Paranormal investigator Dan Rivera, 54, suddenly died on Sunday, July 13, in Gettysburg, PA, while on the Devils on the Run tour, hosted by The New England Society for Psychic Research (NESPR). The tour boasted that it would bring Ed and Lorraine Warren’s (the primary inspiration for The Conjuring film series) “investigations to life.” This included showcasing haunted objects from the Warren’s Occult Museum, including the infamous Annabelle doll. At this time, the cause of death has not been shared. Lead investigator Chris “Jeek” Gilloren posted to the official NESPR social media accounts saying, “It’s with deep sadness that Tony,… Read more »
Clad in their Black Parade marching band uniforms, My Chemical Romance welcomed fans back to The Black Parade yesterday, July 11, in Seattle, WA, for night one of the “Long Live” The Black Parade tour. Violent Femmes kicked off the night with a rousing 13-song setlist, featuring fan favorites “Kiss Me” and “Gone Daddy Gone” before MCR took to the stage. Once My Chemical Romance hit the stage, they launched straight into a full-album performance of their 2006 landmark release The Black Parade. A subtle yet striking update to their signature Black Parade uniforms included red stripes accenting the pant… Read more »
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 »
Cobra Starship took to the When We Were Young 2024 Purple Stage at 3:30 PM to play their beloved LP ¡Viva la Cobra! in its entirety. The 2007 Patrick Stump-produced record includes hits such as “Guilty Pleasure” and “Kiss My Sass.” During their set, the band decked out the stage to look like the inside of an airplane, dressed as pilots and stewardesses before throwing on their iconic purple hoodies. As their set progressed, the group welcomed Patrick Stump of Fall Out Boy to the stage to perform “Kiss My Sass.” Watch their performance captured by Gunz of The Gunz… Read more »
The Grammy nominations for the 2024 Awards Show dropped on November 10, and it’s clear that boygenius are beloved in both the alternative world and overall pop culture zeitgeist. Taking place on February 4 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, the Grammy Awards will stream at 8 PM ET CBS and Paramount +. Fans of Phoebe Bridgers, Julien Baker, and Lucy Dacus can see their faves hopefully win for Album of The Year and Best Alternative Music Album with the record, Best Rock Performance, Record Of The Year, and Best Rock Song with “Not Strong Enough,” Best Alternative Music… Read more »
Lil Lotus returns today with a modern pop-rock soaked single, “She’s A Vampire.” A collaboration with producer Matt Malpass (blink-182, Travis Barker, Machine Gun Kelly, nothing,nowhere.), the track oozes charisma and showcases his vocal abilities as they soar to a new height. The Los Angeles native has accompanied the new track with a cinematic and alluring new music video. Just in time for Halloween, the visual follows Lotus’ lover as she sneaks off at night to meet up with her coven of fellow vampires. Lil Lotus was loosely inspired by the Twilight series, explaining: “I wrote “She’s A Vampire” with this movie… Read more »
Geek Girl Riot is all about dichotomies this week: We talk about two very different fantasy series—Cowboy Bebop and The Wheel of Time—with two very different reactions.
It’s time for K-Drama-Pop the Fourth! Our Rioters talk DramaFever, their 2018 K-drama picks & what they want to see next, and what K-pop bops & OSTs they’re loving.
This past weekend the NYCC 2018 announcements came in strong so our Rioters are here to do what they do best…talk all about it!
On our Geek Girl Riot 2017 special, we needed to talk about the amazing and the downright awful femme-driven news stories and we’re not holding back.
