After sharing the news that Riot Fest would take place in Bridgeview, IL at SeatGeek Stadium, the festival has officially announced they’re returning to Douglass Park in the heart of Chicago. “If there was no Chicago, there’d be no Riot Fest. It grew out of an independent music community where one would be able to see Naked Raygun, Smashing Pumpkins, or Rise Against on a random Saturday night, and you’d still have enough time to go catch a late-night set at Legends and if lucky enough, maybe Buddy (Guy) would be there performing at his venue,” says founder Michael “Riot… Read more »
Following a series of recent singles, Trash Boat has unleashed their latest offering, “Better Than Yesterday.” The track comes from the UK-based group’s forthcoming full-length record, Heaven Can Wait, which arrives via Hopeless Records on October 4. You can preorder or pre-save the album here. “This song centres around the classic saying ‘comparison is the death of joy,’” vocalist Tobi Duncan shares. “It creeps into everything I do, who does what I do better than me, who makes more money, who’s better looking, who’s stronger, who’s in a bigger band, focusing on everything that I haven’t (yet) managed to achieve… Read more »
After announcing their forthcoming record Highly Irresponsible—due on October 25 via SharpTone Records—and sharing North American tour dates, Better Lovers has also revealed forthcoming shows for fans in the UK. On social media, the band shares, “After 2000 Trees we said we needed to get back to the UK as soon as possible, and we don’t lie. Therefore, it is our greatest pleasure to announce that January is officially: as soon as possible.” Frontierer and Greyhaven will join Better Lovers on their UK trek, which kicks off on January 17 at Bristol’s Marble Factory and wraps on January 24 at… Read more »
FEVER 333 has arrived with their new single “NO HOSTAGES” in tandem with an album announcement. DARKER WHITE is set for release on October 4, boasting 14 dynamic, hardcore, R&B-infused tracks. This, of course, includes previously released singles “NEW WEST ORDER,” “HIGHER POWER,” and “$WING.” Poignantly tackling the theme of police brutality, lead vocalist Jason Butler urgently screams, “If guns don’t kill people/And people kill people/Then guns don’t kill people/Cops kill people.” Check out the song below and set your clocks for the official “NO HOSTAGES” music video premiere on August 16 at 11 AM EST. Butler shares of the… Read more »
Knocked Loose are having a phenomenal year: they released their wildly successful full-length You Won’t Go Before You’re Supposed To and have been supporting Slipknot on their current arena tour. While the hardcore mainstays still have 10 shows opening for the masked behemoths and a performance scheduled at Knotfest in September, the group has announced a massive fall tour. The tour will feature direct support from The Garden and a rotating opening slot filled by Drain and Militarie Gun. Read more: The Linda Lindas and “Weird Al” Collab On “Yo Me Estreso” Additionally, during their tour run, Knocked Loose will… Read more »
Ahead of their upcoming LP FOREVER, Charly Bliss dropped their last single from the album with pop-infused “Back There Now.” The track is the fourth release of the album following “Nineteen,” “Waiting For You,” and “Calling You Out.” Featuring upbeat synths and upbeat rhythms, the song’s message is heavier than it first sounds and serves as a reflection of Eva Hendricks and some of the things she did in her past. “One of the craziest things about getting older is growing away from the things you did when you were young(er) and stupid(er),” Hendricks explains. “But, then I’ll read something… Read more »
Though currently on tour with Green Day, The Linda Lindas still found time to release a new single. Teaming up with “Weird Al” Yankovic, the group recently dropped “Yo Me Estreso.” The track is the latest single from their upcoming LP No Obligation. With “Weird Al” serving up the accordion backtrack, the group took influence from other Mexican styles of music and added their twist to the genres. “‘Yo Me Estreso’ is a song about always being stressed,” Bela Salazar says. “Always being anxious and thinking that people are mad at you when they really aren’t. It was inspired by… Read more »
Brat summer is almost over, but fortunately, Bearings and Broadside fall is on its way. The two pop-punk powerhouses are venturing across North America on a thrilling co-headlining tour. The acts will be supported by UNWELL and Stateside. The tour kicks off on October 19 at Tampa’s New World and wraps up on November 24 at Nashville’s Eastside Bowl. All tickets go live on Friday, August 16 at noon local time. Additionally, VIP and presale tickets go live on Wednesday, August 14 at 10 AM local time. Secure your tickets here and check out the full route below. Tour Dates:
Real Friends has announced their massive Forever And Ever And Ever And Ever And Ever And Ever And Ever Tour tour. The “Midwest Trash” punks are ready to release their new album Blue Hour on October 11 with singles “Waiting Room,” “When You Were Here,” and “Our Love Was Like A Sad Song.” Then, they’re spending the rest of the fall headlining venues across the U.S. The tour kicks off on October 21 at Madison, Wisconsin’s High Noon Saloon and wraps up on December 1 at Cleveland, Ohio’s The Roxy. Plus, Real Friends is bringing along Can’t Swim, Carly Cosgrove,… Read more »
Today is a big day for Destroy Boys fans. Not only did the band release their brand new album Funeral Soundtrack #4, and on it is also a very cool collab. New track “You Hear Yes” features the raw, rage-fueled sonics of both Mannequin Pussy and Scowl—two prominent acts in the hardcore and punk scenes. The lyrics describe what every woman and non-binary person know all too well. The artists sing, “I’m sick of being stared when I’m alone/I’m sick of being scared on my walk home/I’m sick of being trapped by what you impose/You hear yes, when I say… Read more »
