What a time to be an emo kid. With nostalgia in vogue, scene kids like ourselves are begging for another chance to live out our Warped Tour fantasies. The days of thick rubber bracelets with “I Love Boobies” imprinted into them, free meet-and-greets at the merch tent, and a day chock-full of heavy-hitting acts in the alternative space. Luckily, When We Were Young Fest is filling this void for the second year in a row with another incredibly stacked lineup. From legacy headliners like Green Day and blink-182 to next-generation acts like Magnolia Park and Games We Play, the second-annual… Read more »
DJ/Producer Hector Fonseca came up in early 2000s NYC with Mark Ronson, Samantha Ronson and Honey Dijon at the intersection of the underground New York, Queer, Latino, fashion, and House music scenes. Over a career spanning 20+ years, Hector has risen towards the top of global queer dance culture, touring the world, headlining festivals, and amassing over twenty #1 Billboard-charting remixes for artists including Lady Gaga, Sia and Rihanna. Now Hector runs his record label Audio4Play, nurturing and giving voice to independent artists while he continues to explore his artistry. In this episode, Hector sits down to reflect on his… Read more »
We love it when punk bands put their own original spin on classic songs. The Linda Lindas are no exception, giving us a fresh take on a ‘60s classic with their cover of “Little Bit O’ Soul” by The Music Explosion. Released today via Epitaph Records, the guitar-driven arrangement is on the soundtrack for the new Amazon Prime film, ‘Totally Killer.’ From the first riff, The Linda Lindas’ cover is as evocative and explosive as your favorite Joan Jett song. The simple arrangement of electric guitars, bass, drums, and filtered vocals make the track infectiously catchy and danceable. Plus, the… Read more »
God is real, and her name is Taylor Swift. Whether or not you’re on board with Swiftie mania, it’s impossible to deny that the record-breaking artist is an industry-changing champion. From country to pop and rock to indie, she defies genre and definitely has a streak of emo running through her veins, as she’s noted Pete Wentz as a major songwriting inspiration in the past. After all, her vault tracks from Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) include collaborations with Fall Out Boy and Paramore’s Hayley Williams. You also can’t forget “Two Is Better Than One” with Boys Like Girls or… Read more »
Mike Shinoda has kickstarted a new era with a song called “Already Over”, a piece of music he admits has some of Linkin Park’s DNA within it.
iDKHOW have made their triumphant return with the announcement of a new album ‘GLOOM DIVISION’ and the release of a sensual new track.
The Gaslight Anthem have ushered in the change of season in some style with their new track “Autumn“. It’s the latest piece of music to be pulled from their upcoming album, History Books. The band’s first album in nine years and first since their reunion last year, it’s a collection of songs that feel incredibly necessary for the times we live in. A reminder of what life is really all about. The little moments that make the big moments all the more special. It is also a reminder of just what a special band The Gaslight Anthem have always been.… Read more »
Tom DeLonge loves aliens so much that he wrote and produced an entire horror movie about them. The Monsters Of California trailer dropped in mid-September, but now, fans of the genre and of blink-182 are invited to watch the movie as it was intended: on the silver screen. Arriving in theaters on October 6, lucky viewers can catch the film across the span of a few days in the following cities: Read more: blink-182 Tease “DANCE WITH ME” With Hilarious Intro Check out your local movie theater listings in each location to find specific showing times. Make sure to grab… Read more »
Like clockwork, every October 1, Green Day is told it’s time to wake up––they even made a website for fans to know if they’re up. Well, Billie Joe Armstrong heard you loud and clear but decided to hit snooze when the alarm went off this year. Basically, it appears mighty clear that Green Day is teasing a new song based on this new video they shared on Sunday, October 1. As the clock struck 10:24 AM and an alarm clock blared, viewers can see the singer and guitarist sit straight up in his bed as a rooster crows. He stares… Read more »
It is a cute ongoing joke in the music industry that no matter who you are or how big your band is, you are destined to have at least one “come to Brazil” comment on a tour announcement post. Well, an entire roster of pop-punk bands have finally agreed to do just that, they are coming to Brazil. This line-up is so totally STACKED, it might as well be it’s own little festival. Simple Plan, The All-American Rejects and A Day To Remember are heading to Brazil this coming March for a very special string of performances. However, it doesn’t… Read more »
