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My Chemical Romance Welcome Fans Back To The Black Parade

Clad in their Black Parade marching band uniforms, My Chemical Romance welcomed fans back to The Black Parade yesterday, July 11, in Seattle, WA, for night one of the “Long Live” The Black Parade tour. Violent Femmes kicked off the night with a rousing 13-song setlist, featuring fan favorites “Kiss Me” and “Gone Daddy Gone” before MCR took to the stage. Once My Chemical Romance hit the stage, they launched straight into a full-album performance of their 2006 landmark release The Black Parade. A subtle yet striking update to their signature Black Parade uniforms included red stripes accenting the pant… Read more »

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Taylor Acorn Shares Motocross-Themed “Goodbye, Good Riddance” Music Video

After teasing her new single, Taylor Acorn has officially unveiled “Goodbye, Good Riddance,” as well as a super radical new music video. Acorn says, “I’m so proud of this song AND the video ?!! If you know me, you know I’m a huge moto and supercross fan so this was a literal dream. Thank you to the motocross community and everyone involved for making us feel so welcomed!!!” Additionally, the Survival In Motion singer recently announced she just signed to Fearless Records. She says, “I wanted to pop in to say that after 9 years of being an independent artist I can finally… Read more »

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Simple Plan Says “Nothing Changes” After All These Years On New Single

Are you ready to get hit with some sweet, sweet nostalgia? Get ready to laugh and cry along with Simple Plan because their Amazon Prime documentary, Simple Plan: The Kids In The Crowd, officially launched earlier this week, and today, they shared something else special. The iconic pop-punk quartet just shared a new track and music video for “Nothing Changes,” inspired by vignettes of their past shared in the doc. And yes– it might also make you cry. Pierre Bouvier sings, “We grew up on stages/Say what you want but we won’t stop dreaming/We don’t want to wake up/Night after… Read more »

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Rain City Drive Drop “Ride Or Die” Ahead of Summer School Tour

Ahead of the kick-off night of the sophomore year of the idobi Radio Summer School Tour, Rain City Drive has unleashed their latest offering, “Ride Or Die.” While the powerful track reflects unabashed commitment, the chugging guitars tangle around frontman Matt McAndrew’s soulful vocals. “‘Ride Or Die’ is about falling for someone you want to spend your life with. It’s about devotion and loyalty,” McAndrew shares. Watch the official music video for “Ride Or Die” below. Rain City Drive will headline the Summer School Tour alongside Charlotte Sands and Taylor Acorn. Additionally, the tour will also feature performances from Beauty… Read more »

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TX2 Explores Body Dysmorphia Struggles On “Hollow Frame”

Following the release of singles “Infamous,” “MAD,” and “HOSTAGE (they will not erase us),” TX2 is back with a new track, “Hollow Frame.” The new offering is beyond impactful, describing a struggle that many endure silently. TX2’s Evan Thomas shares, “I’ve struggled with an eating disorder all my life, and not enough males talk about body dysmorphia. When I was in 7th grade, I had an apple a day diet and weighed 90 Ibs, it all started when I couldn’t fit in skinny jeans and look like the ’emo boys’ I saw on TV. Since then, I’ve been making progress,… Read more »

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7 Songs We Can’t Wait To Hear On idobi Radio Summer School Tour

Hey, classmates! We are just 10 days away from the start of the idobi Radio Summer School Tour with our dazzling artists Charlotte Sands, Taylor Acorn, and Rain City Drive. Additionally, the tour will feature performances from Beauty School Dropout, If Not For Me, Arrows In Action, and special guest HUDDY. So, if you need to study up before the big day comes to a city near you, we’ve rounded up songs to know and scream along to for each set. Make sure to ace your summer school report card and get your tickets to a city near you ASAP. Charlotte Sands — “Dress” This Charlotte Sands song… Read more »

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The Aces Drop “You Got Me” From Upcoming ‘Gold Star Baby’ Album

Pride Month is nothing without some music from The Aces. Excitingly, the quartet just dropped a new song for your playlists, “You Got Me.” Featuring Cristal Ramirez‘s iconic, ethereal pop vocals, the band ups the ante in this new era with dazzling disco sonics and bubbly, sapphic-laced lyrics. Excitingly, this is just one song from their new album, Gold Star Baby, out everywhere on August 15 via SoundOn. So, basically, your summer and fall is about to be full of glittering queer pop bangers. This LP will follow up 2023’s I’ve Loved You For So Long. Of “You Got Me,”… Read more »

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blink-182’s Mark Hoppus Launches Theme For Disney Jr. Iron Man Show

If you’re watching Disney Jr. with your the kiddos, you may get an “awesome” new punk-tinged theme song in your life. blink-182‘s Mark Hoppus revealed that he crafted the theme song, “Totally Awesome,” for the Disney Jr. animated series Iron Man and His Awesome Friends. And yes… it is a banger, of course. This is not the first time an emo legend has crafted a Disney Jr. superhero TV show theme song—hyperspecific, I know. In 2023, Fall Out Boy‘s Patrick Stump made the theme for Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends. Stump also crossed into the DC realm in 2023,… Read more »

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Superheaven Announces U.S. Shows With Cloud Nothings, End It & Soul Blind

This fall, you can catch Superheaven on a variety of shows throughout the U.S. with support from Cloud Nothings, End It, and Soul Blind. This tour follows up the recent release of their self-titled record, which came out in April. The tour kicks off on September 9 at Nashville’s Brooklyn Bowl and wraps up on September 19 at Cleveland’s Agora Theater. Then, the group will perform on the Louder Than Life lineup in Louisville on September 20. And in case you needed more convincing, Superheaven noted that some of these cities are ones they haven’t hit on more than 10… 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 »