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The Aces Share Shimmering Latin Pop-Infused “Twin Flame”

The Aces are back and on fire with their new single, “Twin Flame.” From their forthcoming album, Gold Star Baby, out everywhere on August 15 via SoundOn, the song intertwines dance-inducing disco grooves with Latin pop sonics to craft a tune that is simply divine. Frankly, The Aces constantly push the envelope for the indie pop genre with every release. Cristal Ramirez sings, “Our connection puts the new ones to shame, oh no/How could I forget all our history?/Starting from scratch feels like my arm twisting, oh no/It’s bad news, I know/I can’t put out our twin flame.” The band shares,… Read more »

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Oxymorrons Drops “BLK SHEEP” From Forthcoming EP

Following their release of “Cool Being You,” New York City punk trio Oxymorrons are back with their new track, “BLK SHEEP.” Plus, the two singles will appear on their newly announced independent EP Create. Destroy. Rebuild. Repeat., which will arrive in fall 2025. The track is absolutely scathing with high-energy riffs and vital messages critiquing the societal norms that have kept us in a chokehold for far too long. Oxymorrons share, “‘BLK SHEEP’ is a raw, unapologetic mirror held up to every corner of society! From corrupt lawmakers who bend rules for profit, to marginalized communities that sometimes embrace the… Read more »

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Waterparks Unleash Debut BMG Single “Red Guitar”

WE ARE SO BACK, BABY! We’ve heard a lot from Awsten Knight this year—between collaborations alongside 5 Seconds Of Summer guitarist Michael Clifford as well as Sorry My Love—he’s been booked and busy. But now we’re FINALLY hearing from Waterparks themselves. Marking their first official release of 2025 and the first real taste of new material since 2023’s Intellectual Property, the trio has dropped their latest sonic serotonin shot: “Red Guitar.” And while Knight insists we hear red, all signs point to yellow. On June 20, the band announced they’d be crashing the Reading & Leeds lineup on August 22,… Read more »

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Pete Davidson’s & mgk’s Babies Are Already Besties

Comedian Pete Davidson and his partner, model Elsie Hewitt, announced on Wednesday, July 16, that they’re expecting. And no one is as hype for them as mgk, Davidson’s long-time BFF. On a recent carousel post on Hewitt’s Instagram, mgk commented, “these playdates bout to hittttt.” Notably, mgk just became a new father with his ex-partner Megan Fox. The two welcomed their daughter in March, Saga Blade Fox-Baker. On Today, mgk explained the meaning behind her name. “Her journey, the five years of her culmination of coming, disappearing, coming back again, disappearing, coming back again, she’s an epic story and that’s… Read more »

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Laura Jane Grace In The Trauma Tropes Release “New Years Day”

Laura Jane Grace In The Trauma Tropes is gearing up to release her new album Adventure Club tomorrow, July 18, via Polyvinyl Record Co. Ahead of the full LP drop, the punk veteran just released “New Years Day,” preceded by “Wearing Black,” “Active Trauma,” “Mine Me Mine” and “Your God (God’s D*ck).” The sonically bright track features harmonies from Paris Campbell Grace as Jane Grace navigates sobriety singing, “The future’s coming into view/Won’t give the past what I’ve got left/In one years time on this same day/I swear to god I will be changed.” Check out “New Years Day” below and head… Read more »

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Paranormal Investigator Dan Rivera Dies After Handling Haunted Annabelle Doll

Paranormal investigator Dan Rivera, 54, suddenly died on Sunday, July 13, in Gettysburg, PA, while on the Devils on the Run tour, hosted by The New England Society for Psychic Research (NESPR). The tour boasted that it would bring Ed and Lorraine Warren’s (the primary inspiration for The Conjuring film series) “investigations to life.” This included showcasing haunted objects from the Warren’s Occult Museum, including the infamous Annabelle doll. At this time, the cause of death has not been shared. Lead investigator Chris “Jeek” Gilloren posted to the official NESPR social media accounts saying, “It’s with deep sadness that Tony,… Read more »

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My Chemical Romance Is & Always Will Be Political… Deal With It

Uh oh… My Chemical Romance has entered the “online discourse,” and long-time fans are clashing with “casual” fans. My Chemical Romance has just kicked off their Long Live The Black Parade tour, and some ticket holders took to social media to describe their surprise and perhaps upset with the band for their political themes. At the Seattle date, Gerard Way held an “election” with the crowd who “voted” for hooded “candidates” in the center of the stadium. In classic MCR theatrical fashion, these hooded figures were “executed” and taken out in body bags. “Thank you so very much for participating… Read more »

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6 New Songs To Learn For idobi Radio Summer School Tour

idobi Radio Summer School Tour officially kicked off on July 11 at The Fillmore Detroit with Charlotte Sands, Rain City Drive, Taylor Acorn, Arrows In Action, If Not For Me, Beauty School Dropout, and special guest Huddy. Some of these artists just dropped brand new bangers that you can learn ASAP, so you can scream along all tour long. Charlotte Sands — “Hush” Charlotte Sands released “HUSH” on June 6 ahead of the massive tour. The powerful pop track is serving as the ideal closing track to the artist’s stunning set. Arrows In Action — “Empty Canvas” Arrows In Action just released their single “Empty Canvas”… Read more »

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My Chemical Romance Welcome Fans Back To The Black Parade

Clad in their Black Parade marching band uniforms, My Chemical Romance welcomed fans back to The Black Parade yesterday, July 11, in Seattle, WA, for night one of the “Long Live” The Black Parade tour. Violent Femmes kicked off the night with a rousing 13-song setlist, featuring fan favorites “Kiss Me” and “Gone Daddy Gone” before MCR took to the stage. Once My Chemical Romance hit the stage, they launched straight into a full-album performance of their 2006 landmark release The Black Parade. A subtle yet striking update to their signature Black Parade uniforms included red stripes accenting the pant… Read more »

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mgk Only Had 2 Days To Learn The “vampire diaries” Dance

mgk just dropped a new music video for his track “vampire diaries” from his upcoming album lost americana, due out on August 8. Excitingly, he shot the accompanying music video at New York City’s American Museum Of Natural History, aka the setting of Night At The Museum (2006). Iconic. And yes, if you’re wondering, the artist is still on his choreographed dance grind. Of the dance break in the museum’s rotunda, mgk took to Twitter/X to say, “We only had two days to come up with and learn that dance break, and we shot, edited, and colored the entire video… Read more »