With more than 2 years passing since The Veronicas‘ double-album release in May and June 2021, consisting of GODZILLA and HUMAN, the Aussie twin-sister duo has made their triumphant return with their brand-new single, “Perfect.” Featuring drumming expertise from the man, the myth, the legend—blink-182’s Travis Barker—the new single seamlessly navigates across a fusion of anthemic rock and playful pop, creating a comeback track that’s nothing short of…well, perfect. Crafted in collaboration with John Feldmann (blink-182, Avril Lavigne, YUNGBLUD) and expertly co-produced by Ryan Linville (Olivia Rodrigo), “Perfect” taps into the quintessential sound we all fell in love with when… Read more »
When We Were Young Fest is the place to be to revive your inner emo kid with nostalgic pop-punk and alternative hits, all while hearing new tracks from your favorite artists and meeting fellow Warped Tour lovers. This year’s lineup boasts an array of rock ‘n’ roll legends, including headliners Green Day and blink-182. Plus, attendees will have the chance to see the likes of 5 Seconds Of Summer, Motion City Soundtrack, Turnover, Gym Class Heroes, The Veronicas, and many more iconic acts. Lucky ticket holders also get to see reunions from bands returning from hiatus or artists who only… Read more »
At first glance, the thought of setting emo bangers to orchestral strings doesn’t sound real. How could the soothing nature of classical music ever match up to the angst and grit of the Warped Tour scene? However, this juxtaposition creates the most magical blend of emotionally charged lyrics and dynamic instrumentation. Hawthorne Heights experiments with this theatrical sound on an orchestral rendition of their latest single, “The Storm,” pulled from their freshly released EP, Lost Light, which dropped last month. Celebrating their current tour with Emo Orchestra, the new version paints Hawthorne Heights’ authentically emo-punk sound in a new and… Read more »
There’s finally a chill in the air, and we all know what that means: Halloween is on its way. Whether you enjoy dressing up for parties or hosting a horror movie night from the comfort of your couch, there’s something for everyone to take part in. Better yet, there are plenty of alternative bands and artists that find their inspiration in the spooky season. This doesn’t mean that they are carving pumpkins or telling ghost stories. Many bands in our scene incorporate paranormal or horror imagery and themes into their releases. This can take the form of voodoo dolls (The… Read more »
When you think about your favorite childhood films, it is likely that a Disney Princess or two come to mind. If you grew up in the late 90s or early 2000s, you were probably obsessed with singing songs from each soundtrack with your parents. Something is to be said about how this music made us feel as kids. With today’s diverse and inclusive lineup of characters, how this music makes us feel today. The current catalog of Disney Princess songs features a wide range of genres and cultural influences. From the shimmering sounds of Middle Eastern guitars in ‘Aladdin,’ to… Read more »
The Maine is the band that keeps on giving. Not only did they just release their ninth self-titled studio album on August 1, they also just announced their forthcoming collaboration with none other than “29” singer Demi Lovato. Lovato is on track to release Revamped, a collection of her biggest hits reimagined into rock anthems, on September 15. Today, she gave fans a taste of what’s to come with a rock version of “Confident,” and previously shared heavy-tinged tracks “Sorry Not Sorry” featuring Slash, “Cool For The Summer,” and “Heart Attack.” Coming up, Lovato and The Maine will join forces… Read more »
It was never a phase. However, which phase are we talking about exactly? Truth be told, the evolution of the emo style had many, many phases. We know we were never the jocks, the preps, or the bookworms. But we certainly had something going on, and it was developing alongside the bands we loved. Sometimes we were in all black, and surprisingly, sometimes, we were in pink and yellow. Beanies may have been really tiny, and other times very baggy and oversized. Emo fashion means something different for everyone. We thought it would be fun to rank the different ways… Read more »
Emo rapper RILEY has dropped his new EP, CHANGE, via Thriller Records. The Los Angeles-based artist, known for his whip-smart lyricism and catchy hooks, is back with seven new tracks featuring guest appearances by some of his friends in the industry. His first release since his 2022 full-length City of Angels, RILEY is excited to share the latest iteration of his sound with his fans. Last night, the artist sat down with our very own Fish to talk about the start of his career and the meaning behind the record. Knowing each other since Warped Tour days, RILEY first started… Read more »
Emo kings, Taking Back Sunday have returned today to give us a brand new single, “The One”. We are thrilled, obviously. The devastating and emotional track shows the band tugging at our heartstring, as well as their own. This new song comes after a batch of newer tracks included on their 20th anniversary reissue of Tell All Your Friends, titled Twenty. Before that, the band hasn’t released new music since their 2016 album, Tidal Wave. Does this mean we will be getting a new full-length soon? We sure as hell hope so. Speaking on the new song, the band shared:… Read more »
Last week, Cameron Hurley—who found fame with We Are The In Crowd in 2009 and became a staple on Warped Tour—released the first three installments to his complete cover album of blink-182’s 1997 album Dude Ranch. Under the recording name new.wav, Hurley first issued “Pathetic,” “Voyour,” and “Dammit” covers, which exude the same high energy performance level as blink-182’s 2000 live album, The Mark, Tom, and Travis Show. To date, Hurley has released two of the five installments that will eventually make up a full cover album of blink-182’s Dude Ranch. The 1997 album, which includes tracks such as “Dammit”… Read more »
