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12 Alternative Songs That Released This Week

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 »

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Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes Announces Forthcoming Hiatus

On October 4, UK-based punk rockers Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes shared with fans near and far that they’re taking a hiatus. Most recently, the duo released their January 2024 LP Dark Rainbow. Though, a deluxe 22-track version of the record is arriving on October 11. You can pre-save it here. On social media, Frank Carter and Dean Richardson shared a joint statement. It reads, “9 years, 5 Albums, hundreds of stages shared all over the world and our songs sung with each and every one of you. It is with sadness we announce that The Rattlesnakes are taking a… Read more »

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A Day To Remember Share Details of New Music

As A Day To Remember prepares to make their monumental return to the When We Were Young stage later this month, vocalist Jeremy McKinnon spoke with Kerrang in the UK to chat about the group’s forthcoming Slam Dunk performance next year, future music, and more. “As usual, we’re just constantly writing,” McKinnon shares. “So we’re just trying to get something together that we think is good enough to be a new record. And once we do that, it’ll be all guns blazing. I know people are ready for us to do that because they’re telling us all the time. It’s… Read more »

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31 Halloween Movies To Watch Before The End Of Spooky Season

Whether you’re squeamish or you live for blood and guts, here are 31 movies to get you in the spooky spirit for Halloween. Featuring the best of the best, from classic to foreign, new and old, grab your popcorn and something to squeeze for dear life. The idobi Halloween movie Countdown starts now. Childish and Nostalgic: To kick things off, we have some childhood favorites that ring more silly than sinister, this collection of favorites is great for a cozy night with the family or a quick hit of nostalgia. Halloweentown (1998) When a young girl living with her secret… Read more »

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Tay Jardine Releases Solo Single “Bad News” & Announces EP

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 »

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Smartpunk Records Shares Second Saosin Self-Titled Vinyl Release

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 »

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Dashboard Confessional’s Chris Carrabba Plays “Vindicated” With Son

Dashboard Confessional is currently on a massive tour with Boys Like Girls and Taylor Acorn. Though, on September 21 at the St. Louis stop, a very special guest joined the lineup: Chris Carrabba’s son, Caden. On beloved track “Vindicated,” Caleb came out and performed alongside his dad as the drummer. Carrabba shared, “One of my favorite shows of the tour got even better when my son @caden_carrabba joined us on the drums for Vindicated in St. Louis! You should’ve heard the reaction he got from this audience! This kid is the real thing.” Check out the sweet moment below. Dashboard Confessional has several more tour… Read more »

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Silverstein To Celebrate Anniversary With 25 Years Of Noise Tour

Veteran Canadian rockers Silverstein will be celebrating their 25th anniversary with the 25 Years Of Noise Tour. Joining them are special guests Thursday, Split Chain, and a yet-to-be-announced group.

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Boys Like Girls and Dashboard Confessional Join Forces On “Watch The Fire”

While on tour together, Dashboard Confessional and Boys Like Girls have joined forces for the wistful and cathartic “Watch The Fire.” The track opens with a sweeping orchestral intro, setting a cinematic tone before Chris Carrabba’s intimate vocals cut through the lush strings with raw emotion. As the instrumentation builds, Carrabba’s voice is met by Martin Johnson’s silky, soaring delivery, adding a rich layer of nostalgia and creating a powerful cocktail of sentiment and sound. “Martin and I had bonded over some horrific accidents we’d had and about the recoveries that we had both worked our way through,” Carrabba shares.… Read more »

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The Postal Service Announces Indefinite Hiatus Ahead Of HFStival Date

If you don’t have tickets to HFStival in Washington DC, it might be time to grab some. The fest might be the last time in a long time to see The Postal Service. Per a press release, the days after HFStival mark “the beginning of an indefinite hiatus for the band.” And frankly, lead vocalist of both The Postal Service and Death Cab For Cutie, Ben Gibbard deserves a rest after the long string of international co-headlining tour dates. Gibbard shared the note, “As we bring the Transatlanticism / Give Up Tour to a close, I want you all to… Read more »