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Nick Karcher Asks “ARE THE KIDS OKAY?” On New Protest Single

Nick Karcher has never shied away from saying what needs to be said. On his latest single, “ARE THE KIDS OKAY?,” he delivers a blistering statement dressed in new-age shock rock. Following the buzz of his earlier tracks “In Another Life” and “Not Another Song Called Perfect,” Karcher now takes aim at the political and social hypocrisy shaping a generation. Produced by Michael Bono (Avril Lavigne, blink-182, MOD SUN), “ARE THE KIDS OKAY?” is as infectious as it is infuriated. With sharp hooks and whip-smart lines like “Doctor, I can’t seem to fall asleep/Cause my teacher says bullets help you… Read more »

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Yellowcard Share Nostalgia-Inducing “Bedroom Posters”

Yellowcard just launched their new single “Bedroom Posters” from their forthcoming album Better Days on October 10 via Big Noise. This nostalgic anthem is preceded by “Better Days,” “honestly i,” and “Take What You Want.” To celebrate its release, Yellowcard wants to see your band bedroom posters. They say, “Start digging out your old photos, because we want you to tag us in your stories , reels or posts using the song. Starting tonight at midnight, show us your old posters, CDs, concert photos or whatever you have from back in the day! The coolest ones will get reposted, so make sure… Read more »

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8 Wallet-Friendly Makeup Brands To Shop That Aren’t e.l.f.

Skincare and makeup brand e.l.f. just just messed up…big time. The brand, known for ther cost-effective drugstore offerings just launched an ad featuring RuPaul’s Drag Race legend Heidi N Closet and stand-up comedian and the Annabelle doll’s new owner, Matt Rife. Now, fans are dropping their products based on the stunning choice to include the controversial crowd-work comic in an ad targeted at a primarily women/femme audience. Notably, in his 2023 Netflix special Natural Selection, Rife made a “joke” at the expense of a hostess with a black eye. “If she could cook, she wouldn’t have that black eye,” he… Read more »

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Boys Like Girls Drops Live Version Of “BLOOD AND SUGAR” & Announces Live LP

Massachusetts’ own Boys Like Girls came home on October 26, 2023. The quartet had just released SUNDAY AT FOXWOODS, their first LP in more than a decade, and headlined the MGM Music Hall At Fenway Park. Now, fans near and far can experience this glorious return on their forthcoming live album THE HOMECOMING, out September 8 via Fearless Records. They also dropped the first taste of the record with a live music video of “BLOOD AND SUGAR.” Frontman Martin Johnson shares a long note about the experience: “Fenway Park. The shrine. The Cathedral of Boston. Where curses broke, where beers… Read more »

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Jonas Brothers Perform Camp Rock Classics with Demi Lovato

The Jonas Brothers kicked off their massive Jonas 20: Greetings From Your Hometown tour this week, and they’re already pulling out all of the stops! Kicking off their tour at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, the Jonas Brothers turned opening night into a star-studded celebration. The trio brought out an impressive roster of guests, including Switchfoot, Jesse McCartney, Marshmello, Dean Lewis, and Big Rob. But the moment that truly lit up the stadium—and set the tone for the entire tour—was the arrival of Demi Lovato. Reuniting for the first time on this scale since their Disney Channel Camp Rock days… Read more »

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The Home Team Announces U.S. Headline Tour

As The Home Team prepares for their Australian run supporting Mayday Parade’s Three Cheers For 20 Years tour next month, the band has announced their massive fall U.S. headline tour, kicking off in November. The band shares on social media, “We are beyond excited to announce The Crucible of Life fall 2025 tour.” Read more: PRESIDENT Is Officially Coming To America This Winter Across The Crucible Of Life Tour, The Home Team will be joined by Arrows In Actions and Makari as support. Presale ticket sales will begin on Wednesday, August 13, with general ticket sales starting on Friday, August… Read more »

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mgk Pauses Concert After Crowd Nearly Breaks Floor

mgk officially launched his seventh studio album, lost americana, on August 8, and with it, many events and pop-up shows. Following his intimate performances in New York City and Toronto, mgk, aka Colson Baker, headed back to his hometown of Cleveland, Ohio, to celebrate his annual MGK Day. During the weekend’s festivities, the artist played a wild 25-song set on August 10, and it went well… almost too well. As a massive crowd in downtown Cleveland jumped in unison to 2012 hit “Wild Boy,” he stopped the music and said, “Nothing is better than them in my headphones going ‘I… Read more »

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Creeper Shares House Of 1000 Corpses-Inspired “Blood Magick (It’s A Ritual)” Video

Following the release of June’s “Headstones,” Creeper is back with their new track and music video for “Blood Magick (It’s A Ritual)” from their recently announced LP Sanguivore II: Mistress Of Death, due out October 31 via Spinefarm. Inspired by the aesthetics of Rob Zombie’s House of 1000 Corpses and Oliver Stone’s Natural Born Killers, video director Harry Steel captures the spooky and witchy energy that permeates the electrifying goth rock offering. Lead vocalist William Von Ghould notes of their Sanguivore sequel, “Beneath the flashing neon of a distant dream, a rock and roll nightmare is coming true. A vampire band rampages across 1980s… Read more »

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25 Alternative Album Anniversaries to Celebrate in August

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 August to keep our playlists in tip-top shape. From Frank Iero‘s debut solo record Stomaches to Say Anything‘s …Is a Real Boy, all the way to Hellogoodbye‘s Zombies! Aliens! Vampires! Dinosaurs! and The Academy Is…’s Fast Times At Barrington High, these 25 album anniversaries will give you something to celebrate all month long. Say Anything — …Is A Real Boy Released on: August 3, 2004, via Doghouse Records.Standout… Read more »

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mgk Thanks LSD For The Creation Of His “miss sunshine” Music Video

Following the releases of “cliché” and “vampire diaries,” mgk has arrived with his new single and music video for his track “miss sunshine” from his upcoming album lost americana, due out on August 8. In a social media post, mgk shared, “we have LSD to thank for this one.” Plus, it seems like the artist cut it close and wasn’t sure if he could get the video up in time alongside the single release, but he shared at nearly 10 PM, “got it done in time, video coming out with the song tonight.” In the goofy music video, mgk is seen playing… Read more »