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37 Alternative Album Anniversaries To Celebrate This September

Do you feel that? That, perhaps metaphorical, chill in the air? September is here, baby! And that means it’s officially Halloween season. So, as you hang your seasonal decor and thrift for new spooky finds, you can make your playlists perfect with these September albums. From Green Day‘s iconic American Idiot and Paramore‘s Brand New Eyes to Olivia Rodrigo‘s sophomore LP Guts and Panic! At The Disco‘s debut A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out, these 37 alternative album anniversaries will give you something to celebrate all month long. The 1975 — The 1975 Released on: September 2, 2013, via Dirty Hit.Standout Tracks: “Chocolate”… Read more »

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Don Broco Crank It Up On New Single “Hype Man”

Following their latest offering, “Cellophane,” Don Broco cranks up the volume with their new single “Hype Man.” “‘Hype Man’ is about how grateful I am to be on this journey with the rest of my bandmates,” frontman Rob Damiani shares. “We’ve been friends since school and I don’t know how I could face all the challenges of life without them. In this industry there’s so many highs and lows that I couldn’t even imagine dealing with as a solo artist, so for me that brotherhood and support system is the best thing about being in a band. We all need… Read more »

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Jack’s Mannequin Celebrates 20 Years Of Everything In Transit With String Covers

Tomorrow, August 23, officially marks 20 years of Jack’s Mannequin‘s Everything In Transit. Yep—two decades of “Holiday From Real,” “Dark Blue,” and more hits have come and gone. To celebrate the momentous occasion, Andrew McMahon revealed the Everything In Transit: Strings Attached EP. The EP sees orchestral renditions of beloved tracks “Holiday From Real,” “Bruised,” “Dark Blue,” “I’m Ready,” and “The Mixed Tape.” Each string sound offers a deeper, more raw feel to the timeless alternative tunes. Notably, the album’s 20th anniversary also coincides with 20 years of his life-saving stem cell transplant to cure his Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL).… Read more »

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Cartel Release Reinvigorated “Runaway” Ahead Of Tour

Fresh off their exciting night as a surprise guest on a Jonas Brothers show, Cartel have returned with a re-recorded version of “Runaway” from Chroma 2025, their re-recorded LP, which will arrive on September 12 via Field Day Records. Lead vocalist Will Pugh notes, “‘Runaway’ is one of the tracks that got a slightly different take. Some may not even notice but we feel like this one got brought into the present in a great way. Watch out for the ever elusive Joseph Pepper guitar solo!” Beginning in September, you can catch Cartel on the 20th anniversary Chroma tour. “It’s a privilege to still… Read more »

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Senses Fail and Story Of The Year Announce Co-Headline Tour

Senses Fail and Story Of The Year are teaming up for a co-headlining tour run this fall. Dubbed the Scream Team Tour, the month-long trek launches in November with support from fellow emo heavyweights, Armor For Sleep. Senses Fail frontman Buddy Nielsen shares, “More than 20 years into our career and we are finally touring the United States with Story of the Year. I vividly remember seeing them on Warped Tour and being blown away by their stage show. Over the years we have become such good friends, it will be great to finally share the stage each night.” Story… Read more »

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Andy Black Says New Black Veil Brides Song “Is Not Religious”

In an all-new interview, Black Veil Brides frontman Andy Biersack (aka Andy Black) joins Cutter’s Rockcast to chat about the band’s new music, including their latest single, “Hallelujah.” Black shares, “I grew up Catholic, and it plays into a lot of my lyrics and always has. I’m not practicing, but anytime you grow up in any kind of religious situation, the good and bad filters its way in. And I went to Catholic school, and I got the negative side of it, and then I had family members who were practicing it, and it was a very positive thing in… Read more »

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Cartel Surprises Jonas Brothers Crowd With “Say Anything (Else)”

Jonas Brothers tour dates just keep getting more and more alternative. The band, currently on their JONAS 20: Greetings From Your Hometown tour, is bringing out surprise guests at each tour stop. On August 17 in Hershey, PA, the trio introduced none other than Cartel to the stage to perform “Say Anything (Else).” Will Pugh and Joe Jonas took on the vocals together, and yes, we’re emo about it. TBH, this might be the best marketing for Chroma 2025, their re-recorded LP, which will arrive on September 12 via Field Day Records. This isn’t the first emo mainstay who has… Read more »

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The Aces Gold Star Baby Is The Disco Album We Need Right Now

The disco ball is shimmering, the lights are down low, the floor is lit up, and Gold Star Baby is officially open for business. The Aces are officially back with their fourth album, Gold Star Baby—their first independent release—is a disco-infused celebration of identity. Quartet Cristal Ramirez (vocals), Alisa Ramirez (drums), Katie Henderson (guitar),and McKenna Petty (bass) have poured their whole selves into the fourth chapter of The Aces, and their personalities shine. Featuring a heaping dose of humor, grooves for days, and unadulterated confidence, this is The Aces at their best. Frankly, the joy that permeates the tracks proves… Read more »

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Nick Karcher Asks “ARE THE KIDS OKAY?” On New Protest Single

Nick Karcher has never shied away from saying what needs to be said. On his latest single, “ARE THE KIDS OKAY?,” he delivers a blistering statement dressed in new-age shock rock. Following the buzz of his earlier tracks “In Another Life” and “Not Another Song Called Perfect,” Karcher now takes aim at the political and social hypocrisy shaping a generation. Produced by Michael Bono (Avril Lavigne, blink-182, MOD SUN), “ARE THE KIDS OKAY?” is as infectious as it is infuriated. With sharp hooks and whip-smart lines like “Doctor, I can’t seem to fall asleep/Cause my teacher says bullets help you… Read more »

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What Emo Band Matches Your Favorite Tim Burton’s Wednesday Character?

The first half of Wednesday season 2 has officially arrived on Netflix, and with it, our Addams family faves and Nevermore Academy friends are taking on new dark creatures and doing it with… err…not smiles. (Naturally, Wednesday does everything with a straight face, but she does it well!) To accompany the characters on their adventures, they’re definitely going to need some tunes. From Gomez and Morticia to Thing and Enid, these are the emo bands that perfectly encapsulate each Wednesday character. Enid Sinclair — Paramore Growing more confident as she transforms into herself from season 1 to season 2, Enid… Read more »