Warped Tour is officially back, and alongside all of the amazing artist announcements (see below), the brand is reviving something else iconic: Ernie Ball Battle Of The Bands. This contest is dedicated to helping unsigned bands connect with new fans and also offers them the chance to win $100,00 of prizes and the chance to perform on the mainstage of the three summer Warped Tour dares. This includes high-end guitar, drum, and bass gear, keyboard equipment, $1,000 of Vans gift cards (for each performer), the chance at a record deal, and more. Previous winners of the contest include some iconic… Read more »
A show where Diva Bleach called in and Marko DeSantis co-hosted. Please consider donating Marko’s family’s GoFundMe to support his family who unfortunately lost their house in the Los Angeles Fires if you’re able to. https://www.gofundme.com/f/victorias-family-needs-your-help
After announcing her forthcoming debut album Hollywood Forever, DeathbyRomy is back with her new single “LA LA LAND.” The track is preceded by industrial-tinged tracks and grunge-laced tracks “CITY OF ANGELS,” “XXXHIBITIONIST,” and “BITCHFAMOUS.” The artist explains, “This song is about being drained by the superficial hamster wheel that is LA ‘culture.’ The inescapable who’s who and ‘why do you matter?’ ‘What can you do for me?’-attitude that pollutes all social relationships and interactions.” Of her LP, due out on April 25, DeathbyRomy shares, “I’ve been through a lot to get to this point. I wanted this record to feel… Read more »
Carlie Hanson is finally back with her too late to cry EP and her “covering faces” music video to pair. Plus, the rising artist shared that she has officially signed to Fearless Records. In an Instagram post, Hanson shares, “Thank you from the bottom of my heart to everybody involved in making this project come to life… it’s about time she’s out! ALSO!! I recently signed to an indie label Fearless Records !!! They have been nothing but supportive and I am so thrilled we started this journey together. I cannot wait to continue moving forward onto my next project… Read more »
With just under three more weeks of Vans Warped Tour 2025 lineup announcements to come, it’s already clear that the 30th anniversary return is going to be a massive success! Today, the festival has kicked off the day’s announcements with the addition of girlfriends, who will be performing at all three weekend stops. This year will mark the duo’s first appearance at Warped Tour. The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus will also join the tour for all three weekends. Read more: 18 Artist Predictions for Warped Tour 2025 This year’s stops include Washington, D.C., at the RFK Campus festival grounds on June… Read more »
Following their Grammy nomination, culminating in the internet trolling the Recording Academy for mistaking Courtney LaPlante for Poppy, Spiritbox has unleashed their blistering new single, “No Loss, No Love.” The track arrives after “Soft Spine” and “Perfect Soul,” with all three tracks featured on their forthcoming record, Tsunami Sea. The 11-track collection drops on March 7, 2025, via Pale Chord in partnership with Rise Records. Spiritbox will kick off the massive 2025 North American tour next week in London. Loathe, Dying Wish, and GEL will support the Courtney LaPlante-fronted group. Check out their full touring schedule below and purchase tickets… Read more »
20K Rio is ready to take over your playlists this year and is dropping their first offering of 2025, “The Flood.” The SoCal rock duo starring Tommy Lloyd and Luke Caro blends hypnotic synths, classic rock guitar licks, and party-inducing beats to truly make any listener instantly obsessed. The sultry alternative fusion is simply irresistible. The band explains, “‘The Flood is a dark pop song that leaves the door open for slow bluesy guitar riffs and punchy drums. The song is a reflection of a love that begins as a blessing, like rain after a drought. Before it evolves into… Read more »
After sharing their Hopeless Records debut single “Self Sabotage,” Comastatic is back with their first release of 2025, “ZORRO.” Hailing from Zurich, Switzerland, vocalist Mattia Di Paolo and guitarist Jules began their Comastatic journey back in 2022. Melding raw, soaring choruses with electronic-tinged urgent rock melodies, Comastatic crafts an unforgettable modern alt-rock experience. Read more: DE’WAYNE Ushers In New Era With “highway robbery” Music Video Of the new track, Comastatic says, “‘ZORRO’ is a story of inner struggles and breaking free from the masks we wear. It’s about feeling stuck in a hollow life, battling mistakes, and facing the pressure to conform,… Read more »
DE’WAYNE just dropped his first music of 2025 and it’s stealing our hearts—pun intended. New track and music video for “highway robbery,” out via Fearless Records, sees the artist pouring out classic rock glamour and a soulful, soaring chorus. In his latest Instagram post, DE’WAYNE confirmed, “THE NEW ERA IS HERE.” Stay tuned for more thrilling offerings from the dynamic artist. Check out the first of many exciting things to come below with “highway robbery.” “highway robbery” Lyrics: You make the hair stand up on my skinYou’re lovely and dangerousCan’t lie it feels iconic Just a little bitJust a little… Read more »
It’s always a bittersweet moment to know you’ve watched your favorite band perform their last show. Everyone deserves a break, and performing is no easy task, but there’s something so special in the air when a band like Sum 41 takes to the stage. Notably, the iconic pop-punk band took their final bow on their international tour. They concluded their whirlwind route in Toronto at Scotiabank Arena on January 30. The band played 29 tracks, a mix of old hits and new favorites. Of course, the quintet had to document their sold-out final show. They Tweeted a video sharing their… Read more »
