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What If My Chemical Romance Were Cast for a Biopic?

It’s only a matter of time before My Chemical Romance—the band that rewrote the DNA of emo for an entire generation clad in black suits and red ties—gets the Hollywood treatment. At least we freaking hope so! With the success of the Oscar-winning Bohemian Rhapsody and the Oscar-nominated A Complete Unknown, we can’t help but imagine what an MCR movie would look like: the eyeliner, the concept albums, the trauma, the triumph. Or perhaps, a post-apocalyptic afterlife centered around The Black Parade, with The Patient as the lead character and the band themselves driving the story forward through musical performances.… Read more »

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Your Ultimate 420 Survival Guide

Get prepped, get high, and have the best day ever 4/20 is the holiday for the cannabis community. It’s a day to chill, consume freely, reflect on the plant’s journey, and get gloriously lifted with your favorite people—or solo, which is a whole vibe too. Whether you’re a veteran toker or new to the sesh life, a little prep can make all the difference. Here’s your go-to guide to making this 4/20 your smoothest, chillest, most snack-filled celebration yet: 1. Stash Up & Score the Deals Dispensaries drop fire deals on 4/20, and heads up, they also get slammed. BUT!… Read more »

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Travis Barker Is Relaunching His Reverb Storefront Next Week

Travis Barker of blink-182 is gearing up to sell some of his drum kits and band memorabilia on Reverb. This isn’t the first time the pop-punk drummer has sold pieces on the instrument reseller marketplace. He began listing instruments and tech four years ago. Of course, everything from full kits and electric drum sets to amps and even a steel drum sold quickly. In fact, some kits sold for $25,000+. Soon, pop-punk fans and musicians alike can browse his store, which will feature drum kits from the Neighborhoods era, the One More Time Tour, and beyond. The store is set… Read more »

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How Will Donald Trump’s Tariffs Impact Record Stores?

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 »

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Green Day Announces Saviors Deluxe Album

Following its original release in January 2024, pop-punk trio Green Day has unveiled the details of the deluxe edition of their GRAMMY-nominated album Saviors: Saviors (édition de luxe). Arriving on May 23 via Reprise Records, the record is slated to feature seven unreleased tracks, including acoustic renditions of “Suzie Chapstick” and “Father To A Song.” The LP will also feature five new songs: “Smash It Like Belushi,” “Stay Young,” “Fuck Off,” “Ballyhoo,” and “Underdog*.” You can preorder or pre-save the album here. The band shares on their social platforms, “Thought the Saviors fun was over? WRONG. No signs of slowing… Read more »

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Lydia Night Enters Solo Era With Debut Single “Pity Party”

Lydia Night, formerly the leader of The Regrettes, is officially in her solo era. Embarking on a new journey, the singer dropped “Pity Party,” and an accompanying music video via Warner Records. Night says, “Stepping outside of the band on my own was spooky and felt like a huge risk but one that I was ready to make. I am so excited to share this world I’ve built with you all and ‘Pity Party’ feels like the perfect entry point.” Read more: Hot Milk Tackle The Post-Truth Era On “Swallow This” She notes, “For this song, I’m reflecting on my occasional need… Read more »

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Hot Milk Tackle The Post-Truth Era On “Swallow This”

Following the release of “90 Seconds To Midnight,” Hot Milk has dropped “Swallow This.” Both track are set to appear on the band’s sophomore album, Corporation P.O.P, slated to drop on June 27 via Music For Nations. You can preorder and pre-save the record here. Lead singer Han Mee says, “We live in a post-truth era, we are confused, we are lost, and we are untrusting. We must follow our gut to what is moral, right and kind. ‘Swallow This’ is a protest song against the hypodermic needle of control media. They anger and press upon pressure points to gain control.” Mee adds,… Read more »

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Is My Chemical Romance Finally Taking The Black Parade to Broadway?!

The idea of The Black Parade marching its way to Broadway has swirled in fan circles for years—and now, the speculation is picking up steam once again. My Chemical Romance’s third album remains their magnum opus and a masterclass in theatrical storytelling and world-building, leading many to wonder if it’s only a matter of time before the emo opera transforms into a full-blown stage production. A In a TikTok posted March 27, user @sweatyoracle stirred the pot with a bold claim: “BREAKING BROADWAY TEA EXCLUSIVE: MCR’s The Black Parade Musical?!?!” They go on to share, “I hear that My Chemical… Read more »

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idobi Warped Radio Debuts with Warped Tour Founder Kevin Lyman

As the official radio and podcast partner of Warped Tour, idobi Radio proudly relaunches idobi Warped Radio—the definitive audio home for all things Warped—with its highly anticipated debut episode premiering today, Wednesday, March 26, at 6 PM ET / 3 PM PT on idobi Radio and Veeps.com. The premiere features an exclusive, in-depth conversation with Warped Tour founder Kevin Lyman, reflecting on the festival’s 30-year legacy and giving fans never-before-heard stories and surprises about this summer’s monumental return. In the debut episode, Lyman joins idobi Warped Radio to talk with Fish about the tour’s 30-year anniversary return this summer. He… Read more »

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4 Rock & Punk Musicians Who Deserve A Biopic ASAP

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 »