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Manchester Orchestra, Militarie Gun, Denzel Curry, and more playing Portland's Project Pabst 2024

Happening this July, the lineup also includes Violent Femmes, Gossip, Soccer Mommy, Jeff Rosenstock, and others.

Militarie Gun announce new EP Life Under the Sun

Manchester Orchestra, Mannequin Pussy, and Bully appear on the release.

See Jimmy Eat World and Manchester Orchestra play NYC's SummerStage

Sachyn Mital captured the unforgettable night for AP.

Jimmy Eat World and Manchester Orchestra announce summer co-headlining tour

Jimmy Eat World and Manchester Orchestra announced a summer co-headlining run called The Amplified Echoes tour. Check out their 2023 tour dates now.

Manchester Orchestra walk through The Valley of Vision

Manchester Orchestra have returned with new album The Valley of Vision. Vocalist Andy Hull breaks down its creation and creating a VR film with Isaac Deitz.

Mothica, Charli XCX and 8 other things to check out this week

The Latest: from Mothica to Charli XCX and beyond. For all the tickets, exclusive releases and more you need right now.

Tom Morello announces 'The Atlas Underground Flood' is due in 2021

Tom Morello announced that he’ll be releasing one more album before 2021 ends. The Atlas Underground Flood will be the third entry in Morello’s series of collaborative albums and is a follow-up to The Atlas Underground Fire, which was released in October 2021. Alongside the announcement, Morello dropped the singles “Human” (feat Barns Courtney), “Hard […]

Mastodon and more appear on DC Comics 'Dark Nights: Death Metal' album

DC’s Dark Nights: Death Metal was already one of this year’s must-read comics. The Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo-helmed seven-issue series follows Batman, Wonder Woman and Superman as they grapple with foes from the Dark Multiverse, including the nefarious Batman Who Laughs. As its title would suggest, the story is dark, intense and utterly metal. […]

10 track-to-track transitions that pulled the entire album together

No lie, there’s no greater experience than listening to an album that flows perfectly all the way through. But when the songs transition so seamlessly you barely even notice the track change… Well, that’s just unparalleled bliss. Admittedly, we now live in an age of instant gratification in which we’re conditioned to shuffle and skip […]

Bamboozle Festival is planning to return in 2023 for its 20th anniversary

From 2003 to 2012, Bamboozle took over New Jersey for its annual multi-day festival. The event, which evolved out of the Skate And Surf, led to some iconic live sets from artists such as My Chemical Romance, Thrice, Paramore, Foo Fighters and Jimmy Eat World among many others. Now, the festival is making its long-awaited […]

10 iconic alternative albums that deserve to be certified RIAA gold

We’ve already established that there are some surprises that come with RIAA certifications. That said, there’s nothing more troubling than realizing that some of the most iconic alternative albums have never been certified gold. It’s not particularly surprising that there are some discrepancies between an album’s generalized reception and its certification standing. After all, the criteria […]

10 alternative musicians who founded more than one successful band

No lie, as exciting as it is when our favorite musicians take on new projects, it’s always a little disconcerting. After all, we have to wonder if they’re going to live up to the greatness we’ve come to expect. That said, a number of alternative artists have already proved that success doesn’t have to be a […]

10 of the best multi-album concept narratives of all time

Is there anything better than a good concept album? How about a concept series? These multi-album narratives are few and far between. After all, they require an immense amount of thought and dedication. But we’d argue that the outcome has to be worth it. Read more: See how Black Veil Brides’ concept album came to life […]

The 50 best albums of 2020 in alternative, pop punk, metal and beyond

If we could identify one incandescent moment to come out of the coronavirus pandemic, it would have to be having large stretches of time to listen to albums. Yes, in 2020, most of us binged on Netflix and chilled the best we could. But streaming services made access to music downright infinite. We could finally […]

Try to spot every cameo in Touché Amoré’s pet-filled video for “Reminders”

In case you need some joy this week, Touché Amoré‘s got you covered. They have released a video for their new single “Reminders” which is filled with some familiar faces including Frank Iero (My Chemical Romance, The Future Violence), Anthony Green (Circa Survive) and Skrillex. Read more: Here’s how Lady Gaga reacted to Rob Halford […]

These 10 soundtracks might be better than the movies they were from

When movie adaptations and remakes are released, they usually generate the same initial response. “Was it better than the book?” “Is it as good as the comic?” We’re guilty of that, too. But really, we’re the ones asking if the soundtrack was any good. It’s that mindset  that inspired this countdown of soundtracks that might […]

10 alternative artists Taylor Swift should collab with next after ‘folklore’

Taylor Swift recently surprise-dropped folklore, her eighth album, which is completely different from anything she’s ever released.  Swift, who’s known for country songs and pop hits, went alternative this time with the album she recorded while stuck at home during the coronavirus pandemic.  Read more: This Paramore song is the latest inspiration for a new […]

Like Torches team up (and grow up) with Ryan Key on new album

When Swedish band Like Torches came into our consciousness in 2013, they had thankfully changed their original name (You Ate My Dog) and released their self-funded album, Keep Your Head High, delivering a European take on pop punk. When they toured America with Yellowcard, they struck up a friendship with founder William Ryan Key, resulting […]

Manchester Orchestra unveil ‘Mean Everything To Nothing’ anniversary run

Manchester Orchestra will be headed on tour this fall to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of their album Mean Everything To Nothing.  The band announced they’ll be touring all across the U.S. with a few special shows along the way.  Read more: Post Malone teases album release date, covers Sublime at Bud Light gig Along with […]

Riot Fest announces 15th anniversary lineup for 2019

The wait is finally over, Riot Fest fans. The first wave of the 15th anniversary lineup for 2019 is officially here. Yesterday, the festival reminded fans that the lineup was on its way in true Riot Fest fashion. Read more: Ice Nine Kills combat Disney ban with Orlando “revenge” show “Tomorrow at 10am, you can stop complaining […]
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