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Paranormal Investigator Dan Rivera Dies After Handling Haunted Annabelle Doll

Paranormal investigator Dan Rivera, 54, suddenly died on Sunday, July 13, in Gettysburg, PA, while on the Devils on the Run tour, hosted by The New England Society for Psychic Research (NESPR). The tour boasted that it would bring Ed and Lorraine Warren’s (the primary inspiration for The Conjuring film series) “investigations to life.” This included showcasing haunted objects from the Warren’s Occult Museum, including the infamous Annabelle doll. At this time, the cause of death has not been shared. Lead investigator Chris “Jeek” Gilloren posted to the official NESPR social media accounts saying, “It’s with deep sadness that Tony,… Read more »

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Lil Wayne Goes Full Pop-Punk On “BLEED” With Keyawna Nikole

Following the June release of his album Tha Carter VI (which features a song with mgk), Lil Wayne dropped two new singles that venture into the world of metal and pop-punk. Of course, he isn’t new to the alternative sphere, hopping onstage with Good Charlotte at When We Were Young 2023 and a crossover with blink-182. Today, July 15, the “Lollipop” artist dropped his new feature on Keyawna Nikole‘s track, “BLEED.” Nikole, a rising alt star effortlessely intertwines emo, goth, and heavy rock sonics throughout her discography, and even collabed with Sleeping With Sirens‘ Kellin Quinn on “SECRETS.” Check out… Read more »

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Halestorm Unleashes “Rain Your Blood On Me” Ahead Of LP Release

After unleashing singles “Darkness Always Wins,” and “Everest,” Halestorm has officially revealed their new track “Rain Your Blood On Me,” which will appear on their forthcoming album Everest, due on August 8. Lzzy Hale shares, “‘Rain Your Blood On Me’ is our ode to women. The crawl, the climb, the clenching of fists, the screaming of sirens, the breaking of glass – this is our war cry. As a woman, surrounded by my allies, Arejay, Joe and Josh, we put everything we’ve fought for up until this moment into this opus. The music started with the stomping of feet at 3 in the… Read more »

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Beauty School Dropout Explore Cheap Thrills On “Sex Appeal”

Following the release of high-energy tracks “On Your Lips” and “Fever,” Beauty School Dropout has just shared their new single “Sex Appeal.” The music also arrives with a special cameo from Royal & The Serpent. All tracks will appear on their forthcoming debut album, WHERE DID ALL THE BUTTERFLIES GO? slated to arrive on September 5. The band shares, “‘Sex Appeal’ is a look in the mirror and that punch in the face that life gives you when you realize you’ve been spending all of yourself on simply coping through the years to find some sort of high in life again.… Read more »

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Simple Plan Says “Nothing Changes” After All These Years On New Single

Are you ready to get hit with some sweet, sweet nostalgia? Get ready to laugh and cry along with Simple Plan because their Amazon Prime documentary, Simple Plan: The Kids In The Crowd, officially launched earlier this week, and today, they shared something else special. The iconic pop-punk quartet just shared a new track and music video for “Nothing Changes,” inspired by vignettes of their past shared in the doc. And yes– it might also make you cry. Pierre Bouvier sings, “We grew up on stages/Say what you want but we won’t stop dreaming/We don’t want to wake up/Night after… Read more »

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Fan Who Played Onstage With YUNGBLUD Is Now His Opening Act

On June 15, 2024, YUNGBLUD played a dazzling set at Rock For People in the Czech Republic. Uniquely, he invited up a fan—Šimon— who expertly performed “fleabag” with YUNGBLUD and his crew. In fact, he even got to take home the guitar. Fast forward to 2025, not only did Šimon play at Rock For People 2025, his project RUWORR!ED is set to provide opening support for YUNGBLUD on the IDOLS World Tour on October 17. Talk about coming full circle in one year. In an Instagram post, YUNGBLUD said, “The most beautiful thing about this community is that this event… Read more »

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12 New-Age Protest Songs To Listen To This 4th of July

For Americans across the nation, this July 4th might not feel like one worth celebrating. In Trump’s first six months in office, he’s sent the military on U.S. citizens in Los Angeles. ICE arrests have broken innocent families apart, and in most cases, those being deported have no criminal record (or are actual American citizens). Countless pieces of legislation were introduced or passed that take direct aim at the LGBTQ+ community. Federal workers were laid off en masse, the genocide in Palestine rages on, and this is merely scratching the surface. Refer back, even further, to 2023 when SCOTUS overturned… Read more »

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senses Will Make You Feel “obsessed” On Their New Single

Alt-rock act senses is back with a new song that you are going to be “obsessed” with on your summer playlist. The Los Angeles-based duo shared this moody pop-rock track, fueled by dazzling riffs and delightfully chaotic lyrics including, “You could lay me down/Leave me suffocating/I’ll still think you’re heaven sent.” Duo Maddie Taylor and Nick Sampson share, “We are obsessed with this song so much! It’s the ultimate anthem for when a crush goes from casual to can’t stop thinking about you real fast. It’s catchy, flirty and a little unhinged in the best way. It will absolutely make you want… Read more »

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blink-182’s Mark Hoppus Launches Theme For Disney Jr. Iron Man Show

If you’re watching Disney Jr. with your the kiddos, you may get an “awesome” new punk-tinged theme song in your life. blink-182‘s Mark Hoppus revealed that he crafted the theme song, “Totally Awesome,” for the Disney Jr. animated series Iron Man and His Awesome Friends. And yes… it is a banger, of course. This is not the first time an emo legend has crafted a Disney Jr. superhero TV show theme song—hyperspecific, I know. In 2023, Fall Out Boy‘s Patrick Stump made the theme for Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends. Stump also crossed into the DC realm in 2023,… Read more »

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Sydney Sprague Announces ‘Peak Experience’ On Her Upcoming Third Album

Sydney Sprague hive, it’s time to rise. Today, the Arizona-native rocker shared her single, “Flat Circle” from her forthcoming third album, Peak Experience. The record, due out on September 26, also features previously released tracks, “Fair Field” and “As Scared As Can Be.” The new offering channels the uncertainty that many coming-of-age tales tell alongside glittery grunge riffs—and signals a stunning new era for the rising artist. You’ll want to keep your eyes on Sprague, for sure. She shares, “‘Flat Circle’ is about what ifs, and wondering if I could rewind my life and make different choices if it would… Read more »