Let’s get fucked up and die… While we may all have been thinking this exact sentiment over the last several weeks, this time, we’re actually excited to say it. Today, as the Vans Warped Tour artist announcements continue to roll in for 2025, Motion City Soundtrack has been added to the D.C. bill. CLIFFDIVER has also been added to the roster to perform in D.C. and Long Beach. Microwave are also slated to return for a second time, performing in Orlando this fall. nothing,nowhere. will also join the tour across all three weekend, while Huddy and I See Stars will… Read more »
The Vans Warped Tour 2025 lineup announcements keep rolling in, adding nostalgia to their 30th anniversary return this summer. This week, the festival revealed that the MILLIONAIRE$ duo would bring their neon-drenched energy to all three Warped weekends. Hail The Sun will also join the bill to perform in Orlando, while Hidden In Plain View is slated to perform in D.C. Today, the festival has also announced Warped veterans Silverstein, who will perform in D.C. and Long Beach, as well as MOD SUN, who will perform all three weekends. From Ashes To New will also perform in D.C. and Long… Read more »
This weekend’s Warped Tour 2025 artist announcements brought a mix of post-hardcore icons, fresh talent, and returning favorites to the lineup. So, let’s get into it! Better Lovers, the supergroup featuring ex-members of Every Time I Die, will make their Warped debut. (Although, who could forget Jordan Buckley attempting to play the last note during the festival’s final cross-country run in 2018?) Following their momentous reunion at When We Were Young last year, Chiodos will return for their seventh appearance. Additionally, rising star Noelle Sucks joins the lineup’s Long Beach and Orlando dates, while As It Is continues their Warped… Read more »
Warped Tour 2025 lineup updates are rolling in! With the festival making its highly anticipated return for its 30th anniversary this summer, yesterday’s announcements added DE’WAYNE, Sophie Powers, and more to the bill. Today, Warped keeps the momentum going, unveiling that the Daryl Palumbo-led Head Automatica will make their Warped Tour debut in Orlando this November. Sweet Pill has also been announced and will perform at the D.C. and Long Beach dates. Stay tuned for more daily reveals! Read more: 18 Artist Predictions for Warped Tour 2025 This year’s stops include Washington, D.C., at the RFK Campus festival grounds on… Read more »
The Wonder Years just announced that their forthcoming record Burst & Decay Vol. III is set for release on May 9. Plus, they shared a piece of what’s to come by dropping “Junebug” and its official music video. The band shares, “It’s the first time we’ve ever written a new song for the Burst & Decay series so we’re extremely excited for you to hear it.” Check out “Junebug,” a song that Dan Campbell wrote for his younger son, below. You can pre-order your copy of the record here. Excitingly, the tracklist showcases some amazing feature vocalists such as Joe… Read more »
As the year comes to a close, and we bid “farewell” (and maybe “fuck you”) to 2024, it’s the perfect time to look back and celebrate the albums that shaped the soundtrack of the last 12 months. From deeply personal indie projects to genre-defining heavy hitters, 2024 was filled with groundbreaking releases that reminded us of the power of music and, more importantly, of the alternative community. With so much incredible work to choose from, narrowing down our favorites was a daunting task. This year, the quality and variety of music made it impossible to rank our picks—every album brought… Read more »
Presented by Run For Cover Records and The Bowery, Something In The Way Fest is set to relaunch at the beginning of 2025 with an outstanding lineup infused with emo and alternative artists. Headlined by slowdive, Balance And Composure, Soccer Mommy, and American Football, the festival will take place in Boston, MA, on February 1 and 2, 2025, at Roadrunner. Marking its return since its inaugural year in 2016, the festival will feature two stages and promises “No Overlapping Sets,” (!!!) ensuring fans can experience every performance without missing a moment. Sharing in the excitement of the festival’s return, slowdive… Read more »
American Football is celebrating 25 years of their iconic self-titled debut, aka LP1. The anniversary will be marked by the release of a remastered version of American Football and a covers album featuring Manchester Orchestra, Yvette Young, and more. The anniversary albums will be available on October 18 via Polyvinyl Record Co. Previously, Iron & Wine shared their interpretation of “Never Meant.” On September 5, Ethel Cain just dropped her ethereal 10-minute cover of “For Sure.” In a statement, she shares, “It’s always stood out to me every time I spin the record, and I knew exactly how I wanted to translate it into my sound.… Read more »
After sharing the news that Riot Fest would take place in Bridgeview, IL at SeatGeek Stadium, the festival has officially announced they’re returning to Douglass Park in the heart of Chicago. “If there was no Chicago, there’d be no Riot Fest. It grew out of an independent music community where one would be able to see Naked Raygun, Smashing Pumpkins, or Rise Against on a random Saturday night, and you’d still have enough time to go catch a late-night set at Legends and if lucky enough, maybe Buddy (Guy) would be there performing at his venue,” says founder Michael “Riot… Read more »
