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32 bands on their best Riot Fest memories—gallery

Riot Fest is a yearly highlight. This year’s performers reflect on their favorite memories from the festival, and relive the event with our photo gallery.

THICK announce new album Happy Now, drop "Loser"

THICK have announced their new album, Happy Now, releases Aug 19. via Epitaph. The band also shared lead single “Loser” alongside a music video.

20 bands keeping the riot grrrl spirit alive in their own unique way

The riot grrrl underground feminist punk movement began in the early ’90s in the Pacific Northwest before expanding to the rest of the world. Credited by some for kick-starting third-wave feminism, riot grrrl was a scene where women could express themselves through music.  Many bands were influenced and started because of riot grrrl, with the […]

10 new songs you need to hear this week

You’re welcome: We’ve made finding new songs by rising bands easy. Each week, we’re gathering the best from the underground and offering it to you in one, concise list. Scroll to the end and check out our Spotify Discover playlist, featuring these tracks and more! In return, we want to hear your favorite. Let us […]

Culture Abuse drop new single and other news you might have missed today

Snail Mail added new tour dates—plus, don’t miss Badflower live on NBC’s Last Call With Carson Daly. Check out the news you might have missed today below! 1. The Color Fred share new tour, premiere single The Color Fred, the project of former Taking Back Sunday guitarist Fred Mascherino, has returned after a 10-year hiatus […]

Marianas Trench release new single and other news you might have missed today

FRENSHIP released a new music video–plus, don’t miss a headlining tour from Kevin Devine. Check out the news you might have missed today below! 1. John Nolan releases new music video   I’m very excited to share the music video for my song Half A Block To Go! @obiwannatoli shot it in many locations throughout […]

Skating Polly on shutting down sexism, overbearing fans with grace

While many people believe that the riot grrrl movement has come and passed, self-proclaimed “ugly-pop” band Skating Polly are keeping the spirit of absolute badassery alive. Starting as children, frontwomen Kelli Mayo and Peyton Bighorse grew up among Babes In Toyland, X and Starcrawler. Since adding drummer Kurtis Mayo, the band are well on their […]

Avenged Sevenfold break down “Almost Easy” and other news you might have missed today

Mike Krol released a new single—plus, don’t miss Skating Polly’s new music video for “They’re Cheap (I’m Free).” Check out the news you might have missed today below! 1. Gavin Haley shares new music video Singer/songwriter Gavin Haley blends a myriad of genres in his song and new music video “Sad Season.” He recently signed […]

We The Kings announce Christmas album and other news you might have missed today

Stick To Your Guns and Terror announced an Australian tour—plus, don’t miss Seaway’s very special holiday show lineup. Check out the news you might have missed today below! 1. We The Kings announce Christmas album We The Kings announced an upcoming Christmas album Season’s Greetings From The Sandbar. The album will feature two original tracks […]

11 new songs you'll want to add to your playlist this week

[Photos by: Tennis System/Facebook] You’re welcome: We’ve made finding new songs by rising bands easy. Each week, we’re gathering the best from the underground and offering it to you in one, concise list. Scroll to the end and check out our Spotify Discover playlist, featuring these tracks and more! In return, we want to hear […]