In a scene that once prided itself on being a haven for the outcasts, the alternative community has lately been cracking under the weight of gatekeeping, toxicity, and performative pain. On the latest episode of idobi Warped Radio, TX2 shares that not only does he want to repair the scene, but he wants to rebuild it from the ground up. With a thriving Discord server boasting over 50,000 members, TX2 is leading a movement in the alt space. The X Movement, as it’s known, acts as a digital support group for thousands of fans navigating mental health struggles, identity crises,… Read more »
Following Blind Channel’s announcement of an indefinite hiatus in fall 2024, the band shared, “During the last four years, we have experienced more than we could’ve ever dreamed of. After two full-length studio albums and 300 shows all over the world, it’s time to blow the candle out before it burns from both ends. We’ve decided to go on a break after the end of 2024. We’re not sure for how long, but it’s time to take a step back from the spotlight to ponder what the future holds.” Now, just months after that announcement, Blind Channel vocalist Joel Hokka… Read more »
Following the release of 2024’s I Want To Disappear, The Story So Far just announced a massive North American tour with special guests Neck Deep, Origami Angel, and Pain Of Truth. The tour kicks off on September 9 at St. Paul’s Myth Live and wraps up on October 11 at Santa Ana’s Observatory Festival Grounds. Read more: KennyHoopla is Looking Toward the “NORTHERN LIGHTS//” on New Single Currently, you can register for pre-sale tickets on The Story So Far’s official website. All general tickets go live on April 25 starting at 10 AM local time. Check out the full route… Read more »
Magnolia Park has returned with their neo-gothic concept album VAMP following the Wednesday release of their new music video “SHADOW TALK.” The album, out via Epitaph Records, features haunting rock singles “WORSHIP,” “CULT,” and “SHALLOW.” On social media, the band shared, “Welcome Vampires! Our sophomore album VAMP is out now. We can’t wait for you to experience this world with us. Vinyl, CD, and streaming is available everywhere go listen now and rise above The Shadow Cult.” Check out the album below and grab your vinyl here. Magnolia Park will hit the road for the Vamp Tour beginning next week… Read more »
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The countdown to 4/20 is on and the nerds are ready to countdown! We have our ultimate guide to a perfect 4/20 laid out for you in order to maximize our holiday! We also have some news out of Minnesota to share in these United States of Cannabis so don’t panic! It’s organic!
Grayscale and Slowly Slowly have teamed up to reinvent The Hart track “Kept Me Alive” as they embark on their Australian tour together. Slowly Slowly‘s Ben Stewart shared, “We are all huge fans of Grayscale at Slowly HQ, When they hit me up with the concept of a feature, I was immediately drawn to ‘Kept Me Alive’. It’s a timeless sentiment that has plenty of parallels to our new record. Everything came together really easy and the song rips. We’re excited to see their Australian fans light up as we tear across the country together.” You can catch Grayscale in Australia with Slowly… Read more »
On April 4, Meet Me @ The Altar took to social media to share some bittersweet news. MM@TA shared that guitarist Téa Campbell is taking a step back from the band and beginning a new project. Additionally, Meet Me @ The Altar has gone independent and is no longer with Fueled By Ramen. The band shared, “Téa is stepping away from the band to embark on a new chapter of her life. Ada and Edith are committed to rock on as Meet Me @ The Altar and are hard at work writing. We are proud to share that Meet Me… Read more »
Ahead of their debut album release next month, Sleep Theory has unleashed another pummeling single, “III.” Their full-length, Afterglow, arrives on May 16 via Epitaph Records. “At its core, ‘III’ is about betrayal,” vocalist Cullen Moore shares. “It’s that gut-wrenching feeling when someone you trusted completely lets you down. The song dives into that pain, but it’s also about facing the truth, even when it hurts, and realizing not everyone is who they say they are.” He concludes, “I want people to really think about who they let into their lives. Not everyone deserves your trust, and sometimes, those closest… Read more »
Acres just dropped a cinematic, deliciously devilish new music video, “Bloodlust.” On top of this release, the quartet also announced their forthcoming seven-track album, The Host, is set to arrive on May 2 via Solid State Records. Singer Ben Lumber explains, “‘Bloodlust’ is a track about a toxic relationship between you and addiction, we call ‘The Host.’ It’s about giving in and giving up to it. You know it’s bad for you, but you can’t live without it. It’s the perfect way to start the record, a first peek into the downward spiral of letting the host in and letting… Read more »
Following the announcement of their upcoming album If That Makes Sense, Spacey Jane is back with a new single and visualizer for “How To Kill Houseplants.” Preceded by the release of single “All The Noise,” this new offering is a song that encompasses the bittersweetness of heartbreak. Lead singer Caleb Harper says of the relationship metaphor, “I feel awful and I want to save this thing and I don’t know how to do it. I should know how to do this by now, but I don’t: I’ve killed 35 creeping ivies.” Check out the new song below and stay tuned… Read more »
