Festivals trying to fill “female” quotas but insisting that just a female drummer in the band doesn’t count as female representation and instead needs to be a female lead singer? C’mon… we need representation in all areas of music!
Andy Biersack (aka Andy Black) of Black Veil Brides joins idobi Warped Radio for a conversation that’s equal parts heart, chaos, and nostalgia. He reflects on attending his first Warped Tour in 2003 with his dad—just a 12-year-old kid camped out all day at one stage to see AFI, already dreaming of the day he’d play the legendary festival himself—and how that experience would go on to shape both his career and personal life. From falling in love with his now-wife Juliet Simms (aka Lilith Czar, whom he met on Warped), to literally throwing a poop bag off the tour bus at a group of fans by accident (yes, really), Andy shares it all.
In conversation with Brandy-Baye Robidoux, Andy opens up about growing up in the scene—from stepping on stage at 16 to returning to Warped Tour at 34—and how the tour became a turning point in understanding just how deeply his music resonated with fans. He opens up about the importance of lifting up new voices, how being bullied as a band shaped his ethos, and more.
Andy also lets us in on the things that shaped him: Sweeney Todd, Batman, and working alongside Juliet since day one. From breaking ribs onstage to breaking stereotypes off it, Andy Black proves once again he’s always been the real deal.
Ahead of the June 27 release of their Corporation P.O.P. record, Hot Milk shared a thrilling announcement. The English rockers are heading to the U.S. to perform at festivals, including Louder Than Life and Aftershock Fest. However, the “Swallow This” artists also announced a handful of headline shows via their Loud & Fast In The USA tour. This comes off the announcement the band made earlier today, sharing they had to pull out of the Long Beach Vans Warped Tour on July 26-27. “We were so excited to come play for you all at a festival we all loved to… Read more »
Sydney Sprague hive, it’s time to rise. Today, the Arizona-native rocker shared her single, “Flat Circle” from her forthcoming third album, Peak Experience. The record, due out on September 26, also features previously released tracks, “Fair Field” and “As Scared As Can Be.” The new offering channels the uncertainty that many coming-of-age tales tell alongside glittery grunge riffs—and signals a stunning new era for the rising artist. You’ll want to keep your eyes on Sprague, for sure. She shares, “‘Flat Circle’ is about what ifs, and wondering if I could rewind my life and make different choices if it would… Read more »
After teasing her new track in May, Scene Queen’s single, “L-Shaped Couch,” is officially here—ushering in her musical style she lovingly calls, “Bimbo At The Disco.” With soaring pop vocals, groovy basslines, and steamy lyrics, Scene Queen is stomping into this new era in her go-go boots, and shining like a disco ball—and we are so here for it. Scene Queen took to social media to share more on the track and its sonic influence, sharing, “I wanted to make a slight genre shift in what feels like a very fitting time to do so. With the current political climate,… Read more »
This fall, you can catch Superheaven on a variety of shows throughout the U.S. with support from Cloud Nothings, End It, and Soul Blind. This tour follows up the recent release of their self-titled record, which came out in April. The tour kicks off on September 9 at Nashville’s Brooklyn Bowl and wraps up on September 19 at Cleveland’s Agora Theater. Then, the group will perform on the Louder Than Life lineup in Louisville on September 20. And in case you needed more convincing, Superheaven noted that some of these cities are ones they haven’t hit on more than 10… Read more »
From empty pools to pink-lit hallways, Los Angeles’ grimiest and most iconic motels have become unexpected backdrops for some of alternative and pop music’s most memorable visuals. Whether it’s a pop-punk cannonball, a hazy hookup, or a moody montage, these locations lend cinematic grit and charm to every frame. Here are 7 music videos filmed at the Pink Motel and Hollywood Premiere Motel—two unlikely stars of the music video world. Halsey — “Hurricane” & “Ghost” (Pink Motel) Halsey shot not one but two music videos from her Badlands era at the Pink Motel. Unlike other music videos on this list,… Read more »
Fresh off their set at Vans Warped Tour DC, People R Ugly are back with a new pop-alternative banger, “BETTER.” The track is set to appear on their debut album, slated for release in fall 2025. Of the song, the band notes, “Rather than dwelling on a breakup, we flipped the narrative with the hook ‘I like you better, better when you’re off my mind. The bridge drives it home: ‘I should thank you, ’cause you’re the reason I don’t care anymore.’ It’s a simple concept, but delivered in an unexpected way, the kind of high-energy track you’d hear at… Read more »
Three Days Grace is back with their new single, “Dominate,” a track set to appear on their forthcoming album, Alienation, which arrives on August 22 via RCA Records. Vocalist and guitarist Matt Walst shared, “This song’s about the fire that wakes you up when the world doesn’t. The sun doesn’t rise or set for you — it just keeps spinning. If you want something, really want it, you’ve gotta bleed for it. You’ve gotta be willing to give up everything — sleep, comfort, peace — just to get a shot at being the best. I’ve lived that. I’ve felt the… Read more »
Following the release of their heavy rock-infused singles “Paws,” “London,” “Detroit,” “Snuff,” and “Haunting You,” Badflower has officially revealed their new album, No Place Like Home, via Big Machine & John Varvatos Records. Vocalist Josh Katz notes, “Home is myself in a memory. Everything now feels foreign. We built our lives on youth and ambition – then one day you wake up 34, post-pandemic, and realize you’re alreadythe ‘something’ you spent years becoming. That shift is what this record sounds like. I tried to write like I used to – messy, drunk, chaotic. But it wasn’t fun anymore. Writing sober… Read more »
