Dave Shapiro—a well-respected music industry executive who opened doors for hundreds of alternative artists in the scene—has tragically passed away today, May 22, 2025, in a small jet plane crash in San Diego, CA. He had just turned 42 years old in January. A godfather of the scene, Shapiro was a driving force in the world of artist management, booking, and touring. As a co-founder of Sound Talent Group and owner of Velocity Records, he helped guide the careers of countless alternative artists. His vision, tireless drive, and deep respect for musicians made him a beloved professional and trusted voice… Read more »
Following their massive and free hometown show in Baltimore, as well as a show at Los Angeles’ Ukrainian Cultural Center, Turnstile have revealed their new track and music video for “LOOK OUT FOR ME.” The track is set to appear on their forthcoming record, NEVER ENOUGH, due on June 6, and featuring previous singles “NEVER ENOUGH,” “SEEIN’ STARS,” and “BIRDS.” The music video is also part of the band’s 14-song visual album, set to premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival. The festival notes, “Never Enough is Turnstile’s debut visual album, and it’s a wild 50-minute ride you won’t want to… Read more »
Ahead of the June 6 release of their record NEVER ENOUGH, Turnstile announced they’re making a pit stop at Tribeca Film Festival to premiere their 14-song visual album. The festival itself runs from June 4-15 in New York City. So, basically, we can confirm that this album will be stunning both visually and sonically. Lead vocalist Brendan Yates and guitarist Pat McCrory directed each music video that has been released (“NEVER ENOUGH,” “SEEIN’ STARS,” and “BIRDS) and all to come. Yates shared on Instagram, “This one’s been as turbulent as it’s been cathartic. Most days feel like running in place.… Read more »
Ahead of the May 23 release of their EP, Outrun You All, House of Protection is back with their new song and music video for “I Need More Than This.” Previously, iconic duo Aric Improta and Stephen Harrison released singles “Fire,” “Braindead,” and “Afterlife.” House of Protection noted, “‘I Need More Than This’ is us exploring a mood between really heavy/fast and slow/chill. We don’t really have a song like this so it was fun to push ourselves in this way.” Improta and Harrison showcase their range of soothing, clean vocals and gritty, urgent yells. This experimental track is exactly… Read more »
Following the release of their album Sweet, Mayday Parade kicked off their highly anticipated Three Cheers For 20 Years anniversary tour in April. On May 1, Mayday Parade hit a tour stop in Dallas, and this time, they brought out a special guest. “Thank you for the love and support that has carried us through 20 years,” Derek Sanders said. “When we started in 2005, there were six members of this band. The five of us you see onstage and Jason Lancaster.” They then invited up former Mayday Parade co-vocalist and Dallas resident Lancaster. He served in the band from… Read more »
Marking their first new material since 2023’s collaborative effort “Red Light Kisser” alongside Your Broken Hero and their cover of “Part Of Your World” for Disney’s pop-punk compilation album, A Whole New Sound, New Found Glory has unleashed their punchy new single, “100%.” Alongside the new release, the pop-punk vets have announced their signing to Pure Noise Records. “No matter what, life is gonna hit you with unexpected tough times,” the band shares of the release. “It’s unavoidable. Sometimes we are lucky to prepare for them and other times they come out of nowhere. In those moments we can choose… Read more »
Warped Tour is back, and the road to their monumental return is growing shorter every day! During our debut episode of idobi Warped Radio—the official radio and podcast partner of Warped Tour—we held an exclusive, in-depth conversation with founder Kevin Lyman. During the interview, Lyman pulls back the curtain on one of the festival’s most unexpected success stories. Reflecting on the parking lot commerce culture that became synonymous with Warped, he shares, “Going back to the early days, that was those brands like Volcom and Hurley, some of those brands growing up in there. Then it turned into Glamour Kills.… Read more »
Following the release of 2024’s I Want To Disappear, The Story So Far just announced a massive North American tour with special guests Neck Deep, Origami Angel, and Pain Of Truth. The tour kicks off on September 9 at St. Paul’s Myth Live and wraps up on October 11 at Santa Ana’s Observatory Festival Grounds. Read more: KennyHoopla is Looking Toward the “NORTHERN LIGHTS//” on New Single Currently, you can register for pre-sale tickets on The Story So Far’s official website. All general tickets go live on April 25 starting at 10 AM local time. Check out the full route… Read more »
The Dity Nil have unearthed a thrilling cover from their October 5, 2023 show at Toronto’s Danforth Music Hall. The group invited George Pettit of Alexisonfire and Dead Tired to perform “I Wanna Be Your Dog,” originally by The Stooges. On social media, The Dirty Nil noted, “Ripped some Stooges with the GOAT [George Pettit] once upon a time. Feast your eyes on that glorious moment…” Check out the uninhibited rock ‘n’ roll collab below. Beginning in June, The Dirty Nil, Carpool, and Dear Seattle will be rocking on tour with Heart Attack Man for their headlining run. Check out… Read more »
At long last, Turnstile has revealed that their new album NEVER ENOUGH is arriving on June 6 via Roadrunner Records. After teasing the release with billboards and social media posts, the hardcore band, hailing from Baltimore, shared the title track and music video for the LP on April 8. The band-directed video features clips of rolling ocean waves before revealing lead vocalist Brendan Yates on a jet ski, bassist Franz Lyons on a city crosswalk, guitarist Pat McCrory in a lush field, drummer Daniel Fang in a desert, and guitarist Meg Mills in the snow. Sonically, the track features delicate… Read more »
