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36 Iconic July Album Anniversaries For Alternative Music Fans


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 July to keep our playlists in tip-top shape. From Sublime‘s 1996 self-titled and My Chemical Romance‘s debut, I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love, all the way to Pierce The Veil‘s Collide With The Sky and Jimmy Eat World‘s Bleed American, these 36 album anniversaries will give you something to celebrate all month long. blink-182 — California Released on: July 1, 2016, via… Read more »

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senses Will Make You Feel “obsessed” On Their New Single


Alt-rock act senses is back with a new song that you are going to be “obsessed” with on your summer playlist. The Los Angeles-based duo shared this moody pop-rock track, fueled by dazzling riffs and delightfully chaotic lyrics including, “You could lay me down/Leave me suffocating/I’ll still think you’re heaven sent.” Duo Maddie Taylor and Nick Sampson share, “We are obsessed with this song so much! It’s the ultimate anthem for when a crush goes from casual to can’t stop thinking about you real fast. It’s catchy, flirty and a little unhinged in the best way. It will absolutely make you want… Read more »

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Post Animal & Joe Keery (Djo) Share “What’s A Good Life”


Following the release of singles “Last Goodbye” and “Pie In The Sky,” Post Animal and Joe Keery, aka Djo, are back with a new track and music video for “What’s A Good Life.” All synth-laden, breezy indie singles are set to appear on IRON, due out on July 25. Excitingly, it features all six members of the original band’s lineup for the first time in more than seven years. The music video features the inside of the gym for a Nebraska-based armored combat team, the Omaha Hell Hounds. The band said, “They shifted their weekly strength training plans to accommodate… Read more »

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Say Anything & Motion City Soundtrack Announce Fall Tour


This November, Say Anything and Motion City Soundtrack are going on a massive fall tour, and it’s a can’t-miss event. Say Anything took to Instagram to share, “For the first time in almost exactly 15 years, we’re hitting the road with our friends in Motion City Soundtrack.” Motion City Soundtrack, who just released their new single “She Is Afraid,” noted, “Ok, We can barely contain the excitement anymore so we’ll get right to it. We’re hitting the road with Say Anything this fall!!!” The tour kicks off on November 19 at Houston’s House Of Blues and wraps up on December… Read more »

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Sleeping With Sirens Announce Don’t Let The Party Die Tour


Sleeping With Sirens has a few more shows left supporting Pierce The Veil on their massive I Can’t Hear You tour, and they just announced they’re keeping the good times going this fall on the Don’t Let The Party Die Tour. The band will be hitting the road with Stand Atlantic and Heart To Gold as they hit up cities including Grand Rapids, Louisville, and San Antonio beginning on October 8. Plus, they’ll be making stops at When We Were Young Festival in Las Vegas on October 18 and 19. You can register for the presale by joining the Sirens… Read more »

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7 Music Videos Filmed at Pink Motel and Hollywood Premiere Motel 


From empty pools to pink-lit hallways, Los Angeles’ grimiest and most iconic motels have become unexpected backdrops for some of alternative and pop music’s most memorable visuals. Whether it’s a pop-punk cannonball, a hazy hookup, or a moody montage, these locations lend cinematic grit and charm to every frame. Here are 7 music videos filmed at the Pink Motel and Hollywood Premiere Motel—two unlikely stars of the music video world. Halsey — “Hurricane” & “Ghost” (Pink Motel) Halsey shot not one but two music videos from her Badlands era at the Pink Motel. Unlike other music videos on this list,… Read more »

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Silverstein & Rory Rodriguez Channel ‘Severance’ On “Drain The Blood”


Fresh off their thrilling spot at Vans Warped Tour DC, Silverstein just released their new single, “Drain The Blood,” featuring Rory Rodriguez of Dayseeker. The track is set to appear on Pink Moon, their new album and companion record to Antibloom, which arrives on September 12 via UNFD.  Cassadee Pope (formerly of Hey Monday) will also appear as a featured guest on the LP. Frontman Shane Told notes, “‘Drain the Blood’ is our response to the growing fear that machines are starting to replace what makes music (and other art) human. It’s a warning, a cry of resistance, and a reminder that emotion can’t be… Read more »

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7 Bands Who Shared Political Statements At DC Warped Tour


Vans Warped Tour DC kicked off on June 14, aka Trump’s birthday and the date of the Army’s 250th anniversary parade. Between the authoritarian amount of tanks in the nation’s capital, the attacks on the LGBTQ+ community (especially during Pride month), the Israeli violence perpetrated against Palestinians, and the vile ICE raids happening in Los Angeles and beyond… it’s fair to say that the punks have a lot to say about the state of the world. These brave musicians and artists used their platforms (which were broadcast on Amazon Prime) to speak truth to power. Here are the political messages… Read more »

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Softcult Announce North American Fall Tour


If you missed Softcult‘s recent spring tour through the U.S., this news is for you! The Canadian twin duo is coming to North America this fall with special guests Wayside. “We’re looking forward to hitting the road in the USA again, playing some of our favorite cities, and performing songs from our upcoming album for the very first time,” Mercedes and Phoenix Arn-Horn share. “Especially in these times where hateful and ignorant voices feel louder than ever, we’re excited to bring people together to form a supportive community that celebrates otherness and inclusivity, create safe spaces that we can occupy together, and scream… Read more »

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Warped Tour Will Return To DC in 2026


Warped Tour made its triumphant return this weekend in Washington, DC, kicking off their 30 year celebration. With a stacked lineup, artist activations, and nonstop energy, the iconic festival proved it still knows how to throw down. And the best part? Warped Tour has announced it’ll return to DC in 2026. They’ll hit the asphalt once again on June 13 and 14, 2026. Presale for Warped Tour DC 2026 will kick off this Friday, June 20, at 9 AM PT/12 PM ET. With two more Warped weekends on the books this year, we’ll keep you updated along the way! Don’t… Read more »

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