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Beauty School Dropout Releases Party Banger “On Your Lips”

Beauty School Dropout just dropped their first taste of music for 2025, and it was so worth the wait. “On Your Lips” has a divine mix of scene-era electronic flourishes, grunge-laced guitar melodies, and urgent pop-rock vocals. The band shares, “This song is our first big leap into a sound we’ve never harnessed before. It’s experimental, rhythmic, heavy, and fun all at the same time.” They add, “For us, it means maturing into our sound and showing we’re not the same kids we were when we started this project 5 years ago. For the fans, it’s meant to be a track they… Read more »

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22 Warped Tour Redacted Artist Predictions for DC and Long Beach

As the Vans Warped Tour barrels toward its monumental return to celebrate its 30th anniversary this summer, fans are buzzing with anticipation—not just for the stacked lineups in Washington D.C. and Long Beach, but for who hasn’t been revealed yet. In the debut episode of idobi Warped Radio, Warped Tour’s official podcast and radio, founder Kevin Lyman confirms that lineup additions will continue to roll out right up until show days. “We’ve still got a lot of bands to announce,” he shares. “We’ll be announcing right up until the week of the show!” With Scowl recently joining the D.C. bill,… Read more »

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6 Alternative Songs That Released This Week

Music news can break quicker than some can keep track of. With so much happening daily, it’s easy to miss new releases, tour announcements, and the rest of the exciting things happening in the scene. No need to stress, though—we’ve got you covered. Each week, we’re rounding up the freshest tracks, from emerging artists making their mark to your other favorite acts dropping their latest hits. So, keep reading if your playlists need some updating. This week, we heard singles from several acts, including If Not For Me and Census, watched a music video from Boys Like Girls, and listened… Read more »

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senses Look Inward On New Track “patterns”

senses has finally returned with their new single “patterns,” out via Hopeless Records. This offering is preceded by their 2025 EP onto something, as well as their cover of Simple Plan‘s “Perfect.” The duo says of the track, “’Patterns’ is very much a song of self-awareness and discovery. It explores the process of understanding how your brain works, and knowing that it can often feel all over the place and hard to control. This feeling is really emphasized by the dramatic sonic changes throughout, taking you through the experience of feeling stuck in these pre-existing patterns, and how it feels… Read more »

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Northvale to Bad Wolves: New Songs To Listen To In October

The Halloween switch is officially turned ON! As you fill up your candy bowl with Snickers and Hershey bars for trick or treaters…or yourself…you can get into the holiday mood by spinning these tracks in between your scary movie marathons. From bodyimage and Love Ghost (perfect seasonal band name) to Common People and more, these new alternative, rock, indie, and metal songs are perfect for your October playlist. bodyimage — “Leeches” bodyimage is turning up the heat on alternative-electronic music with the arrival of “Leeches.” Bewitching and deliciously dark, this song serves up a big plate of existentialism as it… Read more »

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Niis Find Community & Connection With New EP ‘Play Niis’

Punk rock quartet Niis (pronounced “Nice”) have officially revealed their new EP, Play Niis, out via Rise Records. The Los Angeles act also unveiled the official music video for “Bad Aim,” preceded by fierce singles, including “Earthquakes” and “No Flowers.” Vocalist Mimi Doe says of the EP, “A lot of the songs on this record are about fitting into societal monotony. We forget to put ourselves first by doing things that bring us joy and make us feel something, or anything. I’ve always wanted to make music and write lyrics to create something that causes connection. Going to a show—that’s… Read more »

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The Hails Reveal Thrilling Sophomore Record ‘Duckpond’

The Hails have finally revealed their sophomore record Duckpond, and it is a dazzling indie-rock record with myriad important messages relating to art and creation under the crushing weight of late-stage capitalism. Featuring singles “Ducks on the Pond,” “Corruptor,” and more, the quartet reflects on what really matters with hypnotic indie melodies, groovy synths, and introspective narratives. Lead singer Robbie Kingsely says of the album, “The process for this record was a way for us to tap back into our roots. We made a rental house in South Florida feel and sound like our college house that birthed our first… Read more »

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NOAHFINNCE Announces Release Date For Sophomore Album ‘WONKY’

NOAHFINNCE just gave us the best gift. Following the releases of “MR OVERWHELM,” “TOO SENSITIVE,” and “WONKY,” the UK-based punk-rocker has shared that his new album, WONKY, is arriving on February 19, 2027, via Hopeless Records. This marks his first record release since 2024’s GROWING UP ON THE INTERNET. In a vulnerable social media post, NOAHFINNCE revealed how the album came to be. He explained, “‘Wonky’ is a direct reaction to the state of the world right now – it’ll drive you crazy if you let it: The rise of the alt right. The increase in anti-trans legislation. The polarization… Read more »

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Buried In Spring Signs To Epitaph & Drops “Farewell Of The Century”

Epitaph has just signed another iconic act: Buried In Spring. This screamo act will transport you right back to your Myspace days, with their music video “Farewell of the Century” and debut self-titled EP. Following the sensational “Integrate,” it’s clear that this post-hardcore outfit has a lot to offer the scene. The band says, “Signing and releasing our debut EP with Epitaph is a surreal moment for us. Buried In Spring came together in an unconventional way. We all met online and lived in different places but shared the same vision. There is something really special about that. It’s proof… Read more »

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Makari Has Great “Chemistry” On Brand New Single

Following the release of several 2026 singles, including “Asking For A Friend,” Makari hits another home run with their new offering, “Chemistry,” out via Thriller Records. The band explains, “This track is about the delicate dance of the early stages of dating. In this honeymoon phase, intense feelings of infatuation often collide with the fear of losing those same feelings, or getting hurt. To pursue romantic love, we are asked if we have the courage to go all in: are we able to trust someone with our heart? Can we handle our ego being damaged? Are we willing to trade… Read more »