Sit down… and listen to a band that is total East Bay Hardcore… or are they? AFI’s sound has had a massive change over the years most notably over the last 4 albums. I made the mistake of not sticking with them through all the changes. Listen with me as I rediscover how amazing these guys can be!… enjoy!
This week, Sherin, Erin, and Joi talk Star Trek: Discovery. Then, Monique launches new segment, Fashion Before Food, talking with costume designer Hope Hanafin about the upcoming film ‘Thank You For Her Service’ and more.
Following an exciting run on the idobi Radio Summer School Tour, Winona Fighter has dropped an instantly iconic new hit, “LEECH.” And this is just the beginning! The new single will appear on their highly anticipated sophomore record Brutal & Extremely Underrated, due out on January 22, 2027 via Rise Records. The trio is eager to kick off the new chapter with the thrilling new release. Guitarist Dan Fuson notes, “On this record I think we as a band gelled more than we ever have and made space for each other while still elevating each song. The goal of serving each tune… Read more »
It’s officially spooky season, baby! As you hang your Halloween decor and thrift for new seasonal finds, you can make your playlists perfect with these alternative October albums. From Green Day‘s iconic Nimrod and Bring Me The Horizon‘s debut LP Count Your Blessings to Twenty One Pilots‘ Trench and My Chemical Romance‘s beloved The Black Parade, these 40 alternative album anniversaries will give you something to celebrate all month long. We the Kings — We The Kings Released on: October 2, 2007, via S-Curve.Standout Tracks: “Check Yes Juliet” & “Skyway Avenue” Green Day — Warning Released on: October 3, 2000, via Reprise Records.Standout Tracks: “Warning” & “Minority” AFI — Silver Bleeds… Read more »
Finally, Amira Elfeky has returned with a new single, “Breakdown,” which marks her first solo release in a year. Notably, she did drop a thrilling summer collaboration with I Prevail, “Promise.” Elfeky shared of the track, “‘Breakdown’ is chapter 1 in the trilogy. ‘Breakdown’ is about wanting to change, but being too exhausted to take the first step. It’s about hating where you are and how you feel, yet longing for brighter days.” She adds. “It’s about wanting to reach that breaking point and final crash that forces everything out to the surface and finally pushes you forward.” Check out… Read more »
Do you feel that? That, perhaps metaphorical, chill in the air? September is here, baby! And that means it’s officially Halloween season. So, as you hang your seasonal decor and thrift for new spooky finds, you can make your playlists perfect with these September albums. From Green Day‘s iconic American Idiot and Paramore‘s Brand New Eyes to Olivia Rodrigo‘s sophomore LP Guts and Panic! At The Disco‘s debut A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out, these 45 alternative album anniversaries will give you something to celebrate all month long. The 1975 — The 1975 Released on: September 2, 2013, via Dirty Hit.Standout Tracks: “Chocolate”… Read more »
If you’re ready to have a nostalgia-inducing summer at Warped Tour and the idobi Radio Summer School Tour, you can supercharge the good vibes by celebrating these June album anniversaries. From blink-182‘s iconic Enema Of The State and Dude Ranch to My Chemical Romance‘s Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge, there’s no shortage of alternative staples to play over and over again. Check out the 53 must-listen rock, emo, and pop-punk album anniversaries taking place in June below. blink-182 — Enema Of The State Released on: June 1, 1999, via MCA Records.Standout Tracks: “All The Small Things” & “What’s My Age… Read more »
Winona Fighter is back with an explosive new single, “BOMBS AWAY.” The track serves as an impressive follow-up to their debut album MY APOLOGIES TO THE CHEF. Winona Fighter continues to prove time and time again that they are a trio to pay attention to. “BOMBS AWAY” is an aggressive and purposeful effort from the band, putting focus on the state of the world. On the new track, front woman Coco Kinnon shares, “Everybody needs a song right now.” Watch the lyric video visualizer for the track here. Honey Revenge Unleash “Run Your Mouth” Ahead of Summer School Tour Winona Fighter is… Read more »
It’s time for a new year and a new you, but you don’t have to get all entirely new music! If you need a heaping dose of nostalgia or a grim reminder of your own mortality, you can celebrate these classic alternative, pop-punk, metal, and rock album anniversaries. From Panic! At The Disco‘s Vices & Virtues and as Pretty. Odd., all the way to Simple Plan‘s No Pads, No Helmets…Just Balls, and Fall Out Boy‘s So Much (For)Stardust, these 35 alternative album anniversaries will help you get through your wintry, rainy March. Games We Play — Life’s Going Great Released on: March 1, 2024, via… Read more »
So, the internet has been obsessed with reliving 2016, and we get it. First off, frozen yogurt shops were the hottest place to be on a Friday night, and chokers ripped skinny jeans were pure fashion. And we definitely can’t forget about the iconic alternative songs that defined the year. (Special shoutout to Death Of A Bachelor by Panic! At The Disco.) However, we think that this energy needs to be directed at 2006, too! Not only was The Office taking over television screens, but aviator sunnies and trucker hats were closet staples. What a time to be alive. If… Read more »
