October 4 marks RØRY‘s 40th birthday, and instead of asking for gifts, she’s giving fans a present: a new single and debut album announcement. The alternative UK-based artist shared that RESTORATION is due out on January 31, 2025, featuring “In the Bible,” “BLOSSOM,” “MORALITY $UICIDE,” and today’s release, “SORRY I’M LATE.” Of the big announcement, RØRY says, “I’m always fucking late… so of course, I’m dropping my debut album when I’m 40. My excuse? I can’t exactly say my train was canceled or that I was sick. Only, I was sick. For a long time. Sick with grief, pain, addiction—and… Read more »
Whether you’re a major blink-182 fan, a rising bass guitar player, or a little bit of both, the new Fender Limited Edition Mark Hoppus Jaguar Bass might just be the next best thing to add to your home music studio. On October 3, Fender announced their dazzling collab with none other than the “I Miss You” singer. Coming in two colorways, you can score a bass in 3-Color Sunburt or Sea Foam Green for $1,399.99. These basses are practically identical to the one Hoppus dons onstage. Read more: Jack Black Announced As Presenter For Ozzy Osbourne Rock Hall Induction Hoppus… Read more »
Have you ever met someone who listens to pop but has an unexpected infatuation with heavy metal, too? It’s a plot twist that proves that “range” in music consumption is possible in a world full of gatekeepers and genre boundaries. This range extends beyond music fans. Underneath the guise of mainstream music stardom, some of our favorite pop artists have underground projects to experiment within the depths of metal breakdowns, screams, and unrelenting riffage. True artistry knows no bounds and sometimes even pop artists need a break from their typical musical formulas. Here are three beloved mainstream household names who have… Read more »
Tenacious D, aka rock-comedy duo Kyle Gass and Jack Black, are ready to “Rock Your Socks” off for a good cause. The two funny musicians just announced a short Midwestern fall tour in which all proceeds go directly to Rock The Vote—the largest nonpartisan nonprofit dedicated to building the political power of young people and breaking barriers to participation. The run kicks off on October 21 in Columbus, OH, at Mershon Auditorium and wraps up on October 26 at Bryce Jordan Center in State College, PA. On Instagram, the band shared, “The election is around the corner and we are… Read more »
‘Goosebumps’ fans, beware! The beloved R.L. Stine book series is returning to television on Disney+ and Hulu on Friday, the 13th of October. Starring Justin Long and Rachael Harris, the reboot will follow five high schoolers on their journey to solve the mystery of the death of a teen named Harold Biddle. Blending nostalgia with a whole new plotline, the ‘Goosebumps’ series will reference five of the best-selling books, including “The Haunted Mask,” “Go Eat Worms,” and “Night Of The Living Dummy.” Ayo Davis, President of Disney Branded Television, shared the exciting news in a statement. “R.L. Stine’s ‘Goosebumps’ franchise… Read more »
Iconic comedy rock duo, Tenacious D are back after a 5 year hiatus to bring fans their newest track, “Video Games“. The goofy song packs a lot of punchlines for only being a little over a minute in length. The joke here is that the band is too old to play video games, except for every once in a while, of course. Tenacious D shout out God of War, Fall Out 4, and Red Dead Redemption 2 in the new track and fans of these games are sure to get a good laugh. Jack Black and Kyle Gass had this… Read more »
photos & words by Austin Spruill As the blistering summer of 2022 winds down into the cooler weather of fall, musicians and fans alike are treated to a number of high-profile festivals raging across the country, from Welcome to Rockville and Inkcarceration to Rocklahoma and Louder Than Life. However, few were as highly anticipated as this year’s incarnation of Blue Ridge Rock Festival, taking place from September 8–11. Hosted at the world-renowned Virginia International Raceway in Alton, VA, hopes were high for the relatively young festival, as the successes and challenges of 2021 propelled the event further into the spotlight… Read more »
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I wish I had more bands filled with artists who look like me growing up, but I’m not letting that stop me from being that person for the next generation of creators.
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