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12 New-Age Protest Songs To Listen To This 4th of July

For Americans across the nation, this July 4th might not feel like one worth celebrating. In Trump’s first six months in office, he’s sent the military on U.S. citizens in Los Angeles. ICE arrests have broken innocent families apart, and in most cases, those being deported have no criminal record (or are actual American citizens). Countless pieces of legislation were introduced or passed that take direct aim at the LGBTQ+ community. Federal workers were laid off en masse, the genocide in Palestine rages on, and this is merely scratching the surface. Refer back, even further, to 2023 when SCOTUS overturned… Read more »

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50 Album Anniversaries To Celebrate in June

If you’re ready to have a nostalgia-inducing summer at Warped Tour and the idobi Radio Summer School Tour, you can supercharge the good vibes by celebrating these June album anniversaries. From blink-182‘s iconic Enema Of The State and Dude Ranch to My Chemical Romance‘s Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge, there’s no shortage of alternative staples to play over and over again. Check out the 50 must-listen rock, emo, and pop-punk album anniversaries taking place in June below. blink-182 — Enema Of The State Released on: June 1, 1999, via MCA Records.Standout Tracks: “All The Small Things” & “What’s My Age… Read more »

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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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Lilith Czar Unleashes Defiant New Single and Visualizer “POPSICLE”

Marking her first solo release in several years, Lilith Czar returns with a vengeance on her explosive new track, “POPSICLE.” From the first brutal lines—“You two-faced son of a bitch/You fucking make me sick”—Czar leaves no room for misinterpretation. She tears through her frustrations before crashing into the snarling chorus: “Easy rocking bomb pop/Gonna make your heart stop.” In her own words, Czar describes “POPSICLE” as “The breaking point—the moment you stop shrinking, softening, and reshaping yourself into something that isn’t you just to fit someone else’s agenda. It’s a song for every person who’s been told their worth depends… Read more »

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Ranking Green Day Songs

Green Day may have performed one of the most iconic Coachella headliner sets ever, but the act, of course, are punk-rock veterans who deserve all the hype in the world. Cementing their status as rock legends in the ’90s with Dookie, Green Day has a whopping 14 studio albums under their belt with no signs of wrapping up soon. Fresh off the release of 2024’s Saviors, trio Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt, and Tré Cool never fail to constantly push the envelope sonically, all while staying true to their punk ethos. (Ex: Changing the lyrics of “American Idiot” to dig… Read more »

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16 Alternative Musicians Celebrating Birthdays in April

April is a magical month, full of both courageous Aries and creative Tauruses who have birthdays in this stretch of 30 days. TBH, there is something undeniable going on in the cosmos as some of the most prolific musicians in the alternative scene were born in April, including all three frontmen of the “emo trinity.” That’s right, Patrick Stump, Gerard Way, and Brendon Urie are all April babies. Here are 16 alternative birthdays to celebrate this April and every April. Rory Rodriguez — April 2 Dayseeker‘s Rory Rodriguez kicks off his spring with a birthday every year. We hope your… Read more »

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The All-American Rejects Announce New Album & Jonas Brothers Tour

The All-American Rejects confirmed over the weekend that they are releasing their first new album in over a decade. Previously, they released Kids In The Street in 2012, though, they have since released various singles including “Me Vs. The World” and a cover of “Flagpole Sitta.” While we don’t know the official release date, the rockers announced that their single “Sandbox” is arriving on April 24. In fact, the group played “Sandbox” on stage at The Theater at Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas on March 22. TikTok user @toybeck shared a video from the show. Check out a snippet of… Read more »

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7 Alternative Albums You Won’t Believe Are Turning 10 in March 2025

With confidence, we can say that we kinda miss 2015. Life was simpler when “Uptwon Funk” by Bruno Mars ruled the charts, selfie sticks were a common accessory to carry around music festivals (for better or for worse), and Tumblr was thriving. And we can’t forget that Fall Out Boy had returned back from hiatus at this time, too. Whether you care to admit it or not, that year precedes us by an entire decade. Time flies when FOB is an active band, ya know? Uniquely, 2015 was the release year of some of the most iconic records in the… Read more »

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iann dior Drops ‘Nothings Ever Good Enough II’ EP

iann dior has finally shared his new EP Nothings Ever Good Enough II via Big Noise featuring artists such as DC The Don and Lil Skies. This follows up his 2024 EP BLIND and singles such as “Melrose,” “Secrets,” and “Edge Of Tomorrow.” To launch the innovative project in all of its alternative hip-hop glory, dior shared an official listening party music video. Clocking in at 18 minutes, you can watch the artist perform each of his new tracks. Plus, you can catch the artist performing live on his spring headline tour, and you do not want to miss these… Read more »

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6arelyhuman and asteria Unleash Collab EP, Drop “RED MERCEDES” Video

The scene is so back, bb! Today, 6arelyhuman and asteria have unleashed their neon-drenched, Myspace-era scenecore EP, Cute Songs For Gangsters. Alongside the five-track release, the duo has dropped an official music video for “RED MERCEDES,” a visual time capsule drenched in nostalgia. Designed to resemble an early 2010s YouTube player, the video fully embraces the theatrical, over-the-top aesthetics that defined the scene kid era. From brightly dyed hair and torn-up fishnets, it’s an unapologetic throwback to the days of your top 8 and grainy video/photo quality. Anyone who grew up on Myspace will surely appreciate it. Watch the video… Read more »