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Former Devil Wears Prada Drummer Daniel Williams Passes Away in Plane Crash

Daniel Williams, former drummer of The Devil Wears Prada, tragically died in a plane crash in San Diego, CA. He was serving as co-pilot alongside the late music executive Dave Shapiro at the time of the accident. He was 39 years old. A founding member of the band, Williams played on formative releases including Dear Love: A Beautiful Discord (2006), Plagues (2007), With Roots Above And Branches Below (2009), Dead Throne (2011), 8:18 (2013), and the Space EP (2015), before departing the group in July 2016. Williams shared several images on his Instagram Stories, tagging Dave Shapiro, as well as… Read more »

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My Chemical Romance Announces Mexico City Show

With anticipation mounting for My Chemical Romance to kick off the Long Live The Black Parade Tour this summer, the emo-punk legends have announced an additional performance in Mexico City, Mexico. While the band’s current tour run is slated for this summer, their Mexico City performance is scheduled on February 13, 2026, at Estadio GNP Seguros. The band has yet to announce who will support them at this specific show. Tickets will be available for the HSBC Big Sale, which takes place on Wednesday, May 22, and Thursday, May 23, while general on-sale will begin on Friday, May 23. You… Read more »

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Mayday Parade Performs With Jason Lancaster For First Time In More Than A Decade

Following the release of their album Sweet, Mayday Parade kicked off their highly anticipated Three Cheers For 20 Years anniversary tour in April. On May 1, Mayday Parade hit a tour stop in Dallas, and this time, they brought out a special guest. “Thank you for the love and support that has carried us through 20 years,” Derek Sanders said. “When we started in 2005, there were six members of this band. The five of us you see onstage and Jason Lancaster.” They then invited up former Mayday Parade co-vocalist and Dallas resident Lancaster. He served in the band from… Read more »

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45 Album Anniversaries To Celebrate This May

April showers bring May flowers…as well as some stunning album anniversaries to celebrate. Wanna feel old? Twenty One Pilots‘ breakout album, Blurryface, is turning 10 years old on May 17. Or… better yet… Fall Out Boy‘s From Under The Cork Tree, which features the iconic “Dance, Dance” and “Sugar, We’re Goin Down” is turning a whopping 20 years old on May 3. I know, I know… even though some of us have gray hairs, these albums still hit as hard as they did when they debuted. Check out these rock, pop-punk, and metal May album anniversaries below. Fall Out Boy… Read more »

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Ranking The Maine Songs

The Maine has been a staple in emo, indie, and rock playlists since their 2007 inception, cutting their teeth on the Vans Warped Tour. In fact, if you remember their debut EP The Way We Talk… you now qualify for a senior discount. With nine studio albums under their belts, their most recent being 2023’s self-titled, The Maine has a vast discography for listeners to explore. So whether you’re a brand new listener or a certified stan of the Arizona emo band, we’ve ranked their discography with best, worst, saddest, and most underrated tracks. P.S. We also ranked Mayday Parade… Read more »

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Ranking Mayday Parade Songs

Few bands in the emo and pop-punk scene have built a catalog as beloved—and emotionally devastating—as Mayday Parade. Since their 2007 debut, A Lesson In Romantics, the Tallahassee, FL, outfit has delivered heartbreak anthems, nostalgic sing-alongs, and underrated deep cuts. With a discography spanning nearly two decades, ranking their songs—from best to worst, to most underrated, it’s been no easy task. Here is the best song, worst song, most underrated song, and saddest song in the Mayday Parade discography. Best Song: “Jersey” Choosing the definitive best Mayday Parade song is no small task. Their discography is packed with scene staples—from… Read more »

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4 Rock & Punk Musicians Who Deserve A Biopic ASAP

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 »

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Gossip Girl and Buffy The Vampire Slayer Actress Michelle Trachtenberg Dies, Aged 39

Michelle Trachtenberg, the actress beloved for her roles in Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Gossip Girl, has passed away at the age of 39. First reported by the New York Post, Trachtenberg was found unresponsive in her New York City apartment by her mother on the morning of February 26, 2025. Born on October 11, 1985, in New York City, Trachtenberg began acting at a young age, quickly gaining recognition for her talent. She first gained national attention as the title character in Harriet The Spy (1996) before stepping into her most iconic role as Dawn Summers in Buffy The… Read more »

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18 Artist Predictions for Warped Tour 2025

With the long-awaited official return of the Vans Warped Tour just around the corner, anticipation is at an all-time high as fans eagerly speculate about who will take the stage for the festival’s monumental 30th anniversary. Marking its first shows since 2019, Warped Tour 2025 will once again break from its traditional cross-country trek, instead hosting three massive weekend events across the U.S. This year’s stops include Washington, D.C., at the RFK Campus festival grounds on June 14-15; Long Beach, CA, at Shoreline Waterfront on July 26-27; and Orlando, FL at Camping World Stadium Campus on November 15-16. With the… Read more »

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Fresh 5: New Releases From senses To Silent Planet

Friday, I’m in love… with the Fresh 5 new releases in alternative, metal, and indie! This week, we’ve got new releases, from Hopeless Records’ dynamic duo senses to the punishing collab between Silent Planet and Invent Animate. Tune in to idobi Radio to catch these must-hear tracks and more. Plus, you can download the FREE idobi App to discover new music every.single.day. senses — “diamonds on your dagger” For those who are in their main character energy. senses’ latest track, “diamonds on your dagger,” feels like a cinematic superhero theme—exploding with confidence and totally electrifying. This is a song you’ll… Read more »