blink-182 is still keeping us on our toes and dropping new surprises for fans following the October release of their ninth studio album ONE MORE TIME…. Today, the trio shared a new live music video for the track “ANTHEM PART 3.” If you remember blink’s Denny’s meme moment, they played this song for a crowd at the diner, as well. Filmed across the span of multiple tour dates, the live performance video sees concertgoers crowd-surfing, fans in Enema Of The State nurse costumes, and even Mark Hoppus flipping off a car and Tom DeLonge poking Travis Barker‘s butt. Classic. Check… Read more »
Close out your year by adding the new single “blame me for everything” by Lil Lotus and MOD SUN to your playlists. The relatable emo rock track highlights the feeling of not being able to live up to everyone’s expectations. Lil Lotus explains, “‘blame me for everything’ is for when you feel like you can’t do anything right, whether it’s from a partner, family, or anyone else.” Check out the picnic-themed music video below. On top of sharing this stunning collab, Lil Lotus is on the verge of releasing his new LP nosebleeder via Epitaph Records on December 1, featuring… Read more »
Ready to get your knees moving? Shaky Knees Music Festival has announced its 2024 line-up. Headliners Queens Of The Stone Age, Foo Fighters, Girl In Red, The Offspring, Weezer, Noah Kahan, and more will take the mainstage during the three-day weekend from May 3-5 in Atlanta, GA’s Central Park. Notable acts such as Loveless, Nova Twins, Pool Kids, Microwave, and Sunny Day Real Estate will add a little emo essence to the alt-rock weekend. Read more: Set It Off Announces The Deathless Tour With Crown The Empire & More With some fests and acts announcing anniversary or album play-through shows,… Read more »
Set It Off has announced their 2024 The Deathless Tour with Crown The Empire, DeathbyRomy, and Caskets as support. The trio and co. will embark on a 32-date run across the U.S. this spring. Of the tour announcement, vocalist Cody Carson shared in the band’s comments, “CANT WAIT TO PLAY THESE NEW SONGS LIVE!!! These songs were MEANT for tour!!!” Along with this announcement, the group has been teasing a new single on their Instagram titled “Parasite.” To get fans excited for what’s next for the rock group, a Reel with a snippet of their upcoming song was posted yesterday… Read more »
The line between alternative music and pop music has blurred even more. Bring Me The Horizon and Spiritbox are carrying the torch Linkin Park lit almost twenty years ago, but who’s next?
Amidst the festive cheer of the holiday season, we march to the beat of our alternative carols—My Chemical Romance‘s punk-infused take of “All I Want For Christmas Is You” and Fall Out Boy‘s “Yule Shoot Your Eye Out.” Whether you’re picking out gifts for yourself or curating the perfect presents for your alt besties, here are five independent alternative brands that deserve a spot on your shopping list this holiday season. Unleash your rebellious spirit and celebrate the season with a touch of alternative flair! BlackCraft Cult BlackCraft Cult lives by the ethos of kindness, gratitude, and positivity. They stand… Read more »
We’re in trouble…because Never Shout Never’s Christofer Drew has officially hung up the mic of his music career. On Saturday, November 25, Drew took to X (formerly Twitter) to share the news of his retirement from music through a series of tweets. He initially tweeted, “Big changes in my life rn,” without any additional details. Read more: idobi Radio Presents: Best Albums Of 2023 Vol. 1 On the same day, he expanded on these “big changes,” sharing, “I’m retiring from the music industry to pursue a professional painting career. Advent of Violet Soul is not getting an official release. Here… Read more »
Ah, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. A hallowed American institution and a can’t-miss event for Garfield fans. As the New York City-based parade progresses through the streets, so too does it run across almost every television screen in the nation. While the floats and balloons ranging from the Pillsbury Doughboy, Kermit The Frog, and Snoopy have remained iconic for years upon years, we are still fixated on the unbelievable alternative celebrity guest cameos through the mid-2000s and early 2010s. After all, what’s a better precursor to bizarre, unsolicited political dinner conversation than a live performance from Plain White T’s? These… Read more »
NOAHFINNCE weaves a spellbinding narrative in his latest music video for “SCUMBAG,” drawing inspiration from the enchanting world of Harry Potter. The alt-artist, who initially dropped the track in October, uses this magical realm to shed light on issues of transphobia and confront TERFs (trans-exclusionary radical feminists). Evoking the nostalgia of J.K. Rowling‘s iconic book series and the subsequent film adaptations that captivated audiences in the late ’90s and early/mid-2000s, NOAHFINNCE transforms the familiar wizarding world into a canvas for his powerful message. Despite the enchantment of Harry Potter, recent statements from Rowling have shifted the narrative, prompting discussions about… Read more »
As everyone heads back to their hometowns for the holidays, Wheatus reminds fans that we’re all still “Christmas Dirtbag.” The jolly re-work of their iconic song “Teenage Dirtbag” landed in listeners’ stockings yesterday from their latest release, Just A Dirtbag Christmas EP. It also features two original Christmas songs, a cover of “Feels Like Christmas,” and an instrumental strings revision of “Teenage Dirtbag.” Frontman Brendan B. Brown took to Instagram to announce the EP and to call for fans to submit videos for the single’s music video. He says, “We’re making a video! We’re making a Christmas Dirtbag…and you should… Read more »
