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Here’s How To Win The Green Day ‘DOOKIE’ DEMASTERED Items

Following the release of three new American Idiot tracks and revealing their Punk Bunny Coffee holiday offerings, Green Day has a unique drop in honor of Dookie‘s 30th anniversary. The band has collaborated with BRAIN—the wild and wonderful art studio that brought you Fall Out Boy’s CRYNYL—to make DOOKIE DEMASTERED. Each song will be given new life by being put into formats that are “inconvenient” at best when it comes to listening. Examples include Big Mouth Billy Bass singing “Basket Case,” Teddy Ruxpin playing “Chump” and much more. Listen to your favorite song in a bizarre, nostalgic object by entering to… Read more »

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As It Is Unleash 7 Unheard B-Sides From The ‘okay.’ Album Era

Following the release of the first five tracks from their forthcoming compilation album A Decade Uneventful: B-Sides & Rarities (2012 – 2022), As It Is has rolled out the next seven tracks. The new, unheard B-sides released today include “Patchwork Love Acoustic,” “No Way Out Acoustic,” “Babylon Ben,” “May We Go Down As Lovers,” “Just Another Family,” “Okay (Demo),” and Still Remembering (Demo). The band shares on X (formerly Twitter), “GOOD MORNING WORLD. WE HAVE COME TO RUIN YOUR DAY WITH THESE SONGS” While fans are clamoring over the seven new releases across social media (“oh so it’s SAD sad,… Read more »

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15 Essential Spooky Rock Songs for Your Halloween Playlist

Halloween season is upon us! One of the most festive ways to get in the spirit is with a playlist that embodies the haunts, chills, thrills, and spooks that await us in October. Here are 15 essential spooky rock songs to get your Halloween playlist started. Misfits — “Scream!” The Misfits have been unprecedented pioneers of the horror punk genre since the 1970s with their immaculate blend of horror-themed lyrics, imagery, and wardrobe. Any of their songs can be considered vital for your Halloween playlist. This just happens to be a top track and personal favorite. AFI — “Halloween” In… Read more »

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Acres Shares “Deadweight” & Announces Forthcoming EP

UK-based rockers Acres have returned with their new single, “Deadweight.” And that’s not all, the act announced that the track is part of their forthcoming EP, What It’s Like To Feel Worthless. The five-track collection is set to arrive on October 25 via Solid State Records. It boasts previously released singles “A Different Shade Of Misery,” “Lost,” and “Deadweight.” Acres vocalist Ben Lumber shares of their new single, “When writing ‘Deadweight,’ we were really conscious keeping all the elements of what we’re known for but also welcoming in the new sound. It’s cathartic and anthemic.” He adds, “Lyrically, it’s almost… Read more »

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12 Alternative Songs That Released This Week

Life comes at you fast, and music news can break even quicker. With all the announcements that happen in a single day, it’s easy to lose track of who’s releasing what, when your favorite artists are hitting the road, and all the mayhem that happens in between. Don’t worry though, we’ve got you covered. Every week, we keep track of the latest in new releases so that you don’t have to—from artists who are just starting to make their mark in the business to scene staples with so much more to deliver. This week, we heard singles from a plethora… Read more »

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Jack Black Announced As Presenter For Ozzy Osbourne Rock Hall Induction

The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame 2024 Induction ceremony is going to be a night to remember. Taking place in Cleveland on Saturday, October 19, viewers around the world can watch it on Disney+ beginning at 7 PM EST. The show includes the inductions of Cher and Foreigner to Ozzy Osbourne, A Tribe Called Quest, and more. In fact, The Hall Of Fame announced that a very special guest will be helping honor Ozzy Osbourne: comedian and musician Jack Black. And that’s not all! Billy Idol, Jelly Roll, Zakk Wylde, Metallica‘s Robert Trujillo, Wolfgang Van Halen, the Red Hot Chili… Read more »

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ratbag Shares New Single About Cool Girlfriends, “pinky girl”

New Zealand-based rising alternative star ratbag shared biting commentary on stereotypical heterosexual relationships in new track “pinky girl.” It follows up previous single “pinky boy.” ratbag explains: “’pinky girl’ is about girlfriends being cooler than their boyfriends. Much, much cooler. It calls out men who do the absolute bare minimum in the relationship and call it enough.” ratbag continues, “And it’s about girlfriends and how they beg to find ways around resorting to murder. Half the time men are oblivious to how great their girlfriends are. Sometimes when I see half-decent men with their really cool girlfriends, I just wanna… Read more »

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Cheekface And Jeff Rosenstock Drop Surprise Single “Flies”

America’s local band Cheekface surprised fans with a biting, darkly funny beachy indie pop bop, “Flies.” Previously, the L.A.-based trio released It’s Sorted in January 2024 featuring 10 dazzling tracks. Here, you may even feel as if you’re at a ska show. Jeff Rosenstock added a bit of his own flair with a baritone sax cameo. Vocalist and guitarist Greg Katz shared, “This song is about living the dream in a room full of flies. Me and [bassist Amanda] Mandy [Tannen] wrote this song in our practice space a few months ago, but the title lyric was literally written in a… Read more »

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Three Days Grace Is Officially Back In The Studio With Adam Gontier

After dropping a teaser video on October 2, Three Days Grace has announced that original singer Adam Gontier is back in the studio with the band. On their Instagram page, the act shared, “After performing together in Nashville around this time last year and spending time in the studio since, we’re excited to announce the official return of Adam Gontier to vocals in Three Days Grace, with Matt Walst remaining as a lead vocalist, as well.” Additionally, Three Days Grace shared that new music and tour dates are coming soon. You can stay up-to-date by following the band on social media… Read more »

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Here’s Why Patty Walters (As It Is) Left The Music Industry

Fans thought that As It Is took their final bow in 2022, but recently, the band returned to announce they’ll be playing Slam Dunk 2025. Additionally, they’re gearing up to release A Decade Uneventful: B-Sides & Rarities (2012 – 2022) on November 20. Following all the great news, As It Is’ lead vocalist Patty Walters took to his YouTube channel to have a heart-to-heart with watchers in a video entitled “See you around.” It marks the first video posted on his personal channel in 10 years. He details As It Is‘ signing to Fearless Records way back in 2014. “Our… Read more »