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Unhinged My Chemical Romance Halloween Costumes Inspired by Long Live The Black Parade

My Chemical Romance‘s Long Live The Black Parade Tour just wrapped up their run through North America…bummer. But rest assured, the tour is set to continue internationally, so the Black Parade is far from “Dead!” (See what I did there?) For you U.S. peeps, we know you have your Black Parade uniform and “Mama” opera singer outfits hanging in your closets, and these are amazing Halloween costumes as is. However, if you want to get a little freaky and emo for your upcoming parties, we’ve gathered a handful of unhinged My Chemical Romance costume ideas that keep the spirit of… Read more »

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Bands Reuniting at When We Were Young 2025

If When We Were Young Fest has taught us anything, it’s that nostalgia still rules the alternative music scene. Each year, the Las Vegas-based festival manages to one-up itself with its lineup, and 2025 is no exception. With the reunion of Panic! At The Disco at the heart of this year’s lineup, the festival will see several other bands reunite. Panic! At The Disco Few bands defined the 2000s emo boom quite like Panic! At The Disco. From their breakout 2005 debut, A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out, to Brendon Urie’s time on Broadway, Panic! became one of the most… Read more »

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Amira Elfeky Says “Hold Onto Me” On Thrilling New Single

Following the release of her March 2025 EP Surrender, Amira Elfeky is back with her new offering, “Hold Onto Me,” via Anemoia Records and Atlantic Records. The artist, who previously performed with Evanescence and is gearing up to support Bring Me The Horizon on select dates, is poised to become a big name in alternative households soon. Elfeky is keeping nu-metal fresh and exciting, and “Hold Onto Me” is no exception. She sings, “So give me all of your emotion/Leave behind what left you broken/I need you to believe/You’re falling fast/I’ll take control/Let every tear become a memory/Hold onto me.”… Read more »

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Beauty School Dropout Are Bringing The Party On ‘Where Did All The Butterflies Go?’

Beauty School Dropout just dropped their debut LP, WHERE DID ALL THE BUTTERFLIES GO? and it’s nothing short of dazzling. After traveling on massive tours and releasing singles “Sex Appeal,” “On Your Lips,” “Two Of Us,” and “Fever,” it’s clear that this album is just the start of something truly amazing for rock ‘n’ roll’s future. With dynamic modern-rock riffs, sultry lyrics, and utterly electric choruses, WHERE DID ALL THE BUTTERFLIES GO? is thrilling from start to finish. Alongside the album’s release, the band shared the official music video for “Heart Away.” The band notes, “We want this song to… Read more »

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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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Kim Dracula Narrowly Escaped Their Tour Bus Catching Fire

This past weekend, Australian trap-metal artist Kim Dracula lived out every traveling act’s worst nightmare: a tour bus catching on fire. Fortunately, Kim Dracula and their entire crew made it out of the vehicle before it fully went up in flames. Unfortunately, the riders lost most of their possessions and concert necessities—forcing them to forgo a handful of stops on their support run with Ice Nine Kills. The artist shared on Instagram, “At 6 AM this morning, our bus caught fire while we were sleeping. I was in the back behind a locked door and was woken up by my… 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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Joyce Manor Drops 100 Gecs-Inspired “All My Friends Are So Depressed”

Wake up, besties…Joyce Manor is back after three years away! Marking their grand return since 2022’s LP 40 oz. to Fresno, the group has unleashed “All My Friends Are So Depressed,” via Epitaph Records. Uniquely, the acoustic-laced emo track is inspired by 100 Gecs. Frontman Barry Johnson says, “The first line I came up with for this song was ‘lord above in a Tecate truck’ after passing a Tecate delivery truck with Jesus shit all over it on the freeway driving back to Long Beach after a show in Fresno. While searching for a line that rhymed with ‘lord above… 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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Acceptance Taps Teddy Swims for “So Contagious” Reimagining

As Acceptance prepares to drop Phantoms/Twenty—a 20th anniversary reimagining of their 2005 landmark Phantoms—the band has enlisted chart-topping powerhouse Teddy Swims to recreate their breakout single “So Contagious.” For those who may not know, Swims previously shared with idobi Radio that Acceptance was a massive inspiration to him growing up. He shared on Gone Fishkin in 2023, “My favorite band ever is Acceptance. Jason Vena is my hero…and I got to meet him at When We Were Young and finally chat with him…Jason is the greatest vocalist.” Of the collaboration, Acceptance shares “Our fondest memories of the Phantoms sessions can… Read more »