Are you ready for today’s flush of excitement? Pun intended, of course. The blink-182 guys are back with some potty humor, sharing a website link that leads to “The Stall.” Depicting what appears to be a public restroom decorated with graffiti and the band’s logo, the page reads, “Welcome to the stall, stay tuned for updates.” Fans online assume their favorite three-piece is about to drop some new tunes. Another message highlighted in pink font supports this theory of something big happening on September 5. “Restrooms will be closed for maintenance Tuesday 9/5,” the site reads. Read more: Hayley Williams… Read more »
Two of pop-punk’s queens are back at it again. Taylor Acorn and Cassadee Pope are empowering fellow women in the scene with the new music video for their latest collaboration, “Coma.” The song is about losing yourself in a toxic relationship, and the process of picking up the pieces and walking away from it. Staged in a dark warehouse, Acorn and Pope’s performances emanate a vibrant energy that commands attention. Infused with an emotional charge, their powerful vocal harmonies breathe a profound new life into a song about feeling numb. Cassadee Pope, having co-written the song with Taylor Acorn, is… Read more »
Ever since he was a kid, there’s one thing Sage Weeber has always loved: drumming. At just 16, he was already playing on Warped Tour, and his career quickly expanded from playing with bands in the alternative music scene like Black Veil Brides to performing with artists including rapper Ty Dolla $ign and televised appearances on Ellen, The Late Late Show with James Corden alongside Nessa Barrett and Benson Boone. I first chatted with Sage in March 2021 via Zoom during the pandemic. It was an interview that dove into his backstory, and you can check it out here. But… Read more »
L.S. Dunes is a gift to alternative music, full of endless sonic surprises. Today, the quintet released their new single, “Old Wounds.” With haunting stillness, the band departs from the intensity of their 2022 LP Past Lives, taking a slower approach to the release without sacrificing any raw instrumentals. Though, this is in staunch contrast to Dunes’ preceding 2023 single, “Benadryl Subreddit,” which begins with a screaming Anthony Green, and chock-full of “desert energy.” Talk about range. Read more: Boys Like Girls Reveal New Album ‘SUNDAY AT FOXWOODS’ For major fans of the Circa Survive and The Sound Of Animals… Read more »
Since their inception, Dizzy has ensnared audiences under a spell with their irresistibly sugary-sweet indie-pop sound. It’s as if they possess an innate ability to effortlessly conjure bittersweet earworms that dig deep into the recesses of your being, setting loose a flutter of butterflies that reside in the stomach. At the heart of this captivating sonic journey is frontwoman Katie Munshaw, whose voice wields a dizzying hypnotic power. Her lyrical expressions are akin to a timeless elixir, imbibed during the precious final hours of youth, capturing emotions that span beyond our wildest thoughts. Each word she pens encapsulates the yearning,… Read more »
Sad news today for Bring Me The Horizon fans. The band shared in a statement via Instagram that their upcoming record. The album POST HUMAN: NeX GEn was originally slated to drop in just a few short weeks on September 15th. It’s been three years since Part One, POST HUMAN: SURVIVAL HORROR. It dropped in 2020 and arguably featured some of their most popular and wildest tracks to date. It is easy to say that fans were really amped up for this new installment in the POST HUMAN series. Of course, they still are. As of right now, we aren’t sure… Read more »
In a captivating interview just ahead of his new album drop, Craig Owens takes readers and listeners on an immersive journey into the creation of his latest, Volume 1. With a career spanning over 20 years and connections to his iconic projects such as Chiodos, Isles & Glaciers, and D.R.U.G.S., Owens unveils the detailed process of selecting and reimagining 10 tracks from his illustrious discography. As he delves into the album’s concept and the emotional journey of revisiting his music, Owens shares the meticulous thought process behind each song choice and how the reimagined renditions breathe new life into his… Read more »
It’s been a busy summer for our Rioters and they’re here to catch you up. Listen out for some new TV & movie recs including the swoon-worthy Red, White & Royal Blue, some entertainment drah-mah, and some throwbacks to American Born Chinese and The Power.
As the summer draws to a close, we only have one thing on our minds: When We Were Young Fest 2023. And not just When We Were Young, but all of the music, camaraderie, and more that come with the eventful weekend. As the pop-punk-filled weekend approaches, with eagerly-anticipated performances from Green Day, blink-182, Simple Plan, and more, the festival along with Charity Bomb and Unite The United Foundation, have announced the Strange 80s benefit concert and bowling tournament. Kicking off the weekend’s events for the second year in a row on Friday, October 20 at Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas,… Read more »
Leading up to the release of their sophomore album Reflections, idobi had the opportunity to sit down with Caskets’ frontman Matt Flood to delve into the band’s creative journey. Their debut album, Lost Souls, came to life during the pandemic, a time of uncertainty and innovation. Flood reflects on this period, discussing how the unexpected lockdown found the band in a shed recording everything on the debut collection. This experience, although unconventional, taught them valuable lessons in resilience and adaptability before venturing into their sophomore LP. Across Reflections, it’s evident that Caskets forged unity amongst themselves, allowing for a more… Read more »
