On January 22, Bowling For Soup shared a bittersweet message on social media platforms. Guitarist extraordinaire Chris Burney, 55, is permanently retiring from the band. The artist originally helped co-found the band in the ’90s. The punk-rock ensemble stated, “It is with a heavy heart we announce that Chris Burney has made the decision to retire from his stage-right post in the band he co-founded in 1994. Some recent medical developments, 30 years of rocking balls, and touring non-stop have made it difficult to continue. We are bummed to not have Chris by our sides, but absolutely support his decision.”… Read more »
Andrew McMahon of Something Corporate and Jack’s Mannequin fame dropped a cryptic new video across his social media pages. In the video, McMahon appears in frame, lights a white taper candle in a clear glass candle holder, and steps out of frame. The initials “MF” appear above the lit candle and the video caption reads, “Maybe.” Additionally, a quiet, yet upbeat melody plays in the background. Could this be a teaser for new music or a tour to come? Per a recent r/AndrewMcMahon thread, certain fans have been receiving cryptic postcards in the mail, too. The postcards feature photos that… Read more »
It’s not the Eras Tour, it’s the Errors Tour. Bayside just announced their 25th anniversary tour and you will not want to miss these discography-spanning shows. The band is poised to play two nights in each North American city they visit this year. The first night will highlight Sirens and Condolences, Self-Titled, The Walking Wounded, and Shudder. Then, fans can see songs from Killing Time, Cult, Vacancy, Interrobang, and There Are Worse Things Thing Being Alive on night two. Sincere Engineer, Smoking Popes, and The Sleeping will serve as support on select dates. Anthony Raneri shares, “This tour means so… Read more »
After teasing something revolving around their seminal album, White Noise, on their social media channels last week, PVRIS announces the White Noise 10 Year Anniversary Tour. The first wave of the tour will hit four major cities across the States before heading overseas to Europe. Additionally, the set each evening will be divided into two acts: Act 1 featuring White Noise performed front to back, and Act 2 featuring a special setlist consisting of songs spanning the PVRIS catalog. PVRIS shares on Instagram, “Can’t believe so many of you resonated with this album 10 years ago and still do 10… Read more »
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, they discuss a standout release of 2024 as they talk all about Weston Super Maim’s See You Tomorrow Baby! 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!
Flavor Flav is all over TikTok championing pop girlies from the 2010s, and for good reason. The rapper and Olympics Team USA hype man shared a video with the caption, “Stream @LeightonMeester Somebody to Love and use the song in yo TikTok’s.” The video text also reads, “Starting to hype up my girl Leighton Meester and help her family recover from the fire.” As of publication, the TikTok has 3.1 million views. Meester, known best in alternative music spaces for her work with Cobra Starship in “Good Girls Go Bad,” has many underrated bangers, including a 2009 “Christmas (Baby, Please… Read more »
It’s Friday, Friday, gotta get down on Friday! Since it’s Friday, Fresh 5 Friday is back with the latest and greatest in alternative, metal, and indie. This week, we’ve got new releases from Architects’ menacing new punisher to As It Is’ reimagined hit featuring Lucas Woodland of Holding Absence. Tune in to idobi Radio to catch these must-hear tracks and more. Plus, you can download the FREE idobi App to discover new music every.single.day. Memphis May Fire (ft. Blindside) — “Overdose” For those who just can’t say no. Memphis May Fire‘s latest single, “Overdose,” from their forthcoming album Shapeshifter (out… Read more »
Split Chain may be in the midst of their first-ever North American tour, but they’re never too busy to drop new bangers. Today, the UK-based five-piece launched their new single “I’m Not Dying To Be Here” via Epitaph Records. Previously, they released several 2024 tracks, including “I Don’t Wanna Be Me,” “(Re)-Extract,” “Haven,” and more. Of the new track, Split Chain shares that it’s “a raw and honest reflection on the courage it takes to choose yourself, even when it means walking away from someone you once trusted.” A dazzling mix of nu-metal and grunge, Split Chain is an act… Read more »
Following their monumental return to the scene in 2024 and dropping their 25-track B-Sides & Rarities collection in November, As It Is has returned with a reimagined rendition of their 2015 hit single, “Dial Tones X.” This fresh version of their fan-favorite track is not only As It Is at their best, but features a guest appearance by Holding Absence frontman Lucas Woodland. “This band has always been about growth and progression, about never doing the same thing twice,” the band shares in a press release. “As our discography evolved, many people were surprised the band that once made Dial… Read more »
After more than a year of single releases promoting their debut record, Diva Bleach has finally unleashed their 10-track collection, Can You Keep A Secret?, via InVogue Records. Guided by a series of deeply personal and intimate tracks that the group began releasing with the launch of “Out Of My Head” in August 2023, the duo—vocalist/bassist Sydney Roten and guitarist Brie Ritter—brims with vulnerability surrounding relationships and self-discovery. With the full release now available and the push-and-pull tension of their electrifying focus single, “Obsessed,” we had the chance to chat with Diva Bleach about their creative process, navigating the uptick… Read more »
