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Spanish Love Songs Reveal Acoustic Version Of “Pendulum”


Spanish Love Songs has revealed the acoustic version of “Pendulum” from their No Joy Sessions. The acoustic album reinvents tracks from 2023’s No Joy LP, adding new depth to the beloved songs. Lead vocalist Dylan Slocum notes, “This version of ‘Pendulum’ is a bit closer to the original song we scrapped in the studio — upbeat and driving. Speeding it up always changed how I would read or react to the lyrics. It softens them a bit, and I think it is why we ultimately slowed it down for the album. But I always loved both, so it’s nice to… Read more »

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Rico Nasty Recalls Performing with Paramore as “Amazing”


Rewind to 2023: Rico Nasty joined Paramore on stage in LA at the Kia Forum to perform the band’s breakout hit “Misery Business”—a moment that wasn’t just nostalgic for her, but prophetic. Now in 2025, Rico released her latest album Lethal on May 16, marking her debut on Fueled By Ramen, the very label that launched Paramore’s legendary discography—including All We Know Is Falling, Riot!, brand new eyes, their self-titled record, and After Laughter. What could’ve been a one-off performance shaped Rico’s vision for her future. In an interview with Billboard, she recalls the invitation. “Hayley Williams of Paramore, she… Read more »

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Chandler Leighton on Her Genre-Bending Evolution and New Era of Music


On the latest episode of idobi Warped Radio, Chandler Leighton opened up about embracing her multifaceted sound, reflecting on her sonic evolution and teasing her latest project yet—a new EP set to arrive this summer that she says she is “so aligned with.” Leighton, who first made waves as a contestant on American Idol and later through her feature with ILLENIUM, has never been one to stay boxed into one genre. “You look at people like Billie Eilish… then you look at her follow-up albums, and they went from folk to other experimental stuff,” she shares. “You look at Taylor… Read more »

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Sleep Theory Unleash Debut Album Afterglow, Drops “Gravity” Video


The moment we’ve all been waiting for has finally arrived! Sleep Theory has officially unleashed their 12-track debut album, Afterglow. Arriving alongside the album, the band has also dropped the video for their focus track “Gravity.” “‘Gravity’ is really just a classic R&B story—it’s about that real chemistry you sometimes feel with someone, even when the timing’s not perfect,” frontman Cullen Moore shares. “I wanted it to feel confident, a little flirty, and very 2000s—something that could’ve played in the background of a scene in a throwback movie.” He continues, “‘Gravity’ actually came together back in 2021, before we even… Read more »

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My Chemical Romance Drops “Helena” from Three Cheers Deluxe Album


My Chemical Romance has unveiled the second live track from the upcoming Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge deluxe edition, arriving June 6. Following last month’s release of “I’m Not Okay (I Promise)” from their 2005 BBC Radio 1 The Lock Up session, the band has now shared a blistering live version of “Helena” from the same performance. The deluxe reissue of their beloved 4x Platinum sophomore album has been fully remixed and remastered. It will be available on CD, digital, and several colored vinyl variants—including a striking zoetrope 2LP. The 2LP edition is 3-sided, with Side 4 featuring a special… Read more »

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Who Is PRESIDENT The Band On TikTok?


Sleep Token and Slipknot can’t have all the fun. A new masked, mysterious project has emerged, and the internet is already posting its theories. PRESIDENT first began “campaigning” on social media on February 18, though the YouTube channel was originally created on January 1, 2025. Initially, TikTok users thought that this might be Sleep Token at work with more tunes or that Ghost was revealing more about their new leader. However, some eagle-eyed viewers noticed that Charlie Simpson, an OG member of UK pop-punk band Busted and also frontman of post-hardcore outfit Fightstar, filed a trademark for the band name… Read more »

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Scene Queen Drops Funky Forthcoming Song Teaser


Scene Queen just dropped a new music teaser on social media, and we are all feeling #blessed. “Imma get in trouble for this but I’m so TIRED of leaving yall not fed,” she says on her Twitter post. The six-second clip is titled, “L SHAPED COUCH,” and features upbeat, funky rhythms and a euphoric vocal addition. Her most recent release includes her cover of We Are The In Crowd‘s “The Best Thing (That Never Happened)” for Hopeless Records’ Hopelessly Devoted To You, which arrived in 2024. Check out the teaser below and stay tuned for new music announcements. Beginning in… Read more »

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So… Are Music Festivals Getting Worse? The Internet Thinks So


Music festival season is officially upon us. Coachella kicked off the start of massive summer concert events on April 11-13 and April 18-20, and Columbus’ Sonic Temple Festival closely followed up on May 8-11. Some attendee accounts from these fests have stirred up major controversy, which forces the question, “Are festivals getting worse?” For starters, Coachella opened their weekends with cars stuck in traffic for 12+ hours, as reported by ABC7 Chicago. “I’ve seen people pass out from heat exhaustion,” one interviewee said. Some cars even ran out of gas and needed to be pushed onto the grounds. This past… Read more »

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Amy Lee & Halsey Join Forces On “Hand That Feeds” For ‘Ballerina’ Film


Alt-rock fans have a lot to celebrate with the new collab between Halsey and Evanescence‘s Amy Lee. The two joined forces to craft a truly dazzling track for the upcoming From The World Of John Wick: Ballerina film, “Hand That Feeds,” ahead of their May 14 concert. Halsey says, “I’ve been a fan of Amy Lee since I was 11 years old. Her and Evanescence created a window for me that allowed my feelings to seem important. They were the place I ran to when I couldn’t stand the outside world. I wouldn’t be the artist I am today without… Read more »

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Avril Lavigne & Simple Plan Reflect On Being “Young & Dumb” On Collab


Avril Lavigne and Simple Plan are a pop-punk match made in heaven, and they just dropped their new collab, “Young & Dumb.” Here, the iconic artists recount their early starts in the biz as young Canadians with big dreams. “This is such a full-circle moment. Not only did Simple Plan tour with me last year on the Greatest Hits Tour, but we also toured together in 2003 on my very first arena tour,” Lavigne says. She adds, “We were so young—just a bunch of kids from small towns in Canada who had just released our debut albums. We connected instantly… Read more »

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