Music festival season is officially upon us. Coachella kicked off the start of massive summer concert events on April 11-13 and April 18-20, and Columbus’ Sonic Temple Festival closely followed up on May 8-11. Some attendee accounts from these fests have stirred up major controversy, which forces the question, “Are festivals getting worse?” For starters, Coachella opened their weekends with cars stuck in traffic for 12+ hours, as reported by ABC7 Chicago. “I’ve seen people pass out from heat exhaustion,” one interviewee said. Some cars even ran out of gas and needed to be pushed onto the grounds. This past… Read more »
From the debut of the idobi Radio Summer School Tour, showcasing rising stars in the alternative space, to Grammy-nominated metal powerhouse Spiritbox commanding the stage at Louder Than Life with various musical guests, fans were treated to unforgettable fest sets across the board in 2024. Here are 10 festival performances highlighting the magic of live music in 2024. No Doubt Reunites at Coachella Marking their first performance in nearly 10 years, No Doubt’s Coachella 2024 reunion was a defining moment for the festival and the group, blending nostalgia with renewed energy. Gwen Stefani led the performance with her iconic charisma,… Read more »
This past weekend, Louder Than Life delivered plenty of surprises for fans, both exciting and unfortunate. The three-day event ended on an incredibly high note when Spiritbox teamed up with Poppy for a special live performance of the Canadian metal group’s latest single, “Soft Spine,” during the festival’s final day. Additionally, Spiritbox was joined by Sam Carter of Architects during the band’s performance of “Yellowjacket” and Tatiana Shmayluk of Jinjer for “Circle With Me.” Check out the Spiritbox’s full Louder Than Life setlist below. Spiritbox Louder Than Life Setlist: Spiritbox is currently on tour through the end of October before… Read more »
The living legend John 5 has released his newest song, “A Hollywood Story,” with an accompanying music video cataloging his life and career. From his first notes at the age of 7 to touring with renowned musicians and bands, John 5 captures every moment of his musical journey on this track. It’s the kind of story only he could tell, and not a single word is uttered! Opening with a few dreamy, reflective chords you can feel the tenderness in how John feathers his strings. A few measures later the emotion pours out onto the frets as he lets out… Read more »
As anticipation builds for their eagerly-awaited third album, RUCKUS!, to arrive on August 18, Movements continues to bewitch fans with their latest offering, “Tightrope.” The band has been steadily building excitement with the release of three singles, including “Fail You,” “Killing Time,” and “Lead Pipe,” leading up to the album drop. “Tightrope” takes listeners on a soul-stirring, nearly five-minute journey through its melancholic pop ballad structure, drawing inspiration from icons such as Justin Bieber. The song kicks off with a hauntingly pensive arrangement that sets a somber tone, reminiscent of introspective pop melodies. As the track unfolds, Movements‘ lead vocalist,… Read more »
We’re confident that we were born in the right time period because we don’t know what we would do without music festivals. Another lineup has been announced and we’re foaming at the mouth. Louder Than Life is going down September 21-24 in Kentucky. Headliners are none other than Green Day, Foo Fighters, Avenged Sevenfold, and Tool. Weezer, limpbizkit, Pantera, Queens of the Stone Age, Turnstile, Movements, Dance Gavin Dance Pierce the Veil, Flogging Molly, Mayday Parade, and You Me at Six are just a few more of the bands that will be joining the headliners. Danny Wimmer said, “The fans… Read more »
photos & words by Austin Spruill As the blistering summer of 2022 winds down into the cooler weather of fall, musicians and fans alike are treated to a number of high-profile festivals raging across the country, from Welcome to Rockville and Inkcarceration to Rocklahoma and Louder Than Life. However, few were as highly anticipated as this year’s incarnation of Blue Ridge Rock Festival, taking place from September 8–11. Hosted at the world-renowned Virginia International Raceway in Alton, VA, hopes were high for the relatively young festival, as the successes and challenges of 2021 propelled the event further into the spotlight… Read more »
Ahead of the June 27 release of their Corporation P.O.P. record, Hot Milk shared a thrilling announcement. The English rockers are heading to the U.S. to perform at festivals, including Louder Than Life and Aftershock Fest. However, the “Swallow This” artists also announced a handful of headline shows via their Loud & Fast In The USA tour. This comes off the announcement the band made earlier today, sharing they had to pull out of the Long Beach Vans Warped Tour on July 26-27. “We were so excited to come play for you all at a festival we all loved to… Read more »
letlive. isn’t just gearing up for their official farewell tour run. On June 9, the band announced they have remixed and remastered 2013’s The Blackest Beautiful. So, on June 13, The Blackest Beautiful (Revisited) will drop on all streaming platforms. In a post, the band shared, “You’ve been asking us to release this on streaming for [the] last 365 days. We’ve decided it was time to finally get it out there thanks to our friends @epitaphrecords.” Alongside the announcement, letlive. revealed “The Dope Beat Rendition” featuring The Wonder Years‘ Dan Campbell. The record release also boasts “27 Club Rendition (ft.… Read more »
Following the release of “90 Seconds To Midnight,” Hot Milk has dropped “Swallow This.” Both track are set to appear on the band’s sophomore album, Corporation P.O.P, slated to drop on June 27 via Music For Nations. You can preorder and pre-save the record here. Lead singer Han Mee says, “We live in a post-truth era, we are confused, we are lost, and we are untrusting. We must follow our gut to what is moral, right and kind. ‘Swallow This’ is a protest song against the hypodermic needle of control media. They anger and press upon pressure points to gain control.” Mee adds,… Read more »
