Dexter And The Moonrocks just revealed a new collaboration with Southern rockers Treaty Oak Revival, “12 Steps,” and it takes on several meanings. Dexter And The Moonrocks share, “We’ve always loved songs that toe the line between…’Is he talking about a woman or schedule 1 narcotics?’ So, we decided…why not write one? Very excited we get to have a band like Treaty Oak Revival feature on this song. We’ve been massive fans of them forever, and it’s cool to represent Texas together.” Sam Canty of Treaty Oak Revival adds, “Making a song with Dexter And The Moonrocks has been something we’ve wanted… Read more »
Cage The Elephant and Dexter And The Moonrocks are set to headline an entirely free festival in Nashville on Friday, June 5…and the full lineup is a dream. Featuring the likes of Mod Sun, Edgehill, Dogpark, Willa Mae, and more, guests can check out the all-day rocknite fest at JBJ’s Nashville beginning at 11:30 AM. Uniquely, the festival coincides with CMA Fest—the city’s massive country music festival—and for good reason. Cage The Elephant’s guitarist Brad Shultz shared with The Tennesean, “Nashville’s always been full of rock bands, punk bands, indie artists and people making loud, weird, creative music every night… Read more »
Charli XCX is back with the release of her gritty new single, “Rock Music.” The mega pop artist has been riding the massive wave of her 2024 album Brat, and the pressure to follow up that magic was palpable. Charli XCX is no stranger to genre shifts, exploring hyper pop, electronic dance music, synth-pop, electroclash, and more over the course of her career. However, rock would undeniably be a new adventure for her. “Rock Music” is being met with an interesting take from fans. Some love it, and some hate it. Several fans have taken to TikTok to say that… Read more »
Marking the one-year anniversary of the release of their 2025 album, DETOX, ONE OK ROCK have announced the release of their live EP titled Live From DETOX JAPAN TOUR 2025. The release is set to arrive on April 30 alongside their eager-awaited concert film that will show in select cinemas across North America. The band shared on their social platforms, “ONE OK ROCK, to celebrate the release of the movie, a live audio source featuring 6 songs from the JAPAN TOUR will be released on 4/30 (Thurs)!” The film premieres today (April 17) in Japan and releases in the rest… Read more »
If you think The Kelly Clarkson Show, the Emmy-winning daytime talk show on NBC, only features mainstream celebrity guests…think again. Kelly Clarkson, the beloved pop-rock singer and American Idol winner, is a true friend to the alternative community and has platformed some incredible punk and rock acts on her successful variety show. From The Maine to Maggie Lindemann, here are five of the best rockers to appear on The Kelly Clarkson Show. Maggie Lindemann Yes, you read that correctly! Queen Maggie Lindemann took her iconic goth-pop-rock to The Kelly Clarkson Show stage. Her sultry vocals and performance definitely stole the… Read more »
By April, spring has sprung! And when it comes to rock and alternative artist birthdays, April is about as stacked a lineup as it gets. I mean, seriously, three pillars of the emo holy trinity land here, alongside voices that have shaped alternative, rock, emo, and pop-punk across generations. Hayley Kiyoko — April 3, 1991 Hayley Kiyoko didn’t wait for space in pop—she made it. Centering queer women in her work with clarity and intention, she gave fans something that felt long overdue. The “Lesbian Jesus” title stuck for a reason. Rob Damiani (Don Broco) — April 5, 1989 Rob… Read more »
Dexter And The Moonrocks are back with the y’allternative track of your dreams, “Flavorless,” out via Severance Records and Big Loud Rock. This follows their recent EP, Donkey Flats, released in December 2025. Stream Your Favorite Artists on idobi Radio From Waterparks and 5 Seconds Of Summer to The Paradox, L.S. Dunes, Ice Nine Kills, and beyond, idobi Radio, Howl, and anthm bring alternative, pop-punk, metal, rock, and indie to you anywhere, anytime. Stream Your Favorite Artists on idobi Radio Dexter and The Moonrocks say of the offering, “We felt it was time for us to get back on our sad… Read more »
YUNGBLUD, aka Dominic Harrison, is the Gen Z rock ‘n’ roll king using his talents to collaborate with some of the most dazzling veteran rockstars in the game. In December, the artist released his full One More Time EP with Aerosmith feauturing lead single “My Only Angel.” And we definitely can’t forget Harrison’s work with Steven Tyler at the 2025 MTV VMAs to honor the late and great Ozzy Osbourne—a main inspiration and beloved friend of YUNGBLUD. Following the Aerosmith crossover, the young artist also revealed a reimagined “Zombie” with none other than The Smashing Pumpkins. Now, rumors are swirling… Read more »
The 2026 Grammy nominations were just revealed, and the alternative, metal, and rock categories are full of some amazing picks. From Spiritbox‘s performance of “Soft Spine” and “Emergence” by Sleep Token to YUNGBLUD‘s Idols and Turnstile‘s Never Enough, we can’t wait to see who takes home the win. Plus, the nominations stream featured a cameo appearance from Sharon, Jack, and Kelly Osbourne, who presented these categories in honor of the late, great Ozzy Osbourne. Check out the full list of rock and metal nominees below. Best Rock Album: private music — DeftonesI Quit — HAIMFrom Zero — Linkin ParkNever Enough… Read more »
Being a dad AND a rockstar is a lot! Bowling For Soup’s Jaret Reddick and Gary Wiseman take us behind the scenes from t-ball to stage dives.
