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Winona Fighter Shares Acoustic Cover Of “Blister In The Sun”

If you loved Winona Fighter‘s debut LP, My Apologies To The Chef (because, of course, you did), get ready for their forthcoming deluxe version. The deluxe LP is due out September 5 via Rise Records, boasts 31 tracks, including acoustic renditions and a Violent Femmes cover of “Blister In The Sun.” Frontwoman Coco Kinnon says of the cover, “The inspiration for doing a cover of ‘Blister In The Sun’ came when we were talking about doing an acoustic variant of our record. We love to honor those who have paved the way in everything we do, so it was only… Read more »

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The Build-A-Bear Halloween Plushes Are Cuter Than Labubu

If you missed the Emo Axolotl that Build-A-Bear dropped over April Fools Day, you might be able to buy the next best thing: Zombie Axolotl. This is just one offering from the stuffed animal franchise’s new Halloween line, and yes, we’re obsessed. After teasing the drop in July, an array of cute bats, bears, and even capybaras have hit the Halloween workshop in-store and online. The Zombie Axolotl, retailing for $57.50, also comes in a mini version for $10. And we will be adding these to our bags like a Labubu. Other new Halloween offerings include the Skelebara (Skeleton Capybara)… Read more »

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Pinkshift Unleash Massive Double Single “Reflection” / “Don’t Fight”

With the release of their forthcoming album EARTHKEEPER quickly approaching on August 29, Pinkshift has unleashed their massive double single “Reflection” / “Don’t Fight.” “‘Don’t Fight’ and ‘Reflection’ are opposite ends of Earthkeeper,” frontperson Ashrita Kumar shares. “They kind of balance each other out. ‘Don’t Fight’ is grief ignited by anger, and’ Reflection’ is softness in power.” Read more: How Much Would You Pay For The Academy Is… VIP Tickets? Kumar adds, “‘Don’t Fight’ came from an idea [guitarist] Paul [Vallejo] brought to the band, and that’s him singing the choruses. They inspired me in a time of grieving, and… Read more »

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Die Spitz Drops Black Sabbath-Inspired “Pop Punk Anthem (Sorry For The Delay)”

Austin natives Die Spitz are giving us another taste of their debut album, Something To Consume, with “Pop Punk Anthem (Sorry For The Delay).” Preceded by the launch of ferocious single “Throw Yourself To The Sword,” the LP is due out September 12 via Third Man Records. Die Spitz’s Ava Schrobilgen explains, “‘Pop Punk Anthem (Sorry For The Delay)’ somehow encapsulates elements throughout the band’s large musical swath of inspirations, which ranges from Black Sabbath, PJ Harvey, and the Pixies to Mudhoney and Nirvana, building from roiling verses to a growled chorus. ‘Pop Punk Anthem’ is a story from the… Read more »

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Creeper Shares House Of 1000 Corpses-Inspired “Blood Magick (It’s A Ritual)” Video

Following the release of June’s “Headstones,” Creeper is back with their new track and music video for “Blood Magick (It’s A Ritual)” from their recently announced LP Sanguivore II: Mistress Of Death, due out October 31 via Spinefarm. Inspired by the aesthetics of Rob Zombie’s House of 1000 Corpses and Oliver Stone’s Natural Born Killers, video director Harry Steel captures the spooky and witchy energy that permeates the electrifying goth rock offering. Lead vocalist William Von Ghould notes of their Sanguivore sequel, “Beneath the flashing neon of a distant dream, a rock and roll nightmare is coming true. A vampire band rampages across 1980s… Read more »

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How Much Would You Pay For The Academy Is… VIP Tickets?

On Tuesday, August 5, The Academy Is… announced their forthcoming Almost Here 20th anniversary tour, and fans already have their pre-sale tickets purchased and ready to go. However, some viewers of TAI’s VIP packages noticed a rather unique price point. Across their United States tour dates, The Academy Is… is offering two VIP packages: “Attention Attention” VIP Experience retailing at $275, and the “Almost Here” VIP Package for…$6,000. For reference, the current general admission artist presale ticket is around the $50 mark across cities. Included in the “Attention Attention” VIP Experience is one general admission ticket, a meet-and-greet, a signed… Read more »

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Riot Fest Late Night Aftershows Include Alkaline Trio, The Paradox, and More

Riot Fest 2025 is just around the corner! While the three-day fest will be headlined by Green Day, Weezer, and blink-182, featuring more than 90 other artists across the weekend, everyone knows the party doesn’t stop once the headlining set ends. Riot Fest Late Night Aftershows, a yearly tradition, will kick off on Wednesday, September 17, ahead of the festival’s official Friday, September 19, start date. Late Night Aftershows will feature performances from Chicago natives such as Alkaline Trio, The Academy Is…, and Knuckle Puck, as well as performances from punk rock legends The Damned, Sex Pistols, Marky Ramone, Buzzcocks,… Read more »

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KennyHoopla Taps Zac Farro For “orphan//” & Forthcoming EP

KennyHoopla is using his art to grieve his late mother, who passed three years ago, on his new track, “orphan//.” The track will be part of his upcoming EP conditions of an orphan// out on September 19 via The Orchard. KennyyHoopla notes of the raw indie rock-laced lead single, that “orphan//” is about “trying to sift through the process of grief for someone else. The right answer is that there is no right answer. Pain is fluid.” He adds, “I felt the strongest about the song from the start. It’s about wanting to pick someone up and help them—but there’s no single way to grieve.… Read more »

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The Academy Is… Announces ‘Almost Here’ 20th Anniversary Tour

After teasing a forthcoming tour, The Academy Is… is officially hitting several stops across the United States this November and December. Believe it or not, their iconic debut LP, Almost Here, is 20 years old, so of course, it calls for a major celebration. Beginning on November 13 in Columbus at The Bluestone, you can catch William Beckett and the gang singing the hits such as “Slow Down,” “The Phrase That Pays,” and beyond. Plus, if you have tickets to Riot Fest, TAI will also be doing an album playthrough on Sunday, September 21, on the Rebel Stage. Plus, the… Read more »

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12 Alternative Musicians Celebrating Birthdays This August

July is in the rearview mirror, and it’s time to celebrate the dazzling, summery days of August. So, as you enjoy toasty days at the pool and take in some rays, it’s also time to celebrate some of your fave musicians’ birthdays. These Leo and Virgo babies have made some of the most iconic modern rock, pop-punk, and indie tracks, and for that, they deserve the best birthdays ever. From Against The Current‘s leader, Chrissy Costanza, to the one and only YUNGBLUD, here are some birthdays to mark in your cals this month. John O’Callaghan — August 4 An author, a singer,… Read more »