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 »
You Me At Six just announced the artists who are supporting them on their final run of shows in the UK and Ireland, and the lineup is stacked. Artists set to appear with the band in 2025 include The Blackout, Holding Absence, Boston Manor, Mallory Knox, Kid Kapichi, The Xcerts, and The Skints. Additionally, you may have the chance to see Champ Kind, Daytime TV, Dead Pony, Fastlane, Heights, Keep Quiet, Mouth Culture, Noisy, Not Advised, and Snake Eyes. On social media, the band shares, “We’ve shared a lot of great times on the road with some of these bands over the years. Plus… Read more »
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 »
The day has finally arrived. Rain City Drive‘s Things Are Different Now is officially out via Thriller Records. And that’s not all, the band also braved the elements and unleashed their “Wish You The Best” music video. You can secure your copy of the record here. Of the new music video, vocalist Matt McAndrew says, “Sometimes, when people break up they say things like, ‘I wish you the best,’ but really they mean ‘fuck you.’ I was seeing someone on and off and we kept saying it to each other. I don’t think either of us actually meant it.” “We… Read more »
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 »
After teasing her new track on social media and even playing a snippet of it live at All Your Friends Fest, Lights has officially shared her new single, “Damage.” Additionally, Lights recently landed her trademark ethereal voice to PVRIS collab, “The Blob” via Hopeless Records. On social media, the artist shared that “Damage” may remind some fans of her older work. “This marks the beginning of new music I’m very excited to share with you that I can tell you right now is very Little Machines/early lights coded,” she says. “So here’s to the damaged and the little machines ten… Read more »
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 »
Petti Hendrix came by the idobi Radio studios to talk all about his new EP CHOOSE LIFE, which is officially out via MDDN Records before his first show in LA in Bardot as a part of September’s Emo Nite. Since it was beforehand, I have to fill y’all in—the performance was awesome. It’s one of the only live sets I’ve gotten to see at Emo Nite and Petti proved to be a rockstar on stage. He and Hooks crushed it up there and I can’t wait for him to come back out here for a show. For an up-and-comer—Petti has… Read more »
Italian rock sensation Damiano David, frontman of the powerhouse four-piece band Måneskin, has launched his debut solo single, “Silverlines.” In addition to unleashing the new track, Damiano has indicated that the release is the first to arrive from a new project. “This song is very special to me,” Damiano shares. “It was one of the first songs to be recorded on this new project, and at the time, it represented a letter of hope, but now, if I look back, I can see how I am exactly where the song said I would be. It was automatic for me to… Read more »
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 »
