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Coachella Announces 2027 Festival Weekends

With Coachella 2026 officially in the books, the focus has already shifted to what’s next. The festival will return to the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California across April 9-11 and April 16-18, 2027, with advance passes going on sale next Friday, May 1 at 11 AM PT. While the 2026 festival was stacked with an almost overwhelming run of guest moments—whether it was the KPop Demon Hunters’ film group Huntrix crossing into the desert, Olivia Rodrigo debuting “Drop Dead” while popping up with Addison Rae, Sabrina Carpenter bringing out the Queen of Pop Madonna during weekend two, or Justin… Read more »

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15 December Alternative Musician Birthdays To Celebrate

This December, we’re feeling holly and jolly as well as celebratory for some birthdays. Now that we’re in the thick of the holiday season, we feel like these Sagittarius and Capricorn babies, who have made some of the most iconic emo, pop-punk, and indie tracks, are our true gifts. From the incredible and beloved Hayley Williams, to the iconic blink-182 frontman Tom DeLonge, all the way to Slipknot‘s legendary Corey Taylor, here are some December musician birthdays to mark in your cals this month. Tyler Joseph — December 1 Twenty One Pilots‘ Tyler Joseph just wrapped an album cycle and The Clancy Tour: Breach this fall,… Read more »

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Radiohead Appears on The Summer I Turned Pretty Episode 3 Tracklist

If you’re anything like this book-obsessed, music-devoted girlie pop, you may or may not have rolled out of bed at 3 AM ET this morning with a strong ass coffee ready to spiral into absolute oblivion over episode 3 of The Summer I Turned Pretty season three. I said, may have—this is a judgement-free zone! While most of the episode was spent white-knuckling a throw pillow thanks to the mounting tension between the emotionally complicated cast (we’re really looking at you during this episode, Taylor and Steven), one of the most gut-punching—and beautifully soundtracked—moments hit in the final minutes of… Read more »

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Chandler Leighton on Her Genre-Bending Evolution and New Era of Music

On the latest episode of idobi Warped Radio, Chandler Leighton opened up about embracing her multifaceted sound, reflecting on her sonic evolution and teasing her latest project yet—a new EP set to arrive this summer that she says she is “so aligned with.” Leighton, who first made waves as a contestant on American Idol and later through her feature with ILLENIUM, has never been one to stay boxed into one genre. “You look at people like Billie Eilish… then you look at her follow-up albums, and they went from folk to other experimental stuff,” she shares. “You look at Taylor… Read more »

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Hayley Williams & FINNEAS Perform “crushcrushcrush” In Nashville

FINNEAS, aka Billie Eilish‘s older brother and musical collaborator, kicked off his solo tour on February 13 at Nashville’s famous Ryman Auditorium. And to kick off his tour, he invited a very special guest onstage: Hayley Williams of Paramore. The crowd was excited to see the frontwoman, and they were even more thrilled when the two singers broke out Riot! hit “crushcrushcrush.” Now this is the best way to wrap up the first show of a tour. Check out the fabulous collab below. Currently, FINNEAS is on tour with support from Bad Suns. Check out his full tour route below… Read more »

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The Nirvana Reunion At FireAid Was The Surprise Performance We Needed

On January 30, many streaming services streamed a very special FireAid LA Benefit Concert with a star-studded lineup to raise money to rebuild communities devastated by the wildfires. Broadcast from both the Kia Forum and the Intuit Dome, performers included the likes of Olivia Rodrigo and Billie Eilish all the way to Green Day, No Doubt, and a surprise Nirvana tribute. Surviving members Krist Novoselic, Pat Smear, and Dave Grohl were all in attendance. This also marks Grohl’s first performance since he shared in September that he is the father of a new child outside of his marriage. The Nirvana… Read more »

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Ethel Cain Is Saying What We’re Thinking In Her Reaction To The 2024 Election Results

On November 6 in the early hours of the morning, the Associated Press called the 2024 presidential election for convicted felon and sexual abuser Donald Trump. Of course, many influential individuals in the music industry took to social media to share their disappointment with the results. Billie Eilish, who had previously used her platform to support current VP Kamala Harris, shared on her Instagram story, “[I]t’s a war on women.” Additionally, Ariana Grande shared, “[H]holding the hand of every person who is feeling the immeasurable heaviness of this outcome today.” As for alternative artists, Daisy Grenade shared, “[N]ever underestimate the… Read more »

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Here’s Where To Grab Freebies On Election Day 2024

Election Day is here! While most of America is suffering from crippling anxiety wondering who will be the next leader of our country, some major companies are dishing out free goodies to anyone who has voted. The “I Voted” sticker is worth more than an obligatory social media post. Check out the list below for what that coveted sticker can get you access to. Don’t forget to check in with locally-owned businesses near you that might be offering similar deals! Read more: Billie Joe Armstrong, Billie Eilish, More Urge Fans to Vote for Kamala Harris More important than free treats,… Read more »

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Ashnikko Releases Spooky Track, “Halloweenie VI: Possess Me”

It’s a bittersweet day for Halloween lovers everywhere. Ashnikko has finally revealed the last installment of their Halloweenie song series, “Halloweenie VI: Possess Me.” Beginning back in 2018, a spooky and sexy new Ashnikko song for the season became an annual tradition. Ashnikko says, “[F]or the sixth and final installment of my Halloweenie series, I wanted to write something playful, euphoric, carnal, supernatural. in my dreamscape, it soundtracks a gathering of creatures in the darkest part of the forest, all writhing together, dancing, sweating, swapping fluids, and ectoplasm.” Check out the official “Halloweenie VI: Possess Me” visualizer below. For fans… Read more »

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Watch Evanescence Play “Use Your Voice” For Musicians For Kamala Event

On Tuesday, September 17, musicians from across genres came together for one special fundraising live-streamed music event, Musicians For Kamala. The dazzling lineup featured many rock and alternative mainstays including Living Colour, De’Wayne, Devo, and Evanescence. Evanescence lead vocalist Amy Lee shared, “I’m Amy Lee, and I will proudly be voting for Kamala Harris for President Of The United States. There is so much at stake this year from reproductive rights to responsible gun legislation we desperately need, to democracy itself—our right to have a voice in this place. We need an advocate. Someone who will listen to us and… Read more »