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Letdown. Strips Back “Love Is A Weapon” Live At idobi Radio Studios

In preparation for the highly anticipated event of the summer, the idobi Radio Summer School Tour, Letdown. seized the spotlight at the idobi Radio Studios in Los Angeles, CA, for a heavenly stripped-back rendition of “Love Is A Weapon.” The track was issued as a standalone single in 2021 before the group’s 2023 breakout full-length, Crying In The Shower. Armed with two acoustic guitars and the rhythmic pulse of a cajón percussion, Letdown. unveils a transformative interpretation of “Love Is A Weapon.” Stripping away the synth-heavy and full-band layers that defined its original format, the group infuses the track with… Read more »

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In Hearts Wake Says “Farewell” To Bassist/Vocalist Kyle Erich In New Single

It’s a bittersweet day for In Hearts Wake fans. The Aussie natives have issued their new single, “Farewell,” which acts as a double-entendre parting gift to fans as it marks the official end of an era with longtime bassist/clean vocalist Kyle Erich. This decision comes from Erich himself, who has made the difficult decision to step away from the band after becoming a father in 2022. Luckily, Erich will perform one final run on the road with In Hearts Wake this September before making his official exit. The blistering track opens with a short disclaimer, marking Kyle’s departure and goodbye,… Read more »

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All-American Rejects, Hawthorne Heights, More To Headline Is For Lovers Fest

Hawthorne Heights may have dubbed Ohio For Lovers in 2004, but they’ve been spreading the love far and wide ever since. Especially with their annual Is For Lovers Festival each summer! Today, the seven-date festival series has been announced, including stops at Lake Tahoe, CA, Manteo, NC, Los Angeles, CA, Cincinnati, OH, and more. The festival series will include headline performances from The All-American Rejects, Underoath, Motion City Soundtrack, Hawthorne Heights, and Yellowcard. Additionally, fans will get the chance to see Movements, The Starting Line, State Champs, Saosin, Hot Mulligan, and more. “We are happy to be back in 2024,… Read more »

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Riley! Drops “Bad Boys Boxing Club” Ahead Of ‘Keep Your Cool’ Album Release

Following the release of the infectious “Keep Your Cool, Man,” the debut single from their forthcoming album, Keep Your Cool, the Texas three-piece Riley!, consisting of vocalist/guitarist Ryan Bluhmm, bassist Kris Gallardo, and drummer Cesar “Izzy” Izaguirre, is back with another tantalizing preview of the record. Their latest offering, “Bad Boys Boxing Club,” hits like a sonic hurricane, showcasing a bold departure in their signature sound that’s both audacious and stirring. This bouncy and energetic new release is one of Riley!’s most arresting singles to date. It demonstrates a remarkable evolution while putting their impressive prowess on full display. In… Read more »

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Letdown. Performs “Crying In The Shower” Live At idobi Radio Studios

Gearing up for the event of the summer, the idobi Radio Summer School Tour, Letdown. popped by the idobi Radio Studios in Los Angeles, CA, to put on a special performance of their breakout hit, “Crying In The Shower.” In contrast to the group’s previous reimagining of “Crying In The Shower,” which arrived as a piano-laden ballad in November 2023, the idobi studio reinterpretation showcases the melancholy and longing embedded into the track. Guided by vocalist Blake Coddington‘s mesmerizing delivery, the song unfolds through a rich array of acoustic guitars accompanied by gentle cajón percussion. Speaking with Fish, Coddington shares… Read more »

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Rise Against Announces 2024 Europe & UK Tour Dates

Fresh off their support run in Australia and New Zealand alongside blink-182, Rise Against has announced a series of European and UK tour dates kicking off later this year. The newly announced shows overseas will begin following the band’s appearance at the Punk Rock Holiday festival and the Open Flair Festival. Their headline shows in Europe will kick off in Segrate, Italy, on August 5 and conclude on August 21 in London, UK. Additionally, the group will be performing at a series of festivals, including Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival in Columbus, OH, at Festivoix, Soif de Musique, Festival… Read more »

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Polaris Drops Off Dayseeker Tour, Replaced By Silent Planet

Dayseeker is on the verge of kicking off their Dark Sun Worldwide Tour later this month. The band has shared that Polaris has unfortunately dropped off the tour as support. In a statement shared on their social platforms as an important tour update, Dayseeker shares, “Very sad to announce that @polarisaus will be unable to join us on our upcoming US tour this April/May.” They continue, “We love them whole heartedly and wish them some healthy time at home so they can come back stronger than ever. Moving forward, we’re incredibly excited to say the almighty @silentplanetband will be filling… Read more »

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blink-182 Cancels Final Two Mexico City Dates Due To Illness

Following back-to-back shows on April 2 and 3 in Mexico City, blink-182 has unfortunately been forced to cancel their final two Mexico dates today, April 5, and tomorrow, April 6, due to an illness in the camp. In a statement sent to fans, the band’s camp shared, “Sadly, blink-182 shows, April 5 and 6 at Palacio De Los Deportes in Mexico City, have been canceled due to illness.” The statement continues, informing ticket-holding fans that refunds will be processed back to the point-of-purchase card for tickets purchased online. Ticket holders who purchased their tickets through ticket offices or Ticketmaster Centers… Read more »

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Frances Bean Cobain Reflects On Father, Kurt Cobain, 30 Years After His Death

On this unforgettable day in 1994, two months before this writer was born, the world lost a legendary musician, Kurt Cobain. Despite the lore and conspiracies surrounding the Nirvana frontman’s tragic passing 30 years ago, at the core of this loss was a daughter growing up without her father and a wife without her husband. Today, as we crank up “Something In The Way” or “Smells Like Teen Spirit” as loud as our speakers will go to honor Kurt’s memory, his daughter, Frances Bean Cobain, has shared a heartfelt reflection of her grief and the loss of her dad. Fair… Read more »

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Cloud Nothings Issue “Silence” From ‘Final Summer’ Album

Ahead of their eagerly-awaited full-length album, Final Summer, which arrives on April 19 via Pure Noise Records, Cleveland’s Cloud Nothings has issued their latest single, “Silence.” Of the new release, guitarist/vocalist Dylan Baldi shares, “I wrote this song after reading that Samuel Alito’s Roe v. Wade opinion tried to justify banning abortion with quotes from a guy who literally burned women at the stake for being ‘witches’ in the 1600s. Like, how stupid do you have to be to think that a guy like that has said anything worth listening to at all? It’s wild that you can be a… Read more »