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KiNG MALA Track By Track: And You Who Drowned In The Grief Of A Golden Thing

What happens when a tortured God and a yearning human cross paths? Well, you get KiNG MALA’s new concept record And You Who Drowned in the Grief Of A Golden Thing. Inspired deeply by Robert Eggers’ The Witch (a fave of the singer), this new LP tackles the delicate impermanence of mortals, the beauty of sex, and the power struggle of our two main characters. In classic KiNG MALA fashion, she intertwines her own experiences and life observations into this classic tale to craft a truly unique piece. With her experimental alternative sonics, stunning visuals, and clever storytelling, KiNG Mala… Read more »

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Netflix You Characters If They Were Albums

With the final season of Netflix’s You causing quite a stir on the internet since its launch last Thursday, April 26, we’re putting our own spin on bidding the series farewell. Record spin, that is. The main character, Joe Goldberg, played by Penn Badgley, is a man of too-many-to-keep-track-of contradictions. Bookish yet brutal, romantic yet ruthless. Across five seasons of You, each of Joe’s love interests reveals a different shade of his psyche and a different version of deeply disturbing obsession. But what if we soundtracked their stories? Below, we’ve paired each of his partners with the album that best… Read more »

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All-American Rejects Return With “Sandbox,” First Release in 5 Years

Following the announcement of their first new album in 13 years, The All-American Rejects have returned with “Sandbox”—their first new release in five years and the lead single from the upcoming record. The band shares across their social channels, “Sandbox is finally out and along side it, a music video that I can’t believe we got to make. Visionary music video legend Joseph Kahn has helmed a masterpiece that adds to the pantheon of our visual catalogue, taking us on a real horror-show of a ride that, after I saw the first cut I remember saying “holy shit, we’re back.”… Read more »

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Julia Wolf Follows Up “In My Room” Success with “Jennifer’s Body”

Following the runaway viral success of her haunting alt-pop hit “In My Room”—which, let’s be honest, has soundtracked more than a few late-night TikTok scrolls—dark-pop provocateur Julia Wolf is back with her infectious new single, “Jennifer’s Body.” The track arrives alongside the announcement of her highly anticipated sophomore album, Pressure. The 11-track collection is slated to arrive on May 23 via AWAL. “I wasn’t feeling seen or accepted,” Wolf candidly shares. “So I wanted this album to really express the emotions that came with that: the soft doubt, the lack of confidence, the comparing myself to literally everyone that breathes.… Read more »

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22 Warped Tour Redacted Artist Predictions for DC and Long Beach

As the Vans Warped Tour barrels toward its monumental return to celebrate its 30th anniversary this summer, fans are buzzing with anticipation—not just for the stacked lineups in Washington D.C. and Long Beach, but for who hasn’t been revealed yet. In the debut episode of idobi Warped Radio, Warped Tour’s official podcast and radio, founder Kevin Lyman confirms that lineup additions will continue to roll out right up until show days. “We’ve still got a lot of bands to announce,” he shares. “We’ll be announcing right up until the week of the show!” With Scowl recently joining the D.C. bill,… Read more »

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Ethel Cain Announces ‘Willoughby Tucker, I’ll Always Love You’ Sophomore LP

It seems like Perverts wasn’t the only new music Ethel Cain had in store this year. On March 24, she announced that her official sophomore album, Willoughby Tucker, I’ll Always Love You, is set for release in August. On her official LP announcement, Ethel Cain said, “Before everything, there was you. 1986, the year everything changed forever <3.” The artist is also heading out on tour with 9Million. The tour kicks off on August 12 in Seattle at the Paramount Theatre and wraps up on November 9 in Lisbon at the LAV Warehouse. Check out the full run below. All… Read more »

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8 Alternative Musicians & Actors Who Should Narrate A Quinn Audio Erotica Story

Quinn is the ultimate app for people looking for some ethical sexy time. The audio erotica app boasts a wide array of voice actors who are reading spicy stories for a range of listeners’ pleasures. Plus, the app is a favorite of those on #BookTok who love romantasy stories and enemies to lovers fiction tales. Recently, Quinn launched an original audio series starring Jamie Campbell Bower—yes, that Jamie Campbell Bower of Stranger Things and Twilight fame. He voices the character Theo Deschamps in The Trials. Quinn says of the story, “The Black Ravens, the world’s most formidable magical intelligence agency,… Read more »

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8 Emo Bands That Landed Songs On Major Movie Soundtracks

Let’s level with each other—the music in a movie can make or break the whole entire viewing experience. I mean, what would Star Wars and Jurassic Park be without John Williams’ beloved orchestral arrangements? Or, what would a viewing of Titanic be without the tear-inducing “My Heart Will Go On” by Celine Dion? Of course, some movies are made better by rock and metal music. (Just look at any soundtrack from the Saw franchise.) These emo bands utterly transformed movies in the 2000s, 2010s, and 2020s by being on the soundtrack. Read more: 8 Spooky Movie Soundtracks for Your Inner… Read more »

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The Word Alive, The Funeral Portrait, TX2, and More Join Ice Nine Kills Tour

Looks like Slasher Summer is kicking off a little early this year, thanks to Ice Nine Kills and their newly announced tourmates! Kicking off at the end of April, The Silver Scream-A-Thon will include two nights in each city to celebrate the band’s 2018 and 2021 albums. On night one, The Word Alive, The Funeral Portrait, and Melrose Avenue will join the two-night events. On night two, Hail The Sun, TX2, and Dark Divine will support Ice Nine Kills. “In each city, Night One celebrates the fearsome full-length that began this era, The Silver Scream,” frontman Spencer Charnas explains. Night Two slashes through The Silver Scream 2: Welcome to… Read more »

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KiNG MALA Has “FUN!” In New Music Video & Announces Debut LP

Following the release of her track, “GØD” KiNG MALA is soaring in her new song “FUN!” These two songs mark singles from her forthcoming debut album, And You Who Drowned In The Grief Of A Golden Thing, due out on May 2. Notably, KiNG MALA is ready to serve the horror girlies with the project, as it’s inspired by the likes of Inspired by everything from Robert Eggers’ The VVitch to Renaissance artwork. KiNG MALA explains that “‘FUN!’ asks: Now that you finally have everything you wanted, are you satisfied? Is the nightmare of your desire everything you hope for?… Read more »