Dave Shapiro—a well-respected music industry executive who opened doors for hundreds of alternative artists in the scene—has tragically passed away today, May 22, 2025, in a small jet plane crash in San Diego, CA. He had just turned 42 years old in January. A godfather of the scene, Shapiro was a driving force in the world of artist management, booking, and touring. As a co-founder of Sound Talent Group and owner of Velocity Records, he helped guide the careers of countless alternative artists. His vision, tireless drive, and deep respect for musicians made him a beloved professional and trusted voice… Read more »
LØLØ dives into her writing process—both for herself and with other artists—and how stepping into someone else’s creative brain can break writer’s block wide open. She talks about the song she just had to keep for herself (“u & the tin man”), her love for Taylor Swift, and the dream collaborations she’s still manifesting (Green Day, YUNGBLUD, and more).
From sneaking Easter eggs into her music and videos to building a Wizard Of Oz universe on her album and on stage—complete with a yellow brick road—LØLØ reveals how her favorite movies fuel her creativity (yes, she’s that girl who still checks the mailbox for a Hogwarts letter. Can you blame her?!)
The conversation covers everything from her Halloween stage outfits to shouting out icons like Avril Lavigne, Hilary Duff, Maggie Lindemann, and the legacy of Warped Tour acts like Simple Plan and New Found Glory—plus a moment of gratitude for being discovered by NFG’s Chad Gilbert.
LØLØ also gets candid about not being allowed to go to concerts as a kid (“Hi, Mom!”) and how surreal it is to now be part of the very scene she grew up idolizing. And yes—she’s ready to play “Hot Girls In Hell” on Warped Tour… even if she wrote a song called “Poser” just in case.
Good Terms have released their new song, “Progress,” preceded by their 2025 cover of “Call Me” by Blondie and 2024 LP Burnout. Uniquely, the song is partly inspired by frontman Brian McShea and his fiancée Stephanie Raynor, who, unfortunately, lost their home in the devastating California wildfires earlier this year—but they did find their engagement ring! A recent press release notes that “the outpouring of love and support reminded the couple and their extended Good Terms family of the importance of community.” Of “Progress,” the band shared on social media, “Sometimes I feel so close to the edge of failure… Read more »
Ahead of their massive summer/fall tour supporting The Story So Far, Neck Deep has launched their latest offering, “You Should See Me Now.” The Will Yip-produced release arrives just in time for the Welsh group’s performance at Slam Dunk Fest in the UK this weekend. “‘You Should See Me Now’ is a song about hard work, self-belief, the struggle through adversity and proving people wrong,” frontman Ben Barlow shares. “As a band, we’ve always been pretty humble and shied away from too much self-aggrandisement, but this felt like a good way of showing a little pride, and hopefully people can… Read more »
After releasing Clancy on May 24, 2024, Twenty One Pilots have officially announced that their new album Breach is on the way. While an official release date has not been confirmed, fans can expect the LP drop in September. Alongside the announcement, duo Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun noted that “The Contract,” Breach’s first single, is set for arrival on June 12. On social media, they also insinuated that the end of their story is nigh. Twenty One Pilots shared, “Hello Clancy / Hello Blurryface / Let’s finish this.” Currently, fans can start pre-ordering the new record as a First… Read more »
Spanish Love Songs has revealed the acoustic version of “Pendulum” from their No Joy Sessions. The acoustic album reinvents tracks from 2023’s No Joy LP, adding new depth to the beloved songs. Lead vocalist Dylan Slocum notes, “This version of ‘Pendulum’ is a bit closer to the original song we scrapped in the studio — upbeat and driving. Speeding it up always changed how I would read or react to the lyrics. It softens them a bit, and I think it is why we ultimately slowed it down for the album. But I always loved both, so it’s nice to… Read more »
Following their massive and free hometown show in Baltimore, as well as a show at Los Angeles’ Ukrainian Cultural Center, Turnstile have revealed their new track and music video for “LOOK OUT FOR ME.” The track is set to appear on their forthcoming record, NEVER ENOUGH, due on June 6, and featuring previous singles “NEVER ENOUGH,” “SEEIN’ STARS,” and “BIRDS.” The music video is also part of the band’s 14-song visual album, set to premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival. The festival notes, “Never Enough is Turnstile’s debut visual album, and it’s a wild 50-minute ride you won’t want to… Read more »
Following their Welcome To Rockville performance this past weekend, Attack Attack has announced the details for their One Hit Wonder Tour. Slated to kick off later this summer, the tour aims to celebrate the release of their forthcoming album, Attack Attack II, which will drop on August 8. You can pre-save or preorder the 11-track record here. The band shares, “We’re elated to announce our first full U.S. tour in over 12 years, and you can expect our most ferocious setlist we’ve ever performed.” The tour will feature openers Savage Hands and Versus Me as special guests. Tickets go on… Read more »
Rewind to 2023: Rico Nasty joined Paramore on stage in LA at the Kia Forum to perform the band’s breakout hit “Misery Business”—a moment that wasn’t just nostalgic for her, but prophetic. Now in 2025, Rico released her latest album Lethal on May 16, marking her debut on Fueled By Ramen, the very label that launched Paramore’s legendary discography—including All We Know Is Falling, Riot!, brand new eyes, their self-titled record, and After Laughter. What could’ve been a one-off performance shaped Rico’s vision for her future. In an interview with Billboard, she recalls the invitation. “Hayley Williams of Paramore, she… Read more »
While on the road supporting their The Silver Scream-A-Thon Tour, Ice Nine Kills has announced the details of their Hell Of A Summer U.S. headline run. Kicking off in August, the tour welcomes Dayseeker, Kim Dracula, The Funeral Portrait, and Mest alongside INK. “The HELL OF A SUMMER TOUR will be a celebration of all things INK — past, present, and future,” frontman Spencer Charnas shares. “It’s an eclectic bill, and having MEST on some of the shows is a particularly full-circle moment for me. As many Psychos will remember, I formed the band after seeing Goldfinger and MEST in… Read more »
