There’s sad news for Sleeping With Sirens fans who have their Emo’s Not Dead Cruise tickets. Unfortunately, the band has to pull out of the February 26-March 1 music event due to circumstances outside of their control. In a recent Instagram story, the band posted: “Unfortunately, due to a family medical issue we are unable to perform at Banyan Live on February 24th and the Emo’s Not Dead Cruise the following week. We sincerely apologize to all the fans who bought tickets to see us. West Palm – your tickets and VIP packages will be refunded to you. Emo’s Not… Read more »
EDM DJ Illenium isn’t a stranger to the alternative scene. During his Los Angeles, CA, shows on February 2 and 3 at SoFi Stadium, he brought out several special guests. The tour is to support his self-titled independent release, which arrived last spring. Illenium’s exploration into the alt scene isn’t unheard of. From First To Lasts’ Sonny Moore ventured into dubstep in the early 2000s, which kicked off the blurring of genres and the possibility of experimenting with different sounds. Read more: Turnstile Announces European Tour Dates The mother fucking princess herself, Avril Lavigne, graced the audience with her presence… Read more »
Turnstile is heading overseas! The indie-hardcore act is heading to Europe to rip some gigs this June. Fans can sign up for pre-sale through their local venue on Thursday, February 8, with general sale on Friday, February 9 at 10 AM local time. Fans on their Instagram announcement post asked if they would be coming back to London, England, after they changed their performance space last minute due to a venue conflict. One commenter suggested that the dates line up against the UK’s Outbreak Fest, suggesting a possible announcement from the band that they may perform there. Read more: Hawthorne… Read more »
Hawthorne Heights’ hearts aren’t always in Ohio. The emo act announced the Behind The Tears Tour to celebrate 20 years of their first album, The Silence In Black And White. Tickets go on sale on Friday, February 9 at 10 AM local time. The spring run isn’t going to be the usual show set-up, though. Instead of the loud reverb of electric guitars, it’s getting traded in for a subdued acoustic tone. The flyer for it says it’ll be “An emotional musical journey designed to peel back the years and tears.” Their first LP, which boasts their single, “Niki FM,”… Read more »
Of course, we’re counting down the days until Sum 41 set the world ablaze with their forthcoming double album, Heaven :x: Hell, which is scheduled to arrive as the band’s final record on March 29 via Rise Records. However, when one door closes, another opens. While the final chapter of the storied pop-punkers is filled with bittersweet emotions, we’re excited to announce that Sum 41 bassist Cone McCaslin will be joining the idobi Radio family with his new show, “Cone’s Cave.” Scheduled to launch on Monday, February 12, at 7 PM ET/4 PM PT, followed by a podcast of the… Read more »
After captivating fans with the release of their latest single, “CURE,” the leading title track pulled from the four-piece’s forthcoming full-length studio album of the same name, ERRA has announced their spring U.S. tour. The 30-show tour will feature the talents of Make Them Suffer, Void Of Vision, and Novelists as support across the entire run. The CURE North American tour is scheduled to kick off on April 23 in Philadelphia, PA, and will run through June 2, where the band will conclude in New York City, NY. Read more: The Ghost Inside Announces ‘Searching For Solace,’ Drops “Wash It… Read more »
The Ghost Inside is about to haunt your playlists with a brand new banger of a track, “Wash It Away.” Preceded by single releases “Death Grip” and “Earn It,” these tracks are set to appear on the forthcoming LP Searching For Solace. The album arrives out on April 19 via Epitaph Records, and pre-orders are available here. “It’s really hard to break everything down, start over and rebuild,” the band explains of the new song. “Whether that is a relationship, schooling, a career or a business venture. After dedicating so much time to something, it can be scary to lose… Read more »
From rock n’ roll godmother Sister Rosetta Tharpe to grunge singer Tina Bell, there have always been Black rock music artists. Pop-punk and alternative rock are no different. To celebrate Black History Month and the kickass contributions of Black rock artists, here are 10 Black pop-punk and alt-rock artists you should listen to year-round. Fefe Dobson The Canadian pop-punk singer Fefe Dobson released her self-titled debut album in 2003, which spawned hits that included “Take Me Away,” “Bye Bye Boyfriend,” and “Everything.” She would follow that album with 2006’s Sunday Love and 2010’s Joy. The latter was especially notable for… Read more »
German punk and hardcore quartet Shoreline shared their single, “Workaround,” which is set to appear on their forthcoming record To Figure Out due out on February 23 via Pure Noise Records. Pre-orders are available here. This bright, indie rock-tinged track examines how to feel confident in navigating your choices as an adult, even when it doesn’t follow a traditional path. Plus, “Workaround” features the one and only Chris Cresswell of The Flatliners and Hot Water Music notoriety. Check out the groovy new single below. “There is this stereotype floating around saying the third record is the hardest one for a… Read more »
Sweet Pill is back with one more new single, “Eternal,” ahead of the release of their forthcoming EP Starchild, due out March 15 via Hopeless Records. Pre-orders are available now. The Philadelphia punk quintet made their label debut in 2023 with the EP’s title track, and shortly followed up by the math rock-infused “Chewed Up.” Today, the band showcased the dazzling, melancholy “Eternal.” Check out the new song below. “’Eternal’—this song makes me feel like I’m at home. The music is soft and comfortable but the lyrics still cut like a knife. I remember playing the main riff of this while… Read more »
