There’s finally a chill in the air, and we all know what that means: Halloween is on its way. Whether you enjoy dressing up for parties or hosting a horror movie night from the comfort of your couch, there’s something for everyone to take part in. Better yet, there are plenty of alternative bands and artists that find their inspiration in the spooky season. This doesn’t mean that they are carving pumpkins or telling ghost stories. Many bands in our scene incorporate paranormal or horror imagery and themes into their releases. This can take the form of voodoo dolls (The… Read more »
Now more than ever, we need female role models in rock music. That is, women who raise their voices onstage and off to give the next generation of artists the confidence to stay true to who they are and write songs that reflect that. The road can sometimes feel rocky, and there will always be criticism, hate comments, comparisons, and misperceptions. But it’s about turning those challenges into something honest and beautiful that will help break the glass ceiling. Nashville-based pop-punk songstress Taylor Acorn is cutting out the noise and writing about her journey as a female artist on her… Read more »
Grove Street have revealed the details of their long-awaited debut album, and it’s going to embed itself straight into UK Hardcore folklore.
The fall is already cracking up to be great for lovers of emo and pop-punk. Today brought fans an incredibly stacked tour bill featuring Bearings, Just Friends, Youth Fountain and Young Culture. It is basically all of your favorite bands in one night! The “Alive and Loud” tour kicks off on September 15 in Chicago, IL and runs through October 21 in Denver, CO. Bearings and Just Friends will be co-headling the shows with Youth Fountain and Young Culture swapping sets each night. You are sure to get your full dose of punk bangers over the course of the evening.… Read more »
nothing,nowhere., the genre-fluid artist hailing from Vermont, is poised to embark on the highly anticipated VOID ETERNAL Fall Tour spanning across North America in support of his recent album release of the same name. This captivating tour promises to be a remarkable experience, combining the creative forces of nothing,nowhere. with the exceptional talent of support acts SeeYouSpaceCowboy, Static Dress, and UnityTX. VOID ETERNAL marks the inception of a new, heavier chapter for the Vermont-based artist, representing his boldest offering to date. With 12 tracks that venture fearlessly into the darkness, nothing,nowhere. pushes the boundaries as he walks down a path… Read more »
Taylor Swift has thrilled her fans by unveiling the highly-anticipated tracklist for Speak Now (Taylor’s Version), a masterful reimagining of her illustrious third album from 2010. With an impressive collection of 22 tracks, this updated edition follows the successful pattern set by her previously reissued albums, Red (Taylor’s Version) and Fearless (Taylor’s Version). Adding to the excitement are six captivating new singles, labeled “From The Vault.” The icing on the cake comes in the form of remarkable collaborations with her real-life best friend, the incomparable Hayley Williams of Paramore, as well as the revered rock titans, Fall Out Boy. Williams… Read more »
The annual Welcome To Rockville in Daytona Beach, FL has announced the set times for this year’s four-day event, which marks the festival’s twelfth year in production. Running from May 18-21, this year’s installment of Welcome To Rockville will see performances from nearly 100 artists including Slipknot, Evanescence, Rob Zombie, Coheed & Cambria, Motionless In White, Badflower, and plenty more. Read more: The Aces Announce Massive Tour With Support From LALA LALA The Danny Wimmer Presents festival will boast more than 100,000 fans during the four-day event and will include amusement rides, an adult-sized water slide, art installations, and interactive… Read more »
UK pop-punk mainstays Neck Deep have announced two intimate, warm-up shows to kick off Download Festival weekend. In a social media post featuring a true-to-form punk poster, the band shared that the shows will take place on June 7 at The Foundry in Torquay and June 8 at Engine Rooms in Southampton. Tickets will be available on April 5 and can be purchased here. Read more: BABYMETAL Officially Confirms New Third Member The band announced their performance at Download Festival on Feb. 16 following the release of their latest single, “Heartbreak Of The Century.” They shared, “Stoked to be playing… Read more »
Music festival season is just on the horizon and, while we wait for the gloomy weather to pass, we can revel in the flood of music news typical of this time of year. A majority of the music festival lineups are announced in January and the festival posters set the landscape for the year in live music, foreshadowing larger tours from bands, new album cycles, and even resurgences of genres and legacy bands that might be past their peak of popularity. Pop-punk is fresh off a massive re-emergence, showcased by the success of the When We Were Young Festival in… Read more »
The Inbox Jukebox brings you fresh new tunes and bands. This week features tracks from Chad Tepper and Matisyahu, LYLVC, Crooked Teeth x Cami Petyn, and Far From Saints.
