With just under three more weeks of Vans Warped Tour 2025 lineup announcements to come, it’s already clear that the 30th anniversary return is going to be a massive success! Today, the festival has kicked off the day’s announcements with the addition of girlfriends, who will be performing at all three weekend stops. This year will mark the duo’s first appearance at Warped Tour. The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus will also join the tour for all three weekends. Read more: 18 Artist Predictions for Warped Tour 2025 This year’s stops include Washington, D.C., at the RFK Campus festival grounds on June… Read more »
20K Rio is ready to take over your playlists this year and is dropping their first offering of 2025, “The Flood.” The SoCal rock duo starring Tommy Lloyd and Luke Caro blends hypnotic synths, classic rock guitar licks, and party-inducing beats to truly make any listener instantly obsessed. The sultry alternative fusion is simply irresistible. The band explains, “‘The Flood is a dark pop song that leaves the door open for slow bluesy guitar riffs and punchy drums. The song is a reflection of a love that begins as a blessing, like rain after a drought. Before it evolves into… Read more »
Hosted last night, February 5, in Los Angeles, CA, the G*VE A F*CK Benefit For LA Wildfire Relief 2025 featured a slew of impressive talent to raise funds to aid those affected by the ongoing wildfires that began in January. Actor John C. Reilly took the stage as the evening’s emcee, setting the tone for a night of unforgettable performances. Among the standout acts was Paramore’s frontwoman Hayley Williams, who joined a star-studded roster including St. Vincent, FINNEAS, Fred Armisen, Lucy Dacus, and The Linda Lindas, among others. Williams, who had already made a surprise appearance earlier in the night,… Read more »
During the 67th Grammy Awards ceremony, history was made on and off the official February 2 evening broadcast. Of course, Beyonce notably won Album Of The Year with Cowboy Carter and also became the first Black performer to win Best Country Album at the show. Plus, Doechii became the third woman ever to win Best Rap Album. Alongside these mainstream artist wins, the alternative community was eager to see which of their faves would take home a Grammy. Notably, Knocked Loose and Poppy‘s track “Suffocate” and Spiritbox‘s “Cellar Door” were nominated for Best Metal Performance. (And it’s clear many mainstream… Read more »
In just the first week of the Vans Warped Tour 2025 lineup announcements, the roster is already shaping up to be one for the books. With Simple Plan, Bowling For Soup, Pennywise, FEVER 333, and more already confirmed, the festival is stacking up a mix of Warped legends and fresh energy. Yesterday, the Kevin Lyman-led festival added even more fuel to the fire, announcing the return of Cobra Starship and We Came As Romans to the lineup. Cobra Starship has only performed at Warped Tour once before, back in 2008, making this a long-awaited return for fans. Meanwhile, We Came… Read more »
The Vans Warped Tour 2025 lineup has been swiftly rolling in all week, and they’re not planning to slow down anytime soon! With an already stacked bill, the latest additions bring even more energy and excitement to the festival’s 30th anniversary celebration. Joining the roster, idobi Radio Summer School Tour alumni Honey Revenge has been confirmed to perform in all three cities. Meanwhile, 311 will perform at Long Beach, CA, making this their fifth appearance at Warped Tour since their 1996 debut. Saturdays At Your Place is also set to take the stage at the kickoff date in Washington, D.C.,… Read more »
On January 22, Bowling For Soup shared a bittersweet message on social media platforms. Guitarist extraordinaire Chris Burney, 55, is permanently retiring from the band. The artist originally helped co-found the band in the ’90s. The punk-rock ensemble stated, “It is with a heavy heart we announce that Chris Burney has made the decision to retire from his stage-right post in the band he co-founded in 1994. Some recent medical developments, 30 years of rocking balls, and touring non-stop have made it difficult to continue. We are bummed to not have Chris by our sides, but absolutely support his decision.”… Read more »
After months of anticipation leading up to the final season of Netflix’s serial killer phenomenon You, the streaming giant has revealed that the series will return on April 24, 2025. Alongside the announcement, Netflix dropped a teaser video featuring Penn Badgley’s Joe Goldberg heading back to New York City, where his twisted story first took root. In the Instagram post of the teaser, the You account writes, “Back to where it all started. The killer finale of YOU is coming to Netflix April 24.” In the one-minute preview, Badgley roams familiar streets as Joe Goldberg and revisits Mooney’s Rare and… Read more »
This is our yearly pop culture deep dive with Maysa Askar! Maysa is a talented photographer, designer, and creative who loves pop culture and celebrity news. This week, we explore the big pop culture moments of 2024, including all the big moments in Pop Music, what we think of some celebrity couples, and whether Brand New will return in 2025.
poptropicaslutz! is ready to take 2025 by storm. On January 15, the duo announced that their forthcoming record the new 925 is arriving on March 28 via Epitaph Records. Previously, the group shared their trippy music video for the single, “mdma keeps the doctor away.” Now, they’re dropping another taste of what’s to come with the track “tryna get that kate moss 2025.” The band notes of the song, “While trying to convince yourself that you’re letting go of the need for external validation, at the same time, you’re pining for it. Basically saying “I’m doing this for me, but… Read more »
