Following the release of singles “Infection,” “Paralyzed,” and more, Memphis May Fire has returned with “Shapeshifter”—the title track for their newly announced forthcoming album, due out March 28 via Rise Records. Lead vocalist Matty Mullins notes, “‘Shapeshifter’ reflects the struggle of wrestling with identities and the need to confront the masks we wear. This track, and the entire album, is about exposing those parts of ourselves we often keep hidden.” He adds, “It’s a journey through the layers of deception, self-reflection, and the struggle to find what’s genuine in a world full of pretense. We wanted ‘Shapeshifter’ to embody that feeling of losing and finding yourself, over… Read more »
Following the release of her new album, Negative Spaces, which dropped last week, Poppy has announced a massive, 28-show North American tour in 2025. The tour is scheduled to kick off on March 11 in San Francisco, CA, and run through April 23 in Los Angeles, CA. The tour support has not been announced yet. Artist presale will begin today, Tuesday, November 19, and additional presales will kick off later this week. General on-sale will be available this Friday, November 19, at 10 AM local time. Tickets can be purchased here. Check out the full schedule for Poppy’s They’re All… Read more »
State Champs frontman Derek DiScanio stopped by idobi Radio to talk all about the band’sself-titled fifth studio album. Throughout the interview, DiScanio makes it a point to talk about how the band reconnected and returned to their roots while recording this record with a slightly new approach. State Champs always start their albums with a powerful track, and the “The Constant” off of their self-titled is no exception. “We wanted to set the tone right with this one,” DiScanio shares. “And ‘The Constant’ is a very kind of rooty, old-school, finger-pointy, bouncy pop-punk song, which we had to do.” … Read more »
Against The Current‘s Chrissy Costanza has revealed a new solo single, “Perfect Crime.” The track is preceded by the October 2024 release of her debut EP VII. Costanza shares of the new track, “The ‘Perfect Crime’ is about the silent, invisible ways we self-destruct—a crime no one knows you’ve committed because it’s all hidden behind a smile.” Then she notes, “The song has a grainy rock sound; it’s intense and defiant. I wanted to bring not only attention to those parts of ourselves we suppress, but express those raw emotions that often stay unspoken. I hope it opens up conversations… Read more »
Fresh off the release of their cover for “Flagpole Sitta,” The All-American Rejects have shared an acoustic version of “There’s A Place” on social media. Lead vocalist Tyson Ritter can be seen in a scenic garden bathtub with a ukulele in hand strumming along to the 2015 single. The song is actually part of the 2015 movie soundtrack for Miss You Already starring Toni Collette and Drew Barrymore. When sharing across their socials, the band noted, “‘There’s A Place’ is a special song written for those who we wish were with us, and those we will forever carry on our… Read more »
A majority of holiday hits are bright and joyful tracks, but Bleachers‘ new release, “Merry Christmas, Please Don’t Call,” is the emo Christmas track we all need. Jack Antonoff‘s musical venture has officially released the track after initially sharing it back in 2022 at the Ally Coalition Talent Show benefit concert. Basically, he has been waiting to gift this melancholy tune for two years. Additionally, on Instagram, Bleachers shared, “It’s finally happened. Finally here in full after popping its head out here and there for years. From tac talent shows to acoustic moments it’s been wanting to come alive. Here… Read more »
On November 6, The Ghost Inside took to social media to announce that they will cancel their upcoming Searching For Solace Tour. While they won’t be on any headlining North American tour dates now, they did confirm that they will still play at Christmas Burns Red. Check out their full statement below. The band took to social media to share, “Hey gang, we are heading into the last couple of shows of this euro run, and it has been absolutely amazing! We’re so thankful to be able to travel the world and share this music with you.” They continued, “But.… Read more »
Following a dazzling 25th Anniversary fall tour with Knocked Loose, Vended, and Orbit Culture, Slipknot is back with new Europe 2025 dates. The metal mainstays have a few 2024 dates in Colombia, Mexico, Europe, and the UK. Then, in early 2025, Slipknot will be performing three Knotfest shows in Australia. Their 2025 Europe dates kick off on June 4 in Sölvesborg, Sweden at Sweden Rock and wrap up on June 28 in Viveiro, Spain at Resurrectionfest. Check out the full list of upcoming dates below. Tickets for certain European festivals are already on sale. Otherwise, select shows will go on… Read more »
On October 31, Pinkshift unleashed their new heavy rock and pop-punk-infused track, “ONE NATION.” Previously, the group released “Knead” in September, their cover of Illuminati hotties’ song for Hopeless Records’ Hopelessly Devoted To You. “ONE NATION” sees the band sending a major message to those in political power who refuse to protect their people and people abroad. Underneath their lyric video, the band says, “It’s difficult to watch the suffering of Palestinians, the suffering of all those who are oppressed and disenfranchised by imperialism, alongside the repression of free speech and our right to protest in the US.” They continue,… Read more »
Halloween is essentially alternative and goth person Christmas. It has everything: Spiders, ghosts, creepy clowns, horror movies galore, sick playlists, and of course, Reese’s Pumpkins—the best shape of all. If you’ve been looking through social media, you’ve definitely seen amazing costumes this year, including multiple iterations of hippo starlet Moo Deng, music video and festival-inspired Chappell Roans, Beetlejuice fits in honor of the new film, and much more. Of course, our favorite alt-rock stars showed up and showed out this year with classic Tim Burton-inspired costumes all the way to blockbuster movie looks. Hope you all had the spookiest and… Read more »
