April showers bring May flowers…as well as some stunning album anniversaries to celebrate. Wanna feel old? Twenty One Pilots‘ breakout album, Blurryface, is turning 10 years old on May 17. Or… better yet… Fall Out Boy‘s From Under The Cork Tree, which features the iconic “Dance, Dance” and “Sugar, We’re Goin Down” is turning a whopping 20 years old on May 3. I know, I know… even though some of us have gray hairs, these albums still hit as hard as they did when they debuted. Check out these rock, pop-punk, and metal May album anniversaries below. Fall Out Boy… Read more »
Let’s level with each other—the music in a movie can make or break the whole entire viewing experience. I mean, what would Star Wars and Jurassic Park be without John Williams’ beloved orchestral arrangements? Or, what would a viewing of Titanic be without the tear-inducing “My Heart Will Go On” by Celine Dion? Of course, some movies are made better by rock and metal music. (Just look at any soundtrack from the Saw franchise.) These emo bands utterly transformed movies in the 2000s, 2010s, and 2020s by being on the soundtrack. Read more: 8 Spooky Movie Soundtracks for Your Inner… Read more »
From 2011 to 2014, there was one social media niche that defined the music taste for young people and became the go-to platform for tastemakers: Tumblr. It was the birthplace of the indie sleaze aesthetic, soft grunge teens in Dr. Martens, tights under denim shorts, oversized flannels, emo black and white photography, Jeffrey Campbell Litas, and American Apparel basics. Back then, we curated our blogs with the same precision required on today’s Instagram feeds. With this brooding, indie fashion look came an edgy side of music that was fully loaded with personality and grit. We relished in fan fiction and… Read more »
Music news can break at lightning speed. With so much happening daily, it’s easy to miss new releases, tour announcements, and everything else. No need to stress, though—we’ve got you covered. Each week, we’re rounding up the freshest tracks, from emerging artists making their mark to the scene’s favorite acts dropping their latest hits. Now, you won’t have any issues keeping your favorite playlists updated. This week, we heard singles from plenty of acts, including rosecoloredworld and The Driver Era, a new EP from Mirrorcell, and a must-watch music video from Soccer Mommy. Check it all out below. HotWax —… Read more »
Marking their first new music of 2024, Grayscale has shared the heart-on-your-sleeve, deeply personal ballad “Mum II,” a follow-up to “Mum” featured on the group’s 2017 debut full-length album Adornment. “This is a love song about my mother,” vocalist Collin Walsh explains of the release. “Her and I have had a difficult relationship for a long time for many reasons. We didn’t speak for about 5 years at one point in my late teens/early twenties. As I have gotten older, I have felt my youthful anger towards her turn into a mixture of forgiveness, understanding, love, and protectiveness. This song… Read more »
Lil Lotus releases an acoustic version of “blame me for everything,” and taps MOD SUN for guest vocals. The reimagined track comes from his upcoming album, Nosebleeder (Deluxe), which arrives on March 22 via Epitaph Records. This will extend his 2023 sophomore LP and include five stripped-down songs. The emo rapper is known for energetic, provocative lyrics in his music. Partnered with booming beats and roaring guitars, it’s in-your-face and abrasive in a good way. This pivot to something softer somberizes the message, imbuing it with an almost defeated tone. “Sometimes your love is a loaded gun/You can blame me… Read more »
Even with powerhouse frontman Chester Bennington gone, it hasn’t stopped Linkin Park from releasing previously recorded tracks. “Friendly Fire” was originally a part of the acts “One More Light” sessions. The band posted a snippet of the song on their socials, with hints of their nu-metal flair blended with synth-pop. “We’re falling apart for no reason/We’re pulling the trigger in a useless war/If we go back and go into the black/What are we fighting for?” The preview is on a simple green background with conveyor belt text, the title, and the year it was recorded. They announced on X/Twitter that… Read more »
With their farewell shows underway, the remaining three members of Issues—Skyler Acord, Josh Manuel, and AJ Rebollo—joined by The Home Team’s vocalist, Brian Butcher, have been delivering a cathartic adieu to their dedicated fanbase for all of the support they’ve shown the storied group throughout their careers. Following years of silence due to their former vocalist’s swift exit from the band in 2020, the only fitting and proper conclusion for Issues was to take one last bow before closing this chapter of their lives. The group opted for a series of final performances that have undoubtedly echoed with a bang… Read more »
It’s a historic day for emos. After all, January 8 marks the anniversary of twenty one pilots‘ Vessel arrived in 2013 with hits such as “Car Radio” and “House Of Gold,” and it’s also the day that Olivia Rodrigo released “drivers license,” the debut single from her pop, alt-rock record Sour. Of course, January 8 is also the day that blink-182 made their Saturday Night Live debut back in 2000. The unstoppable Mark Hoppus, Travis Barker, and Tom DeLonge appeared as the musical guests alongside host Jamie Foxx for the show’s 25th season. Iconic cast members of the season included… Read more »
No regrets for The Regrettes. The indie-punk rockers announced today on their social channels that they will host their final show on December 21 at The Fonda Theater in Los Angeles, CA. Tickets go on sale next Friday, November 17. In a Facebook post, the band says, “If you’re reading this or you’ve been to a show or bought a record, you’ve given us all some of the best years of our lives. After all these amazing years together, we are parting ways to focus on other projects. There is absolutely nothing but love in our hearts for each other… Read more »
