blink-182 just kicked off their tour with Alkaline Trio on August 28 at Hollywood, Florida’s Hard Rock Live, and they unearthed some old-school faves. In fact, after opening the show with “The Rock Show” and “First Date,” they performed Dude Ranch‘s “Josie,” their first time with Tom DeLonge since 2014. And that was just the beginning of song surprises. blink-182 also played Take Off Your Pants And Jacket‘s “Online Songs” and “Roller Coaster” for the first time since 2001. The trio also tapped into their 2011 record Neighborhoods with “Natives” and “Wishing Well,” their first performances since 2014. Finally, blink-182… Read more »
Believe it or not, in April 2015, Sabrina Carpenter released her debut album Eyes Wide Open. (yes, she has been grinding in the music industry well before the launch of “Espresso.”) This isn’t the only important record released a decade ago. Notably, 2015 was the release year of some of the most iconic records in the alternative scene—from indie to pop-punk. These 2015 albums are turning 10 this April 2025, and we still can’t believe it. Tom DeLonge — To The Stars…Demos, Odds and Ends Released: April 21, 2015 via To The Stars After parting ways with blink-182 in January 2015,… Read more »
It seems like every major musical artist has found box-office success in the form of an Oscar-worthy biopic. From Timothée Chalamet starring in A Complete Unknown as Bob Dylan to Rami Malek’s portrayal of Queen‘s Freddie Mercury in Bohemian Rhapsody, there are many rock star movies you need to add to your watchlist. P.S. If you need a goofy “biopic,” then Weird: The Al Yankovic Story starring Daniel Radcliffe is the flick for you. In recent news, Green Day shared that they are currently developing a comedy movie inspired by their early days touring in a van called New Years… Read more »
On February 13, blink-182 and Alkaline Trio performed at The Hollywood Palladium to raise funds for victims of the LA wildfires. Charities supported included the LAFD Foundation, the California Fire Foundation, the Anti-Recidivism Coalition, and the Pasadena Humane Society. Of course, with such an astounding bill, blink-182 pulled out all the stops for fans, including bringing out Alkaline Trio frontman, and former frontman of blink, Matt Skiba. Skiba, Tom DeLonge, Mark Hoppus, and Travis Barker all teamed up to perform “Bored To Death,” the hit track from 2016 LP California. Hoppus hilariously introduced Skiba onstage as a “contest winner.” This… Read more »
Are blink-182 planning a spring break tour?! This has become the burning question of the week sparked by guitarist/vocalist Tom DeLonge after he shared a not-so-subtle hint at a potential tour announcement on his Instagram. On Monday, January 6, DeLonge posted a photo of him singing on stage with the caption, “@blink182 should we play some spring break shows just for the fuck of it? We are board and want to playyyyy – we miss you fuckers” Clearly itching to hit the road, DeLonge has been sharing numerous tour and stage photos lately, reminiscing about the trio’s monumental last two… Read more »
blink-182 are officially back on the road! And to kick things off, the trio has premiered a new, unreleased single titled “Can’t Go Back” for fans attending the Thursday, June 20 show in Orlando, FL. Co-frontman Mark Hoppus introduces the new track, saying, “We’re gonna play a fucking brand-new song that nobody has ever heard before—not even management, not our fucking agent, not fucking anybody. We just wrote this song, and we’re gonna play it tonight.” Led by Hoppus on vocals, the track exudes a spacey, twinkling quality, complemented by Travis Barker‘s steady drum work. As the song progresses, Tom… 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 »
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 »
blink-182 is still keeping us on our toes and dropping new surprises for fans following the October release of their ninth studio album ONE MORE TIME…. Today, the trio shared a new live music video for the track “ANTHEM PART 3.” If you remember blink’s Denny’s meme moment, they played this song for a crowd at the diner, as well. Filmed across the span of multiple tour dates, the live performance video sees concertgoers crowd-surfing, fans in Enema Of The State nurse costumes, and even Mark Hoppus flipping off a car and Tom DeLonge poking Travis Barker‘s butt. Classic. Check… Read more »
blink-182 has been dropping breadcrumbs all month long for fans eagerly awaiting the release of their full album ONE MORE TIME… arriving on October 20. Today, they shared “YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT YOU’VE GOT” from the 17-song tracklist. Preceded by the release of their official cover art, “FELL IN LOVE,” “DANCE WITH ME,” “ONE MORE TIME,” and “MORE THAN YOU KNOW,” this new track highlights the melancholy pop-punk that made fans fall in love with blink over the years. “You don’t know what you’ve got/You don’t know what you’ve got, till it’s almost gone,” sings Tom DeLonge on the chorus.… Read more »
