Riot Fest is officially back for 2024, taking place on September 20, 21, and 22 at Bridgeview, Illinois’ Seatgeek Stadium. Headliners include Fall Out Boy on Friday, Beck on Saturday, and Slayer on Sunday. The festival lineup boasts myriad rock staples including The Offspring, who are playing their 1994 LP Smash, NOFX, Taking Back Sunday, Sum 41, and beyond. Plus, rising stars such as Heart Attack Man, Sweet Pill, and Loveless, will also be taking to the Riot Fest stages. While announcing their festival slot, Fall Out Boy shared, “[H]aving a big ol’ Chicago homecoming + headlining #RiotFest on September… Read more »
There aren’t many bands contending with The Killers for the widest breadth of sonic profile. Since the day that cage door opened, they’ve strayed worlds away from their grit-and-glam ethos of post-punk revival. The trek’s seen them over the washboard roads of heartland rock, through flashbangs of synth-driven pop, and the wildflower fields on the softer side of folk. And still, now 20 years removed from their Hot Fuss debut, they continue to fire off their early staples with the same love-scorned ferocity that had first lit the fuse. In celebration of the bi-decadal anniversary today, June 7, we reached… Read more »
Following the release of “Can’t Be Still,” illuminati hotties, aka Sarah Tudzin, has launched into a new album era with the announcement of her forthcoming full-length POWER. The 13-track collection is scheduled to arrive via Tudzin’s own label, Snack Shack Tracks, and Hopeless Records on August 23. Acting as the second glimpse into her forthcoming release, illuminati hotties has also dropped her latest offering, “Didn’t,” featuring Cavetown. Arriving with a sun-soaked, accompanying music video shot through the streets of Los Angeles and featuring comedian Caleb Hearon, the visual adds to the playful tone of the glistening track. Tudzin shares on… Read more »
Today marks the beginning of the end for Hey Violet. The pop-rock band announced that they’re set to release their final record AFTERTASTE on September 27 via Hopeless Records. The LA-based trio shared their first single from the record, “Hazy.” Vocalist Rena Lovelis shares, “‘Hazy’ is about the feeling of being stuck in what everyone that likes your music seems to know you for, and grappling with the expectations of what we were once told we should be. It was a long process trying to figure out who we really were as a band and as individuals.” She continues, “That’s… Read more »
Yeehaw, y’all! After a successful set at Boston Calling, Beach Weather just dropped their new single, “High In Low Places” with an accompanying desert-themed music video. This marks the group’s first release since their 2023 LP Pineapple Sunrise featuring smash-hit “Sex, Drugs, Etc.” Frontman Nick Santino shares, “We like to call ‘High in Low Places’ our apocalyptic love song. There was beauty in the idea of finding peace in one another while the world was slowly melting.” He continues, “We wanted to create something that felt cinematic, the closing credits of a modern end-of-times western. There are hints of those… Read more »
On Sunday, May 26, 2024, BottleRock Napa Valley ticketholders had the chance to see thrilling performances from Dominic Fike, Queens Of The Stone Age, Stephen Sanchez, and more. Additionally, those watching The Offspring‘s set had the chance to witness a once-in-a-lifetime crossover: The Offspring featuring the day’s headliner, Ed Sheeran. The “Shape Of You” singer joined the band onstage to perform “Million Miles Away.” Ahead of Sheeran walking onstage, the band joked, “[He’s] some young up-and-comer kid, you know, I think he’s got a future.” Say what you will, but Sheeran is a true punk at heart. Sheeran shared, “The… Read more »
As if Dayseeker weren’t already experiencing an incredible 2024 across the festival circuit and their recent sold-out tour?! The four-piece has just announced the Dark Sun Protocol Tour across the United States this fall. Alpha Wolf, Catch Your Breath, and Kingdom Of Giants will join the tour as support. “We’re really excited for ‘Dark Sun Protocol,’ considering it’s been years since we’ve headlined some of these cities,” frontman Rory Rodriguez shares. “This will be our biggest and best live show to see so far—guaranteed.” Tickets for Dayseeker’s Dark Sun Protocol Tour will be available this Friday, May 3, at 10… Read more »
The Menzingers have done it again with their dreamy new single, “Gone West.” The song centers around themes of moving on and letting go. Complete with a music video comprised of tour footage, this single is just a taste of what’s to come when Some Of It Was True (DELUXE) arrives this Friday, May 31. Recorded at the same time as their 2023 album, Some Of It Was True, “Gone West” is a familiar sound for The Menzingers. Slotting right into the deluxe album with alluring guitar melodies and contemplative lyrics, vocalist/guitarist Tom May recalls the track containing some of… Read more »
Get your umbrellas and headphones ready because Marianas Trench just dropped their latest single, “Lightning And Thunder,” via 604 Records/Warner Music Canada. After teasing their single for a week across their social platforms, you can finally add it to your playlists. Previously, the Canadian pop act made their major 2024 return with their triumphant track, “A Normal Life.” The track was surprise dropped on April 26, 2024. “A Normal Life” marked the group’s first new music since the release of 2019’s full-length album, Phantoms. Speaking on the inspiration of their latest offering, which was written and produced by lead vocalist… Read more »
By now, we’ve all seen the viral TikTok trend capitalizing on our emo heart’s trigger of the infamous G-Note. It’s no secret that playing this simple note will reveal any and every Emo Kid—current and former—within a considerable distance. After all, “Welcome To The Black Parade” by My Chemical Romance can easily go down in history as the most recognizable song across a span of generations. But how many more of these timeless classics can a true emo kid pick out before the lyrics even begin? Here’s our list of 10 songs true emo kids can recognize by the sound… Read more »
