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Michael Clifford (5 Seconds Of Summer) Drops Solo Single “cool”

5 Seconds Of Summer guitarist Michael Clifford has launched his brand new solo single, “cool.” Following the announcement of his signing to Hopeless Records last week, the Australian artist described the track as “my first song ever” in an Instagram post. Arriving today alongside a vibrant, accompanying music video, “cool” is a dialed-up pop-rock anthem that leans into his signature guitar work, magnetic charm, and effortlessly bright vocals. Despite questioning “am i cool enough?” across the chorus, the track bursts with self-assured energy, showcasing a new era of solo artistry from the 5 Seconds Of Summer guitarist. Check out the… Read more »

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idobi Radio Summer School Tour Announces Lineup with Taylor Acorn, Charlotte Sands, More

Returning after a successful freshman year, the idobi Radio Summer School Tour has announced its sophomore class. Leading the second year, the tour will feature headline sets from Charlotte Sands, Taylor Acorn, and Rain City Drive. Additionally, the tour will also feature performances from Beauty School Dropout, If Not For Me, Arrows In Action, and special guest HUDDY. Founded by Eric Tobin (Hopeless Records), Michael Kaminsky (KMGMT), and Kevin Lyman (Vans Warped Tour), and sponsored by idobi Radio and Hot Topic, the Summer School Tour aims to bring the next generation of rising stars to the masses across the country,… Read more »

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Sad Summer Fest Will Not Return in 2025

It’s official—this summer just got a lot sadder. In a heartfelt announcement on Instagram today, March 28, the team behind Sad Summer Fest confirmed that the beloved traveling emo and pop-punk festival will not be returning for the 2025 season. Sad Summer co-founder Josh Terry reshared the message on his personal socials, further solidifying the somber tone of the announcement. The post says, “When Sad Summer began, our goal was to make it through one summer and do something special for the fans at a time when our scene needed us. Yet here we are nearly seven years later, with… Read more »

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Damiano David (Måneskin) Bears His Soul In “Next Summer”

Damiano David, who shot to mega stardom with Måneskin, has unleashed the striking, cinematic music video for his new ballad “Next Summer.” Anchored by his tamed falsetto, the track unveils euphoric emotion. “Next Summer” marks Damiano’s third single of his solo venture, following the release of “Silverlines” and “Born With A Broken Heart.” “At first listen, the song speaks about youthful love—an unrequited summer romance,” Damiano shares. “But on a deeper level, it reveals a much larger reflection. It’s an allegory of life—How sometimes we can be prisoners of ourselves, our fears, our insecurities, our inability to change. Our failure… Read more »

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Beartooth, I Prevail, Killswitch Engage, and Parkway Drive Lead Summer Of Loud Tour

Kicking off this June, the Summer Of Loud North American tour is slated to be a celebration of heavy music and some of the most legendary acts of the genre. The powerhouse lineup features Beartooth, I Prevail, Killswitch Engage, and Parkway Drive rotating in headline slots, while The Devil Wears Prada, The Amity Affliction, and Alpha Wolf provide support. Select dates will also feature TX2, Kingdom Of Giants, and Dark Divine as openers. Each headliner has shared their excitement for the tour, with Caleb Shomo dubbing it a “clinic in metalcore ass-whoopery” and Eric Vanlerberghe confidently predicting it will be… Read more »

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The Dillinger Escape Plan & More Set To Perform On Welcome To Rockville 2025

After teasing the announcement, Welcome To Rockville has officially revealed some exciting artists that will appear in 2025. The rock and metal festival is slated to take place on May 15-18. It will take place at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona, Florida. Excitingly, the Stage 5 artist reveal for Thursday, May 15 is going to see an exciting and rare appearance with headliners The Dillinger Escape Plan, who will be “bringing the Calculating Infinity chaos” to the festival in 2025. Read more: Slipknot Announces Europe 2025 Summer Tour Dates Additionally, artists Quicksand, Health, Deafheaven, Converge, Full Of Hell, Harms… Read more »

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Slipknot Announces Europe 2025 Summer Tour Dates

Following a dazzling 25th Anniversary fall tour with Knocked Loose, Vended, and Orbit Culture, Slipknot is back with new Europe 2025 dates. The metal mainstays have a few 2024 dates in Colombia, Mexico, Europe, and the UK. Then, in early 2025, Slipknot will be performing three Knotfest shows in Australia. Their 2025 Europe dates kick off on June 4 in Sölvesborg, Sweden at Sweden Rock and wrap up on June 28 in Viveiro, Spain at Resurrectionfest. Check out the full list of upcoming dates below. Tickets for certain European festivals are already on sale. Otherwise, select shows will go on… Read more »

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Sincere Engineer Drops “Settle Up With Your Downfall”

Ahead of their December support dates with Taking Back Sunday, Sincere Engineer has unleashed their heavy-hitting new emo track, “Settle Up With Your Downfall.” The track was preceded by releases “Corn Dog Sonnet. No. 7 (Remix)” and their Hopelessly Devoted To You cover of “I Hate Myself” by 88 Fingers Louie. Of “Settle Up With Your Downfall,” Deanna Belos says, “This song is a fluid thought about how you owe it to yourself to recognize your faults and how they contribute to your reality at the individual level, while also commenting on all of humanity and our place on this… Read more »

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Northvale Taps The Dangerous Summer’s AJ Perdomo For “Already Dead”

Two East Coast emo and pop-punk acts just teamed up for the ultimate collab. New Jersey’s Northvale recruited The Dangerous Summer‘s own AJ Perdomo for their new track, “Already Dead.” However, this isn’t the only dazzling collaboration that Northvale has recently shared. In August 2024, the group worked alongside palettes‘ Adam Blasi for “Better When I Can.” Both tracks will appear on their upcoming debut album, which is due for release this winter. Read more: Everything Coming And Going From Netflix In October 2024 Check out the new emo track below with its unique video set inside of a church.… Read more »

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Mikey Way Trolls Fans With ‘The Black Parade’ Setlist On Instagram

The My Chemical Romance fans are absolutely living this summer. First, in August, Gerard Way appeared at the premiere for the fourth season of his comic book-turned Netflix series, The Umbrella Academy. Additionally, Frank Iero dropped new single “This Song Is A Curse…” in celebration of the 10th anniversary of Stomachaches. Finally, Mikey Way posted a cryptic My Chemical Romance setlist on his Instagram. Could this mean a new tour is underway? This setlist is comprised of the tracks from 2006’s The Black Parade. This is the record that the band will be playing in its entirety at this year’s… Read more »