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Jack Black Parodies My Chemical Romance on Saturday Night Live

In one of the most unexpected and delightful moments from this weekend’s Saturday Night Live, host Jack Black fully embraced his inner emo with a pitch-perfect parody of My Chemical Romance’s “Welcome To The Black Parade.” During the “Goth Kid On Vacation” musical skit, dressed in the classic Black Parade marching band jacket, a long black wig, and standing atop a marching band float, Black hilariously embodied MCR frontman Gerard Way as he belted out the song’s iconic opening line: “When I was a young boy…” The Tenacious D frontman and School Of Rock star leaned into the emo theatrics,… Read more »

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Is My Chemical Romance Finally Taking The Black Parade to Broadway?!

The idea of The Black Parade marching its way to Broadway has swirled in fan circles for years—and now, the speculation is picking up steam once again. My Chemical Romance’s third album remains their magnum opus and a masterclass in theatrical storytelling and world-building, leading many to wonder if it’s only a matter of time before the emo opera transforms into a full-blown stage production. A In a TikTok posted March 27, user @sweatyoracle stirred the pot with a bold claim: “BREAKING BROADWAY TEA EXCLUSIVE: MCR’s The Black Parade Musical?!?!” They go on to share, “I hear that My Chemical… Read more »

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Goose “Lead Up” To Album Release With New Single

Ahead of their latest full-length, Everything Must Go, dropping on April 25, Goose has unleashed their new single, “Lead Up.” You can preorder and pre-save the record here. “The record is a collection—of songs, of characters, and of different places and times in our lives,” vocalist/guitarist Rick Mitarotonda shares. “It was a way for me to explore feelings that I didn’t really understand at the time. Sometimes as you get older it becomes valuable reflecting on things from that time in your life, and how pure and unadulterated expressions can be then.“ Read more: The Word Alive and More Join… Read more »

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Glixen Unveil Towering New Single “All Tied Up”

Ahead of the release of the quiet pleasures EP, arriving on February 21 via AWAL and Wichita Recordings, Glixen has unveiled the towering new single “All Tied Up.” “‘all tied up’ is about feeling completely consumed by someone,” vocalist Aislinn Ritchie shares. “We definitely wanted the song to feel enveloping. There’s a subtle tension that builds throughout with a push and pull between the guitars and vocals. The song hits hard with its emotional depth, yet breathes with a playful melody.” Unfolding like a hazy daydream in a wash of ‘90s-inspired distorted guitars and thunderous drums, the track fully embraces… Read more »

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What If My Chemical Romance & Hannah Montana Collided?

Have you ever wondered what it would sound like if emo-punkers My Chemical Romance and the beloved Hannah Montana character collided for a crossover? This writer sure has, and today, that itch has been scratched. Earlier this week, an image from the Billboard Albums chart dated November 11, 2006, began circulating across social media platforms showcasing MCR’s The Black Parade secured at No. 2 and Hannah Montana’s self-titled album at No. 1. The image donned the caption, “i feel like we as a society don’t talk enough about the november 2006 album charts.” This unlikely and rather nostalgic clash has… Read more »

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20 Best Alternative, Metal, and Indie Songs Released in 2024

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 »

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20 Best Alternative, Metal, and Indie Albums Released In 2024

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 »

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Stain The Canvas Share Deeply Personal “Seal My Soul” Music Video

Following the release of “Limbo” and their “Unholy” cover, Italian metalcore act Stain The Canvas are back with a brand-new single and music video for “Seal My Soul,” via InVogue Records. This track uniquely dives into a deeply personal mental health topic that impacted the band directly. Lorenzo Accattoli, the band’s guitarist and songwriter, shares, “Luckily, I never had to deal with heavy depression so there would be no reason to write a song like this. But when they told me our old friend, KT, took his life, I really felt something inexplicable in my guts, and I spent weeks wondering how he… Read more »

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Glixen Drops “Lick The Star” & Announces ‘Quiet Pleasures’ EP

Shoegaze rising stars Glixen excitingly announced that they’re slated to play Coachella 2025. Though, the fabulous announcements don’t end there. The Phoenix-based artists shared that their forthcoming Quiet Pleasures EP is due out on February 21 via AWAL and Wichita Recordings for vinyl. Today, Glixen is offering a glimpse of what’s to come with their new track, “Lick The Star.” It’s preceded by the moody and atmospheric singles “Lust,” “Foreversoon,” and “Sick Silent.” Vocalisy Aislinn Ritchie says of the new release, “This song is special, it begins with a mellow sonic bath of an intro and explodes into a whirling wall of sound… Read more »

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My Chemical Romance Sells Out Long Live The Black Parade Tour

After headlining two momentous performances at When We Were Young Fest in Las Vegas last month and announcing their 10-show North American stadium tour, My Chemical Romance has officially sold out the 2025 run. They’ve also added a second Los Angeles, CA, date, which you can still buy tickets for. The Long Live The Black Parade tour aims to celebrate nearly 20 years of their mainstream breakout album, The Black Parade. As the band announced the tour last week, on Tuesday, November 12, they shared a lengthy message on their social media platforms. They write, “It has been seventeen years… Read more »