LØLØ is back with a new pop-rock banger, “american zombie,” and an accompanying music video, and it’s serving up some incredible Lisa Frankenstein vibes. The artist says, “‘american zombie’ is probably the most unhinged love song I’ve ever written. I wrote it after one of the strangest and most unforgettable nights of my entire life. The song is about being drawn to someone who’s maybe even half-dead inside—but still makes you feel more alive than anyone else ever has.” She adds, “They’re completely wrecked but still somehow completely captivating. This song is my way of capturing that weird, electric moment—falling… Read more »
Taylor Acorn may have just wrapped up her headlining run on the idobi Radio Summer School Tour, but she is ready for more shows. Today, the artist announced her fall North American tour, which kicks off on November 4 in Boston and wraps up on December 6 in Cleveland. Honestly, this is the ideal early holiday present. On social media, Acorn says, “We’re going back on the road again!!! So excited to be coming back around to a city near you this fall!” She adds, “I can’t wait. It’s gonna be a good run I can feel it!!! Lots more… Read more »
After seeing much success with their backyard pop-up shows, The All-American Rejects‘ frontman Tyson Ritter is calling out the fact that big companies such as their former label Interscope are taking the idea for their artists in inauthentic ways. After mgk performed a backyard show in Columbus, Ohio celebrating his lost americana release, Ritter took to his Instagram story to share some thoughts. Ritter says, “By the way, just to clarify, there’s no shade at any artist, like mgk, this is more a slight to this big record company machine that’s trying to replicate something that’s been entirely organic while… Read more »
PRESIDENT is hopping across the pond for the first time this December. Folks in New York City can catch the act on December 3 at Gramercy Theatre, and Los Angeles-based fans can watch them on December 8 at The Roxy Theatre. Mailing list subscribers can start grabbing their tickets on Wednesday, August 13 at 10 AM local time, and all tickets go on sale on Friday, August 15 at 12 PM ET/9 AM PT. “The movement lands on American soil this December. Two Cities. Two Rallies. One Cause,” the band says. “Attendance is not mandatory — but it is expected.”… Read more »
Exclusives interviews with The All American Rejects / Dropkick Murphys from when I hosted the Vans Warped Tour in Long Beach this summer!
There’s nothing “bittersweet” about this band reunion. The Click Five officially played their first show in America in 15 years at Los Angeles Emo Nite. Also in attendance were Meredith Hurley, Hannah Duckworth, Honey Revenge, and many more alt stars. “Somehow, they got us out of hibernation,” the band says. “We fucking love you, LA, here we go! Check out Emo Nite‘s clip of “Just The Girl” below. If this unearthed any memories of The Click Five for you, rest assured, there’s a new deluxe edition of Modern Minds and Pastimes, which arrived in July. It features new songs such… Read more »
At long last, mgk‘s highly-anticipated album has arrived, lost americana. Featuring the pop-infused singles and visuals for “cliché,” “vampire diaries,” and “miss sunshine,” the album release also arrived with one more video: “outlaw overture.” Ahead of the album release, he shared on Twitter/X, “My request is that you to listen to ‘lost americana’ in its entirety front to back tonight, even if you’ve heard the singles. preferably in the car.” Additionally, mgk took time to dedicate the album to his late friend and pro snowboarder Luke “The Dingo” Trembath, who passed in February 2025. mgk notes, “[I’m] dedicating this album to… Read more »
mgk is gearing up to drop his new album, lost americana, tonight, featuring his pop-infused, dance-inducing singles “cliché,” “vampire diaries,” and “miss sunshine.” Ahead of the August 8 launch, mgk, aka Colson Baker, shared that this album is dedicated to his late friend and professional snowboarder Luke “The Dingo” Trembath, 38. Previously, mgk also wrote and recorded a song just for “Dingo,” entitled “your name forever”—a stunning tribute. mgk took to social media to share that he’s “dedicating this album to our brother in the sky Dingo. It’s the last piece of music he heard from us before he passed, and… Read more »
The All-American Rejects showed up and showed out at Vans Warped Tour Long Beach on July 27. The “Dirty Little Secret” artists were introduced to the stage by surprise guest Skeet Ulrich (in character as Ed Sullivan). Playing hits such as “Swing, Swing” all the way to “Sweat,” the quartet also took a moment to mourn the loss of Ozzy Osbourne and play an acoustic cover of “Mama, I’m Coming Home.” Frontman Tyson Ritter says, “The world lost a legend this week, man, Ozzy fucking Osbourne. The Prince Of Darkness. Informed a lot of these bands on this stage, pretty… Read more »
If you missed Softcult‘s recent spring tour through the U.S., this news is for you! The Canadian twin duo is coming to North America this fall with special guests Wayside. “We’re looking forward to hitting the road in the USA again, playing some of our favorite cities, and performing songs from our upcoming album for the very first time,” Mercedes and Phoenix Arn-Horn share. “Especially in these times where hateful and ignorant voices feel louder than ever, we’re excited to bring people together to form a supportive community that celebrates otherness and inclusivity, create safe spaces that we can occupy together, and scream… Read more »
