THRICE and THURSDAY will perform at grand openings for Apple retail stores in Santa Monica, California, and New York City, respectively, on October 15th. The music performed will be made available for exclusive purchase at the iTunes Music Store and the sets will also be videotaped and placed for download at apple.com. The two bands will begin a joint tour on October 17th in Pittston, Pennsylvania..
Kicking off in Scranton, PA on October 17th, Island Records recording artists, Thrice and Thursday join forces for a full scale U.S. tour. This pairing of incredible bands will give fans the opportunity to experience the unbridled energy and emotionally charged sounds of both artists. Thursday and Thrice are representative of a growing new musical scene. As the New York Times Magazine recently wrote, “What do you get when you mix crashing guitars, wrenchingly confessional lyrics and vocals that can peel paint? The new poetics of suburban living.” This two month tour will be sponsored by MTV2 and Alternative Press.… Read more »
The second annual “Plea for Peace: Take Action” tour, which benefits National Hopeline Network 1-800-SUICIDE, features different lineups on different legs of the trek. The D.C. show is headlined by Thursday, which is apt, since the New Jersey quintet derives its anguished post-hardcore sound – which one wag has dubbed “screamo” – from such D.C. trailblazers as Rites of Spring. If anything, Thursday’s “Full Collapse” is even more morbidly sensitive than the work of its inspirations. “I think it’s going to rain, rain down/ Here in this collapsed lung of a borough,” muses singer Geoff Rickly midway through “Paris in… Read more »
The body of Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes was shipped by jet Monday (April 29) from Honduras to Atlanta, according to Carlos Bakota, a spokesperson for the U.S. Embassy in Honduras. Lopes’ autopsy was completed over the weekend. “The ambassador [Frank Almaguer] made sure that the officials doing the medical work got it done as quickly as possible,” Bakota said. Bill Diggins, who manages TLC, released a statement Monday saying that there will be a memorial Wednesday in Atlanta for the pop star’s loved ones, and that Left Eye’s funeral will be held on Thursday in the New Birth Missionary Baptist… Read more »
Los Angeles, CA, is once again transforming into Halloween Town for the 10-year anniversary celebration of Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas at the Hollywood Bowl. And with it…Jack is back! Danny Elfman—the original composer, lyricist, and vocalist of the film’s protagonist Jack Skellington in the 1993 classic—will return to his role as the Pumpkin King during the annual live performances of the beloved spooky film this October. First launched in 2015, the annual performances have become a rite of passage for fans of Tim Burton and of the stop-motion film. To celebrate the milestone year, Elfman will be joined… Read more »
On Tuesday, August 26, three metal icons broke the alternative internet. Evanescence‘s Amy Lee, Spiritbox‘s Courtney LaPlante, and Poppy shared a collaborative Instagram post standing in a row. They continued to build anticipation by offering no caption. On Thursday, August 28, they shared a snippet of their new collab, “End Of You.” Per the short teaser, it sounds as if Amy Lee sings, “”Cause the end of you is the start of life for me.” The black and white video snippets reveal flashes of all three metal vocalists. While the release date has not been confirmed, we can only hope it’s soon. Currently, rumors are swirling… Read more »
Believe it or not…and we can’t comprehend it…Halsey‘s Badlands turns 10 years old today. Released on August 28, 2015, their debut record—a concept album about a dystopian society—boasts hit singles such as “Ghost,” “New Americana,” “Colors,” and more. To celebrate the momentous occasion, Halsey didn’t just drop music videos for “Gasoline,” she also announced Back To Badlands anniversary tour dates. So, it’s time to dye your hair blue or get a wig! Their Instagram post reads, “One countdown has ended and a new one begins. Visit Badlands before it visits you…” The tour is beginning soon, and officially kicks off… Read more »
Ahead of Stranger Things‘ season 5 premiere, lead actress Millie Bobby Brown, 21, and husband Jake Bongiovi, 23, revealed on Thursday, August 21, that they just welcomed home a daughter. The couple, who tied the knot in May 2024, shared a collaboration Instagram post detailing their baby’s arrival. Bobby Brown and Bongiovi shared, “This summer, we welcomed our sweet baby girl through adoption. We are beyond excited to embark on this beautiful next chapter of parenthood in both peace and privacy.” Read more: Finn Wolfhard Praises Djo’s New Record At Amoeba Music At this time, details of the baby’s name… Read more »
The Click Five is officially back, baby! The pop-rockers teased their return to the stage on August 14 via social media before announcing a full U.S. tour run—their first in 15 years. Of course, some emos thought the announcement was imminent following their surprise performance at a recent Los Angeles Emo Nite. If you have FOMO, this tour is the cure. Excitingly, The Click Five didn’t only tease a show online on Thursday, August 14, they also came out as the surprise guest on the Jonas Brothers‘ current arena tour. Check out the stunning and massive performance of “Just The… Read more »
The first half of Wednesday season 2 has officially arrived on Netflix, and with it, our Addams family faves and Nevermore Academy friends are taking on new dark creatures and doing it with… err…not smiles. (Naturally, Wednesday does everything with a straight face, but she does it well!) To accompany the characters on their adventures, they’re definitely going to need some tunes. From Gomez and Morticia to Thing and Enid, these are the emo bands that perfectly encapsulate each Wednesday character. Enid Sinclair — Paramore Growing more confident as she transforms into herself from season 1 to season 2, Enid… Read more »
