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The saddest girl to ever swipe a smartphone is having a party and she invites the insufferable “It” couple, a coked up douchebag with boundary issues, and a stoned love interest/Batman enthusiast.
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The saddest girl to ever swipe a smartphone is having a party and she invites the insufferable “It” couple, a coked up douchebag with boundary issues, and a stoned love interest/Batman enthusiast.
Our Geek Girl Rioters are sharing some of their favorite shows, books, movies, and moments of 2016, as well as a few other tidbits!
Author Mat Johnson took some time out of his insanely packed schedule to chat with Geek Girl Riot’s Sherin Nicole and Day Al-Mohamed about his upcoming work, the beauty in collaborating and adapting for changing audiences, as well as staying out of the limelight when creating.
Geek Girl Riot’s Sherin, Kat, and Meagan dig into every facet of the entertainment mogul to try and answer the ultimate question: why is Netflix so damn good?
By now you are either watching Netflix’s new breakout hit series Stranger Things, or you are being told by all of your friends that you NEED to watch it right now! So what’s all the fuss about?
This past year was full of magical musical moments, including a collab between Evanescence, Poppy, and Spiritbox and the reunion of Panic! At The Disco. 2025 also had one of the most packed album release calendars with some truly divine offerings. From Turnstile’s Never Enough and Hayley Williams’ Ego Death At A Bachelorette Party to Heart Attack Man’s Joyride The Pale Horse and L.S. Dunes’ Violet, these 2025 album releases were nothing short of extraordinary and deserve many listens throughout the year ahead. Ethel Cain — Perverts Released: January 8, 2025Standout Tracks: “Punish,” “Etienne” Diva Bleach — Can You Keep… Read more »
Few bands have left as deep a scar on the alternative, emo, and pop-punk space as The Smashing Pumpkins have. Through frontman Billy Corgan’s uniquely gruff vocal snarl, melancholic grandeur, and wall-of-distortion, they’ve shaped not only the ‘90s alt-rock space but have embedded their DNA into the next two decades of rock music. Their influence rippled through everything from My Chemical Romance, who have praised them as a major influence, to AFI and The Used. The Paradox x idobi Radio Exclusive T-Shirt Limited edition, printed-on-demand. Designed by Beepus (Beauty School Dropout) with creative direction from The Paradox. A collaboration capturing… Read more »
July is in the rearview mirror, and it’s time to celebrate the dazzling, summery days of August. So, as you enjoy toasty days at the pool and take in some rays, it’s also time to celebrate some of your fave musicians’ birthdays. These Leo and Virgo babies have made some of the most iconic modern rock, pop-punk, and indie tracks, and for that, they deserve the best birthdays ever. From Against The Current‘s leader, Chrissy Costanza, to the one and only YUNGBLUD, here are some birthdays to mark in your cals this month. John O’Callaghan — August 4 An author, a singer,… Read more »
Uh oh… My Chemical Romance has entered the “online discourse,” and long-time fans are clashing with “casual” fans. My Chemical Romance has just kicked off their Long Live The Black Parade tour, and some ticket holders took to social media to describe their surprise and perhaps upset with the band for their political themes. At the Seattle date, Gerard Way held an “election” with the crowd who “voted” for hooded “candidates” in the center of the stadium. In classic MCR theatrical fashion, these hooded figures were “executed” and taken out in body bags. “Thank you so very much for participating… Read more »
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 36 album anniversaries will give you something to celebrate all month long. blink-182 — California Released on: July 1, 2016, via… Read more »
