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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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DeathbyRomy to Blnko: New Songs To Listen To In July


The dog days of summer are here, and these new tunes are perfectly cool. For your tropical vacations and poolside hangs, we’ve got the best new metal, indie, pop-punk, and rock finds that just dropped in July. From Arankai to lolitslea and beyond, these new songs will be your favorite new listens this month. Arankai — “Meant To Live” (Switchfoot Cover) Metal artist Arankai just dropped his own cover of Switchfoot’s “Meant To Live” for Hopeless Records’ Songs That Saved My Life. The artist shared, “’Meant To Live’ was my gateway to rock music, and I’m honored that I get to… Read more »

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30 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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Left To Suffer Share Title Track From Forthcoming Album ‘Unwelcome Guest’


Get ready to rage…Left To Suffer has just announced that their new record, Unwelcome Guest, is due out on October 9, via their new label home, Hopeless Records. And alongside the announcement, the Atlanta deathcore band has unleashed the LP’s title track. Guitarist Peter Higgs says, “‘Unwelcome Guest’ is about the patience that comes before revenge. It’s for the people who thought your silence meant they got away with it while it was just timing. An eye for an eye.” Check out the face-melting offering below and pre-order Unwelcome Guest here. This fall, you can catch Left To Suffer on… Read more »

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Beartooth Want To Keep Their “Eyes Closed” On New Single


Beartooth is gearing up for the release of their sixth studio album, Pure Ecstasy, due on August 28, via Fearless Records. But before the full LP drops, the band revealed their new single “Eyes Closed,” an absolutely ferocious new offering with an even more brutal breakdown, preceded by “Bullshit,” “Free,” and their LP title track. Vocalist Caleb Shomo shares, “There are so many fun riffs to play on ‘Eyes Closed.’ It felt incredible to scream it out and let go. The song was written from the ground up with Jordan [Fish], and the moment it was a demo, we knew we had… Read more »

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Waterparks Drop Highly Anticipated New Album JINX


The wait is finally over—Waterparks’ sixth studio album, JINX, is out today. The last three years have felt like an eternity between their 2023 album INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY and JINX. Thankfully, Waterparks released a pretty hefty string of singles leading up to the new album. “RED GUITAR,” “IF LYRICS WERE CONFIDENTIAL,” “ANY MINUTE NOW,” “PROWLER,” and “BETTER THAN THERAPY” covered a large scope of sound, making big promises for what to expect from JINX. Now that the album has arrived, it is everything we hoped it would be. The trio explores all the sonic spaces we’d expect from their discography over… Read more »

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idobi Session: The Paradox Strip Down Fan-Favorite Track “Do Me Like That”


The Paradox launch their idobi Session today with their iconic fan-favorite track, “Do Me Like That.” The Paradox are on the way to becoming the biggest modern name in the alternative space in a little under a year since their inception. “Do Me Like That” certainly catapulted them into the spotlight. With over fourteen million streams to date, it was a massive debut, to say the least. The Paradox hail from Atlanta, Georgia, but have quickly made waves across the country and even the world. With appearances at festivals like When We Were Young and Vans Warped Tour, the band… Read more »

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3OH!3 Finally Release Fan-Forward Music Video For “RICHMAN”


At long last…3OH!3 have released the official music video for “RICHMAN,” a song released all the way back on July 8, 2008. The WANT track recently went absolutely viral on Spotify, so, of course, the iconic duo had to showcase their fans who’ve been showing the song love for nearly two decades. In fact, the band celebrated the recent anniversary of their record by saying, “It’s been 18 years since WANT came out. In the studio, we knew we wanted to make something fun and enjoy the process, but we had no idea that it would become what it is… Read more »

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Catch Your Breath Unleashes Heartbreak Anthem “Rewind”


This summer absolutely belongs to Catch Your Breath…and we’re not mad about it at all! The band just revealed their new single, “Rewind,” via Thriller Records. The thrilling single, no pun intended, is set to appear on their upcoming record, Not Broken Enough, due on August 28. The band explains, “There is a quiet, heavy storm that comes after you realize you gave your entire soul to someone who never truly cared. ‘Rewind’ is our anthem for the broken, the hollowed-out, and the moments we wish we could take back.” Check out the new track below. Catch Your Breath is… Read more »

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311 Announces Full Lineup For 2027 Caribbean Cruise


311 is gearing up for their own cruise on March 10-15, 2027, kicking off in Miami and working its way through Ocho Rios, Jamaica, as well as Grand Cayman.  The group has officially unveiled the full artist lineup, including a dazzling array of bands, solo artists, and comedians. Attendees can see 311, The Pharcyde, Little Stranger, Ballyhoo!, Bumpin Uglies, The Skints, RDGLDGRN, Jeff Rosenstock, Los Stellarians ft. S.A. Martinez, Water Tower, The Ries Brothers, Bikini Trill, Sitting on Saturn, P-Funk North, PetRock, Two Player, The Unity Allstars, and Anastasia Lynn. Plus, catch DJ sets from DJ Soulman, the Shut Up and Dance Headphone… Read more »

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