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joan Exist In The In-Between On “lucid dreaming” Ahead Of Sophomore LP


Little Rock, Arkansas indie-pop project joan, aka Alan Benjamin Thomas and Steven Rutherford, are dreaming—”lucid dreaming,” that is. The two just launched their latest single, “lucid dreaming,” a glowing pop tune that won’t leave you snoozing, but will transport you out of this world. “Don’t go away/I’m hanging onto every word you say/You got me feeling like I’m in a daze/This can’t be real/There’s no way that I’m awake cause/You got me stuck in an alternate reality,” they sing. Beyond this track, joan has offered an array of upbeat indie-pop works with ethereal vocals and synths for days—a sound that… Read more »

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Hot Mulligan Drop Free Throw Collab “Island In The Sun”


Ahead of their new album, The Sound A Body Makes When It’s Still, releasing on August 22 via Wax Bodega, Hot Mulligan has launched their collaborative track with Cory Castro of Free Throw, “Island In The Sun.”   Castro shares in an Instagram post with Hot Mulligan, “As soon as you sent me the lyrics and everything, and I was reading over it, I was getting ready to do it. I was talking to Brett, I was just like, ‘Oh yeah, oh yeah.’” Watch the official video for “Island In The Sun” below. Hot Mulligan will hit the road to support… Read more »

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mgk Shares “outlaw overture” Video Alongside lost americana LP


At long last, mgk‘s highly-anticipated album has arrived, lost americana. Featuring the pop-infused singles and visuals for “cliché,” “vampire diaries,” and “miss sunshine,” the album release also arrived with one more video: “outlaw overture.” Ahead of the album release, he shared on Twitter/X, “My request is that you to listen to ‘lost americana’ in its entirety front to back tonight, even if you’ve heard the singles. preferably in the car.” Additionally, mgk took time to dedicate the album to his late friend and pro snowboarder Luke “The Dingo” Trembath, who passed in February 2025. mgk notes, “[I’m] dedicating this album to… Read more »

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Winona Fighter Shares Acoustic Cover Of “Blister In The Sun”


If you loved Winona Fighter‘s debut LP, My Apologies To The Chef (because, of course, you did), get ready for their forthcoming deluxe version. The deluxe LP is due out September 5 via Rise Records, boasts 31 tracks, including acoustic renditions and a Violent Femmes cover of “Blister In The Sun.” Frontwoman Coco Kinnon says of the cover, “The inspiration for doing a cover of ‘Blister In The Sun’ came when we were talking about doing an acoustic variant of our record. We love to honor those who have paved the way in everything we do, so it was only… Read more »

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Creeper Shares House Of 1000 Corpses-Inspired “Blood Magick (It’s A Ritual)” Video


Following the release of June’s “Headstones,” Creeper is back with their new track and music video for “Blood Magick (It’s A Ritual)” from their recently announced LP Sanguivore II: Mistress Of Death, due out October 31 via Spinefarm. Inspired by the aesthetics of Rob Zombie’s House of 1000 Corpses and Oliver Stone’s Natural Born Killers, video director Harry Steel captures the spooky and witchy energy that permeates the electrifying goth rock offering. Lead vocalist William Von Ghould notes of their Sanguivore sequel, “Beneath the flashing neon of a distant dream, a rock and roll nightmare is coming true. A vampire band rampages across 1980s… Read more »

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How Much Would You Pay For The Academy Is… VIP Tickets?


On Tuesday, August 5, The Academy Is… announced their forthcoming Almost Here 20th anniversary tour, and fans already have their pre-sale tickets purchased and ready to go. However, some viewers of TAI’s VIP packages noticed a rather unique price point. Across their United States tour dates, The Academy Is… is offering two VIP packages: “Attention Attention” VIP Experience retailing at $275, and the “Almost Here” VIP Package for…$6,000. For reference, the current general admission artist presale ticket is around the $50 mark across cities. Included in the “Attention Attention” VIP Experience is one general admission ticket, a meet-and-greet, a signed… Read more »

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KennyHoopla Taps Zac Farro For “orphan//” & Forthcoming EP


KennyHoopla is using his art to grieve his late mother, who passed three years ago, on his new track, “orphan//.” The track will be part of his upcoming EP conditions of an orphan// out on September 19 via The Orchard.  KennyyHoopla notes of the raw indie rock-laced lead single, that “orphan//” is about “trying to sift through the process of grief for someone else. The right answer is that there is no right answer. Pain is fluid.” He adds, “I felt the strongest about the song from the start. It’s about wanting to pick someone up and help them—but there’s no single way to grieve.… Read more »

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The Starting Line Unleashes New Single “Circulate”


The Starting Line has officially released the second single from their forthcoming album titled “Circulate.” Arriving with an accompanying music video, premiered via Rolling Stone, the track is already being dubbed the “song of the emo summer.” Watch the video below. With the “Sense Of Humor” drop came the announcement of Eternal Youth, their first full-length album in 18 years since 2007’s Direction. Set for independent release on September 26 via their newly launched imprint, Lineage Recordings, the album marks a major new chapter for the group. You can preorder and pre-save the album here. “If you are reading this… Read more »

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The Dirty Nil Rock ‘n’ Roll Is Fueled By A High School Blood Contract


On July 25, The Dirty Nil, aka dynamic duo vocalist/guitarist Luke Bentham and drummer Kyle Fisher, brought their trademark blistering rock and roll on The Lash. And this time, the two went back to basics in a simple studio set-up with local audio engineer Vince Solivari just down the street in their hometown of Hamilton, Ontario. Beyond this stripped-back approach, Fisher and Bentham sought out to make a record that made them feel “stoked,” and ignite feelings that returned them to day one. So, between their straight-forward attitudes and even a trip to Rome, The Dirty Nil arrived with 10… Read more »

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My Chemical Romance Debuts New Pre-Hiatus Song “War Beneath The Rain”


There’s electricity in the air—and no amount of smudged eyeliner or fingerless gloves can contain it. Emo icons My Chemical Romance just did what we’ve all been worshipping at our altars for. On the first night of their two-night takeover at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, July 26, 2025, the band debuted a never-before-heard song—one that predates their 2013 breakup. This is not a drill, and we are not o-fucking-kay! After performing The Black Parade in full—a spectacle already monumental in its own right—the band unveiled a brand new track titled “War Beneath The Rain.” It marked their first unreleased… Read more »

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