Guitarist Stephen Harrison and drummer Aric Improta “knew it wasn’t going to be easy to start again from scratch, but that phrase became our ethos.” After departing from Fever 333 in October 2022, the dynamic duo knew it was time to sonically explore corners of the alternative landscape they hadn’t reached. This time, without creative differences in their way. Luckily, House Of Protection—their new venture—found its sound on their first day of writing. The band combines the raw grit and uncensored ferocity fans from the past decade have come to expect from the artists, tinged with a humble and unique approach to modern… Read more »
Alexander O’Connor, better known as Rex Orange County, was Downtown LA’s man of the hour last night. In celebration of his latest album, The Alexander Technique, an intimate crowd gathered at Pico Union Project, where Rex performed about a dozen songs. Grinning ear to ear while four years of work finally came to fruition. Rex commented, “This is an album I’ve wanted to put out for so long, and I’m incredibly pleased it’s out now.” ‘The Alexander Technique’ has been in development since 2020, making it the longest-coming and most defining work of Rex’s career. His previous album, Who Cares?,… Read more »
After recent rumors about Deryck Whibley possibly joining Linkin Park, the Sum 41 frontman set the record straight when he let fans know that, unfortunately, he will not be the scene staple’s new lead singer. It began when Linkin Park shared a 100-hour countdown to their social channels and website, with it reaching zero on Wednesday, August 28 at 2:15 pm ET. Sum 41 also posted they would be making an announcement on Wednesday, which had fans thinking that Whibley would possibly be joining Linkin Park. Alas, Whibley had to make it clear that he will not be joining Linkin… Read more »
After a summer of touring, A Day to Remember isn’t finished just yet. This fall they’re hitting the road with support from August Burns Red and Stand Atlantic on the Couple More Shows tour. The run follows the group’s summer trek for the Least Anticipated Album Tour. A Day To Remember is set to kick off the Couple More Shows tour at a When We Were Young Festival Sideshow on October 17 with a set at Fountainebleau in Las Vegas. After their appearence at When We Were Young Festival, the group will make their way to Wichita, Kansas, on October… Read more »
The My Chemical Romance fans are absolutely living this summer. First, in August, Gerard Way appeared at the premiere for the fourth season of his comic book-turned Netflix series, The Umbrella Academy. Additionally, Frank Iero dropped new single “This Song Is A Curse…” in celebration of the 10th anniversary of Stomachaches. Finally, Mikey Way posted a cryptic My Chemical Romance setlist on his Instagram. Could this mean a new tour is underway? This setlist is comprised of the tracks from 2006’s The Black Parade. This is the record that the band will be playing in its entirety at this year’s… Read more »
Ahead of the release of their upcoming LP with you in spirit, Balance And Composure dropped the latest single from the album “any means.” The track is the fourth single from the upcoming release following “cross to bear,” “sorrow machine,” and “believe the hype.” Leading up to the release, Jack Appleby noticed an interesting post to tease the new song. The band posted a photo of a single New Balance shoe ahead of the drop to say that new Balance And Composure content was coming. Like its predecessors, “any means” features melodic post-punk vibes balanced by sincere lyricism as Jon… Read more »
Pack your bags; we’re heading to Nashville! The inaugural Ceremony Music Festival is set to ignite Nashville, TN, on December 14, with KennyHoopla at the helm of this expansive lineup. Over 20 artists, including Grayscale, 408, In Her Own Words, Winona Fighter, RIVALS, Lil Lotus, Point North, and more, will take the stage for a day of unforgettable performances. More artists are expected to be announced at a later date—so keep your eyes peeled! “The lineup was specifically curated to showcase artists who I believe to be some of the best up-and-coming artists in the alternative genres,” Founder Nick DeLouise… Read more »
Five years ago at San Diego Comic-Con, Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige confirmed the Fantastic Four would arrive in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Since then, much has changed, and much more has developed. Here is everything we know about 2025’s MCU, The Fantastic Four reboot. The film’s official title was announced at San Diego Comic-Con as The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Additionally, it’s confirmed that the Fantastic Four will appear in both upcoming Avengers movies. Avengers: Doomsday” is set to premiere in May 2026, and Avengers: Secret Wars, will premiere in May 2027. The films will feature the Fantastic Four… Read more »
Something Corporate and Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness have released the official music video directed by Jennifer Pearl for their sunny new single, “Happy.” “I wrote ‘Happy’ toward the end of the pandemic,” McMahon shared at the time of the single release. “There was this sense that we were all coming out of this strange moment collectively, and I wanted to write something that reflected that. There was this aching for normalcy, a humble kind of happiness where you could just be without confronting a four-alarm fire every other day. Years later, I think that sentiment still makes a lot… Read more »
Something Corporate and Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness have unveiled their latest single, “Happy.” “I wrote ‘Happy’ toward the end of the pandemic,” McMahon shares in a press release. “There was this sense that we were all coming out of this strange moment collectively, and I wanted to write something that reflected that. There was this aching for normalcy, a humble kind of happiness where you could just be without confronting a four-alarm fire every other day. Years later, I think that sentiment still makes a lot of sense.” He continues, “For me, the magic of this song is in… Read more »
