Not quite feeling the traditional holly-jolly spirit this holiday season? We’ve got you covered. Whether you crave a dose of Creepmas with a haunted holiday atmosphere, something whimsically gothic with noir undertones, or simply a break from saccharine sweetness, these 10 alternative holiday-themed films offer a welcome escape this winter. The Nightmare Before Christmas While Jack Skellington may have made a “terrible mess of Christmas,” Tim Burton‘s The Nightmare Before Christmas remains a whimsical marriage of eerie mischief and holiday cheer—a true “Creepmas” classic. Directed by Henry Selick, this stop-motion marvel follows Jack’s misguided attempt to commandeer Christmas, resulting in… Read more »
This week on DNA Interviews: The Metal DNA Podcast, Shawn speaks with Woody, Vocalist of Polar all about music from the mid-90s, their new album Five Arrows which they dropped last month + much more! Catch Metal DNA live Saturdays @ 8pmEST on idobi Howl! Follow Metal DNA on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram! Subscribe/Follow on iTunes & Spotify
This week on Add To Library, a show where hosts Shawn Kupfer & Brian LaCour bring you deep dives into awesome Heavy Music Albums both new and old, the guys talk all about Monolord’s 2017 classic, Rust! Subscribe to Add To Library on Apple Music and Spotify Follow Add To Library on Facebook & Instagram Tune in live Fridays @ 9pmET for new album breakdowns each and every week!
As 2024 winds down, it was a year packed with unforgettable song releases that defined our days and soundtracked our lives. From the debut of idobi Radio Summer School Tour artists lighting up our stations to legendary acts like Thursday returning with their first new music in over a decade, this year delivered moments we won’t soon forget. Add in the groundbreaking, Grammy-nominated collaboration between Knocked Loose and Poppy, and it’s clear that 2024 was one for the books. Here are our 20 favorite alternative, metal, and indie songs released in 2024. K.Flay — “Carsick” K.Flay is always upping the… Read more »
After announcing (and selling out) their 10-year anniversary shows for 2015’s hit album Peripheral Vision, Turnover has officially announced new shows in New York City and London. In fact, it looks like a few more shows will be added to this special tour. On social media, Turnover shared, “Added shows in New York and London. Working on adding many more to announce in the new year. This is unbelievable. Thank you all so much.” Read more: IDLES & Danny Brown Drop Punchy “POP POP POP” Remix So, if you were hoping this anniversary tour would come closer to your city,… Read more »
On December 17, Turnstile‘s Brendan Yates appeared alongside singer Liam Benzvi to play a gorgeous piano-laden rendition of GLOW ON track “UNDERWATER BOI.” The special performance was just one of many at Jack Antonoff‘s annual Ally Coalition Talent Show at the Skirball Theatre in New York City. The talent show aims to raise money and awareness to support unhoused LGBTQ+ youth in the U.S. You can contribute to The Ally Coalition and find out more about the organization here. Read more: Senses Fail, Saves The Day, and Narrow Head Cover My Chemical Romance Antonoff also invited the likes of Remi… Read more »
Ice Nine Kills have announced The Silver Scream-A-Thon headline tour across the U.S. next year. The tour will see the band perform two nights in each city, in which they’ll perform The Silver Scream on night one and The Silver Scream 2: Welcome To Horrorwood on night two, in full. Each night will also feature deep-cut tracks and new material. Frontman Spencer Charnas shares, “The Silver Scream-A-Thon is a devilish chance for us to spend twice as much time in some of our favorite haunts, presenting a grindhouse-style double feature filled with deep cuts and our signature singalongs alike. In… Read more »
ICYMI, mgk shared a dazzling performance of “Last Christmas” by Wham! on NBC’s A Motown Christmas special. The holiday special took place on December 11, but is now available to stream on Peacock. With hosts Smokey Robinson and Halle Bailey, the event celebrated the legacy of Motown with Ashanti, Pentatonix, Jordin Sparks, Gladys Knight, The Temptations, and beyond. Check out mgk‘s holiday cover of “Last Christmas” below. Interestingly, this cover may hold some extra meaning for the singer. Per Us Magazine, mgk and Megan Fox officially split in late November. Though, the news of their breakup took over social media… Read more »
YUNGBLUD is gearing up for BLUDFEST Year 2. This time, the 2025 lineup is even more stacked. Taking place on June 21, 2025 at Milton Keynes Bowl, YUNGBLUD will be joined by the likes of Chase Atlantic, blackbear, and Denzel Curry. Additionally, Rachel Chinouriri, jxdn, Peach PRC, Luvcat, Master Peace, and Cliffords have all been announced as artists. But… YUNBLUD promised that even more is to come. On Instagram, he shared, “[Y]ou have no idea what’s coming. GET READY!!!” Read more: Fresh 5: New Releases From phem to Good Terms In a recent interview with NME, the artist shared, “BLUDFEST… Read more »
This week on DNA Interviews: The Metal DNA Podcast, Shawn speaks with Bart and Boruta of Patriarkh about local legends, cult leaders, made for TV films, and eventually some music, as well. Their rad, weird, and highly-recommended-by-shawn album Prophet Ilya drops on January 3 on Napalm Records! Catch Metal DNA live Saturdays @ 8pmEST on idobi Howl! Follow Metal DNA on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram! Subscribe/Follow on iTunes & Spotify
