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 »
If you’ve missed the musical stylings of The Academy Is…, it seems like you’re about to be in for a real treat. On July 31, the official The Academy Is… Instagram account as well as vocalist William Beckett dropped a video in the style of AOL that reads, “I WISH I COULD SEE THE ACADEMY IS…on TOUR IN 2025…” The caption reads, “So Listen Up…” and also features the hashtag #almosthere20. Yep, believe it or not, TAI’s debut album Almost Here came out two decades ago on February 8, 2005, via Fueled By Ramen. So, if you blasted “Almost Here”… Read more »
Rock The Walls is on the frontlines of metal music. Hosted by music fan and devoted radio host Patrick Walford, the show brings you in depth interviews with bands that like to get heavy.
For Americans across the nation, this July 4th might not feel like one worth celebrating. In Trump’s first six months in office, he’s sent the military on U.S. citizens in Los Angeles. ICE arrests have broken innocent families apart, and in most cases, those being deported have no criminal record (or are actual American citizens). Countless pieces of legislation were introduced or passed that take direct aim at the LGBTQ+ community. Federal workers were laid off en masse, the genocide in Palestine rages on, and this is merely scratching the surface. Refer back, even further, to 2023 when SCOTUS overturned… Read more »
If you’re frustrated with American politics, you’re not alone, and grandson is putting a soundtrack to your feelings of rage. The artist, well-known for his blunt observations and critiques of capitalism, content consumption, broken social systems, and beyond, just announced his third album. INERTIA is set for release on September 5, and features his single “BRAINROT.” The “BRAINROT” music video, starring Sophie Powers, is a dark satire touching on how the end of the world *feels like* it’s being livestreamed. His lyrics will punch you in the gut, including, “Watch the stars walk the red carpet/Watch the cops shoot the… Read more »
After releasing Clancy on May 24, 2024, Twenty One Pilots have officially announced that their new album Breach is on the way. While an official release date has not been confirmed, fans can expect the LP drop in September. Alongside the announcement, duo Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun noted that “The Contract,” Breach’s first single, is set for arrival on June 12. On social media, they also insinuated that the end of their story is nigh. Twenty One Pilots shared, “Hello Clancy / Hello Blurryface / Let’s finish this.” Currently, fans can start pre-ordering the new record as a First… Read more »
Oli Sykes, aka Bring Me The Horizon‘s frontman, is going to be a dad… to two beautiful twin babies. Sykes and his wife and Brazilian model Victoria Alissa Salles Silva, known as Alissic, publicly announced the news on May 11. The two artists posted a gender reveal video with two cupcakes. Alissic took a bite to reveal a pink filling, indicating a girl was on the way, and Sykes took a bite to showcase a blue filling, indicating a boy is coming, too. On the announcement, many alternative artists commented with messages of support. Maggie Lindemann shared, “omg congratulations” with… Read more »
Ahead of their World Tour kicking off next week, Pierce The Veil have a slew of surprises up their sleeves. Arriving this Friday, May 9, the trio will be unleashing a deluxe version of their chart-topping album, The Jaws Of Life, that will include their cover of Radiohead’s “Karma Police” as well as their latest offering, “Kiss Me Now.” Pierce The Veil’s new single “Kiss Me Now” dances with ‘90s-inspired flourishes—shimmering guitar lines, off-kilter textures, and a hazy melodic sway—while still pulsing with the roots that have defined their sound for over a decade. It all culminates in a towering… Read more »
As 3OH!3 gears up for their return to Warped Tour this summer and fall—appearing on all three weekends of the revived festival—Nat Motte and Sean Foreman took a detour down memory lane during their recent idobi Warped Radio interview. And not just any memory: Silent Library. The cult-favorite MTV series, a bizarre hybrid of Jackass and a study hall fever dream, famously challenged artists to perform absurd dares—all while staying silent in a “library” setting. For 3OH!3, the show was already on their radar thanks to its original Japanese incarnation. “Yeah, yeah, yeah, we had seen the Japanese version of… Read more »
Grab your birthday candles and cakes because it’s time to celebrate some of our favorite musically inclined Tauruses and Geminis. That’s right! May has finally arrived and with it, time to celebrate our beloved vocalists and instrumentalists throughout the rock, pop-punk, and metal scene. From Green Day‘s Mike Dirnt to queen Stevie Nicks, these May rockstar birthdays are worth adding to your calendar. Read more: 45 Album Anniversaries To Celebrate This May Mike Dirnt — May 4 Green Day bassist Mike Dirnt just brought the house down at the band’s headlining Coachella this spring and is celebrating the big 5-3… Read more »
