Ah, music festival season is slowly coming to an end. The greatest time of year, spanning from April to September, is when we can enjoy our favorite artists at outdoor venues and under the stars. Riot Fest is one of these final events of the season, returning to Chicago on September 15 for an unforgettable weekend of performances. And now, Taylor Acorn is joining Riot Fest’s impressive lineup of artists. Surprising fans with the news on Instagram, the singer posted the fest’s flyer with a caption in all caps, “SEE YOU AT RIOT FEST SEPT. 16!!!” The news comes as… Read more »
blink-182’s official website is “closed for maintenance,” and for good reason. While you can still shop their merch and buy tickets to their upcoming shows, you might also run into their site’s stall page, which fans believe is a signifier of new music to come within the month. The stall page shows a video of someone in a yellow HAZMAT suit scrubbing away graffiti on the wall behind urinals. Slowly, but surely, the person wipes away various blink-182 logos, including their old-school bunny character and the iconic smiley face. Additionally, posters from the band’s most recent city stops in Chicago,… Read more »
Viral TikTok pop punk band, 408 has announced today that they have signed a worldwide record deal with Big Noise Music Group. The signing pairs with the exciting announcement of their upcoming single “Break Up With Your Girlfriend” produced by Andrew Wade (A Day To Remember, Neck Deep), Kyle Fishman (Morgan Wallen, Luke Bryan) and Nick Bailey (Machine Gun Kelly, Trippie Redd, jxdn) out September 29. The band has dropped several teasers across TikTok and Instagram Reels that you can check out! Big Noise President Jon Cohen shared, “We’re super excited to sign 408, a true DIY band that has been grinding on their own for some… Read more »
A year and a half following the sudden and tragic passing of their vocalist, Keaton Pierce, Too Close To Touch have issued their new single “Hopeless” featuring The Word Alive’s Telle Smith. This track not only serves as a tribute to Keaton but also stands as one of the last recorded works featuring his unmistakable vocal delivery. Additionally, “Hopeless” represents the group’s first new single since the release of the “Complain” remix in 2021, and it arrives as a poignant posthumous birthday gift to Keaton, who would have been 34th birthday on September 3. The band, with heartfelt sincerity, shares… Read more »
One of the most iconic rock bands of all time, Nirvana is set to reissue their classic album In Utero this October 27th to celebrate the 30th anniversary of its original release. In Utero was one of the most popular records of 1993. It debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 Album Chart that year and boasted three incredible singles, “Heart-Shaped Box,” “All Apologies“, and “Pennyroyal Tea.” “Heart-Shaped Box” topped the Alternative Airplay chart and hit No. 4 for Mainstream Rock. “All Apologies” also peaked at No. 4 on the Mainstream Rock chart. “Pennyroyal Tea” landed on Billboard’s Hot… Read more »
Coming off of the high of their self-titled, third studio album released earlier this year and the inevitable high that will follow once the group kicks off their forthcoming US headline tour in October, A R I Z O N A entered the idobi Studios in North Hollywood with fervor and poise. The self-titled album, which arrived in May via Elektra Records, is an acclaimed triumph of slick electro-pop oozing with personality and highlighted by the group’s gripping opening track, “Graveyard.” Watch more: A R I Z O N A Perform “Dark Skies” Live at idobi Studios Following a compelling… Read more »
Back in June, we kicked off the official Summertime Sadness Bracket to figure out who wrote the official song of the summer! This is certainly an ongoing debate, so to do this right, we need everyone’s opinion. We need YOUR opinion. From now until Labor Day, we are running a bracket where we need you to vote on your favorite song. Different songs will go head-to-head for each round. This is single elimination, so if you see a song you like, VOTE!!! The Summertime Sadness Bracket is unique because we are including songs from legendary acts like Paramore, Green Day, and Fall Out… Read more »
As the highly-anticipated MTV VMAs draw closer on September 12, the spotlight falls on Måneskin, nominees for “Best Rock” for “The Loneliest,” who reemerge with a sonic lightning bolt in the form of their latest single, “HONEY (ARE YOU COMING?)” Following the resounding success of their January chart-topping album, RUSH!, this new release serves as a sensational sonic explosion, harnessing the quartet’s inexhaustible energy. Bursting with attitude, “HONEY (ARE YOU COMING?)” showcases Måneskin’s mastery in crafting a stadium-ready, all-encompassing sound that encapsulates their musical prowess highlighting Italian amor in a way only they could. And just in time for their… Read more »
When the going gets tough, your friends have your back. In n the case of Enter Shikari, Chase Petra are those friends! The electrifying punk-goes-synthpop project announced that their original tour openers, Cassyette, are no longer able to join them on their North American run. Luckily, Chase Petra is stepping in for all of these dates. The band almost done will step in for Enter Shikari’s show in Guadalajara, Mexico. The band took to Instagram to share the news. “Unfortunately, Cassyette is no longer able to join us in your country for the shows this September,” Enter Shikari writes. “Happily,… Read more »
Attention all Swifties! Did you lose the Great War against Ticketmaster and were unable to see Taylor Swift at The Eras Tour? Or, are you wanting to relive the magic of that night all over again? Well lucky for us, our favorite songstress just announced that her tour will hit movie theatres across the United States. Partnering with AMC Theatres, Taylor Swift is giving fans the chance to watch her performance in its entirety. Starting on October 13 (we love Tay’s lucky number!), the movie will run at least four times a day on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sundays. Select… Read more »
