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Danny Elfman Returns As Jack Skellington at Hollywood Bowl

Los Angeles, CA, is once again transforming into Halloween Town for the 10-year anniversary celebration of Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas at the Hollywood Bowl. And with it…Jack is back! Danny Elfman—the original composer, lyricist, and vocalist of the film’s protagonist Jack Skellington in the 1993 classic—will return to his role as the Pumpkin King during the annual live performances of the beloved spooky film this October. First launched in 2015, the annual performances have become a rite of passage for fans of Tim Burton and of the stop-motion film. To celebrate the milestone year, Elfman will be joined… Read more »

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From Arankai to Dying Wish: New Songs To Listen To This Month

Believe it or not, August is already here. Even though Halloween candy and decorations are hitting store shelves, the summer vibes abound in these recent alternative, indie, and metal releases. From Teenage Joans’ blink-182 meets Kesha-inspired new release, to Fox Lake’s “Real Fast,” a fiery hardcore x nu-metal offering, you’ll find the right track to set the mood this weekend. Looking for even more new music? idobi Radio is the soundtrack of your summer. Download the free idobi App for new music every minute, every hour, every day. Did we mention it’s totally, 100%, always free? Bones Shredder — “Sky… Read more »

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Don Broco Crank It Up On New Single “Hype Man”

Following their latest offering, “Cellophane,” Don Broco cranks up the volume with their new single “Hype Man.” “‘Hype Man’ is about how grateful I am to be on this journey with the rest of my bandmates,” frontman Rob Damiani shares. “We’ve been friends since school and I don’t know how I could face all the challenges of life without them. In this industry there’s so many highs and lows that I couldn’t even imagine dealing with as a solo artist, so for me that brotherhood and support system is the best thing about being in a band. We all need… Read more »

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Halsey Invites Us Back To Badlands With Album Anniversary Tour

Believe it or not…and we can’t comprehend it…Halsey‘s Badlands turns 10 years old today. Released on August 28, 2015, their debut record—a concept album about a dystopian society—boasts hit singles such as “Ghost,” “New Americana,” “Colors,” and more. To celebrate the momentous occasion, Halsey didn’t just drop music videos for “Gasoline,” she also announced Back To Badlands anniversary tour dates. So, it’s time to dye your hair blue or get a wig! Their Instagram post reads, “One countdown has ended and a new one begins. Visit Badlands before it visits you…” The tour is beginning soon, and officially kicks off… Read more »

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Kelly Osbourne Blasts “Disrespectful Dirtbag” Becky Lynch For Dissing Ozzy Osbourne’s Home

During a WWE stream from Birmingham on Monday, August 25, performers Becky Lynch and Nikki Bella did some trash-talking to promo their Clash in Paris fight. However, some metal fans believe Lynch’s cheap, verbal punches featuring Ozzy Osbourne, a Birmingham native, went a bit too far. After all, Ozzy was laid to rest only mere weeks ago after passing on July 22. Recently, Kelly Osbourne weighed in via an Instagram Story post. Notably, Lynch, the classic wrestling villain, said, “The only good thing that came out of [Birmingham] died a month ago. But in fairness to Ozzy Osbourne, he had… Read more »

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Thrice Unleashes Anthemic New Single “Albatross”

With their new album, Horizons/West, scheduled to arrive on October 3, 2025, via Epitaph Records, Thrice have unleashed their anthemic new single, “Albatross.” You can preorder and pre-save the album here. “We can take the very thing the world has offered us as a token of hope and good luck and destroy it, and in that way, I’ve found that we often create our own ill omens,” frontman Dustin Kensrue shares. “Thankfully, I’ve found it’s not always too late to reverse those same curses.” Listen to “Albatross” below. To celebrate the release of their upcoming album this October, Thrice will… Read more »

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Waterparks Hate Half Of Their Fans

Waterparks offered exciting sets at this past weekend’s Reading and Leeds in the UK, and they even debuted their new song, “If Lyrics Were Confidential.” And lead singer Awsten Knight kicked off the new track, preceded by their BMG debut “Red Guitar,” with punchy and blunt lyrics. “I hate 50% of our fans/And the other half understands/And to the ones who don’t/Go cry and choke on both of my middle finger ringed up hands,” he sings. Knight even shares a verse about his mom saying, “Don’t forget my mom wakes up and reads half the crazy bullshit on her feed/She’s… Read more »

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Jack’s Mannequin Celebrates 20 Years Of Everything In Transit With String Covers

Tomorrow, August 23, officially marks 20 years of Jack’s Mannequin‘s Everything In Transit. Yep—two decades of “Holiday From Real,” “Dark Blue,” and more hits have come and gone. To celebrate the momentous occasion, Andrew McMahon revealed the Everything In Transit: Strings Attached EP. The EP sees orchestral renditions of beloved tracks “Holiday From Real,” “Bruised,” “Dark Blue,” “I’m Ready,” and “The Mixed Tape.” Each string sound offers a deeper, more raw feel to the timeless alternative tunes. Notably, the album’s 20th anniversary also coincides with 20 years of his life-saving stem cell transplant to cure his Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL).… Read more »

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Taylor Acorn Announces Sophomore LP, Poster Child

Taylor Acorn hive, rise! The singer has just confirmed that her sophomore album, Poster Child, is coming this fall. Preceded by her debut record, Survival In Motion, the “Goodbye, Good Riddance” artist is also gearing up for an upcoming headline tour. She said on social media, “How the heck do I even begin?!! For the first 5 months of the year, I got to sit down with some of my favorite and most talented humans on this planet to create something that I whole-heartedly believe is the best project I’ve ever had the honor to make thus far.” She continues,… Read more »

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Motion City Soundtrack Drop Mat Kerekes Collab “Your Days Are Numbered”

Following the release of “She Is Afraid” and “You Know Who The Fuck We Are” from their forthcoming album, The Same Old Wasted Wonderful World, Motion City Soundtrack has unleashed their latest offering, “Your Days Are Numbered,” featuring Mat Kerekes of Citizen. Motion City Soundtrack shares, “‘Your Days Are Numbered’ is a special song for us. It’s one we carried with us as a band for a long time, letting it grow until it was ready to be shared. The last few years have been hard on all of us personally, with the loss of family members and loved ones.… Read more »