For nearly 25 years, Norma Jean has maintained their prominence in the metalcore scene with fans spanning generations and nine LPs to their name. It defies the precedent left by so many artists before them to think that Norma Jean is still touring strong behind a new record and loyal fanbase, without a single founding member left in the group. In 2002, when Norma Jean released their seminal debut LP, Bless the Martyr and Kiss the Child, they were already more than a decade ahead of their time with a record that foreshadowed evolutions in the genre. The band’s signature… Read more »
From the moment you’re in Chad Tepper’s presence, you know he lives and breathes gratitude, authenticity, and pop-punk. If there is anyone out there being unapologetically himself, it’s this man. Chad is friends with everyone in the room, and the different parts of his life all intersect to make him exactly who he is. His music career, the people he surrounds himself with, his life philosophies, and his dreams all flow together. When I sat down with Chad at The Gathering, he immediately set the tone by saying, “We need to be more appreciative. We have air in our lungs.”… Read more »
Radio Uprising showcases the greatest bands and artists that tomorrow has to offer, including: Girl Scout, American Thrills, Eliza Elliott, and Riot Stares
Radio Uprising showcases the greatest bands and artists that tomorrow has to offer, including: High Wire, The Disaster Area, Go for Gold, and Lifeboats
Radio Uprising showcases the greatest bands and artists that tomorrow has to offer, including: The Callous Daoboys, When the Sun Sets, Picture Us Tiny, and Petal Crush
We were blessed with many incredible releases throughout 2022—and our staff and hosts are here to share their Top 5 picks.
Wednesday’s SuperBand detailed within.
— Today we talk about Paramore’s album release party, the Red Hot Chili Peppers tour, and the Oxford Dictionary’s word for 2022. — Paramore is Throwing a Party Paramore just made our 2023 pretty cool before the year has even started. Their new album, This Is Why drops February 10th but if you’re lucky, you’ll get the listen a little sooner. The band has announced they’ll be playing an album release show on February 6th at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry. The venue holds a lot of history and is located in one of the coolest music cities out there. Now… Read more »
photos & words by Austin Spruill As the blistering summer of 2022 winds down into the cooler weather of fall, musicians and fans alike are treated to a number of high-profile festivals raging across the country, from Welcome to Rockville and Inkcarceration to Rocklahoma and Louder Than Life. However, few were as highly anticipated as this year’s incarnation of Blue Ridge Rock Festival, taking place from September 8–11. Hosted at the world-renowned Virginia International Raceway in Alton, VA, hopes were high for the relatively young festival, as the successes and challenges of 2021 propelled the event further into the spotlight… Read more »
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