Let’s not beat around the bush here—learning is cool, but school is usually much less cool. Thankfully, your homework pile will never be taller than your stack of records, and the right song can help you get through even the most impossible assignments. We asked our writers to share their favorite songs from their first year of college, high school, middle school, or elementary school for a special back to school playlist in this week’s Tuesday Ten.
Whether listeners vibe with the turn that A Rocket To The Moon have taken towards a pop impression on light country or prefer their youthful musings without a side of the South, the old sweetness of the band still sits evident just below the surface.
Back in 1983, Sting sang about being the “King of Pain.” These days, he’s pain-free, not to mention prosperous. His most recent album, 1999’s “Brand New Day,” is one of the most successful of his career, with more than 7 million copies sold. It won two Grammy Awards and netted him a spot in the pre-game show at this year’s Super Bowl, while his contributions to the soundtrack for Disney’s animated feature “The Emperor’s New Groove” earned him an Oscar nomination. And on Saturday in Washington, D.C., the British musician – who co-founded the Police in 1977 and dissolved the… 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 »
Riot Fest will be celebrating its 20 year anniversary in no time—it’ll be sunny September in Chicago before we know it! With headliners blink-182, Weezer, and Green Day stretched across the three-day weekend, the festival has announced the breakdown of its single-day lineups. The festival this year is slated to celebrate its 20th anniversary, but will also feature a number of album playthroughs celebrating their own anniversaries, including Knuckle Puck’s Copacetic, The Academy Is… performing Almost Here, Alkaline Trio’s Maybe I’ll Catch Fire, and more. Check out the single-day lineup breakdowns below and purchase tickets to Riot Fest, taking over… Read more »
Riot Fest will celebrate its 20th anniversary this summer with a stacked return to Douglass Park in Chicago, running September 19–21. The milestone weekend will be headlined by blink-182, Weezer, and Green Day, each anchoring a different day. blink-182 kicks things off Friday, Weezer takes the stage Saturday for a full-album performance of The Blue Album, and Green Day will bring the celebration to a close on Sunday. Ahead of the 2005 Riot Fest launch, twenty years ago, festival founder Michael Petryshyn had shared, “I just wanted to put a show together with all of my favorite bands.” And the… Read more »
Following their tour with Dropkick Murphys and Teenage Bottlerocket, as well as a number of festival performances, The Menzingers are slated to hit the road with special guests Lucero and Queen Of Jeans. The tour will kick off in Cleveland, OH, on May 8 before wrapping up on June 8 in McKees Rocks, PA. The band shares on Instagram, “Very excited to be touring with our friends in @luceromusic and @queenofjeans!” Tickets for the tour will be available on Friday, December 13, at 10 AM local time. Check out The Menzingers’ full touring schedule below and purchase tickets here. Tour… Read more »
Sean is joined by Dan O’Connor of Four Year Strong to talk about their new album Analysis Paralysis, what he has been watching as of late, going to the movies on tour, scoring his first film project and James Gunn being a fan of the band! Go pick up the new here and catch Four Year Strong on a Headlining US tour this fall with Free Throw, One Step Closer & Death Lens! October 30: Brooklyn, NY @ Warsaw November 1: Detroit, MI @ St. Andrews Hall November 2: Lakewood, OH @ Roxy November 3: Chicago, IL @ Concord Music… Read more »
With social media playing a key role in how bands interact with their fans, keeping it safe from hackers is paramount. Things do happen though, and it looks like My Chemical Romance and possibly FELICITY are the latest victims of social media hacking. It began on Thursday, July 25, when My Chemical Romance’s Facebook profile picture was changed to a presumed different band logo. Following this, FELICITY’s profile picture was changed to a clown face across all of their social channels. Some thought they were possibly trolling the potential MCR hack. that soon changed when political posts began to be… Read more »
Hawthorne Heights may have dubbed Ohio For Lovers in 2004, but they’ve been spreading the love far and wide ever since. Especially with their annual Is For Lovers Festival each summer! Today, the seven-date festival series has been announced, including stops at Lake Tahoe, CA, Manteo, NC, Los Angeles, CA, Cincinnati, OH, and more. The festival series will include headline performances from The All-American Rejects, Underoath, Motion City Soundtrack, Hawthorne Heights, and Yellowcard. Additionally, fans will get the chance to see Movements, The Starting Line, State Champs, Saosin, Hot Mulligan, and more. “We are happy to be back in 2024,… Read more »
