Pop-punk powerhouse Pinkshift is hitting the road this fall for a special North American headliner! Hilariously titled the Eat Your Friends Tour, the three-piece unit is bringing JHARIAH and Pollyanna along for the ride. The run will kick off on September 19 at Riot Fest in Chicago, IL, and end on October 21 in Miami, FL. The Eat Your Friends Tour marks Pinkshift’s biggest headlining run to date. After an incredible summer opening slot for L.S. Dunes, along with their upcoming European appearances at Pukkelpop and Reading & Leeds, the band is excited to return home and perform for their… Read more »
After more than a year sans a new release, ERRA, comprised of J.T. Cavey, Jesse Cash, Conor Hesse, Alex Ballew, and Clint Tustin, have unleashed their punishing new single and accompanying music video for “Pale Iris.” Cavey’s commanding growl takes you in a chokehold within seconds of the new track kicking in, his grip unyielding until Cash provides an ephemeral respite. Similar to their past releases, “Pale Iris” presents a profound, introspective narrative courtesy of Cash’s prolific songwriting. As the song progresses, ERRA skillfully integrates atmospheric elements with their signature metalcore prowess, creating a unique fusion of boisterous sound. Read… Read more »
One of the best-selling rock bands of our generation, Green Day has announced a massive 30th anniversary deluxe edition of Dookie today. Originally released in 1994, Dookie was the trio’s incredible breakout album that shot them to stardom. It boasted many of their most iconic tracks to this day. “Basket Case“, “When I Come Around“, “She” and “Welcome To Paradise” are all songs that are widely referenced and highly praised even now, thirty years later. Green Day has sold a whopping 75 million copies worldwide, accumulated over 10 billion cumulative streams, and have been inducted into the Rock and Roll… Read more »
It’s been a busy summer for our Rioters and they’re here to catch you up. Listen out for some new TV & movie recs including the swoon-worthy Red, White & Royal Blue, some entertainment drah-mah, and some throwbacks to American Born Chinese and The Power.
Alt-pop duo, poptropicaslutz! are back again with another heater of a track. “Upside Down” comes as the second single from their upcoming debut album Face For The Radio due out October 5th via Epitaph Records. Following “What Would You Do To Get Ahead(line)?“, the new track is a little more digestible to a larger audience. It has an incredibly catchy chorus, something poptropicaslutz! is iconic for. They teamed up with merging hip-hop artist, PmBata to feature on the track. Courtney Ballard and KodeBlooded collaborated on the production of the new single. Speaking on the new track and their upcoming album,… Read more »
Interview premiere with drummer Sage Weeber – following his last minute filling in on drums for Bring Me The Horizon. Plus, Nick & Tommy’s most embarrassing childhood stories.
Legacy Washington modern rockers Death Cab For Cutie has been nothing short of busy in 2023. Ahead of their co-headlining fall tour with Ben Gibbard’s other project The Postal Service, the band released a brand-new single “An Arrow In The Wall,” which oozes indie sleaze vibes of the late aughts. With a combination of punchy basslines, sultry and dark vocals, and ethereal synth sounds, the meaning behind the song only makes sense. “‘An Arrow In the Wall’ is about the warning signs all around us in the 21st century that society-at-large is in decay,” Gibbard says. “The arrow lodged in… Read more »
The British punk rocker, YUNGBLUD has unveiled upcoming headlining tour dates in Asia this October and November. He will be joined by Bring Me The Horizon and Jesse Jo Stark on select dates. Back in September of 2020, YUNGBLUD and Bring Me The Horizon collaborated on “Obey“, a special track that gained popularity quickly. It is certainly a heavy rock track, and they even dropped a fantastic music video for it. Bring Me The Horizon take the first verse and chorus, while YUNGBLUD comes in for an explosive second verse. Fans are surely hoping the two will perform this track… Read more »
In a defining chapter of their careers, Magnolia Park has unveiled their first West Coast headline tour set to unfold this fall. Magnolia Park will share the spotlight with a stellar lineup of special guests, including poptropicaslutz!, TX2, and 408. With this tour, Magnolia Park not only solidifies their place in the music landscape but also reaffirms their commitment to their fans. The 18-show West Coast headline run will kick off on Oct. 5 in Houston, TX following the band’s back-to-back performances at Reading & Leeds Festival in the UK. You can check out the full tour schedule below and… Read more »
In the midst of their summer tour leading up to Four Chord Music Festival, Taking Back Sunday surprised fans with an incredibly special and beautifully intimate house show this past weekend. In a backyard in their hometown of Long Island, NY, the band performed to a small but insanely rowdy crowd. Videos have been circulating the internet for the last few days, racking up literally millions of views across different social media platforms. It is turning into somewhat of a phenomenon. Are house shows back? Did they ever go away? There are certainly smaller, up-and-coming bands playing in living rooms,… Read more »
