This week on Add To Library, Hosts Shawn Kupfer & Brian LaCour kick off sEPtember on the show where they’ll be talking about awesome EPs you should be listening to! To start things off, the guys dive deep into Mortality Rate’s 2019 EP You Were The Gasoline! Subscribe to Add To Library on Apple Music and Spotify Follow Add To Library on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky Tune in live Fridays @ 9pmET for new EP breakdowns throughout the month of sEPtember!
After revealing their comedy movie project in February 2025 with Live Nation Productions, Green Day has officially revealed the first teaser and film poster for New Years Rev. The film, inspired by Green Day’s early tour days in a van, was written and directed by Lee Kirk. The project stars major names including Mason Thames, Kylr Coffman, Ryan Foust, Jenna Fischer, Angela Kinsey, Fred Armisen, Bobby Lee, McKenna Grace, Keen Ruffalo, and Ignacio Diaz-Silverio, but it also features a cameo from none other than The Paradox. Who knows—maybe we’ll hear a snippet of their songs in the film, too. Check… Read more »
Beauty School Dropout just dropped their debut LP, WHERE DID ALL THE BUTTERFLIES GO? and it’s nothing short of dazzling. After traveling on massive tours and releasing singles “Sex Appeal,” “On Your Lips,” “Two Of Us,” and “Fever,” it’s clear that this album is just the start of something truly amazing for rock ‘n’ roll’s future. With dynamic modern-rock riffs, sultry lyrics, and utterly electric choruses, WHERE DID ALL THE BUTTERFLIES GO? is thrilling from start to finish. Alongside the album’s release, the band shared the official music video for “Heart Away.” The band notes, “We want this song to… Read more »
After teasing their star-studded collaboration in late August, Evanescence‘s Amy Lee, Spiritbox‘s Courtney LaPlante, and Poppy are breaking the internet by officially releasing their song and accompanying music video for “End Of You.” Lee kicks off the song with an earnest, powerful verse and chorus singing, “The end of you is the start of life for me.” Poppy and LaPlante offer their trademark intense screams. Each alternative voice creates an instantly iconic track that generations of metal fans will enjoy. Check out the dazzling collab below. Fans have shared funny memes and reactions to the big crossover in the past few weeks.… Read more »
KJ Apa is looking a little different nowadays. Internet sleuths caught onto the Riverdale actor’s new project when he began posting on TikTok with the name Mr. Fantasy—some videos being more unhinged than others. Donning a wig with a brown bob and straight-across bangs, Apa is letting his freak flag fly, speaking in a British accent with vibrant vintage-style clothing. While he hasn’t confirmed or denied the new musical project, onlookers clearly compared Apa’s real tattoos to Mr. Fantasy’s, and well, they’re a match. Plus, Mr. Fantasy’s Instagram page commented on Apa’s most recent post…so…it’s pretty obvious. Not to mention,… Read more »
At long last, Ontario-based twin duo Softcult has officially revealed the details for their debut full-length record, When A Flower Doesn’t Grow. Inspired by Alexander Den Heijer’s quote—”When a flower doesn’t bloom, you fix the environment in which it grows, not the flower”— the LP is set for release on January 30, 2026, via Easy Life Records. Alongside the album announcement, the duo launched the official video for “16/25,” a shimmering, shoegazey grunge tune with a vital message. Mercedes Arn-Horn says of the song, “It points out the cognitive dissonance men perpetuate while trying to possess and control younger women.” Sharing… Read more »
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 »
Oh, we are soooooo back, everyone. On August 30, Travie McCoy stunned at PNC Park during a Savannah Bananas and Pittsburgh Pirates baseball game. The Gym Class Heroes singer surprised fans with a special performance and announced that the band is gearing up to release new music. Get ready, because the band is dropping a new record in 2026—their first since 2011’s The Papercut Chronicles II. Savannah Bananas player Dalton Mauldin ushered in the performance and sang Bruno Mars’ part in his and McCoy’s collab, “Billionaire.” McCoy continued with a medley of band hits such as “The Fighter” and “Stereo… Read more »
This week on DNA Interviews: The Metal DNA Podcast, Shawn is joined by Frédéric Leclercq of international blackened death supergroup Sinsaenum to talk all about his early musical history, hearing Manowar for the first time, the inspirations and headspace behind the creation of Sinsaenum’s newest album In Devastation, which just came out earlier this month! Catch Metal DNA live Saturdays @ 8pmEST on idobi Howl! Follow Metal DNA on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram! Subscribe/Follow on iTunes & Spotify
School is back in session, and Halloween season has officially begun. To keep the spooky vibes flowing, it’s time to crank up your alternative playlists while you grab some pumpkin-flavored treats. For some playlist inspo, these Virgo and Libra babies have made some of the most iconic emo, pop-punk, and indie tracks, and for that, they deserve the best birthdays ever. From the always iconic Avril Lavigne, to Mayday Parade‘s Jake Bundrick and Alex Garcia, all the way to My Chemical Romance‘s Mikey Way, here are some September musician birthdays to mark in your cals this month. Joe Trohman — September 1 Fall… Read more »
