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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 »

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People R Ugly Aren’t “THINKIN BOUT YOU” On New Single

Ahead of their festival sets at Lollapalooza and Warped Tour Orlando, People R Ugly have unleashed their new single, “THINKIN BOUT YOU.” Infused with dance-inducing indie vocals, groovy basslines, and a soulful bridge, you’ll be dancing away thoughts about your shitty ex in no time. The quartet shares, “The meaning behind ‘THINKIN BOUT YOU’ is simple. When your head isn’t filled with memories of an ex, you’re way better off. Though this song reminisces on a past relationship, it still feels like a positive outlook on the experience and almost a celebration.” The band adds, “The hook lyrics list everything… Read more »

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Neck Deep Announces Deluxe Version Of Self-Titled LP

If you loved Neck Deep‘s self-titled record, released on January 19, 2024, you are going to love the deluxe version. The UK-based pop-punkers just announced that this deluxe LP is available for pre-order now via Hopeless Records, and is limited to 2,000 copies. Complete with “You Should See Me Now,” “STFU,” “Dumbstruck Dumbf**k (Live In Barcelona),” and “Take Me With You (Live In Barcelona),” you won’t want to miss this September 12 release. Or, if you’re catching Neck Deep on tour this fall, they’re carrying a limited-edition tour variant with them on the road. And… there’s only 500 copies. So,… Read more »

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Charlotte Sands Shares Chaotic New Song “neckdeep”

The day has finally arrived! After announcing her forthcoming single on the idobi Radio Summer School Tour, Charlotte Sands has dropped her single, “neckdeep.” She says of the track, “‘neckdeep’ is a song about the realization you’re no longer a priority in your relationship and the desperation that comes with wanting to be seen. It captures the chaos that comes with being pushed past your breaking points and constantly existing on the edge of helplessness and revenge.” Check out the stunning and raw new track below. Sands is currently headlining the Summer School Tour alongside Rain City Drive and Taylor Acorn. Additionally, the tour will… Read more »

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Fans Are Obsessed With This New Political Hayley Williams Song

After sharing her surprise single “Mirtazapine” on Nashville’s WNXP to show support for public radio, Hayley Williams has officially dropped 17 solo singles on streaming platforms. Some fans have been referring to this as Ego as a pseudo-album name. This week, the Paramore leader shared the singles on her website, protected by a code shared by her hair dye company, Good Dye Young. However, she encouraged people to share codes to get access to the collection. So, whether you heard the new singles collection earlier this week, or are streaming it today, it is certainly a set to behold. This… Read more »

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25 Alternative Album Anniversaries to Celebrate in August

The dog days of summer call for some absolute bangers from the alternative world. Luckily, year after year, some of the most beloved acts in rock and emo unleashed dazzling LPs in the month of August to keep our playlists in tip-top shape. From Frank Iero‘s debut solo record Stomaches to Say Anything‘s …Is a Real Boy, all the way to Hellogoodbye‘s Zombies! Aliens! Vampires! Dinosaurs! and The Academy Is…’s Fast Times At Barrington High, these 25 album anniversaries will give you something to celebrate all month long. Say Anything — …Is A Real Boy Released on: August 3, 2004, via Doghouse Records.Standout… Read more »