoe, NV; Denver, CO; Manteo, NC; Council Bluffs, IA; Cincinnati, OH; Pelham, TN; and Mansfield, MA. Similarly to their 2022 festival stops, the lineups will vary by date and include the likes of Thrice, Silverstein, Thursday, Saosin, and more. Tickets for the events are currently on… Read more »
A comprehensive and beautiful look at emo at the turn of the Millenium is coming.
The Parxies are getting fed again today. Kings of the scene, Waterparks, have finally shared the opening acts for their highly anticipated The Property Tour this summer. Fans were already thrilled that Hunny was joining the trio as direct support, but now we have the full and very exciting line-up. Waterparks and Hunny will hit the road with Daisy Grenade (4/28-5/10), Elliot Lee (5/12-5/31) and Sophie Powers (6/2-6/14) starting April 28th in Anaheim, CA. The tour is almost entirely sold out, so if you want to catch this incredibly stacked bill in the flesh…you need to act fast! Limited tickets… Read more »
— Real Friends just made February real exciting by announcing they’re dropping a new EP called There’s Nothing Worse Than Too Late on the 24th. They had already dropped “Tell Me You’re Sorry” and “Always Lose”, off of the 8-track release. Now, to celebrate the big announcement, they’ve let us in on another single: “Six Feet”. When talking about the new song, the band said, “‘Six Feet’ is a song about longing to be loved and appreciated while you’re still here. I always see and hear good things said about people after something bad happens to them or after they… Read more »
What better way to kick off a weekend than with new music? Featuring new tracks from Against the Current, Green Day, Anti-Flag, and more.
What better way to kick off a weekend than with new music? Featuring new tracks from Paramore, The Maine, Meet Me @ the Altar, and more.
Today we talk about the Outside Lands Festival lineup, Doja Cat bringing back Taco Bell’s Mexican Pizza, and The Four Chord Music Festival in PA. Outside Lands Lineup Announced Before Coachella is even totally over, you can snag your tickets to another major festival. Outside Lands, which made its return last year during Halloween weekend, announced their lineup for this year’s festival. This time they are holding the event August 5–7 at the Golden Gate Park in San Francisco. The headliners are: Green Day, Post Malone, and SZA. Other artists include: Weezer, Phoebe Bridgers, Jack Harlow, Dominic Fike, Kennyhoopla, and… Read more »
idobi photographer Ryan Watanabe covered Chain Fest at FivePoint Amphitheatre in Irvine, CA. Check out some photos featuring Taking Back Sunday, Circa Survive, The Summer Set, and more from the festival below!
Hey! Get up! Your dog is licking the drool from your pillow. It’s time to Rise Rock n’ Shine… Who: The Aquadolls are a So-Cal trio primed to blast off. Featuring surf-rock vibes alongside pop-punk vocals, these witty women excel at blending genres and garnering attention they rightfully deserve. They have opened for the likes of Pennywise and Kate Nash, while preparing to open for Jimmy Eat World this weekend in Chi-town. What: “Disappearing Girl” is ready to haunt your summer romance. Why: The opening guitar lick is a deep, fuzzy invitation to a feeling somehow both nostalgic and fresh.… Read more »
