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10 Influential Musicians of the Tumblr Era

From 2011 to 2014, there was one social media niche that defined the music taste for young people and became the go-to platform for tastemakers: Tumblr. It was the birthplace of the indie sleaze aesthetic, soft grunge teens in Dr. Martens, tights under denim shorts, oversized flannels, emo black and white photography, Jeffrey Campbell Litas, and American Apparel basics. Back then, we curated our blogs with the same precision required on today’s Instagram feeds. With this brooding, indie fashion look came an edgy side of music that was fully loaded with personality and grit. We relished in fan fiction and… Read more »

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Counterparts Announce Winter Headline Tour

Canadian metalcore outfit Counterparts has announced a headline tour taking place next winter. The Heaven Let Them Die North American Tour will feature support from Pain Of Truth, Malevolence, and Foreign Hands. This announcement comes after the band’s surprise release of their new six-song EP, Heaven Let Them Die, via Pure Noise Records last week. Physical copies of the EP, along with a new merch line, are available to purchase here. Pain Of Truth is still riding from the high of their 2023 release Not Through Blood and supporting the likes of A Day To Remember, Kublai Khan TX, Four… Read more »

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6 Alternative Songs That Released This Week

Music news can break quicker than some can keep track of. With so much happening daily, it’s easy to miss new releases, tour announcements, and the rest of the exciting things happening in the scene. 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 your other favorite acts dropping their latest hits. So, keep reading if your playlists need some updating. This week, we heard singles from several acts, including If Not For Me and Census, watched a music video from Boys Like Girls, and listened… Read more »

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Ethel Cain Is Saying What We’re Thinking In Her Reaction To The 2024 Election Results

On November 6 in the early hours of the morning, the Associated Press called the 2024 presidential election for convicted felon and sexual abuser Donald Trump. Of course, many influential individuals in the music industry took to social media to share their disappointment with the results. Billie Eilish, who had previously used her platform to support current VP Kamala Harris, shared on her Instagram story, “[I]t’s a war on women.” Additionally, Ariana Grande shared, “[H]holding the hand of every person who is feeling the immeasurable heaviness of this outcome today.” As for alternative artists, Daisy Grenade shared, “[N]ever underestimate the… Read more »

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Pinkshift Unleashes Biting Heavy Rock Song “ONE NATION”

On October 31, Pinkshift unleashed their new heavy rock and pop-punk-infused track, “ONE NATION.” Previously, the group released “Knead” in September, their cover of Illuminati hotties’ song for Hopeless Records’ Hopelessly Devoted To You. “ONE NATION” sees the band sending a major message to those in political power who refuse to protect their people and people abroad. Underneath their lyric video, the band says, “It’s difficult to watch the suffering of Palestinians, the suffering of all those who are oppressed and disenfranchised by imperialism, alongside the repression of free speech and our right to protest in the US.” They continue,… Read more »

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NOAHFINNCE Drops ‘GROWING UP ON THE INTERNET’ Deluxe Album

NOAHFINNCE just dropped the deluxe version of his debut LP GROWING UP ON THE INTERNET via Hopeless Records. Originally released in March 2024, the new release boasts four new tracks: “PET WITH THE TISM,” “HEADCASE,” “SICK OF BEING NICE,” and “SPLINTERING.” This is the ideal post-Halloween album to listen to ASAP. Plus, in early October, the pop-punk artist unleashed a Mean Girls-inspired “PET WITH THE TISM” music video ahead of the full deluxe album release. Check out the new tracks below and grab your copy of the deluxe album here. Read more: Everything Coming and Going From Netflix In November… Read more »

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11 Alternative Musician Halloween Costumes We Are Obsessed With This Year

Halloween is essentially alternative and goth person Christmas. It has everything: Spiders, ghosts, creepy clowns, horror movies galore, sick playlists, and of course, Reese’s Pumpkins—the best shape of all. If you’ve been looking through social media, you’ve definitely seen amazing costumes this year, including multiple iterations of hippo starlet Moo Deng, music video and festival-inspired Chappell Roans, Beetlejuice fits in honor of the new film, and much more. Of course, our favorite alt-rock stars showed up and showed out this year with classic Tim Burton-inspired costumes all the way to blockbuster movie looks. Hope you all had the spookiest and… Read more »

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Everything Coming and Going From Netflix In November 2024

As is the nature of the content cycle, we’ve laughed, we’ve cried, and now we’re waiting for what comes next. This month we say a heavy-hearted goodbye to a lot of horror and action titles across Netflix. Among the most devastating losses are Jumanji, La La Land, The Terminal, and Sausage Party. So don’t miss your chance to watch them one last time before November 1. As we bid these titles farewell, we also get a fresh new array of titles coming to the streaming behemoth across the month. Here’s everything leaving Netflix this November. Leaving November 1st – 8th:… Read more »

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Celebs Who’ve Endorsed Kamala Harris For President

In the most important election of our country’s history, the Democratic and Republican Parties are neck and neck in fierce competition for the White House. The name of the game is getting voters to vote like their lives depend on it. And in reality, some lives may very well depend on who supersedes President Biden this winter. In times like this, it’s worth knowing who’s on your side and who you can count on. From Oprah Winfrey to Bill Nye, here’s a list of celebrities who’ve endorsed and contributed to the mission of electing current Vice President Kamala Harris and… Read more »

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Melrose Avenue Unleash Updated “Fool And The Beggar” via Hopeless Records

After inking a deal with Hopeless Records earlier this month, Australian metalcore darlings Melrose Avenue has unleashed a larger-than-life remix of their single “Fool And The Beggar.” Ahead of the remix’s release, Melrose Avenue—composed of powerhouse vocalist and songwriter Vlado Saric, guitarist Mitchell Black, drummer Jed McIntosh, and guitarist and supporting vocalist Shawn ‘Red Curl’ Mayer—chatted with idobi Radio while attending the Hopeless Records 30th Anniversary celebration at the Punk Rock Museum in Las Vegas, NV. There, they reflected on their journey leading up to this latest release and what fans can expect from the band’s future under the new… Read more »