American Idol got a little *freaky* on its Sunday, March 9 season 23 premiere. One contestant stood in front of the three judges (Lionel Richie, Carrie Underwood, and Luke Bryan) to perform Korn‘s “Freak On A Leash.” The contestant, named Insite, also had long hair perfect for headbanging, and he nailed Jonathan Davis‘ beatboxing portion. Uniquely, Underwood knew each and every Korn lyric, and even joined Insite on the floor to perform “Bodies” by Drowing Pool. Insite got a “yes” from each judge and is heading to Hollywood for the next round. Check out the full audition below and follow… Read more »
This week I am supporting my homeland of Canada as I have a fellow Canadian on the show! This week I have Todd Kerns on the show!
If you are Canadian and were listening to the radio and/or watching Much Music in the 90’s you’ll know the 90’s band “Age Of Electric”.
If you are a human on planet earth you’ll know who Slash is! Well, Todd was the singer of “Age Of Electric”, he’s the bass player and sometimes lead singer of Slash’s band “Slash + The Conspirators” and Todd also has a brand new band called “Toque”. As you can imagine with all that there’s lots of good stuff to talk about….. Tune in to hear it all!
With confidence, we can say that we kinda miss 2015. Life was simpler when “Uptwon Funk” by Bruno Mars ruled the charts, selfie sticks were a common accessory to carry around music festivals (for better or for worse), and Tumblr was thriving. And we can’t forget that Fall Out Boy had returned back from hiatus at this time, too. Whether you care to admit it or not, that year precedes us by an entire decade. Time flies when FOB is an active band, ya know? Uniquely, 2015 was the release year of some of the most iconic records in the… Read more »
Ahead of their Warped Tour performance this summer in Long Beach, CA, Nova Twins has announced the pending arrival of their latest full-length, Parasites & Butterflies. The 12-track collection is slated to drop on August 26, 2025, via Marshall Records. Preorder and pre-save the album here. In addition to their record announcement, the pair—Amy Love and Georgia South—has unleashed their latest single, “Soprano.” Read more: 9 Rock, Punk & Indie Musicians To Stream For Women’s History Month “‘Soprano’ is a celebration of the power of women, especially when we unite,” the duo shares. “The industry often pits women against each… Read more »
Originally appearing on their 2005 album Never Take Friendship Personal, Anberlin has reimagined their track “A Day Late” with frontman Matty Mullins at the mic. Marking the band’s forward movement with Mullins stepping in for vocalist Stephen Christian, who made a surprise appearance at When We Were Young Fest in 2024, as the re-release celebrates their legacy as well as their resilience to reach larger audiences. Watch the official video for “A Day Late” below. Anberlin is currently on their headline tour, celebrating the 20 year anniversary of their album Never Take Friendship Personal. Acting as support, Copeland is performing… Read more »
Are you ready to “swing swing” to Sin City to see The All-American Rejects perform at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas on March 22?! Las Vegas is about to be hit with a wave of nostalgia and pure pop-rock energy as The All-American Rejects take over the city. With a setlist packed with era-defining anthems like “Swing, Swing,” “Move Along,” “Dirty Little Secret,” and “Gives You Hell,” the night promises an electrifying trip through one of the most iconic discographies in alternative music. “We aren’t natives to Las Vegas, but there’s a soft underbelly of incredibly beautiful and… Read more »
Chase Petra has finally revealed their sophomore album, Lullabies For Dogs via Wax Bodega. Featuring singles “A Bug’s Life,” Centrifugal Force,” and “Have Faith, Horatio,” this indie-rock band has proved that they did not come to play on this new record. The band says on Instagram, “I’m feeling a little lost for words when it comes to this release. That’s pretty rare too, I’ve got a lot to say. My proof is the songs themselves.” They continue, “Thank you for letting Chase Petra be a part of our lives. Thank you for taking care of us. Thank you for believing… Read more »
Listen up, people. The time for Warped Tour Washington DC is coming up on June 14-15 and the lineup is stacked. From iconic alternative veterans such as Avril Lavigne, Bowling For Soup, The Maine, and Boys Like Girls to rising stars such as Rain City Drive and Oxymorrons, there are endless acts to add to your perfect fest. And you may be overwhelmed by the amount of sick artists, and no shame, because same. So, we’ve let the stars pick who you absolutely need to see at Warped Tour based on your Zodiac sign. Get ready to head to the… Read more »
Looks like Slasher Summer is kicking off a little early this year, thanks to Ice Nine Kills and their newly announced tourmates! Kicking off at the end of April, The Silver Scream-A-Thon will include two nights in each city to celebrate the band’s 2018 and 2021 albums. On night one, The Word Alive, The Funeral Portrait, and Melrose Avenue will join the two-night events. On night two, Hail The Sun, TX2, and Dark Divine will support Ice Nine Kills. “In each city, Night One celebrates the fearsome full-length that began this era, The Silver Scream,” frontman Spencer Charnas explains. Night Two slashes through The Silver Scream 2: Welcome to… Read more »
Following the release of Corey Taylor‘s and Bad Omens‘ cover of “Dust In The Wind,” a new Queen Of The Ring soundtrack has just dropped. Kittie, The Pretty Wild, and Diamante teamed up to craft their rendition of Metallica‘s “The Unforgiven.” According to a recent press release, the movie is “written and directed by Ash Avildsen, brings to life the untold story of wrestling legend Mildred Burke, who shattered barriers in the 1930s–1950s to become the first million-dollar female athlete and headline arenas over male competitors in a time when women’s wrestling was outright banned across much of the U.S.”… Read more »
