Editorial
Geek Girl Riot’s Favorite Things of 2016
Our Geek Girl Rioters are sharing some of their favorite shows, books, movies, and moments of 2016, as well as a few other tidbits!
Our Geek Girl Rioters are sharing some of their favorite shows, books, movies, and moments of 2016, as well as a few other tidbits!
Author Mat Johnson took some time out of his insanely packed schedule to chat with Geek Girl Riot’s Sherin Nicole and Day Al-Mohamed about his upcoming work, the beauty in collaborating and adapting for changing audiences, as well as staying out of the limelight when creating.
Geek Girl Riot’s Sherin, Kat, and Meagan dig into every facet of the entertainment mogul to try and answer the ultimate question: why is Netflix so damn good?
By now you are either watching Netflix’s new breakout hit series Stranger Things, or you are being told by all of your friends that you NEED to watch it right now! So what’s all the fuss about?
Architects have returned with their first new release in months, dropping the blistering single “Whiplash” alongside a gorgeously shot music video. The track, produced by former Bring Me The Horizon drummer Jordan Fish, showcases the UK band at their finest. “Whiplash” marks the third single from their highly anticipated upcoming album, The Sky, The Earth & All Between. Set for release on February 28, 2025, via Epitaph Records, the 12-track album will include previously released hits “Curse,” “Seeing Red,” and the latest addition, “Whiplash.” Vocalist Sam Carter shares, “We’re so happy to be back and to be releasing a song… Read more »
Music news can break at lightning speed. With so much happening daily, it’s easy to miss new releases, tour announcements, and everything else. No need to stress, though—we’ve got you covered. Each week, we’re rounding up the freshest tracks, from emerging artists making their mark to the scene’s favorite acts dropping their latest hits. Now, you won’t have any issues keeping your favorite playlists updated. This week, we heard singles from plenty of acts, including rosecoloredworld and The Driver Era, a new EP from Mirrorcell, and a must-watch music video from Soccer Mommy. Check it all out below. HotWax —… Read more »
Let’s start by collectively taking a breath together now that My Chemical Romance is showing signs of life again. After fans went into a frenzy a couple of weeks ago (this writer included) when MCR’s Facebook page updated its profile picture, the group is finally giving us something to sink our fangs into. While the Facebook activity was quickly realized to be a hack based on the bizarre posts, headlines, and news stories being shared, My Chem has launched a reissue of their greatest hits compilation, May Death Never Stop You: The Greatest Hits 2001–2013. The group unveiled the reissue… Read more »
Hailing from Rio Grande Valley, TX, the emerging three-piece Riley!, comprised of vocalist/guitarist Ryan Bluhmm, bassist Kris Gallardo, and drummer Cesar “Izzy” Izaguirre, has issued their latest offering, “Keep Your Cool, Man.” The song acts as the lead single pulled from their forthcoming 10-track album, Keep Your Cool, which is scheduled to arrive courtesy of Counter Intuitive Records next month on April 19. “Keep Your Cool, Man” emerges through a cacophony of masterfully dreamy instrumentation, heart-on-your-sleeve lyricism, and commanding vocal runs interwoven with distressed screams. Spanning three minutes, the track encapsulates layers of emotions and experiences with remarkable depth and… Read more »
With only two weeks left of our 100 Rising Artists You Need To Listen To In 2024, we’re pulling all of the stops and bringing you the best of the best music we’re excited about this year. In this week’s installment of the 100 Rising Artists, we’re exploring the classic pop-punk formula with Go For Gold, crushing metal acts such as Half Me, bubblegum goodies in the form of Jesse Detor and Best Ex, Mannequin Death Squad’s true-to-form punk, and more. Perhaps you’ve already discovered your next favorite musical obsession in our 100 Rising Artists You Need To Listen To… Read more »
Turnstile GLOW ON with their new Converse collab. The hardcore band turned viral music act will release shoes with the iconic company on Friday, January 26. The announcement was made via a YouTube video directed by bandmates Brandon Yates and Pat McCroy. The capsule collection will feature two different styles with varying designs on each. Because of their passion for skateboarding, the silhouettes chosen are the Converse Chuck 70 and One Star Pro. The classic canvas of the Chuck design will feature a simple black color with graphics that pay homage to their 2021 album. For those who want to… Read more »