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35 Iconic July Album Anniversaries For Alternative Music Fans

The dog days of summer call for some absolute bangers from the alternative world. Luckily, year after year, some of the most beloved acts in rock and emo unleashed dazzling LPs in the month of July to keep our playlists in tip-top shape. From Sublime‘s 1996 self-titled and My Chemical Romance‘s debut, I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love, all the way to Pierce The Veil‘s Collide With The Sky and Jimmy Eat World‘s Bleed American, these 35 album anniversaries will give you something to celebrate all month long. blink-182 — California Released on: July 1, 2016, via… Read more »

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Have Mercy Tackle Regret & Grief On ‘august 17’ & Announce New Album

Baltimore rockers Have Mercy have officially unveiled that a new album is on the way. the loneliest place i’ve ever been is set to arrive on August 29 via Rude Records, and features the powerful lead single, “august 17.” Featuring urgent, yearning choruses, the track explores the nuances of grief and ushers in the band’s most dynamic era yet. Vocalist Brian Swindle says, “‘august 17’ is the emotionally raw lead single capturing the ache of memory, loss, and the words left unsaid. With confessional lyrics and soaring guitars, the song is a powerful meditation of regret and the fragile nature… Read more »

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The Aces Drop “You Got Me” From Upcoming ‘Gold Star Baby’ Album

Pride Month is nothing without some music from The Aces. Excitingly, the quartet just dropped a new song for your playlists, “You Got Me.” Featuring Cristal Ramirez‘s iconic, ethereal pop vocals, the band ups the ante in this new era with dazzling disco sonics and bubbly, sapphic-laced lyrics. Excitingly, this is just one song from their new album, Gold Star Baby, out everywhere on August 15 via SoundOn. So, basically, your summer and fall is about to be full of glittering queer pop bangers. This LP will follow up 2023’s I’ve Loved You For So Long. Of “You Got Me,”… Read more »

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Sydney Sprague Announces ‘Peak Experience’ On Her Upcoming Third Album

Sydney Sprague hive, it’s time to rise. Today, the Arizona-native rocker shared her single, “Flat Circle” from her forthcoming third album, Peak Experience. The record, due out on September 26, also features previously released tracks, “Fair Field” and “As Scared As Can Be.” The new offering channels the uncertainty that many coming-of-age tales tell alongside glittery grunge riffs—and signals a stunning new era for the rising artist. You’ll want to keep your eyes on Sprague, for sure. She shares, “‘Flat Circle’ is about what ifs, and wondering if I could rewind my life and make different choices if it would… Read more »

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Badflower Release New Album No Place Like Home

Following the release of their heavy rock-infused singles “Paws,” “London,” “Detroit,” “Snuff,” and “Haunting You,” Badflower has officially revealed their new album, No Place Like Home, via Big Machine & John Varvatos Records. Vocalist Josh Katz notes, “Home is myself in a memory. Everything now feels foreign. We built our lives on youth and ambition – then one day you wake up 34, post-pandemic, and realize you’re alreadythe ‘something’ you spent years becoming. That shift is what this record sounds like. I tried to write like I used to – messy, drunk, chaotic. But it wasn’t fun anymore. Writing sober… Read more »

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Motion City Soundtrack Announce First New Album In 10 Years

Following their monumental performance at Warped Tour’s return weekend, Motion City Soundtrack has announced their first full-length since the release of their 2015 album. Titled The Same Old Wasted Wonderful World, the record is slated to arrive on September 19 via Epitaph Records. The 11-track collection will feature special guest performances from Patrick Stump (Fall Out Boy), Mat Kerekes (Citizen), and Sincere Engineer. Along with the record announcement, the band has also released their new single, “She Is Afraid.” “As soon as I heard Josh’s bonkers guitar part, I flipped out,” frontman Justin Pierre shares. “I don’t know how he… Read more »

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Pinkshift Announce Forthcoming Album ‘Earthkeeper’ & Share “Anita Ride”

Following the release of their raucous single “Evil Eye,” Baltimore’s Pinkshift are back with their new song “Anita Ride.” And that’s not all, the punk outfit also revealed that their new album Earthkeeper is due out on August 29 via Hopeless Records. Lead vocalist Ashrita Kumar says of the single, “It’s essentially a release, a reminder, a cathartic moment to give yourself permission to share the weight that you feel in the moments you feel heavy with grief with others and give yourself credit for everything you have done. I felt like this song was a moment where we all… Read more »

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Badflower Releases Edgy “Snuff” Ahead Of Album Launch

Ahead of their summer album release, Badflower just dropped their new single, “Snuff,” and it comes with some serious edge. “I like to suffer, I’m not ashamed/I’m into torture and I’m never gonna change/I know you wanna pick me up when you see me on the ground/But, uh, I’ll get aroused if you kick me while I’m down,” lead singer Josh Katz sings. Badflower is gearing up to release No Place Like Home on June 20 via Big Machine Rock. It will feature previously released singles “London,” “Haunting You,” “Detroit,” and “Paws.” Pre-order your copy of the record here. No Place Like Home Album… Read more »

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50 Album Anniversaries To Celebrate in June

If you’re ready to have a nostalgia-inducing summer at Warped Tour and the idobi Radio Summer School Tour, you can supercharge the good vibes by celebrating these June album anniversaries. From blink-182‘s iconic Enema Of The State and Dude Ranch to My Chemical Romance‘s Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge, there’s no shortage of alternative staples to play over and over again. Check out the 50 must-listen rock, emo, and pop-punk album anniversaries taking place in June below. blink-182 — Enema Of The State Released on: June 1, 1999, via MCA Records.Standout Tracks: “All The Small Things” & “What’s My Age… Read more »

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Cartel Re-Release “Honestly” From Forthcoming Chroma – 2025 Album

Following the announcement of Chroma – 2025, their re-recorded album due out September 12 via Field Day Records, Cartel has unveiled a refreshed version of their breakout hit: “Honestly 2025.” “Bigger, Louder, Prouder,” frontman Will Pugh shares. “We aspired to bring the energy from our live performances to this one. After 20 years, I think we figured it out!” Listen to “Honestly 2025” below. Additionally, the band will be performing at Warped Tour in DC and Long Beach before launching into their 20 year anniversary tour in September. The band will be supported by Hunny, Landon Conrath, and Macseal. Check… Read more »