After serving more than 20 years with Taking Back Sunday, drummer Mark O’Connell has announced his departure from the group. In a six-slide Instagram statement, he shares, “After nearly 25 years as the drummer of Taking Back Sunday, I want to confirm that I am no longer with the band. It’s taken me some time to address this. Thank you for your patience as l’ve reflected on how to share my story. “First, I want to thank the fans-your love and support have meant everything to me. You’ve been the heartbeat of TBS, and a huge part of my life… Read more »
The Nerds are back with their first show of 2k25! We’ve got lots to discuss, from Meta’s madness to dirty weed–the nerds have opinions! Huff and puff with us and don’t panic! It’s organic!
Japanese Breakfast, led by Michelle Zauner (formerly of the emo outfit Little Big League), has officially unveiled their fourth album, For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women), alongside the captivating lead single, “Orlando In Love.” Slated to arrive on March 21 via Dead Oceans, this 10-track project marks the band’s first proper studio album and will feature a surprise guest spot from Jeff Bridges on the track “Men In Bars.” Listen to “Orlando In Love” below. In addition to the new single, the group has announced their 2025 tour plans, which include back-to-back weekend performances at Coachella in April and dates… Read more »
Are blink-182 planning a spring break tour?! This has become the burning question of the week sparked by guitarist/vocalist Tom DeLonge after he shared a not-so-subtle hint at a potential tour announcement on his Instagram. On Monday, January 6, DeLonge posted a photo of him singing on stage with the caption, “@blink182 should we play some spring break shows just for the fuck of it? We are board and want to playyyyy – we miss you fuckers” Clearly itching to hit the road, DeLonge has been sharing numerous tour and stage photos lately, reminiscing about the trio’s monumental last two… Read more »
As It Is just dropped a new teaser video on Instagram and TikTok sharing that they’re releasing a new version of “Dial Tones.” This time, the Never Happy, Ever After track contains a mystery featured guest artist. The teaser video sees the song in its more mature form with refined pop-punk sonics—after all, it’s been an entire decade. (Insert crying emoji here.) Our best guess is that As It Is tapped Stand Atlantic to help refresh “Dial Tones” in 2025. In September 2024, Patty Walters joined Stand Atlantic onstage for a performance of “NOSE BLEED.” So, clearly, they were hanging… Read more »
Following the release of singles “Therapy” and “Angry Cry,” UK-based rockers As December Falls officially announced their forthcoming fourth record Everything’s On Fire But I’m Fine. The album is due out on August 8, 2025, and pre-orders will go live on Friday, January 10. In a recent Instagram post, the band shared, “Most bands don’t make it to their fourth album. Let alone without a label, management or the usual machinery needed to make records happen. So the fact that I’m able to say our new album ‘Everything’s On Fire But I’m Fine’ is coming on the 8th August 2025… Read more »
We are less than one week into 2025 and we already have a dazzling music festival to look forward to in the spring. Boston Calling just announced their roster for the May 23-25 event, and Saturday’s lineup was practically made for elder emos. Fall Out Boy and Avril Lavigne are slated to headline on May 24. Plus, Luke Combs and Megan Moroney will headline on May 23, while Dave Matthews Band and Vampire Weekend will headline on May 25. Additionally, must-see rock and punk acts include Future Teens, The Maine, Tom Morello, I Dont Know How But They Found Me,… Read more »
Gerard Way is setting the stage to make 2025 his year. Not only is he gearing up for an already sold-out arena tour celebrating The Black Parade with My Chemical Romance this summer, but he will also appear in the voice cast for the Dungeons & Dragons: The Tyrant’s Eye pinball games collection. Joining a star-studded lineup that includes Michael Dorn (Star Trek), Kevin Smith (Clerks), Luke Gygax, Chris Prynoski (Metalocalypse), Brendon Small (Metalocalypse), Matthew Mercer, Laura Bailey (Dragon Ball Z), Marisha Ray (Dungeons & Dragons), Anthony Carboni, and Mica Burton (100ft Robot Golf). Stern Pinball shares on Instagram, “In… Read more »
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