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idobi Radio Predicted the Upcoming Green Day Film

Did idobi Radio predict the Green Day film?! The short answer: yes and no. Last week, Tate Logan of idobi Radio posted a faux dream casting if Green Day were to ever sign off on a biopic film. In a playful casting suggestion, Logan envisioned Josh Hutcherson as Tré Cool, Jack Dylan Grazer as Billie Joe Armstrong, and Melrose Avenue drummer Jed McIntosh, who closely resembles bassist Mike Dirnt. Despite this casting prediction, yesterday, the California trio announced their plans to create a comedy film based on their early years as a group. Per an exclusive Variety report, the film… Read more »

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Coheed And Cambria Announce Tour With Taking Back Sunday

Ahead of their new 14-track album, The Father Of Make Believe, slated to arrive on March 14, 2025, via Virgin Music Group, Coheed And Cambria has dropped the hypnotic, twinkling guitar-driven new single, “Someone Who Can,” along with an accompanying music video. Frontman Claudio Sanchez shares, “When you’re growing up, you’re perpetually trying to understand the world that’s changing around you. Over time, it’s comforting to reach the conclusion that you’ll never truly have things figured out.” Watch the official video for “Someone Who Can” below. Additionally, the group has announced a full summer tour run with Taking Back Sunday… Read more »

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Senses Fail, Saves The Day, and Narrow Head Cover My Chemical Romance

Bidding so long and goodnight to the New Jersey vs. The World Tour, Senses Fail put on a memorable finale show on December 8 at the House of Blues in Anaheim, CA. Joined by co-headliner Saves The Day and opener Narrow Head, the band closed their set with a powerful, sing-along cover of My Chemical Romance’s breakout anthem “Helena.” As a tribute to their New Jersey roots and one of the state’s most legendary emo exports, Senses Fail has been ending their sets with the cover throughout the tour alongside Chris Conley, Saves The Day’s frontman. In a frankly chaotic… Read more »

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Picturesque Officially Releases Five-Track ‘I Hope You Hate It’ EP

Lexington, Kentucky-based alternative act Picturesque has officially shared their 5-track EP, I Hope You Hate It, out now via Equal Vision Records. Ahead of the full record release, the quartet dropped single “Everything’s Just Fine.” Guitarist Zach Williamson shared of the EP, “This project is unlike any other record we have ever made or will ever make again. This project is not for our core audience. We have always wanted to hear our songs through this alternative lens. And contrary to the title of the EP, we are really excited to show it to the world.” Read more: Honey Revenge… Read more »

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Knocked Loose & Poppy Perform Fiery “Suffocate” On Jimmy Kimmel Live!

After announcing that they’d perform on Jimmy Kimmel Live! last week, Knocked Loose officially made their late-night television debut. With help from Poppy, the metal heavyweights performed “Suffocate” to a massive crowd. We love to see a mosh pit on mainstream TV! The Grammy nominees offered a fiery performance that many members of the metal community admired. Knotfest‘s Tori Kravitz shared on her Instagram, “What I love most about this is that hopefully some young people see this and something clicks. Maybe they feel heard / understood for the first time. Or, they finally find music that feels right and… Read more »

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Dreamwake Makes UNFD Debut With Nostalgia-Inducing “Heatwave”

UNFD has another dazzling act on their stacked roster with the recent signing of New Haven metalcore/synthwave artist Dreamwake. The rising quartet made their label debut with single, “Heatwave,” which features a unique blend of saxophone action, heavy riffs, soaring pop-punk vocals, and raw screams. The band says, “‘Heatwave’ is about that feeling of nostalgia when you look back on life and realize things will never be the same. It’s about those moments when you’re stuck in the same place but everything around you feels different, and you can’t help but long for how things used to be.” Dreamwake shares, “The… Read more »

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Woe, Is Me Signs To SBG Records; Evanescence Cover Arrives Friday

After a nearly 10 year hiatus and reformation in 2022, Woe, Is Me has announced their signing to SBG Records. “When we made the decision to start making music again, signing to a label wasn’t exactly something we were looking to do,” the band shares. “However, signing with SBG Records feels like the perfect next step for us. They have been extremely welcoming, made us feel comfortable, and excited to be creating music again. They have an amazing team that understands our vision for this band, and we couldn’t be more excited and grateful to be working with them. This… Read more »

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Waterparks Re-Releases ‘Double Dare 2019’

Waterparks surprised fans yesterday evening by re-releasing Double Dare 2019 on their YouTube channel. The band previously released this re-recorded version of their 2016 album Double Dare after parting ways with Equal Vision Records in 2019 in order to gain ownership over these songs. The band did the same thing with their 2018 album Entertainment. Almost five years ago to the day, the band shared on social media, “WHAT COMES NEXT IS FOR US. TO FEEL LIKE WE ACTUALLY OWN OUR OLD MUSIC. BECAUSE WE DON’T. SOMEONE ELSE DOES. EVERYTHING YOU’RE ABOUT TO HEAR THIS WEEKEND (& LATER THIS WEEK… Read more »

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8 Spooky Movie Soundtracks for Your Inner Goth and Emo Phase

By now, it is common knowledge that rock music and horror movies have enjoyed a long-term symbiotic relationship. The rough edges and grizzly gore in the horror genre benefit from the visceral, emotive breakdowns that heavy music provides. The two genres share overlapping audiences who love to celebrate their union. Throughout the years, we’ve seen an array of iconic movie soundtracks that feature some of rock’s most celebrated musicians. Here are eight undeniable standout soundtracks to add to your watchlist and playlist this Halloween season. The Crow The Crow has become synonymous with gothic style, music, and culture—and for good… Read more »

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9 Alternative Songs That Released This Week

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 »