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12 Alternative Musicians Celebrating Birthdays This August


July is in the rearview mirror, and it’s time to celebrate the dazzling, summery days of August. So, as you enjoy toasty days at the pool and take in some rays, it’s also time to celebrate some of your fave musicians’ birthdays. These Leo and Virgo babies have made some of the most iconic modern rock, pop-punk, and indie tracks, and for that, they deserve the best birthdays ever. From Against The Current‘s leader, Chrissy Costanza, to the one and only YUNGBLUD, here are some birthdays to mark in your cals this month. John O’Callaghan — August 4 An author, a singer,… Read more »

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The Maine Announces 8123 Fest With The Academy Is…, Andrew McMahon, More


Time to mark your calendars, 8123 family! The Maine has finally revealed all the details for their upcoming 8123 Fest 2027. And it’ll be a big one as the band is gearing up to celebrate two whole decades of music-making. Frontman John O’ Callaghan notes, “Standing at the edge of 20 years as a band and that free-fall feeling of weightlessness is beginning to well up as the roller coaster climbs. To say I’m excited would be the biggest understatement, and now we can finally answer the most-asked question of the year so far: 8123 FEST is a GO. So… Read more »

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DeathbyRomy to Blnko: New Songs To Listen To In July


The dog days of summer are here, and these new tunes are perfectly cool. For your tropical vacations and poolside hangs, we’ve got the best new metal, indie, pop-punk, and rock finds that just dropped in July. From Arankai to lolitslea and beyond, these new songs will be your favorite new listens this month. Arankai — “Meant To Live” (Switchfoot Cover) Metal artist Arankai just dropped his own cover of Switchfoot’s “Meant To Live” for Hopeless Records’ Songs That Saved My Life. The artist shared, “’Meant To Live’ was my gateway to rock music, and I’m honored that I get to… Read more »

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The Wldlfe Announce New Album ‘Revolver’ & Drop Two Singles


Get ready to have a fall full of smooth indie bangers. Trio The Wldlfe have officially announced that their new album Revolver is arriving on October 2, via Riser House Records. The LP is set to feature previously-released tracks “No Sleep” and “Heart,” as well as their new offerings, “Lips” and “Parachute.” The band says, “’Lips’ is one of our favorites from this upcoming album. We wrote the chorus while we were working on the last record and tried to finish it but just couldn’t crack the code. We’re glad we revisited it this time around because we’re really happy… Read more »

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idobi Session: The Paradox Acoustic Performance is “Good For Me”


The Paradox is back again for the second performance from their idobi Session. Hot off the announcement of their upcoming sophomore EP, Proceed With Caution, and a legendary Warped Tour appearance this past weekend, this session is the cherry on top of a massive week for the band. Today, The Paradox perform the lead single from the upcoming release, “Good For Me.” Last week, idobi released the first of three installments for The Paradox’s idobi Session. Check out the band’s performance of “Do Me Like That” below if you missed it. The group is set to embark on their first-ever… Read more »

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30 Alternative Album Anniversaries to Celebrate in August


The dog days of summer call for some absolute bangers from the alternative world. Luckily, year after year, some of the most beloved acts in rock and emo unleashed dazzling LPs in the month of August to keep our playlists in tip-top shape. From Frank Iero‘s debut solo record Stomaches to Say Anything‘s …Is a Real Boy, all the way to Hellogoodbye‘s Zombies! Aliens! Vampires! Dinosaurs! and The Academy Is…’s Fast Times At Barrington High, these 25 album anniversaries will give you something to celebrate all month long. Say Anything — …Is A Real Boy Released on: August 3, 2004, via Doghouse Records.Standout… Read more »

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Left To Suffer Share Title Track From Forthcoming Album ‘Unwelcome Guest’


Get ready to rage…Left To Suffer has just announced that their new record, Unwelcome Guest, is due out on October 9, via their new label home, Hopeless Records. And alongside the announcement, the Atlanta deathcore band has unleashed the LP’s title track. Guitarist Peter Higgs says, “‘Unwelcome Guest’ is about the patience that comes before revenge. It’s for the people who thought your silence meant they got away with it while it was just timing. An eye for an eye.” Check out the face-melting offering below and pre-order Unwelcome Guest here. This fall, you can catch Left To Suffer on… Read more »

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WARGASM Shares Hopeless Records Debut “Get Down”


WARGASM has not one, but two major announcements today. The metalcore duo has officially signed with Hopeless Records. And as for their label debut, the band revealed, “Get Down.” The band sings, “You’ll never find my number cause I’m not in the directory/Woke up with a pocket full of other night’s accessories/Been gone for far too long but I could sleep for half a century/My friends are all imaginary, they live in a cemetery/One day when they get me yeah I’ll wind up in the cemetery/When they come to get me yeah I’ll wind up in the cemetery.” Check out… Read more »

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Set Your Goals Reveals Mutiny! 20th Anniversary Tour Dates


WARNING…you’re about to feel old. Set Your Goals confirmed that Mutiny! is 20 years old. And they’re coming to a city near you to celebrate the record. The band says, “Mutiny! turned 20 years old this year! We’re very excited to announce that we will be playing some shows to celebrate the occasion. These songs still mean a great deal to us, and we are so grateful for the opportunity to still be sharing them with all of you two decades later.” Alongside the announcement of new anniversary tour dates, Set Your Goals also revealed that they have officially signed… Read more »

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Silverstein & Story Of The Year Announce Second Leg Of Camp Screamo Tour


If you didn’t get to catch Silverstein and Story Of The Year on their Camp Screamo tour…don’t worry! The two bands revealed another leg of their co-headlining run. This time, they’re bringing out friends Stand Atlantic and Footballhead to support. The run kicks off on November 16 in Seattle and wraps up on December 13 at House of Blues Boston. Shane Told says, “Camp Screamo is back!!! We’ve been having such a blast with our friends in Story of the Year that we had to run it back for another round this Nov/Dec, this time hitting all the great cities… Read more »

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