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 »
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 »
Marking his long-awaited return, KennyHoopla kicks off 2025 with “NORTHERN LIGHTS//,” his first release in nearly a year—and it’s unlike anything he’s dropped before. Departing from the raucous pop-punk energy that’s defined much of his catalog, the new track leans into an ambient, cinematic atmosphere that feels extremely intimate. Built around his hushed, almost whispered vocals and a twinkling guitar line that evokes the vast quiet of the Midwest emo/indie movement of the late ‘90s/early 2000s, “NORTHERN LIGHTS//” reveals a more introspective and experimental side of Kenny’s artistry. He shares the next chapter of his journey on social media. “I… Read more »
