As Donald Trump continues to swing back and forth on tariffs violently, consumers are growing anxious about how supply chain disruptions will impact their budget, among other things. Of course… these upticks in consumer product costs and descent into isolationist policies will deeply impact an already weary music industry. These tariffs will likely impact the price of your concert tickets, all the way to the already overpriced cocktail at the bar. Let’s break it down from instruments and tech needs to live music venue costs. (As of publication, Trump put a 90-day pause on some countries but increased tariffs on… Read more »
On April 4, Meet Me @ The Altar took to social media to share some bittersweet news. MM@TA shared that guitarist Téa Campbell is taking a step back from the band and beginning a new project. Additionally, Meet Me @ The Altar has gone independent and is no longer with Fueled By Ramen. The band shared, “Téa is stepping away from the band to embark on a new chapter of her life. Ada and Edith are committed to rock on as Meet Me @ The Altar and are hard at work writing. We are proud to share that Meet Me… Read more »
It’s a bittersweet moment, but one we’ve known was coming. Sum 41 played their final show on March 30, but today, they offered fans one more parting gift. The pop-punk veterans dropped a “Radio Silence” music video. It contains moments of the band’s history and many adventures, flashing back to their days as scrappy, young newbies. Sum 41 noted on social media, “As the Sum quietly set Sunday night, we wanted to leave you with something special to show our appreciation for all of the love that you have shown us over the years.” Check out “Radio Silence” below and grab some… Read more »
Believe it or not, in April 2015, Sabrina Carpenter released her debut album Eyes Wide Open. (yes, she has been grinding in the music industry well before the launch of “Espresso.”) This isn’t the only important record released a decade ago. Notably, 2015 was the release year of some of the most iconic records in the alternative scene—from indie to pop-punk. These 2015 albums are turning 10 this April 2025, and we still can’t believe it. Tom DeLonge — To The Stars…Demos, Odds and Ends Released: April 21, 2015 via To The Stars After parting ways with blink-182 in January 2015,… Read more »
In the second episode of idobi Warped Radio, Warped Tour alumni and iconic duo 3OH!3 step into the studio to spill stories you’ll never forget—from their early Myspace days to unforgettable on-stage chaos. Sean and Nat talk about their collaborative performances (yes, there were a lot of Johns, including The Maine’s John O’Callaghan and Lil Jon), how they landed on the name 3OH!3, and how Warped Tour and early social media helped launch them into scene superstardom. The duo also open up about their early years on the tour, Sean’s short-lived emo phase, and the now-infamous incident where he pooped his pants on stage. Plus, hear the behind-the-scenes story of their Silent Library episode with Benny Blanco and how it all came together. Listen to new episodes of idobi Warped Radio every Wednesday at 6 PM ET/3 PM PT, and watch the full episode every Tuesday at 6 PM ET/3 PM PT on Veeps.com.
It’s official—this summer just got a lot sadder. In a heartfelt announcement on Instagram today, March 28, the team behind Sad Summer Fest confirmed that the beloved traveling emo and pop-punk festival will not be returning for the 2025 season. Sad Summer co-founder Josh Terry reshared the message on his personal socials, further solidifying the somber tone of the announcement. The post says, “When Sad Summer began, our goal was to make it through one summer and do something special for the fans at a time when our scene needed us. Yet here we are nearly seven years later, with… Read more »
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 »
It seems like every major musical artist has found box-office success in the form of an Oscar-worthy biopic. From Timothée Chalamet starring in A Complete Unknown as Bob Dylan to Rami Malek’s portrayal of Queen‘s Freddie Mercury in Bohemian Rhapsody, there are many rock star movies you need to add to your watchlist. P.S. If you need a goofy “biopic,” then Weird: The Al Yankovic Story starring Daniel Radcliffe is the flick for you. In recent news, Green Day shared that they are currently developing a comedy movie inspired by their early days touring in a van called New Years… Read more »
Four Chord Music Festival is back with blink-182, AFI, Jimmy Eat World, Jawbreaker, and more! Returning to the newly named EQT Park in Washington, PA, just outside of Pittsburgh, the festival will welcome guests to the two-day event on Saturday, September 13, and Sunday, September 14, 2025. “We’ve worked hard to make this year’s festival something special, not only with this incredible lineup, but by making it more accessible for our fans than ever before,” founder Rishi Bahl shares. “We can’t wait to celebrate with everyone at EQT Park!” In addition to the headlining artists, the festival will also see… Read more »
Arriving at a critical time in history just days after the 2025 U.S. inauguration in January, Rise Against is showcasing the global reach of their first new single in three years, “Nod,” with their latest video. The track is a powerful reinforcement of the band’s longstanding themes of unity and resistance. With its urgent instrumentation and defiant lyricism, Rise Against continues their tradition of using music as a platform for social commentary, addressing an extremely divided political climate. Vocalist Tim McIlrath reminds us, “‘Nod’ is about the solace we find in community. It’s about the comfort in knowing that we… Read more »
