After issuing a cover of Radiohead’s “Karma Police” through triple j’s Like A Version series last year, Pierce The Veil has officially released a studio recording of the iconic 1997 track. “We are products of the ‘80s and ‘90s MTV era, so songs like ‘Karma Police’ live deep within our childhood minds,” the band shares in a press release. “We dug this one up as an opportunity to indulge in something comforting and familiar. Taking inspiration from the memories and emotions the song evokes in us, we created a version that reflects where we come from as a band. We… Read more »
As long as “Alien’s Exist,” Tom DeLonge of blink-182 will have a guitar in his hand. The iconic guitarist is putting his signature Starcaster® in the hands of fans, thanks to Fender. The signature release marks his second with the brand and costs $1,199.99. The Starcaster comes in four different colorways: Shoreline Gold, Olympic White, Surf Green, and Shell Pink. DeLonge first premiered the Squier® Starcaster® in 2022, and as an experienced musician in a pop-punk band, he’s got to amp up some of the features of his instrument. “I made some changes to the original Starcaster®; I’ve streamlined the… Read more »
blink-182 drummer Travis Barker has us all on the edge of our seats! He has listed the drum kit featured in the “EDGING” music video for auction on Trophy.com. With its iconic red-and-white-striped DW design, this kit has already garnered a staggering bid of $32,000 and will remain open for bidding until April 22, 2024, at 3 PM. The description of the kit reads, “Experience the rhythm and power of Travis Barker’s iconic drum set, most recently showcased in the Blink-182 “EDGING” music video. This meticulously crafted set features a dynamic array of components designed to deliver unparalleled sound quality… Read more »
Following back-to-back shows on April 2 and 3 in Mexico City, blink-182 has unfortunately been forced to cancel their final two Mexico dates today, April 5, and tomorrow, April 6, due to an illness in the camp. In a statement sent to fans, the band’s camp shared, “Sadly, blink-182 shows, April 5 and 6 at Palacio De Los Deportes in Mexico City, have been canceled due to illness.” The statement continues, informing ticket-holding fans that refunds will be processed back to the point-of-purchase card for tickets purchased online. Ticket holders who purchased their tickets through ticket offices or Ticketmaster Centers… Read more »
Green Day‘s arguably most iconic song, “Basket Case,” just hit a major milestone. The 1994 hit single is officially in the “billions club” with more than one billion streams on the platform. “American Idiot” is a close second with 898 million streams. Frankly, there’s no better way to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Dookie than with this milestone. Fortunately, fans will have the chance to celebrate this milestone by hearing it live during Green Day’s upcoming Saviors Tour. Here, the trio will be playing Dookie in full, as well as the entirety of American Idiot. Undoubtedly, fans will also be… Read more »
EDM DJ Illenium isn’t a stranger to the alternative scene. During his Los Angeles, CA, shows on February 2 and 3 at SoFi Stadium, he brought out several special guests. The tour is to support his self-titled independent release, which arrived last spring. Illenium’s exploration into the alt scene isn’t unheard of. From First To Lasts’ Sonny Moore ventured into dubstep in the early 2000s, which kicked off the blurring of genres and the possibility of experimenting with different sounds. Read more: Turnstile Announces European Tour Dates The mother fucking princess herself, Avril Lavigne, graced the audience with her presence… Read more »
There’s no doubt that Green Day is “Still Breathing” and ready to rock. In a recent interview with People, frontman Billie Joe Armstrong revealed that a popular pop-punk boy band wanted him to write them a song. But Armstrong had a different thought about it. “All of a sudden, I was writing the lyrics, and I was like, ‘Oh my God, there’s no fucking way I’m giving these guys this song,’” he says about their Revolution Radio single, “Still Breathing.” 5 Seconds Of Summer asked him to pen a track for them, however, after Armstrong saw what he created, he… Read more »
Today marked a major milestone for blink-182. The trio’s world-famous “All The Small Things” just crossed the mark for one billion streams on Spotify. As of publication, this is their only song to reach this many streams. Additionally, “I Miss You” from 2003’s self-titled record is a close second, with just under 729 million streams. This Enema Of The State, Jerry Finn-produced single boasts myriad musical triumphs. After its September 28, 1999 release, it almost immediately charted at No. 1 on Billboard‘s Alternative Airplay, and later peaked on the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 6. Of course, this timeless hit… Read more »
If you’re excited about the upcoming Green Day tour and Saviors album, the year 2024 is about to be so much sweeter. Today, the band announced they will be playing both Dookie and American Idiot in full on The Saviors Tour. The Smashing Pumpkins, Rancid, The Linda Lindas, Nothing But Thieves, The Hives, and more, will be joining the trio on this historic run. This means that fans and concertgoers will get to hear older non-singles such as “Pulling Teeth” and will have the chance to hear the nine-minute “Homecoming” live. Of course, our fingers are crossed that new Saviors… Read more »
It’s a historic day for emos. After all, January 8 marks the anniversary of twenty one pilots‘ Vessel arrived in 2013 with hits such as “Car Radio” and “House Of Gold,” and it’s also the day that Olivia Rodrigo released “drivers license,” the debut single from her pop, alt-rock record Sour. Of course, January 8 is also the day that blink-182 made their Saturday Night Live debut back in 2000. The unstoppable Mark Hoppus, Travis Barker, and Tom DeLonge appeared as the musical guests alongside host Jamie Foxx for the show’s 25th season. Iconic cast members of the season included… Read more »
