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Equal Vision Announces Chiodos ‘Illuminaudio’ Vinyl Pressing


If you’re looking to expand your classic alternative and scene vinyl collection, you’re in luck. Today, Equal Vision announced that they’re pressing Chiodos‘ 2010 record Illuminaudio featuring “Caves,” “Those Who Slay Together, Stay Together,” and more. Notably, this is the Chiodos record that features lead vocalist Brandon Bolmer, rather than Craig Owens. The new vinyl variant appears clear with gold and black splatter to match the cover. There are only 1,000 copies currently available, so make sure to secure yours for $25 via Equal Vision. All pre-orders will ship around October 18. Read more: Cloud Nothings Celebrates 10 Years of… Read more »

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3 Genre-Bending Mainstream Artists With Shocking Heavy Side Projects


Have you ever met someone who listens to pop but has an unexpected infatuation with heavy metal, too? It’s a plot twist that proves that “range” in music consumption is possible in a world full of gatekeepers and genre boundaries. This range extends beyond music fans. Underneath the guise of mainstream music stardom, some of our favorite pop artists have underground projects to experiment within the depths of metal breakdowns, screams, and unrelenting riffage. True artistry knows no bounds and sometimes even pop artists need a break from their typical musical formulas. Here are three beloved mainstream household names who have… Read more »

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Refused Enlist Cult Of Luna For Cover Of “Tannhäuser / Derive”


Refused continues the 25th anniversary celebration of their seminal record with The Shape Of Punk To Come Obliterated: a 12-song tribute album. After approaching 12 bands with the request to “rearrange or deconstruct” their songs, today they share the operatic 10-minute epic “Tannhäuser / Derive,” with the help of fellow Swedes, Cult Of Luna.

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Koyo Release New Single & Announce ‘Mile A Minute’ EP


Today, Long Island based upstarts Koyo have announced the release of their Mile A Minute EP. In addition, the band has released the first single of the EP, “Ten Digits Away (Deluxe),” one of two tracks from their previous work that appear on the EP, reimagined and reinvigorated.

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Here’s What To Know About The Emo Exhibit That Just Opened Up In London


If you’re a certified museum lover, alternative-obsessed, or a combo of both, you need to add this new exhibit to your bucket list. Based in London, the Barbican Music Library is currently home to an exhibit that is examining the emo era from 2004-2009, aptly named “I’m Not Okay.” And oh yeah, did we mention that it’s free? Per the City Of London Corporation, “The exhibition examines how this scene intertwined with internet fame and drama, with teens expressing their angst through confessional lyrics, tight jeans, and dyed black hair. ‘I’m Not Okay’ delves into how Emo became a positive… Read more »

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Green Day Launches Punk Bunny Holiday Coffees & Hot Cocoa


Green Day has officially wrapped up tour with The Linda Lindas and Rancid and is already gearing up for the holiday season. On September 30, trio Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt, and Tré Cool launched limited-edition Punk Bunny Coffee holiday flavors as well as a hot cocoa mix. The three new coffee flavors include Dookie (Dark Roast), American Idiot (Medium Roast), and Fancy Sauce (Light Roast). Currently, the limited-edition flavor pre-orders are sold out. Our fingers are crossed for a second pre-order announcement soon. Read more: 14 Alternative Songs That Released This Week The limited edition Punk Bunny Hot Cocoa… Read more »

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State Champs Drop New Single “Light Blue”


Ahead of their Riot Fest performance this weekend, State Champs have dropped their latest offering, the anthemic “Light Blue.” The band shares in a press release, “Have you ever been transported back in time, for better or for worse, simply by the smell of something or someone? Inspired by Dan & Shay’s ‘Tequila,’ we put our energetic spin on this concept with ‘Light Blue.’ It’s a light-hearted track that reminiscences and rollercoasters between airy, bouncy guitars and pop arrangements to a full-blown fuzzed-out chorus that will have you banging your head in between memories you didn’t ask to be dug… Read more »

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Tay Jardine Releases Solo Single “Bad News” & Announces EP


We Are The In Crowd‘s lead vocalist Tay Jardine has released her debut solo single, “Bad News,” brimming with melancholy pop sonics and a hint of heavy rock. On Instagram, the beloved artist shared more about the single and her upcoming EP. She shares, “This song was the first I created for this EP, and it always felt significant. It stands out sonically from the rest of the songs on the upcoming EP and pays tribute to my roots.” She continues, “Lyrically, it’s about standing up for yourself and recognizing your exhaustion with disappointments, while also reflecting on your own… Read more »

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Smartpunk Records Shares Second Saosin Self-Titled Vinyl Release


If you didn’t get a chance to grab a record from the first Saosin self-titled vinyl drop, you’re in luck. Smartpunk Records just announced a re-pressing of the iconic album that is set to arrive by late November and early December. Plus, according to the label website, “This pressing features updated artwork housed in a die-cut gatefold jacket with a printed inner sleeve. And who knows, you might be able to hear an extra song at the end of Side B :).” Bassist Chris Sorenson shares, “We have always wanted to add a personal touch to a vinyl release of this record,… Read more »

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Hey Violet Shares “Bittersweet” Last Single & Announces Final Show


Following the release of summer’s dazzling AFTERTASTE LP, Hey Violet have released their last-ever single, aptly named “Bittersweet” via Hopeless Records. Plus, the group announced their final live performance at Los Angeles’ The Lodge with KANNER. You can grab tickets for the October 27 show here. The band shares, “So… this is the end. The culmination of 9 long years, all the ups and downs that we somehow managed together. ‘Bittersweet’ is an autobiography of sorts, and we thought it only made sense to leave our fans with a song that encapsulates the decade they spent with us. They continue,… Read more »

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