There are so many pop punk festivals to look forward to in 2024. Of course, this summer, you can catch Stand Atlantic, Magnolia Park, and more artists on the idobi Radio Summer School Tour. Also, Sad Summer Fest is a must-see event. Plus, the most impressive When We Were Young Festival lineup is heading to Las Vegas in October. Now, there’s a new fest to add to your list: Pop Punk Summer Camp. Earlier today, the festival announced the inaugural edition of Pop Punk Summer Camp, which will take place at the Pepsi Amphitheater located in Flagstaff, Arizona on July 14.… Read more »
Following the release of yet another irresistible earworm, “I Love It When It Rains,” Loveless has announced their forthcoming North American headline tour this fall. The duo are also scheduled to perform at various festivals this season, including Shaky Knees Festival and back-to-back performances at Reading & Leeds Festival in the UK this summer. Read more: Loveless Fights Through The Storm With “I Love It When It Rains” As the festival season concludes, Loveless is set to embark on their eagerly awaited I LOVE IT WHEN IT TOURS Tour, which kicks off on September 13 in Las Vegas, NV. Spanning… Read more »
SeeYouSpaceCowboy fans, the big day has finally arrived. The band’s 12-track Coup De Grâce is here in all its glory via Pure Noise Records. The San Diego hardcore act also dropped a new music video for “Lubricant Like Kerosene” featuring Kim Dracula. The dark, sexy video is unrelenting in its instrumentals and fearless with its hard-hitting, fiery (no pun intended) vocals—an instant classic. Frontwoman Connie Sgarbossa says of the record, “This album was a chance for us to refine some of the melodic elements we had recently introduced to the band while also playing around with all things and bringing… Read more »
Richmond, Virginia-based grunge, pop-punk ensemble Telltale revealed a new track from their forthcoming debut self-titled LP, “MONSTER.” The album, which arrives out everywhere on May 17 via Rude Records. Previously released record tracks include the spooky Edgar Allan Poe-inspired “EDDY,” “kissinginacarcrash,” preceded by “Otherside,” “Cardinals,” The band tells Rock Sound, “‘MONSTER’ is a track that we couldn’t be more clear about, it’s pure dad rock. Our dads all raised us on various rock and metal artists and we all carry a love for some of their favorite bands with us in the music we create.” They continue, “This song is for… Read more »
After issuing a cover of Radiohead’s “Karma Police” through triple j’s Like A Version series last year, Pierce The Veil has officially released a studio recording of the iconic 1997 track. “We are products of the ‘80s and ‘90s MTV era, so songs like ‘Karma Police’ live deep within our childhood minds,” the band shares in a press release. “We dug this one up as an opportunity to indulge in something comforting and familiar. Taking inspiration from the memories and emotions the song evokes in us, we created a version that reflects where we come from as a band. We… Read more »
Coffin Crew the latest devotion ceremony is officially in session as The Funeral Portrait taps The Used’s frontman, Bert McCracken, on their brand-new release, “You’re So Ugly When You Cry.” The hymn is a sultry display of devotion that draws from the band and McCracken’s shared flair for the dramatics. Cue a signature maniacal laugh courtesy of McCracken. Of the theme of “You’re So Ugly When You Cry,” frontman Lee Jennings explains, “It’s not about healing or the come-up later on, it’s about telling people ‘it sucks right now, I don’t like who I am when I’m like this, and… Read more »
A new era of Memphis May Fire is upon us. The band unleashed their brand-new single and accompanying music for “Chaotic.” This marks their first release since 2023’s collab with GARZI, “GrowingUp.” and “Misery” featuring Atreyu. “‘Chaotic’ embodies the visceral urge to stir chaos in our lives as a desperate attempt to drown out the pain of reality,” frontman Matty Mullins explains. “I think I crave chaotic/I don’t taste the pain when I stay neurotic/So why would I want to change,” sings Mullins over trashing guitar tones and ahead of guttural, hard-hitting breakdown. Check out the “Chaotic” music video below.… Read more »
As long as “Alien’s Exist,” Tom DeLonge of blink-182 will have a guitar in his hand. The iconic guitarist is putting his signature Starcaster® in the hands of fans, thanks to Fender. The signature release marks his second with the brand and costs $1,199.99. The Starcaster comes in four different colorways: Shoreline Gold, Olympic White, Surf Green, and Shell Pink. DeLonge first premiered the Squier® Starcaster® in 2022, and as an experienced musician in a pop-punk band, he’s got to amp up some of the features of his instrument. “I made some changes to the original Starcaster®; I’ve streamlined the… Read more »
Can you believe it’s been 20 years since Underoath released their breakout fourth studio album, They’re Only Chasing Safety? Neither can we. Spencer Chamberlain‘s debut release with the band was launched with their leading single, “Reinventing Your Exit,” with the full album arriving on June 15, 2004. To celebrate the 20 year anniversary of the album’s release, Underoath will be hitting the road on tour this summer with Static Dress as support. Not only will the band perform They’re Only Chasing Safety in full, but they will also be performing a secondary set of fan-voted tracks unique to each night… Read more »
Boys Like Girls just announced a new run of shows, the Lost In Wonderland Small Town USA Summer ’24 tour. The “Blood And Sugar” artists are bringing along special guests Grayscale as support. The tour commences on July 16 at Richmond, Virginia’s The National and concludes on July 28 at Orange Peel in Asheville, North Carolina. Artist presale for the shows begins on Tuesday, April 16. All general tickets will go on sale beginning on Friday, April 19 at 10 AM ET. Secure your tickets here and check out the full tour route below. Beyond their summer tour with Grayscale,… Read more »
