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Ben Quad Champions ’00 Emo Sonics On “Painless”


Following the release of “It’s Just A Title,” Ben Quad has released their new single, “Painless,” set for release on their forthcoming sophomore album, Wisher. Their 10-track collection is set to drop on November 14 via Pure Noise Records. Guitarist Edgar Viveros says of the release, “We knew early on in the demoing process that we wanted the vocals to pull from 2000s emo. The chorus is a big nod to bands such as Taking Back Sunday and features Sam and Henry trading off lines in the classic emo co-vocalist style.” The artist adds, “For the outro, we wanted to bring back the post-hardcore/screamo heaviness that… Read more »

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Melrose Avenue Will Stay “Inside Your Mind” With This New Song


Ahead of their nearly sold-out run throughout the UK and Europe, Sydney, Australia’s Melrose Avenue shared their full-throttle, pulls-no-punches new track and music video for “Inside Your Mind.” Previously, the rising punk/metal act and recent Hopeless Records signees released singles “Body Bag,” “Reflections,” and “Black Heart.” Vocalist Vlado Saric shares of the single, “This song is probably our favorite so far. We turned up to Matt Malpass’s studio in LA at like 9 AM after a 14-hour flight from Australia, and he had this track ready to go. We sat down, wrote the lyrics, and knew straight away we had a banger.” Check out “Inside Your… Read more »

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10 Alternative Musician Birthdays To Celebrate This October


Spooky season is officially here, and while you hang your bats, ghosts, and pumpkins, you can also grab some birthday decorations, too. To keep the Halloween vibes flowing, it’s time to crank up your alternative playlists while you grab some pumpkin-flavored treats. For some playlist inspo, these Libra and Scorpio babies have made some of the most iconic emo, pop-punk, and indie tracks, and for that, they deserve the best b-days ever. From the always dazzling Lzzy Hale, to Cobra Starship‘s Gabe Saporta, all the way to My Chemical Romance‘s Frank Iero, here are some October musician birthdays to mark in your cals this… Read more »

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Vienna Vienna Finds Something To Believe In On “Company Hunting”


Following the thrilling release of the June 2025 single “Cashgrab,” glimmer rock artist Vienna Vienna has released his new track, “Company Hunting,” via PULSE Records and Pete Wentz’s DCD2 Records. The glitzy, ethereal vocals effortlessly tackle growing pains and existential dread, and hints at hope with grunge-laced guitar tones. Vienna Vienna notes, “Once in a while you lose your religion (REM reference? Not quite). In this case, I was picking up as many as possible. I spent a year in grief, missing what it felt like to pray to someone and hoping I could find that same feeling in casual sex… Read more »

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Jonas Brothers And The Maine Is The Collab We Didn’t Know We Needed


Jonas Brothers are currently on their JONAS20 Greetings From Your Hometown tour, and boy, is it emo AF. The sibling trio isn’t just touring with the likes of Boys Like Girls and The All-American Rejects; and each night, they’re also showcasing surprise guests. On September 29, the band made a stop in Phoenix…so of course, they invited up hometown heroes The Maine. And yes… emo TikTok is completely unwell. The JoBros have also invited up prominent pop-punk guests during each stop, including The Click Five, Cartel, Sum 41, Christina Perri, and more on previous dates. On this date, The Maine and the JoBros played “Black Butterflies and… Read more »

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Bowling For Soup Releases New Single “Holding On To That Hate”


Fresh off their tour with Simple Plan, Bowling For Soup just released their new track, “Holding On To That Hate.” The band shares on social media, “It’s been a minute, but we’re back with our first single since 2022​ – and trust us, it’s worth the wait. ‘Holding On To That Hate’ is classic BFS: catchy, sharp, and unforgettable. Written by Jaret [Reddick] & Rob [Felicetti], it delivers clever hooks, melodic punch, and the high-energy charm that’s kept BFS going strong for over 30 years.” They add, “Recorded at Soundmine Recording Studio in the Poconos, this track is also a… Read more »

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New Found Glory Announces New Album Listen Up!


New Found Glory is officially kicking off a new chapter. Today, the pop-punk vets revealed their blazing new single, “Laugh It Off,” as well as a music video to match. And that’s not all… the lead single is set to appear on Listen Up!, their new LP arriving on February 20, 2026, via Pure Noise Records. The ensemble notes, “This is an upbeat song based around this lead riff that recurs throughout, while the lyrics are about being on each other’s case in a relationship at times. But you get so lost in the debate that you have to stop… Read more »

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mgk’s New Dossier Perfume Is Set For Release This Week


mgk is fresh off the release of his album, lost americana, as well as a surprise performance with Jonas Brothers, and stepping into his fragrance era. The “cliche” singer just revealed his new collaboration with perfume company Dossier—the “lost americana” fragrance—is arriving on October 2. While the perfumery hasn’t revealed the official notes, it appears to be a unisex scent, per their Instagram post. Additionally, the bottle reads, “…the warmth of a late-night indulgence with earthy, spicy, and rich, decadent notes.” For fragrance lovers, the price point will likely be dazzling for all budgets. Most Dossier offerings range from $39-$49,… Read more »

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Phantom Planet & Christina Perri Joined The Jonas Brothers In Anaheim


Jonas Brothers are currently on their JONAS20 Greetings From Your Hometown tour, and boy, is it emo AF. The sibling trio isn’t just touring with the likes of Boys Like Girls and The All-American Rejects; each night, they’re also showcasing surprise guests. On September 27, the band made a stop in Anaheim at the Honda Center, and this time, they brought out Christina Perri and Phantom Planet. The JoBros have also invited up prominent pop-punk guests during each stop, including The Click Five, Cartel, Sum 41, and more on previous dates. On this date, Perri sang “A Thousand Years,” aka the beloved… Read more »

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Julia Wolf & Maggie Lindemann Share Heartbreaking Collab “2022”


Maggie Lindemann and Julia Wolf came together to maximize their joint slay with their collab “2022” and an accompanying visualizer. The two artists blended their voices to craft a heartbreaking, yet ethereal piece—an instantly iconic alternative collaboration. The duo sings, “Is it 2022 or are you sick of me yet?/Dug myself into the grave that you buried me in/And you packed the dirt away while it ate my skin/They put my face on a flyer, I couldn’t recognize it/Who is she?” The song is set to appear on Lindemann’s new LP, i feel everything, due out on October 17. Excitingly,… Read more »

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