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Acceptance Taps Teddy Swims for “So Contagious” Reimagining

As Acceptance prepares to drop Phantoms/Twenty—a 20th anniversary reimagining of their 2005 landmark Phantoms—the band has enlisted chart-topping powerhouse Teddy Swims to recreate their breakout single “So Contagious.” For those who may not know, Swims previously shared with idobi Radio that Acceptance was a massive inspiration to him growing up. He shared on Gone Fishkin in 2023, “My favorite band ever is Acceptance. Jason Vena is my hero…and I got to meet him at When We Were Young and finally chat with him…Jason is the greatest vocalist.” Of the collaboration, Acceptance shares “Our fondest memories of the Phantoms sessions can… Read more »

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All-American Rejects Tyson Ritter Blasts Big Labels For Stealing Backyard Shows

After seeing much success with their backyard pop-up shows, The All-American Rejects‘ frontman Tyson Ritter is calling out the fact that big companies such as their former label Interscope are taking the idea for their artists in inauthentic ways. After mgk performed a backyard show in Columbus, Ohio celebrating his lost americana release, Ritter took to his Instagram story to share some thoughts. Ritter says, “By the way, just to clarify, there’s no shade at any artist, like mgk, this is more a slight to this big record company machine that’s trying to replicate something that’s been entirely organic while… Read more »

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Boys Like Girls Drops Live Version Of “BLOOD AND SUGAR” & Announces Live LP

Massachusetts’ own Boys Like Girls came home on October 26, 2023. The quartet had just released SUNDAY AT FOXWOODS, their first LP in more than a decade, and headlined the MGM Music Hall At Fenway Park. Now, fans near and far can experience this glorious return on their forthcoming live album THE HOMECOMING, out September 8 via Fearless Records. They also dropped the first taste of the record with a live music video of “BLOOD AND SUGAR.” Frontman Martin Johnson shares a long note about the experience: “Fenway Park. The shrine. The Cathedral of Boston. Where curses broke, where beers… Read more »

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Mayday Parade Shares “Under My Sweater” From Upcoming ‘Sad’ LP

Ahead of their international tour dates, Mayday Parade has revealed the official music video for their new song, “Under My Sweater.” Alongside the release, the legendary pop-punk group shared that Sad, the second installment of their three-part record, is set for arrival on October 3. Pre-order the LP here. Frontman Derek Sanders says, “It’s difficult to sing about a sweater without invoking Weezer, but that’s part of what I love about this song. ‘Under My Sweater’ wears its inspirations on its sleeve and feels both a part of old school nostalgic emo as well as something modern and a step… Read more »

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Beauty School Dropout Shares Heavy-Hearted Love Song, “Two Of Us”

Following the release of high-energy tracks “Sex Appeal,” “On Your Lips,” and “Fever,” Beauty School Dropout has just dropped a raw, new offering, “Two Of Us.” The track arrives with a wet and wild music video that perfectly pairs with the band’s brilliant storytelling and Colie Hutzler’s stunning voice. Now this is what modern rock music is all about. All tracks will appear on their forthcoming debut album, WHERE DID ALL THE BUTTERFLIES GO?, slated to arrive on September 5. The band shares of the tune, “‘Two Of Us’ is a love song (or lack thereof) that’s meant to be equally as heavy-hearted as… Read more »

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The Academy Is… Announces ‘Almost Here’ 20th Anniversary Tour

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 »

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People R Ugly Aren’t “THINKIN BOUT YOU” On New Single

Ahead of their festival sets at Lollapalooza and Warped Tour Orlando, People R Ugly have unleashed their new single, “THINKIN BOUT YOU.” Infused with dance-inducing indie vocals, groovy basslines, and a soulful bridge, you’ll be dancing away thoughts about your shitty ex in no time. The quartet shares, “The meaning behind ‘THINKIN BOUT YOU’ is simple. When your head isn’t filled with memories of an ex, you’re way better off. Though this song reminisces on a past relationship, it still feels like a positive outlook on the experience and almost a celebration.” The band adds, “The hook lyrics list everything… Read more »

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Oxymorrons Unleash “BLK SHEEP” Music Video

Following the release of their new single “BLK SHEEP” earlier this month, Oxymorrons have unleashed the accompanying music video. “‘Blk Sheep’ is a raw, unapologetic mirror held up to every corner of society! From corrupt lawmakers who bend rules for profit, to marginalized communities that sometimes embrace the very stereotypes used to oppress them,” the band shares. “It calls out the contradictions, the performative outrage, the selective morality. And at the heart of it all is the bitter truth: if this is what you glorify, if this is what you reward…..then fuck it, why not? We’ll wear the label, live… Read more »

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Watch The All-American Rejects Cover Ozzy Osbourne At Warped Tour Long Beach

The All-American Rejects showed up and showed out at Vans Warped Tour Long Beach on July 27. The “Dirty Little Secret” artists were introduced to the stage by surprise guest Skeet Ulrich (in character as Ed Sullivan). Playing hits such as “Swing, Swing” all the way to “Sweat,” the quartet also took a moment to mourn the loss of Ozzy Osbourne and play an acoustic cover of “Mama, I’m Coming Home.” Frontman Tyson Ritter says, “The world lost a legend this week, man, Ozzy fucking Osbourne. The Prince Of Darkness. Informed a lot of these bands on this stage, pretty… Read more »

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Fred Mascherino Rejoins Taking Back Sunday for Summer Tour

Taking Back Sunday has released a nearly seven-minute video statement addressing why guitarist and co-vocalist John Nolan will not be joining them on tour this summer. In the announcement, frontman Adam Lazzara and the band revealed that longtime member Fred Mascherino will be returning to take his place. Mascherino, who originally played with the group from 2003 to 2007, will rejoin for their upcoming summer tour alongside co-headliners Coheed And Cambria. After testing the waters during the band’s 2024 holiday shows—where Mascherino joined them on stage—the pieces started falling into place. Nolan shares, “Once Fred was on board, then it… Read more »