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mgk Drops Cleveland-Laced “tell me whats up” Music Video

mgk recently dropped his record, lost americana, on August 8, and he celebrated in style by hosting a weekend’s worth of performances in his hometown, Cleveland. While in the city, he shot the music video for album track, “tell me whats up,” with his friends, including Mod Sun, and his fans. Rocking Browns jerseys and Guardians caps, he really is showcasing his Cleveland pride. In the video, Mod Sun can be seen having fun with a fire extinguisher, which he recently revealed to be completely impromptu. He shared on mgk’s Instagram, “That fire extinguisher randomly next to a trash can… Read more »

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Ben Quad Insists “It’s Just A Title” On New Single

Ben Quad has released their new single, “It’s Just A Title,” pulled from their forthcoming sophomore album, Wisher. Their 10-track collection is set to drop on November 14 via Pure Noise Records. “‘It’s Just A Title’ is about living with constant existential insecurity and questioning whether life now is any better than before,” guitarist Edgar Viveros shares. “Musically, we drew inspiration from bands like All-American Rejects and Motion City Soundtrack, leaning into pop elements like heavy synths and a guitar solo. It was the first time we broke away from strict Midwest emo and punk structures, and it came together… Read more »

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blink-182 Perform Songs They Haven’t Played In More Than 20 Years

blink-182 just kicked off their tour with Alkaline Trio on August 28 at Hollywood, Florida’s Hard Rock Live, and they unearthed some old-school faves. In fact, after opening the show with “The Rock Show” and “First Date,” they performed Dude Ranch‘s “Josie,” their first time with Tom DeLonge since 2014. And that was just the beginning of song surprises. blink-182 also played Take Off Your Pants And Jacket‘s “Online Songs” and “Roller Coaster” for the first time since 2001. The trio also tapped into their 2011 record Neighborhoods with “Natives” and “Wishing Well,” their first performances since 2014. Finally, blink-182… Read more »

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Don Broco Crank It Up On New Single “Hype Man”

Following their latest offering, “Cellophane,” Don Broco cranks up the volume with their new single “Hype Man.” “‘Hype Man’ is about how grateful I am to be on this journey with the rest of my bandmates,” frontman Rob Damiani shares. “We’ve been friends since school and I don’t know how I could face all the challenges of life without them. In this industry there’s so many highs and lows that I couldn’t even imagine dealing with as a solo artist, so for me that brotherhood and support system is the best thing about being in a band. We all need… Read more »

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Waterparks Hate Half Of Their Fans

Waterparks offered exciting sets at this past weekend’s Reading and Leeds in the UK, and they even debuted their new song, “If Lyrics Were Confidential.” And lead singer Awsten Knight kicked off the new track, preceded by their BMG debut “Red Guitar,” with punchy and blunt lyrics. “I hate 50% of our fans/And the other half understands/And to the ones who don’t/Go cry and choke on both of my middle finger ringed up hands,” he sings. Knight even shares a verse about his mom saying, “Don’t forget my mom wakes up and reads half the crazy bullshit on her feed/She’s… Read more »

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Senses Fail and Story Of The Year Announce Co-Headline Tour

Senses Fail and Story Of The Year are teaming up for a co-headlining tour run this fall. Dubbed the Scream Team Tour, the month-long trek launches in November with support from fellow emo heavyweights, Armor For Sleep. Senses Fail frontman Buddy Nielsen shares, “More than 20 years into our career and we are finally touring the United States with Story of the Year. I vividly remember seeing them on Warped Tour and being blown away by their stage show. Over the years we have become such good friends, it will be great to finally share the stage each night.” Story… Read more »

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grandson Channels George Orwell On “GOD IS AN ANIMAL”

Ahead of the September 5 release of INERTIA, grandson is offering a (sadly) evergreen track, “GOD IS AN ANIMAL.” Preceded by “BRAINRIOT” and “SELF IMMOLATION,” grandson pulls no punches on his most recent single, channeling one of the most prolific dystopian authors along the way. grandson shares, “Years ago, while on tour, I had this idea for a musical based off of George Orwell’s [Animal Farm], where a farm animal realizes to run the farm it has to move like a human. After a couple iterations of that, I decided to release the title track from it on INERTIA, and trust… Read more »

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The Aces Gold Star Baby Is The Disco Album We Need Right Now

The disco ball is shimmering, the lights are down low, the floor is lit up, and Gold Star Baby is officially open for business. The Aces are officially back with their fourth album, Gold Star Baby—their first independent release—is a disco-infused celebration of identity. Quartet Cristal Ramirez (vocals), Alisa Ramirez (drums), Katie Henderson (guitar),and McKenna Petty (bass) have poured their whole selves into the fourth chapter of The Aces, and their personalities shine. Featuring a heaping dose of humor, grooves for days, and unadulterated confidence, this is The Aces at their best. Frankly, the joy that permeates the tracks proves… Read more »

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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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Nick Karcher Asks “ARE THE KIDS OKAY?” On New Protest Single

Nick Karcher has never shied away from saying what needs to be said. On his latest single, “ARE THE KIDS OKAY?,” he delivers a blistering statement dressed in new-age shock rock. Following the buzz of his earlier tracks “In Another Life” and “Not Another Song Called Perfect,” Karcher now takes aim at the political and social hypocrisy shaping a generation. Produced by Michael Bono (Avril Lavigne, blink-182, MOD SUN), “ARE THE KIDS OKAY?” is as infectious as it is infuriated. With sharp hooks and whip-smart lines like “Doctor, I can’t seem to fall asleep/Cause my teacher says bullets help you… Read more »