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36 Iconic July Album Anniversaries For Alternative Music Fans

The dog days of summer call for some absolute bangers from the alternative world. Luckily, year after year, some of the most beloved acts in rock and emo unleashed dazzling LPs in the month of July to keep our playlists in tip-top shape. From Sublime‘s 1996 self-titled and My Chemical Romance‘s debut, I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love, all the way to Pierce The Veil‘s Collide With The Sky and Jimmy Eat World‘s Bleed American, these 36 album anniversaries will give you something to celebrate all month long. blink-182 — California Released on: July 1, 2016, via… Read more »

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Have Mercy Tackle Regret & Grief On ‘august 17’ & Announce New Album

Baltimore rockers Have Mercy have officially unveiled that a new album is on the way. the loneliest place i’ve ever been is set to arrive on August 29 via Rude Records, and features the powerful lead single, “august 17.” Featuring urgent, yearning choruses, the track explores the nuances of grief and ushers in the band’s most dynamic era yet. Vocalist Brian Swindle says, “‘august 17’ is the emotionally raw lead single capturing the ache of memory, loss, and the words left unsaid. With confessional lyrics and soaring guitars, the song is a powerful meditation of regret and the fragile nature… 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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Post Animal & Joe Keery (Djo) Share “What’s A Good Life”

Following the release of singles “Last Goodbye” and “Pie In The Sky,” Post Animal and Joe Keery, aka Djo, are back with a new track and music video for “What’s A Good Life.” All synth-laden, breezy indie singles are set to appear on IRON, due out on July 25. Excitingly, it features all six members of the original band’s lineup for the first time in more than seven years. The music video features the inside of the gym for a Nebraska-based armored combat team, the Omaha Hell Hounds. The band said, “They shifted their weekly strength training plans to accommodate… Read more »

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Hot Milk Announces Loud & Fast In The USA Tour Dates

Ahead of the June 27 release of their Corporation P.O.P. record, Hot Milk shared a thrilling announcement. The English rockers are heading to the U.S. to perform at festivals, including Louder Than Life and Aftershock Fest. However, the “Swallow This” artists also announced a handful of headline shows via their Loud & Fast In The USA tour. This comes off the announcement the band made earlier today, sharing they had to pull out of the Long Beach Vans Warped Tour on July 26-27. “We were so excited to come play for you all at a festival we all loved to… 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 »

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Scene Queen Channels Dazzling Disco In “L-Shaped Couch”

After teasing her new track in May, Scene Queen’s single, “L-Shaped Couch,” is officially here—ushering in her musical style she lovingly calls, “Bimbo At The Disco.” With soaring pop vocals, groovy basslines, and steamy lyrics, Scene Queen is stomping into this new era in her go-go boots, and shining like a disco ball—and we are so here for it. Scene Queen took to social media to share more on the track and its sonic influence, sharing, “I wanted to make a slight genre shift in what feels like a very fitting time to do so. With the current political climate,… Read more »

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Say Anything & Motion City Soundtrack Announce Fall Tour

This November, Say Anything and Motion City Soundtrack are going on a massive fall tour, and it’s a can’t-miss event. Say Anything took to Instagram to share, “For the first time in almost exactly 15 years, we’re hitting the road with our friends in Motion City Soundtrack.” Motion City Soundtrack, who just released their new single “She Is Afraid,” noted, “Ok, We can barely contain the excitement anymore so we’ll get right to it. We’re hitting the road with Say Anything this fall!!!” The tour kicks off on November 19 at Houston’s House Of Blues and wraps up on December… Read more »

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Superheaven Announces U.S. Shows With Cloud Nothings, End It & Soul Blind

This fall, you can catch Superheaven on a variety of shows throughout the U.S. with support from Cloud Nothings, End It, and Soul Blind. This tour follows up the recent release of their self-titled record, which came out in April. The tour kicks off on September 9 at Nashville’s Brooklyn Bowl and wraps up on September 19 at Cleveland’s Agora Theater. Then, the group will perform on the Louder Than Life lineup in Louisville on September 20. And in case you needed more convincing, Superheaven noted that some of these cities are ones they haven’t hit on more than 10… Read more »

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7 Music Videos Filmed at Pink Motel and Hollywood Premiere Motel

From empty pools to pink-lit hallways, Los Angeles’ grimiest and most iconic motels have become unexpected backdrops for some of alternative and pop music’s most memorable visuals. Whether it’s a pop-punk cannonball, a hazy hookup, or a moody montage, these locations lend cinematic grit and charm to every frame. Here are 7 music videos filmed at the Pink Motel and Hollywood Premiere Motel—two unlikely stars of the music video world. Halsey — “Hurricane” & “Ghost” (Pink Motel) Halsey shot not one but two music videos from her Badlands era at the Pink Motel. Unlike other music videos on this list,… Read more »