Lexington, Kentucky-based alternative act Picturesque has officially shared their 5-track EP, I Hope You Hate It, out now via Equal Vision Records. Ahead of the full record release, the quartet dropped single “Everything’s Just Fine.” Guitarist Zach Williamson shared of the EP, “This project is unlike any other record we have ever made or will ever make again. This project is not for our core audience. We have always wanted to hear our songs through this alternative lens. And contrary to the title of the EP, we are really excited to show it to the world.” Read more: Honey Revenge… Read more »
After teasers launched across social media and even on several venue marquees, including Madison Square Garden, Pierce The Veil announced the massive I Can’t Hear You World Tour. The tour, which kicks off in May 2025, will see Sleeping With Sirens, Daisy Grenade, and Beach Weather as support. As expected based on their teasers, the tour will take on a similar approach to the Taylor Swift Eras Tour, celebrating PTV’s storied discography. The band shares on social media, “CAN’T HEAR YOU WORLD TOUR. 18 YEARS IN THE MAKING. WE BUILT THIS MONUMENT TOGETHER. THESE SHOWS WILL TRACE THE PATHS OF… Read more »
State Champs frontman Derek DiScanio stopped by idobi Radio to talk all about the band’sself-titled fifth studio album. Throughout the interview, DiScanio makes it a point to talk about how the band reconnected and returned to their roots while recording this record with a slightly new approach. State Champs always start their albums with a powerful track, and the “The Constant” off of their self-titled is no exception. “We wanted to set the tone right with this one,” DiScanio shares. “And ‘The Constant’ is a very kind of rooty, old-school, finger-pointy, bouncy pop-punk song, which we had to do.” … Read more »
In tandem with their headlining tour launching tonight in Austin, TX, State Champs have unleashed their self-titled album and issued an official music video for “Save Face Story.” The track marks the group’s sole collaboration featuring Slope across the 12-track full-length. “’Save Face Story’ is one of our personal favorites from the record,” the bands shares. “It spotlights an unlikely friendship between State Champs and German-based hardcore funk band Slope, providing one of the most exciting and effortlessly cool collaborations Champs has ever done. On paper, the combination might not make total sense, but the result speaks for itself. It’s… Read more »
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 »
Knuckle Puck is back with their first new music of the year, “On All Cylinders,” out via Pure Noise Records. This marks their first release since 2023’s Losing What We Love. “‘On All Cylinders’ is a song about moving forward, especially in the times when you feel most alone,” the band explains. The high-octane pop-punk track pulls no punches and delivers the aggressive push listeners may need for their early-morning playlists. “So I’ll just go/Just get up, get up, go/Even if it means/Moving on alone,” Joe Taylor sings. Check out “On All Cylinders” below. Knuckle Puck will be embarking on… Read more »
As we reflect on the unforgettable moments from this past weekend’s When We Were Young Fest in Las Vegas, NV, Pierce The Veil’s iconic third annual appearance stands out as a major highlight. The Vic Fuentes-led group turned their set into an iconic celebration of their 2012 breakthrough album Collide With The Sky, performing it in full and filling the stage with star power from across the scene. The group welcomed longtime friend and “King For A Day” collaborator Kellin Quinn of Sleeping With Sirens, as did Jason Aalon Butler of FEVER 333, who brought his intense energy to their… Read more »
My Chemical Romance delivered a monumental performance at this year’s When We Were Young Fest in Las Vegas, playing their magnum opus record, The Black Parade, in full for the first time since 2007. The band brought their iconic third album back to life. Their performance was complete with all the fan-favorite tracks such as “Famous Last Words,” “Teenagers,” and “Welcome To The Black Parade.” Additionally, their setlist included deep cuts from the album that rarely see the stage. From the opening piano notes of “The End.” (performed for the first time since 2007) to the resounding G-note that rang… Read more »
Following their headlining sets at Riot Fest and All Your Friends Fest, Fall Out Boy took over the stage of When We Were Young Fest 2024. The Chicago rockers took over the Pink Stage at 9:05 PM ahead of My Chemical Romance’s performance on the Purple Stage. Unlike many other groups listed for the fest, Fall Out Boy did not pick out one album to play in full, instead packing their performance with fan favorites. Fall Out Boy surprised fans by teaming up with Pittsburgher Wiz Khalifa for a special performance of “See You Again,” which originally featured Charlie Puth.… Read more »
Hey Monday made a triumphant return to the stage at this year’s When We Were Young Fest in Las Vegas, NV, marking their first live performance since 2019. The pop-rock band, led by vocalist Cassadee Pope, was billed for an unforgettable full album playthrough of their 2008 studio album Hold On Tight. While this isn’t the first time that Pope has performed on the acclaimed When We Were Young stage—she joined Yellowcard and Michelle Branch for special guest appearances in 2023—this is the first Hey Monday set at the annual festival. Kicking off the set, as the band bled into… Read more »
