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Riot Fest Late Night Aftershows Include Alkaline Trio, The Paradox, and More

Riot Fest 2025 is just around the corner! While the three-day fest will be headlined by Green Day, Weezer, and blink-182, featuring more than 90 other artists across the weekend, everyone knows the party doesn’t stop once the headlining set ends. Riot Fest Late Night Aftershows, a yearly tradition, will kick off on Wednesday, September 17, ahead of the festival’s official Friday, September 19, start date. Late Night Aftershows will feature performances from Chicago natives such as Alkaline Trio, The Academy Is…, and Knuckle Puck, as well as performances from punk rock legends The Damned, Sex Pistols, Marky Ramone, Buzzcocks,… 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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12 Alternative Musicians Celebrating Birthdays This August

July is in the rearview mirror, and it’s time to celebrate the dazzling, summery days of August. So, as you enjoy toasty days at the pool and take in some rays, it’s also time to celebrate some of your fave musicians’ birthdays. These Leo and Virgo babies have made some of the most iconic modern rock, pop-punk, and indie tracks, and for that, they deserve the best birthdays ever. From Against The Current‘s leader, Chrissy Costanza, to the one and only YUNGBLUD, here are some birthdays to mark in your cals this month. John O’Callaghan — August 4 An author, a singer,… 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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25 Alternative Album Anniversaries to Celebrate in August

The dog days of summer call for some absolute bangers from the alternative world. Luckily, year after year, some of the most beloved acts in rock and emo unleashed dazzling LPs in the month of August to keep our playlists in tip-top shape. From Frank Iero‘s debut solo record Stomaches to Say Anything‘s …Is a Real Boy, all the way to Hellogoodbye‘s Zombies! Aliens! Vampires! Dinosaurs! and The Academy Is…’s Fast Times At Barrington High, these 25 album anniversaries will give you something to celebrate all month long. Say Anything — …Is A Real Boy Released on: August 3, 2004, via Doghouse Records.Standout… 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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Thousands Of Fans Line Streets For Ozzy Osbourne Funeral Procession

On Wednesday, July 30, thousands of Ozzy Osbourne fans gathered in his hometown of Birmingham, England, to witness the funeral procession for the music icon, who passed on July 22. The public showing of the casket in a clear-windowed hearse preceded a private ceremony for close friends and family members. As the hearse rode through the streets decked out in purple flowers reading “OZZY,” fans tossed flowers at the car and also chanted “Ozzy, Ozzy, Ozzy.” Additionally, a small marching band paved the way for the hearse, performing Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath hits such as “Iron Man.” The hearse… Read more »

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The Starting Line Unleashes New Single “Circulate”

The Starting Line has officially released the second single from their forthcoming album titled “Circulate.” Arriving with an accompanying music video, premiered via Rolling Stone, the track is already being dubbed the “song of the emo summer.” Watch the video below. With the “Sense Of Humor” drop came the announcement of Eternal Youth, their first full-length album in 18 years since 2007’s Direction. Set for independent release on September 26 via their newly launched imprint, Lineage Recordings, the album marks a major new chapter for the group. You can preorder and pre-save the album here. “If you are reading this… Read more »

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The Starting Line Tease New Single Dropping Tonight

Despite teasing fans with two unreleased songs in 2023 and 2024, The Starting Line officially broke their silence in June with the arrival of “Sense Of Humor,” their first new material since 2015’s Anyways EP. Now, as fans anticipate the 11-track collection, the band is teasing a new, currently unnamed track that is set to drop tonight at midnight. Watch the teaser video below. With the “Sense Of Humor” drop came the announcement of Eternal Youth, their first full-length album in 18 years since 2007’s Direction. Set for independent release on September 26 via their newly launched imprint, Lineage Recordings,… Read more »

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Travis Barker Joins The Paradox For Surprise Vans Warped Tour Appearance

This past Vans Warped Tour weekend was jam-packed with thrilling bands, rad skateboarders (including the Tony Hawk), and surprise guests. In fact, The Paradox, who just released their new single “Bender” featuring Travis Barker, invited up the blink-182 drummer to their set. And yes—it was simply iconic. The quartet, who jokingly call themselves “Black-182,” had Barker onstage to help them cover blink-182’s “The Rock Show,” and we all fell in love. Then, the group played their latest high-octane, party-inducing track “Bender.” Frankly, it’s impossible not to dance to this group, especially when watching their rager of a music video. Check… Read more »