If you thought idobi Radio and Hopeless Records were done celebrating the label’s 30th anniversary, think again! Today, Hopeless Records announced that they’re bringing their traveling museum exhibit to The Punk Rock Museum in Las Vegas. This thrilling event is preceded by the exhibit’s stop at Cleveland’s Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. This included performances from Scene Queen, Waterparks‘ Awsten Knight, Dan Campbell of The Wonder Years, and illuminati hotties. If you’re in Las Vegas for When We Were Young Fest, happening on October 19-20, you can catch a Hopeless Records anniversary party at The Punk Rock Museum on… Read more »
Riot Fest is coming up fast, and with it comes the announcement of the festival’s official aftershows. Featuring sets from Sum 41, Hot Mulligan, Anthony Green, and so many more, fans will want to finish their festival day long after the final headliner. Before the festival starts on September 20, festival-goers can enjoy music two days prior. The late-night shows kick off on Wednesday, September 18, with two concerts featuring appearances from Sum 41 with Drug Church and Many Eyes, and St. Vincent. Thursday night includes headliners from New Found Glory and The Chisel with support from Sincere Engineer and… Read more »
When you think of Barbie the last image to come to mind would still be lightyears away from an image of GWAR. Yet, the metal mercenaries say that covering Ryan Gosling’s “I’m Just Ken” solo from the Barbie movie, “Just made sense.” The Barbie movie soundtrack made waves last summer, and the quintessential standout track amongst it was “I’m Just Ken” performed by Gosling. If you didn’t already know, the song is inherently rock-rooted, featuring a solo from legendary guitarist and performer Slash (Guns N’ Roses, Velvet Revolver, and more). The GWAR gang built on those rock roots, amplifying them… Read more »
The song of the summer just arrived. Daisy Grenade and their new single “Hypocrite” is a pop-rock song that feels straight out of an early aughts coming-of-age comedy movie. “Dumb, dumb, you’re acting stupid/I don’t want, don’t want to do this/Done, done, done with your bullshit/Someone’s gotta tell you, so I guess I’ll do it/H-Y-P-O-C-R-I-T-E/You’re a hypocrite,” the duo sings over punk rock riffs. Check out the punchy track and accompanying soccer-themed music video below. Coming up in July, Daisy Grenade will be heading out on Sad Summer Festival. Scene staples Mayday Parade, The Maine, The Wonder Years, We The Kings, Real Friends, and… Read more »
Riot Fest is officially back for 2024, taking place on September 20, 21, and 22 at Bridgeview, Illinois’ Seatgeek Stadium. Headliners include Fall Out Boy on Friday, Beck on Saturday, and Slayer on Sunday. The festival lineup boasts myriad rock staples including The Offspring, who are playing their 1994 LP Smash, NOFX, Taking Back Sunday, Sum 41, and beyond. Plus, rising stars such as Heart Attack Man, Sweet Pill, and Loveless, will also be taking to the Riot Fest stages. While announcing their festival slot, Fall Out Boy shared, “[H]aving a big ol’ Chicago homecoming + headlining #RiotFest on September… Read more »
Since the day “Misery Business” became the anthem of a generation, it became a cliche rite of passage for female pop-rock vocalists to be compared to Hayley Williams upon entering the pop-rock scene. Whether they truly resemble the neon-haired powerhouse or not, the inevitable comparisons are unrelenting. It is simultaneously flattering and frustrating as these artists strive to create identities of their own in a brutally competitive industry. If you are a fan of powerful vocalists and the unique flair of pop-rock, I implore you to listen to these 10 femme pop-rock artists of the modern era. Each one possesses… Read more »
It’s the most wonderful time of year once more. Eurovision is back, and it continues to get bigger and more prominent worldwide. Though it is known as the institution that turned ABBA into superstars and showcases the wildest and weirdest creations that Europe has to offer, there is still room for some rock ‘n’ roll in the ranks. Over the years, pop has been the predominant genre in which countries project their entries. Though guitars have been making their way slowly but surely, they sometimes take the whole competition by storm. From masked monsters and nu-metal stalwarts to glam-rock superstars,… Read more »
The best Christmas gift you can give to yourself is a ticket to Better Lovers‘ annual BLissmas festival. Unleash your inner animal on December 14 at Buffalo Riverworks in Buffalo, NY, with the recently announced festival lineup. Trust us when we say it is stacked. Today, “The Flowering” artists revealed their special holiday show artist lineup. Alongside Better Lovers’ headlining set, you can also see Converge on stage. Plus, rising metal and hardcore acts Anxious, Teenage Wrist, Atomic Rule, Dying Wish, Fleshwater, and Twitching Tongues are set to appear. Plus, Andy Williams, aka “The Butcher,” is presenting a wrestling match.… Read more »
We’re heading down to Alabama for the inaugural South Star Music Festival! blink-182 and Gwen Stefani are slated to headline at John Hunt Park on September 28 and 29 in Huntsville, AL. Music fans can register to receive the passcode for Thursday, April 25’s pre-sale that will run from 10 AM ET to 10:40 AM ET, with public sale occurring at 10:40 AM ET, onward. The two-day festival includes other popular acts: Shinedown, Beck, Vanessa Carlton, Winona Fighter, and many others. Attendees who are dedicated sports fans don’t need to worry about missing any football games either; South Star Sports… Read more »
Open your ears and cheers to five years! The first-ever No Earbuds Fest has announced their inaugural lineup. The festival is on June 15 in Ponoma, CA, at The Glasshouse and The Haven. Fans can grab limited pre-sale tickets today, with the general on-sale happening on Friday, March 29, at 9 AM PST. Alt-indie rockers Glass Beach will headline, and the undercard features We Are The Union, Jhariah, Teens In Trouble, and others. More acts will be announced at a later date. The fest is gearing up to commemorate five years of the music public relations and consulting business spearheaded… Read more »
