This past weekend, The Academy Is… played a dazzling set at Chicago’s Riot Fest. Ahead of their main festival slot, the William Beckett-helmed group played a Riot Fest Late Night Aftershow on September 20 at Concord Music Hall. Here, they played classic hits such as “About A Girl” and unearthed some fan-faves such as “Skeptics and True Believers,” which they had not performed since 2015. Additionally, they stunned the sold-out crowd by debuting not one…but two brand new songs: “2005” and “Miracle.” Hopefully, this is just one of many times we will get to hear these new tracks live. Check… Read more »
Oh, we are soooooo back, everyone. On August 30, Travie McCoy stunned at PNC Park during a Savannah Bananas and Pittsburgh Pirates baseball game. The Gym Class Heroes singer surprised fans with a special performance and announced that the band is gearing up to release new music. Get ready, because the band is dropping a new record in 2026—their first since 2011’s The Papercut Chronicles II. Savannah Bananas player Dalton Mauldin ushered in the performance and sang Bruno Mars’ part in his and McCoy’s collab, “Billionaire.” McCoy continued with a medley of band hits such as “The Fighter” and “Stereo… Read more »
Warped Tour Washington DC is coming up on June 14-15 and the lineup is utterly stacked. From iconic alternative veterans such as Bowling For Soup, The Maine, and Boys Like Girls to rising stars such as Rain City Drive and Oxymorrons, there are endless acts to catch during the festival. Read more: Best Warped Tour DC Bands to Watch Based On Your Zodiac Sign With so many thrilling acts in one space, we are bound to catch some super cool live collaborations. I mean, do you remember when Travie McCoy joined Fall Out Boy on 2024’s When We Were Young Fest? We are likely going to see… 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 »
From rock n’ roll godmother Sister Rosetta Tharpe to grunge singer Tina Bell, there have always been Black rock music artists. Pop-punk and alternative rock are no different. To celebrate Black History Month and the kickass contributions of Black rock artists, here are 10 Black pop-punk and alt-rock artists you should listen to year-round. Fefe Dobson The Canadian pop-punk singer Fefe Dobson released her self-titled debut album in 2003, which spawned hits that included “Take Me Away,” “Bye Bye Boyfriend,” and “Everything.” She would follow that album with 2006’s Sunday Love and 2010’s Joy. The latter was especially notable for… Read more »
The line between alternative music and pop music has blurred even more. Bring Me The Horizon and Spiritbox are carrying the torch Linkin Park lit almost twenty years ago, but who’s next?
Someone call Seth Cohen because Chrismukkah has certainly taken over the holiday season! Midtown, the beloved New Jersey pop-punkers the scene fell in love with upon their inception in 1998, has announced their first annual Chrismukkah Spectacular show on December 21 at The Wellmont Theater in Montclair, NJ. After an extended hiatus, the group reunited in 2022 for their Ressurection Tour as well as to support My Chemical Romance on several dates of the My Chemical Romance North American Reunion Tour in the fall of 2022. Midtown’s Chrismukkah Spectacular will see the band in their hometown tearing it up with… Read more »
This past weekend’s When We Were Young Fest sizzled under the scorching sun in Las Vegas, NV, as it kicked off on Saturday, October 21, and emerged as the ultimate pop-punk playground for fans of all generations. In contrast to last year’s weather-related cancellation on the first day, this year’s festival ran seamlessly, cementing its place in the annals of pop-punk history as a spirited showcase of pop-punk prowess. Read more: Green Day Announces New Album ‘Saviors,’ Releases New Single Featuring a riveting lineup that ranged from rising stars such as Beach Bunny, KennyHoopla, and Jean Dawson to seasoned pop-punk… Read more »
This weekend’s When We Were Young Fest in Las Vegas, NV, was nothing short of a brilliant pop-punk playground packed with fantastic performances from tons of our favorite artists in the scene. From collaborations such as Yellowcard inviting Cassadee Pope on stage to perform “Only One” to Green Day playing their unreleased, new single “The American Dream Is Killing Me,” WWWY 2023 will surely go down in history as one of the greatest music events of our generation. And while one of the best moments was the unexpected reunion and surprise appearance of Cobra Starship’s Gabe Saporta joining forces with… Read more »
[imgfull][/imgfull] Vinnie Fiorello (drummer for Less Than Jake) joins the show today to talk about the early days of Less Than Jake, starting Fueled By Ramen Records, discovering Travie McCoy while making dinner, and more. Disposable Heroes is brought to you by SKVI. Premium boxer briefs that keep you on your game. SKVI.com Make sure to check out Another Take on Apple Podcasts. A music podcast with guests ranging from pro surfers to even pro drummers. AnotherTake.net
