Halloween is around the corner, so it’s time to start planning your costume! Whether you’re going to a party, a concert, or a special spooky event, it is a treat (not a trick) to embrace a new identity for a night and become anyone you dream of. So why not transform yourself into a rockstar?! This Halloween, declare your love for your favorite band with a costume that pays homage to their undeniably unique signature style. Here are five artists with iconic looks and a step-by-step guide on how to recreate it! Ash Costello — New Years Day Ash Costello… Read more »
Arriving via Grave Boy Records—an imprint launched by Emo Nite LA—and ahead of their set at When We Were Young Fest in Las Vegas, NV, MILLIONAIRES, now consisting of founding member Melissa Marie Green and Meredith Hurley, have re-recorded and re-released their track, “THE WEEKEND.” Originally released 13 years ago with Melissa’s sister Allison Green, the updated neon scene anthem marks the duo’s second release of 2024, following “Make A Milli” in March. Green shares on Instagram, “THE WEEKEND IS OUT NOW!!!! We’re SOOOOOOO F*CKING EXCITED to share the new MILLIONAIRE$ song with you all!!!! I want to give a… Read more »
Life comes at you fast and new music will come at you even quicker. With all that happens every day, it’s easy to lose track of which artist released what, who’s touring, and all the other announcements that happen in between. Don’t worry though, we’ve got you covered. Every week, we track the latest new releases so that you don’t have to—from artists who are just starting to make their mark in the business to scene staples you love hearing more from. This week, we heard singles from plenty of acts including Millionares and Magnolia Park, two new tracks from… Read more »
Armor For Sleep made a grand return to the scene in July with their single “In Another Dream.” Now, they’re sharing another dazzling track and music video, “What A Beautiful World” via Equal Vision Records. In the song, they explore how to find silver linings in dark places. Lead vocalist Ben Jorgensen explains, “‘What A Beautiful World’ is a song about examining toxic relationships we often find ourselves in and how hard it can be to free ourselves from situations that we know, ultimately, are unhealthy for us.” Read more: 6 Most Anticipated Moments at When We Were Young Fest 2024 He continues, “At… Read more »
Halloween season is upon us! One of the most festive ways to get in the spirit is with a playlist that embodies the haunts, chills, thrills, and spooks that await us in October. Here are 15 essential spooky rock songs to get your Halloween playlist started. Misfits — “Scream!” The Misfits have been unprecedented pioneers of the horror punk genre since the 1970s with their immaculate blend of horror-themed lyrics, imagery, and wardrobe. Any of their songs can be considered vital for your Halloween playlist. This just happens to be a top track and personal favorite. AFI — “Halloween” In… Read more »
In Her Own Words have dropped their new single, “I Think It’s Time,” in addition to announcing their forthcoming EP, Left In The Dark. The 7-track collection, which will arrive via Thriller Records on November 15, will feature the group’s latest single as well as the previous releases “Beg For More,” “Story Of Us,” and “House Party.” The band shares, “‘I Think It’s Time’ is a song that explores the enduring presence of someone after a breakup and the journey to find strength to move on, no matter the cost.” Read more: Boys Like Girls and Dashboard Confessional Join Forces… Read more »
The Get Up Kids are currently on tour throughout North America to commemorate 25 years of Something To Write Home About. However, fans in the UK and Europe will get to celebrate the emo record, too. The “Holiday” band just announced a series of dates for spring and summer 2025. On Instagram, the band shared, “The time has come! We are finally able to announce that we are bringing the Something To Write Home About 25th-anniversary tour to the UK and Europe next year. We cannot wait to celebrate across the pond with you! The response to our Latin America… Read more »
In honor of Hopeless Records turning 30, Scene Queen has covered “The Best Thing (That Never Happened)” by We Are The In Crowd for the label’s Hopelessly Devoted To You compilation album. The song originally appeared on We Are The In Crowd‘s 2014 LP Weird Kids. The compilation will also boast The Wonder Years’ cover of Thrice’s “Deadbolt,” Point North’s cover of Avenged Sevenfold’s “Unholy Confessions,” NOAHFINNCE‘s rendition of Waterparks‘ “I Miss Having Sex But at Least I Don’t Wanna Die Anymore,” and Bayside‘s reworking of The Weakerthans‘ “Aside.” Plus, it features LØLØ‘s cover of New Found Glory‘s “Vicious Love,” Hey Violet‘s and Jayden Seeley‘s Yellowcard cover of “Hang You Up” and Sincere Engineer‘s cover of “I Hate Myself” by 88 Fingers Louie. In a recent Instagram post,… Read more »
Following the release of her latest track “Life Is A Storm,” Julia Wolf has dropped a stormy lyric video to accompany the track. Produced by Erik Ron and mixed by Anthony Reeder, the track builds from a single echoing guitar into powerful instrumentation backed by drums and bass. Wolf’s vocalizations are a mixture of whispers and hearty tones. Her notes follow the backtrack’s crescendos and soft points that give the track its ballad-like feel. Written alongside Ravenna Golden, the lyrics take the listener through the forest of Wolf’s thoughts as she tells a story of hardship. As the song progresses,… Read more »
Can’t make it to either date of When We Were Young Festival? Not to worry, fans can still take part in the emo weekend with the festival’s official sideshows! After WWWY announced the concerts on their social channels, 3OH!3 might have dropped some hints about their setlist in the comments saying, “Oh @whenwewereyoungfest you “WANT” to kick this off right like a “HOT MESS” and “PARTY LIKE A MILLIONAIRE” what up @cobrastarship and @millionairesxo let’s kick this off right!!!” The concerts will take place ahead of Day One of WWWY, beginning Thursday, October 17, with A Day To Remember, Cobra… Read more »
