This past weekend’s When We Were Young Fest sizzled under the scorching sun in Las Vegas, NV, as it kicked off on Saturday, October 21, and emerged as the ultimate pop-punk playground for fans of all generations. In contrast to last year’s weather-related cancellation on the first day, this year’s festival ran seamlessly, cementing its place in the annals of pop-punk history as a spirited showcase of pop-punk prowess. Read more: Green Day Announces New Album ‘Saviors,’ Releases New Single Featuring a riveting lineup that ranged from rising stars such as Beach Bunny, KennyHoopla, and Jean Dawson to seasoned pop-punk… Read more »
After 15 years of playing guitar with the ‘90s rock band, Jeff Schroeder is officially leaving The Smashing Pumpkins. Known as the second-longest-serving member of the band after Billy Corgan, Schroeder’s contributions to the band’s sound will continue to be admired for years to come. In a statement posted on social media, Schroeder shares the news and thanks his former bandmates for their friendship over the last decade. “It’s easy to say now that when I joined The Smashing Pumpkins in 2007, I had no idea what I was getting into,” he begins. “The opportunity seemed to have come out… Read more »
Coming off of back-to-back thunderous headlining performances this weekend at When We Were Young Fest, Green Day has announced the release of their forthcoming 14th album, Saviors, set to arrive on January 19, 2024. Setting the stage for their much-anticipated full-length is the album’s opening track and lead single, “The American Dream Is Killing.” This powerful anthem, which was previewed extensively during three unforgettable performances in Las Vegas, NV, has officially dropped with an accompanying film noir apocalyptic music video replete with zombies taking over the world. Read more: blink-182 Announces North American Tour With Pierce The Veil Reflecting back… Read more »
After wrapping an eventful weekend at When We Were Young Fest in Las Vegas, NV, this weekend, blink-182 has announced a massive North American stadium tour with Pierce The Veil as support. Tickets for the ONE MORE TIME Tour with Pierce The Veil will officially go on sale on Friday, October 27, at 10 AM local time. Following blink’s run at the start of the year through Australia, New Zealand, and their monumental return to Mexico with Rise Against acting as support, the pop-punk mainstays will kick off the North American tour in Orlando, FL, on June 20, 2024. The… Read more »
Fans of pop-punk masterminds Knuckle Puck might just be experiencing one of their favorite autumns to date. Not only is the band about to embark on a thrilling tour in November following their sets at When We Were Young Fest, but today, Knuckle Puck released their fourth full album Losing What We Love out via Pure Noise Records, as well as the official music video for the track “You & I.” The quintet says, “‘You & I’ is a song about being acutely aware of how much somebody sucks as a person and looking forward to cutting ties with them.”… Read more »
Known as the “Queen of Electro”, Luciana pioneered the bratty/shouting punk vocal style that’s so popular in dance music. At the age of 30, after five failed record deals, ready to give up on music, Luciana wrote and sang on the first ever Electro record “Yeah Yeah” by Bodyrox which ended up exploding to #2 on the charts in Europe, launching her career. She’s since had 9 Billboard #1 records, collaborated with Tiesto, Hardwell, and Deadmau5 and has written for Kylie Minogue and Britney Spears. She’s a punk at heart and more popular than ever with an upcoming guest spot… Read more »
The moment we’ve all been waiting for is finally here! Alkaline Trio has made their triumphant return with their latest punk-infused creation, “Blood, Hair, And Eyeballs,” set in a zombie dystopian skatepark/motel combo. The track, serving as both the title track and lead single, heralds their forthcoming full-length album. Blood, Hair, And Eyeballs is scheduled for release on January 26, 2024, courtesy of Rise Records, and marks the group’s first new album since 2018’s Is This Thing Cursed? and our first taste of new music since 2020’s E.P. Across “Blood, Hair, And Eyeballs,” the song exudes quintessential Alkaline Trio, both… Read more »
In classic MUNA fashion, the trio surprised fans at The Greek Theatre with a fun cover. During their headlining shows on both October 11 and 12, the “Silk Chiffon” musicians covered “Since U Been Gone,” Kelly Clarkson‘s 2004 hit single. YouTube user @LizElze recorded the entire cover and noted in the video’s caption, “we all went a little feral for this ngl.” Check out the full cover below. This YouTube user was not lying, as TikTok user Jasmine Graham shared a video with the caption, “Help Katie told everyone off.” No worries, as “telling off” the crowd was all in… Read more »
If you already know every single word to Beartooth‘s The Surface LP released October 13, then there’s even more great news in store. “The Better Me” artists just announced their coast-to-coast 2024 North American Tour. Beginning in January in Cincinnati, OH and ending in March in Fort Wayne, IN, Beartooth has several thrilling support acts in store. Sleep Theory, Invent Animate, and The Plot In You will all be opening on each date. Consider this tour stacked! You can grab your ticket to a show(s) near you beginning Friday at 10 AM local time. Additionally, Beartooth is offering VIP meet-and-greet… Read more »
Los Angeles pop-rock trio Beauty School Dropout stole our heart as the blink-182 North American tour opener, and are blessing our Friday with their brand new album READY TO EAT. Across the nine tracks including hit single “beautiful waste,” the band reveals their modern alternative prowess, setting the stage for the genre’s future. “READY TO EAT is the culmination of our high highs, low lows and everything in between,” says the band. “The album is a sonic spiral through our personal struggles with addiction, relationships and love (or lack thereof). The album is meant to be a reflection of our… Read more »
