September 14, 2015

All-female rock band told they weren't "sultry" enough to win Battle Of The Bands competition

During a recent Battle Of The Bands competition, Massachusetts-based rock trio Kalliope Jones were docked points by an unidentified judge who told them to “use the sultry to draw in the crowd.” The members are all between the ages of 14 and 16. Read more: Female band manager told to leave the industry because of her...

Have Mercy stream new single, "Collider"

Baltimore rockers Have Mercy are now sharing the (as of now) stand-alone single they promised last month that was given as a bonus seven-inch flexi disc to those who purchased pre-sale tickets for their upcoming headliner. You can listen to “Collider” below. Of the single, vocalist Brian Swindle tells Noisey, where it premiered, “This song came out of...

Nickelodeon launching entire channel just for your favorite '90s cartoons

Nickelodeon has officially announced that they will be launching a new station, The Splat, dedicated solely to your favorite ‘90s cartoons. Rugrats, Aaahh!!! Real Monsters, Angry Beavers, Hey Arnold!, Rocko's Modern Life, Rocket Power, CatDog, The Wild Thornberries and more will be featured on the channel.  Read more: ‘90s kids rejoice: Nickelodeon looking to bring your childhood...

Fearless Vampire Killers announce new mini-album, 'Bruises'

Fearless Vampire Killers have announced that they will release a mini-album titled Bruises on October 23.    The six-song album will mark a new chapter for the band, in which they step away from the fictional and delve into life's harshest realities.   “We've always had a plan since the beginning. We wanted to do the...

The 13 Best Things About Riot Fest Chicago 2015

Settling into its new home of Douglas Park (after a falling out with prior space Humboldt Park), the Chicago installment of Riot Fest returned this weekend for another triumphant, muddy, eclectic year. As it was my first time attending, I went in without expectations, and with only a plan to soak up everything I possibly...

Riot Fest Chicago (Day 3) gallery: Knuckle Puck, Andrew McMahon, New Politics, more

Photographer: Ryan Bakerink, Ashley Osborn AP photographers Ryan Bakerink and  Ashley Osborn bring you exclusive shots from day 3 of Riot Fest Chicago. If you missed them, check out our galleries from Day 1 and Day 2.

CreativeLive explore how Decibel Festival is changing the EDM live experience

Founder and Curator of Decibel Festival, Sean Horton sat down to talk to CreativeLive about the three pillars the festival embodies; live electronic music, visual art and arts education. For their 12th anniversary Horton made sure to steer clear of typical DJ culture and focus more on curating acts combining a visual and musical experience...

Journeys teases Wilderness Politics Tour -- Contests to ensue

With the return of 50-degree temps across much of the United States, it's time to mourn the last days of Summer 2015 and celebrate the return of Fall! Following in the success their inspired performance during the launch of AP's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame exhibit, Denmark's New Politics will be joining Andrew McMahon in...

Taste Of Chaos, Warped, Mayhem: Past, Present, And Future (Exclusive)

The idea of a “Winter Warped” was such a no-brainer that Kevin Lyman and John Reese were able to sell Taste Of Chaos to giant venues as early as 2005. Combining Reese’s experience working with Guns N’ Roses, The Used, and Story Of The Year and Lyman’s expertise as Warped Tour’s founder, TOC did big...
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