After releasing “your name forever,” a heartfelt tribute to the late Luke “The Dingo” Trembath, mgk (formerly Machine Gun Kelly) returns with “cliché” — a sharp pivot into a much more pop-leaning sound with a rock undercurrent. The track trades the grit of his earlier pop-punk output for polished hooks over a driving beat, signaling a new sonic direction rooted more in melody than distortion. Don’t even get me STARTED on how deeply that chorus has already burrowed into my head. Ahead of its official release, “cliché” made headlines when mgk was seen driving through Hollywood with the unreleased song… Read more »
Daniel Williams, former drummer of The Devil Wears Prada, tragically died in a plane crash in San Diego, CA. He was serving as co-pilot alongside the late music executive Dave Shapiro at the time of the accident. He was 39 years old. A founding member of the band, Williams played on formative releases including Dear Love: A Beautiful Discord (2006), Plagues (2007), With Roots Above And Branches Below (2009), Dead Throne (2011), 8:18 (2013), and the Space EP (2015), before departing the group in July 2016. Williams shared several images on his Instagram Stories, tagging Dave Shapiro, as well as… Read more »
Dave Shapiro—a well-respected music industry executive who opened doors for hundreds of alternative artists in the scene—has tragically passed away today, May 22, 2025, in a small jet plane crash in San Diego, CA. He had just turned 42 years old in January. A godfather of the scene, Shapiro was a driving force in the world of artist management, booking, and touring. As a co-founder of Sound Talent Group and owner of Velocity Records, he helped guide the careers of countless alternative artists. His vision, tireless drive, and deep respect for musicians made him a beloved professional and trusted voice… Read more »
LØLØ dives into her writing process—both for herself and with other artists—and how stepping into someone else’s creative brain can break writer’s block wide open. She talks about the song she just had to keep for herself (“u & the tin man”), her love for Taylor Swift, and the dream collaborations she’s still manifesting (Green Day, YUNGBLUD, and more).
From sneaking Easter eggs into her music and videos to building a Wizard Of Oz universe on her album and on stage—complete with a yellow brick road—LØLØ reveals how her favorite movies fuel her creativity (yes, she’s that girl who still checks the mailbox for a Hogwarts letter. Can you blame her?!)
The conversation covers everything from her Halloween stage outfits to shouting out icons like Avril Lavigne, Hilary Duff, Maggie Lindemann, and the legacy of Warped Tour acts like Simple Plan and New Found Glory—plus a moment of gratitude for being discovered by NFG’s Chad Gilbert.
LØLØ also gets candid about not being allowed to go to concerts as a kid (“Hi, Mom!”) and how surreal it is to now be part of the very scene she grew up idolizing. And yes—she’s ready to play “Hot Girls In Hell” on Warped Tour… even if she wrote a song called “Poser” just in case.
Good Terms have released their new song, “Progress,” preceded by their 2025 cover of “Call Me” by Blondie and 2024 LP Burnout. Uniquely, the song is partly inspired by frontman Brian McShea and his fiancée Stephanie Raynor, who, unfortunately, lost their home in the devastating California wildfires earlier this year—but they did find their engagement ring! A recent press release notes that “the outpouring of love and support reminded the couple and their extended Good Terms family of the importance of community.” Of “Progress,” the band shared on social media, “Sometimes I feel so close to the edge of failure… 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 »
Spanish Love Songs has revealed the acoustic version of “Pendulum” from their No Joy Sessions. The acoustic album reinvents tracks from 2023’s No Joy LP, adding new depth to the beloved songs. Lead vocalist Dylan Slocum notes, “This version of ‘Pendulum’ is a bit closer to the original song we scrapped in the studio — upbeat and driving. Speeding it up always changed how I would read or react to the lyrics. It softens them a bit, and I think it is why we ultimately slowed it down for the album. But I always loved both, so it’s nice to… Read more »
This week I have a really great show and had a great conversation with Sam King of Get Dead + Codefendants! We talk about a lot including the brand new Codefendants song and video for “Right Wrong Man” featuring Fat Mike of NOFX and and whole lot more. Lots going on with Sam these days and I was happy to talk with him about it all on this episode this week. Don’t miss it!
Following their Welcome To Rockville performance this past weekend, Attack Attack has announced the details for their One Hit Wonder Tour. Slated to kick off later this summer, the tour aims to celebrate the release of their forthcoming album, Attack Attack II, which will drop on August 8. You can pre-save or preorder the 11-track record here. The band shares, “We’re elated to announce our first full U.S. tour in over 12 years, and you can expect our most ferocious setlist we’ve ever performed.” The tour will feature openers Savage Hands and Versus Me as special guests. Tickets go on… Read more »
With anticipation mounting for My Chemical Romance to kick off the Long Live The Black Parade Tour this summer, the emo-punk legends have announced an additional performance in Mexico City, Mexico. While the band’s current tour run is slated for this summer, their Mexico City performance is scheduled on February 13, 2026, at Estadio GNP Seguros. The band has yet to announce who will support them at this specific show. Tickets will be available for the HSBC Big Sale, which takes place on Wednesday, May 22, and Thursday, May 23, while general on-sale will begin on Friday, May 23. You… Read more »
