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10 Alternative Holiday-Themed Films To Watch This Winter

Not quite feeling the traditional holly-jolly spirit this holiday season? We’ve got you covered. Whether you crave a dose of Creepmas with a haunted holiday atmosphere, something whimsically gothic with noir undertones, or simply a break from saccharine sweetness, these 10 alternative holiday-themed films offer a welcome escape this winter. The Nightmare Before Christmas While Jack Skellington may have made a “terrible mess of Christmas,” Tim Burton‘s The Nightmare Before Christmas remains a whimsical marriage of eerie mischief and holiday cheer—a true “Creepmas” classic. Directed by Henry Selick, this stop-motion marvel follows Jack’s misguided attempt to commandeer Christmas, resulting in… Read more »

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20 Best Alternative, Metal, and Indie Songs Released in 2024

As 2024 winds down, it was a year packed with unforgettable song releases that defined our days and soundtracked our lives. From the debut of idobi Radio Summer School Tour artists lighting up our stations to legendary acts like Thursday returning with their first new music in over a decade, this year delivered moments we won’t soon forget. Add in the groundbreaking, Grammy-nominated collaboration between Knocked Loose and Poppy, and it’s clear that 2024 was one for the books. Here are our 20 favorite alternative, metal, and indie songs released in 2024. K.Flay — “Carsick” K.Flay is always upping the… Read more »

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Turnover Is Working On Adding More Dates To ‘Peripheral Vision’ Tour

After announcing (and selling out) their 10-year anniversary shows for 2015’s hit album Peripheral Vision, Turnover has officially announced new shows in New York City and London. In fact, it looks like a few more shows will be added to this special tour. On social media, Turnover shared, “Added shows in New York and London. Working on adding many more to announce in the new year. This is unbelievable. Thank you all so much.” Read more: IDLES & Danny Brown Drop Punchy “POP POP POP” Remix So, if you were hoping this anniversary tour would come closer to your city,… Read more »

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senses Announce I’m Still Breathing Headline Tour Dates

Your punk prayers have been answered. senses is gearing up for their very own debut headline I’m Still Breathing Tour. They will be joined by Negative 25 and MVSSIE. The duo shared, “We’re absolutely thrilled to announce our very first headline tour, the I’m Still Breathing Tour! This is a dream we’ve had since day one, and it’s finally happening. Playing our favorite songs and meeting you all is the best part of what we do. We can’t wait to hit the stage, connect with all of you, and create memories that will last a lifetime. See you soon!” The… Read more »

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Senses Fail, Saves The Day, and Narrow Head Cover My Chemical Romance

Bidding so long and goodnight to the New Jersey vs. The World Tour, Senses Fail put on a memorable finale show on December 8 at the House of Blues in Anaheim, CA. Joined by co-headliner Saves The Day and opener Narrow Head, the band closed their set with a powerful, sing-along cover of My Chemical Romance’s breakout anthem “Helena.” As a tribute to their New Jersey roots and one of the state’s most legendary emo exports, Senses Fail has been ending their sets with the cover throughout the tour alongside Chris Conley, Saves The Day’s frontman. In a frankly chaotic… Read more »

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While She Sleeps Announces Massive North American Tour For 2025

Metalcore mainstay While She Sleeps is hopping across the pond to tour across North America in 2025. The UK-based act announced that they’re performing from coast to coast in April with support from Bury Tomorrow and Vended. The band notes, “We’re excited to be coming back to the USA and bringing a bunch of friends with us. We’ve been touring with Bury Tomorrow since 2010, so it’s going to be special being on the other side of the world together.” They continue, “After sadly having our last USA headline run cut short on the West Coast by the dreaded 2020… Read more »

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Emo Night Brooklyn Announces 10-Year Anniversary Show Lineup

Get ready to kick off your 2025 with a heaping dose of scene nostalgia. Emo Night Brooklyn is celebrating their 10-year anniversary with a dazzling lineup on January 25 at the Brooklyn Paramount, which includes Cobra Starship‘s Gabe Saporta, Sleeping With Sirens‘ Kellin Quinn, and The Maine‘s John O’Callaghan. More special guests include Knocked Loose‘s Kevin “Pac Sun” Kaine, Hot Mulligan‘s Chris Freeman, The Starting Line‘s Ken Vasoli, State Champs‘ Derek Discanio, Hellogoodbye‘s Forrest Kline, and Daisy Grenade. Plus, one special guest is still yet to be announced. Emo Night Brooklyn shared, “The wait is over! Meet your guests for… Read more »

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The Menzingers Announce Tour With Lucero and Queen Of Jeans

Following their tour with Dropkick Murphys and Teenage Bottlerocket, as well as a number of festival performances, The Menzingers are slated to hit the road with special guests Lucero and Queen Of Jeans. The tour will kick off in Cleveland, OH, on May 8 before wrapping up on June 8 in McKees Rocks, PA. The band shares on Instagram, “Very excited to be touring with our friends in @luceromusic and @queenofjeans!” Tickets for the tour will be available on Friday, December 13, at 10 AM local time. Check out The Menzingers’ full touring schedule below and purchase tickets here. Tour… Read more »

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Magnolia Park Reveals North American Tour Dates For 2025

Magnolia Park is getting spooky on their forthcoming headlining Vamp Tour. The band announced that they’re touring across North America in April and May of 2025 with friends Hot Milk, Savage Hands, and South Arcade. The tour kicks off on April 15 at Charlotte’s The Underground and wraps up on May 20 at Dallas’ Trees. Check out Magnolia Park’s hilarious announcement video below. You can secure tickets beginning on December 10 at 10 AM local time. You can purchase a VIP package or artist presale tickets with code VAMP. All general tickets will be live on Friday, December 13 at… Read more »

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20 Best Alternative, Metal, and Indie Albums Released In 2024

As the year comes to a close, and we bid “farewell” (and maybe “fuck you”) to 2024, it’s the perfect time to look back and celebrate the albums that shaped the soundtrack of the last 12 months. From deeply personal indie projects to genre-defining heavy hitters, 2024 was filled with groundbreaking releases that reminded us of the power of music and, more importantly, of the alternative community. With so much incredible work to choose from, narrowing down our favorites was a daunting task. This year, the quality and variety of music made it impossible to rank our picks—every album brought… Read more »