In this episode of The Rockstar Dad Show, Bowling For Soup’s Jaret Reddick and Gary Wiseman are diving deep into their wildest Vans Warped Tour memories, sharing hilarious behind-the-scenes moments from life on the road. Then they saddle up for a unique conversation with Tik Maynard — author, professional equestrian, and full-time rockstar horse dad. From punk rock stages to horse stables, this episode proves that fatherhood takes many forms. Tik opens up about balancing competitive horse training, writing, and being a present, passionate dad. Whether you’re a touring musician, a sports parent, or somewhere in between, this episode delivers… Read more »
After teasing a forthcoming tour, The Academy Is… is officially hitting several stops across the United States this November and December. Believe it or not, their iconic debut LP, Almost Here, is 20 years old, so of course, it calls for a major celebration. Beginning on November 13 in Columbus at The Bluestone, you can catch William Beckett and the gang singing the hits such as “Slow Down,” “The Phrase That Pays,” and beyond. Plus, if you have tickets to Riot Fest, TAI will also be doing an album playthrough on Sunday, September 21, on the Rebel Stage. Plus, the… Read more »
July is in the rearview mirror, and it’s time to celebrate the dazzling, summery days of August. So, as you enjoy toasty days at the pool and take in some rays, it’s also time to celebrate some of your fave musicians’ birthdays. These Leo and Virgo babies have made some of the most iconic modern rock, pop-punk, and indie tracks, and for that, they deserve the best birthdays ever. From Against The Current‘s leader, Chrissy Costanza, to the one and only YUNGBLUD, here are some birthdays to mark in your cals this month. John O’Callaghan — August 4 An author, a singer,… Read more »
If you’ve missed the musical stylings of The Academy Is…, it seems like you’re about to be in for a real treat. On July 31, the official The Academy Is… Instagram account as well as vocalist William Beckett dropped a video in the style of AOL that reads, “I WISH I COULD SEE THE ACADEMY IS…on TOUR IN 2025…” The caption reads, “So Listen Up…” and also features the hashtag #almosthere20. Yep, believe it or not, TAI’s debut album Almost Here came out two decades ago on February 8, 2005, via Fueled By Ramen. So, if you blasted “Almost Here”… Read more »
Despite teasing fans with two unreleased songs in 2023 and 2024, The Starting Line officially broke their silence in June with the arrival of “Sense Of Humor,” their first new material since 2015’s Anyways EP. Now, as fans anticipate the 11-track collection, the band is teasing a new, currently unnamed track that is set to drop tonight at midnight. Watch the teaser video below. With the “Sense Of Humor” drop came the announcement of Eternal Youth, their first full-length album in 18 years since 2007’s Direction. Set for independent release on September 26 via their newly launched imprint, Lineage Recordings,… Read more »
On July 25, The Dirty Nil, aka dynamic duo vocalist/guitarist Luke Bentham and drummer Kyle Fisher, brought their trademark blistering rock and roll on The Lash. And this time, the two went back to basics in a simple studio set-up with local audio engineer Vince Solivari just down the street in their hometown of Hamilton, Ontario. Beyond this stripped-back approach, Fisher and Bentham sought out to make a record that made them feel “stoked,” and ignite feelings that returned them to day one. So, between their straight-forward attitudes and even a trip to Rome, The Dirty Nil arrived with 10… Read more »
This past Vans Warped Tour weekend was jam-packed with thrilling bands, rad skateboarders (including the Tony Hawk), and surprise guests. In fact, The Paradox, who just released their new single “Bender” featuring Travis Barker, invited up the blink-182 drummer to their set. And yes—it was simply iconic. The quartet, who jokingly call themselves “Black-182,” had Barker onstage to help them cover blink-182’s “The Rock Show,” and we all fell in love. Then, the group played their latest high-octane, party-inducing track “Bender.” Frankly, it’s impossible not to dance to this group, especially when watching their rager of a music video. Check… Read more »
July 22 marked a devastating day for the alternative and metal community. On this day, we lost the Black Sabbath lead singer and all-around music icon Ozzy Osbourne. Though, with death often comes new life, especially in the case of Safari West’s newest addition to their rhino family. The private wildlife preserve, located in Santa Rosa, California, welcomed Ozzy to the bunch. The preserve shared on social media, “Safari West is thrilled to announce the birth of a healthy male white rhino calf, born July 22—the same day the world said goodbye to music legend Ozzy Osbourne. This little one,… Read more »
Grayscale just revamped their song “Summer Clothes” with some fellow pop-punk friends, Games We Play and Trella to give you a bright and seasonal banger. The track originally appeared on their record, The Hart, which arrived in January 2025. Now that it’s officially summer, there’s no time like the present to blast this as long as the sun is out. “Play it until the leaves turn,” Grayscale says. Check out the dazzling collab below. Beginning on August 8, Grayscale will be out on the road throughout the United States. Then, they’ll be touring the UK and Europe in November. Check… Read more »
Harry Styles is a man who wears many hats, the musical artist also serves as founder and owner of the lifestyle brand Pleasing. Excitingly, the Styles-founded brand just dropped their new venture: sex toys. That’s right, the Grammy winner is now a certified vibrator salesman with the Pleasing Yourself line… and um… we may or may not be adding to cart soon. After teasing a product launch earlier this week, Pleasing Yourself revealed The Pleasing Double-Sided Vibrator ($68) and The Pleasing Lube ($25). Yes, you read that right. This vibrator, developed by sex educator and author Zoë Ligon, stimulates internally… Read more »
