Marking her first solo release in several years, Lilith Czar returns with a vengeance on her explosive new track, “POPSICLE.” From the first brutal lines—“You two-faced son of a bitch/You fucking make me sick”—Czar leaves no room for misinterpretation. She tears through her frustrations before crashing into the snarling chorus: “Easy rocking bomb pop/Gonna make your heart stop.” In her own words, Czar describes “POPSICLE” as “The breaking point—the moment you stop shrinking, softening, and reshaping yourself into something that isn’t you just to fit someone else’s agenda. It’s a song for every person who’s been told their worth depends… 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 massive reveal earlier this week celebrating its 20th anniversary, Riot Fest has doubled down on the hype with a stacked list of full album playthroughs set for the festival’s three-day takeover of Douglass Park in Chicago, running September 19–21, 2025. With blink-182, Weezer, and Green Day headlining the milestone event, the fest will also treat fans to a rare run of classic albums performed in full. That includes Weezer bringing their beloved Blue Album to life, along with full-album sets from punk legends and scene favorites alike, such as Sex Pistols with Frank Carter, Chicago natives Alkaline Trio,… Read more »
Following the announcement of their first new album in 13 years, The All-American Rejects have returned with “Sandbox”—their first new release in five years and the lead single from the upcoming record. The band shares across their social channels, “Sandbox is finally out and along side it, a music video that I can’t believe we got to make. Visionary music video legend Joseph Kahn has helmed a masterpiece that adds to the pantheon of our visual catalogue, taking us on a real horror-show of a ride that, after I saw the first cut I remember saying “holy shit, we’re back.”… Read more »
Seb is about to leave for a big year of touring, Pat is watching loads of hockey… So let’s talk about the Mark Hoppus Book
Riot Fest will celebrate its 20th anniversary this summer with a stacked return to Douglass Park in Chicago, running September 19–21. The milestone weekend will be headlined by blink-182, Weezer, and Green Day, each anchoring a different day. blink-182 kicks things off Friday, Weezer takes the stage Saturday for a full-album performance of The Blue Album, and Green Day will bring the celebration to a close on Sunday. Ahead of the 2005 Riot Fest launch, twenty years ago, festival founder Michael Petryshyn had shared, “I just wanted to put a show together with all of my favorite bands.” And the… Read more »
After releasing singles “Spit,” Laughing Without Smiling,” “The Gallows,” and their LP title track, Cleveland punk-rockers Heart Attack Man are ready to reveal their fourth LP, Joyride The Pale Horse on April 25. This marks the trio’s second independent release, preceded by 2017’s The Manson Family, 2019’s Fake Blood, and 2023’s Freak Of Nature. In their most realized album to date, Heart Attack Man has found their stride and their voice. Touching on the nuances of death, aka “The Pale Horse,” lead vocalist Eric Egan, guitarist Ty Sickels, and drummer Adam Paduch eloquently wander through life’s highs, lows, anxieties, and… Read more »
Ahead of their upcoming full-length, Adventure Club, Laura Jane Grace In The Trauma Tropes has unleashed their blistering new single, “Active Trauma.” Arriving as the third preview of the collective’s new era—set for release on July 18 via Polyvinyl Record Co.—the track is a snarling, full-throttle anthem. Grace’s unmistakable vocals crash into gritty harmonies from her real-life partner, Paris Campbell Grace, sparking a charged chemistry that fuels the song’s rebellious pulse. Listen to the new single below. Laura Jane Grace is currently on the road alongside The Mississippi Medicals throughout the remainder of the spring and summer. Check out her… Read more »
Wesam is back for ep 330 with another lively episode of Wesam’s World Podcast! This time, it’s just Wesam and producer Alex—Peyton was unexpectedly called to Area 51 for reasons we’re not allowed to discuss.
In this episode, Wesam and Alex dive into music festivals, the evolving state of Hollywood, and the upcoming facelift happening at Universal CityWalk. Plus, Wesam gets fired up about the blurry line people are drawing around comedy these days—sparked by SNL’s private apology to actress Aimee Lou Wood.
Step into Wesam’s World for unfiltered opinions, entertainment talk, and real behind-the-scenes takes from a working actor navigating today’s industry.
Mayday Parade is celebrating the release of their 8-track record Sweet in the coolest way: with their besties in Knuckle Puck. The pop-punkers collabed on track “Who’s Laughing Now” and even dropped a party-fueled music video. The band shared on social media, “We teamed up with @josephfran and a bunch of YOU to make this epic video, and honestly? It was chaos in the best way! Huge love to everyone who dressed up and went wild, y’all made it unforgettable.” Check out the music video below. Listen to the full album below and grab a physical copy of Sweet on… Read more »
