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Millennials, Are You Feeling Old Yet? (Happy 20th Birthday to these Emo Albums from 2004)

27Jan

By Ambur MasenNo Comments

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Millennials, Are You Feeling Old Yet? (Happy 20th Birthday to these Emo Albums from 2004)

Ahhh, yes, 2004: a year characterized by Bratz dolls, Shrek 2, The Da Vinci Code...and emo kids. It almost feels like yesterday, yet we're talking about a time from two decades ago. Let us rip that bandage off for you: 2004 is now as far away from today as 2044. Freaky, right? So, why are we talking about 2004? Well... 2004 was an important year for music, of course! It was an especially important year if you were an OG emo kid. After all, many of the subculture's defining albums were released in the early-mid 2000's. This includes artists who are still selling out tours and indoctrinating a whole new generation of emo kids to this day. If you need a refresher on the bangers of yesterday, here are some of our favorite emo albums (from 2004) that are turning 20 this year. Oof. Say ...

Wilmette Delivers ‘Guitar Hero’-Inspired Pop Punk Nostalgia with “Circa ’99” Music Video

25Jul

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Wilmette Delivers ‘Guitar Hero’-Inspired Pop Punk Nostalgia with “Circa ’99” Music Video

Chicago five-piece Wilmette gives us a glimpse of the good old days with the music video for their new single, “Circa ‘99”. If you loved playing Guitar Hero back in the day like we all did, then you’ll know exactly what we mean as soon as you load up their new video on YouTube, linked below. Watch: Wilmette - "Circa '99" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjghZD9MZeI Video directed by Alex Zarek. Wilmette vocalist Aaron Hailey had this to share about their new song: "Everyone loves a bit of cliché nostalgia, which is why we wrote 'Circa '99’. But, the funny part is, most of the band was born in ‘97, so we were really only 3." Turns out, the members of Wilmette were nostalgic from a young age… a very young age… What's up next for Wilmette? If you’re looking for more musi...

The Frst is Bringing the Heat this Summer with “Bruce Lee,” ft. Kellin Quinn & Bronnie (INTERVIEW)

27Jun

By Ambur MasenNo Comments

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The Frst is Bringing the Heat this Summer with “Bruce Lee,” ft. Kellin Quinn & Bronnie (INTERVIEW)

Our favorite Nashville-based alt rockers, The Frst, are back again this summer with another banger: “Bruce Lee." This latest song is a collaboration with pop punk legend, Kellin Quinn (Sleeping with Sirens), and British pop-rock queen, Bronnie. This song serves as further proof that The Frst can tackle guitar music from any genre-defying angle they choose--including going as far as dropping 'producer tags' in the opening few beats. The result is always fun. See for yourself-- Check out "Bruce Lee" on Spotify, below. https://open.spotify.com/album/2HJsL2fH2nuMGmEEs9HdvN?si=fjkG7AlAS72LnqrpIa3nUw&nd=1 A Collaboration of Epic Proportions This song is the result of some epic collaborators coming together, so we took some time to get together with singer...

New Mayday Parade: ‘More Like A Crash’ Hits Hard

9May

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New Mayday Parade: ‘More Like A Crash’ Hits Hard

Photo Credit: Salma Bustos Tallahassee-based Mayday Parade is back with its latest single, "More Like A Crash." This marks their first release since their 2021 album What It Means to Fall Apart. The song delves into the chaos and pain of endings, particularly in personal relationships, capturing the sense of being lost in the wreckage. After fulfilling their record deal, Mayday Parade decided to take control of their music careers, operating on their own terms and timeline. This move brings them back to a space they haven't fully occupied since their self-released debut EP. This newfound flexibility allows the band to prioritize their personal lives while providing more freedom and control over their music. They aim to release new music more consistently rather than dropping albums ...

You Me At Six Tour Announced With Mothica And Wolf & Bear

3May

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You Me At Six Tour Announced With Mothica And Wolf & Bear

Photo credit: Freddie Stisted British rockers You Me At Six are set to make a triumphant return to the US this fall for their first headline tour since 2019. The tour is in support of their critically acclaimed eighth studio album, Truth Decay. The Rise Records Presents: Truth Decay Tour will kick off in New York on September 22nd and will feature a lineup that includes alt-pop multimedia artist Mothica and post-hardcore band Wolf & Bear. The tour will also include appearances at two major US festivals, Louder Than Life in Louisville, KY, and Aftershock in Sacramento, CA. "We're really looking forward to coming back to the US, especially as we're bringing along Mothica and Wolf & Bear. It has always been a favorite place of ours to tour," shares frontman Josh Franceschi. ...

Say Anything Make a Triumphant Return with “Psyche!”

30Apr

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Say Anything Make a Triumphant Return with “Psyche!”

Photo provided by Say Anything Say Anything has released a new single and made a grand return to the stage after a hiatus that started in 2019. The band has lined up a series of shows that will undoubtedly leave their fans begging for more. Their tour kicked off with a four-night sold-out show at the Bowery Ballroom in New York City on April 28th. The band will then head to Los Angeles for three nights at The Regent, beginning on October 18th, before wrapping up with two highly anticipated performances at the sold-out When We Were Young Festival in Las Vegas on October 21st and 22nd. They were originally slated to perform at the Bamboozle Festival which has since been cancelled. "Psyche!" Details To coincide with their return to performing, Say Anything has released “Psyche!...

408 Releases Highly Anticipated Debut Album ‘Out Of It’

30Oct

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408 Releases Highly Anticipated Debut Album ‘Out Of It’

Rising alt/pop-punk band 408 has released its debut album and it's chock full of special guests. Out Of It is available everywhere you listen to music via BreakSilence Recordings/Regime Music Group. 408 worked with award-winning producer/engineer Andrew Wade and Andy Karpovck (A Day To Remember, Neck Deep) at The Audio Compound in Orlando, Florida. Keep your eye out for killer collaborations with Kellin Quinn (Sleeping With Sirens), Aaron Gillespie (Underoath), Josh Robers (Magnolia Park), Titus, and Taylor Acorn. 408's Out Of It Frontman Mark Faroudi had this to say about Out Of It. "This is by far the band's most adventurous and ambitious effort. Our sound incorporates a little bit of everything and the album represents that. We don't fit into the normal boundaries th...

Adjacent Music Festival Has Every Emo Fans Dream Lineup

25Oct

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Adjacent Music Festival Has Every Emo Fans Dream Lineup

Pop-punk and emo festivals have been all the rage lately. Now, east coast residents won't have to travel that far to experience two days of great music right on the beach. Artists like Blink 182, Paramore, Bleachers, Coheed & Cambria along with 35+ other artists will take the stage Memorial Day weekend in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The ticket pre-sale begins Thursday morning at 10 AM. There are several options available in addition to general admission. Pit passes, Boardwalk, and Super VIP tickets are an option if you're interested. Accommodations are available for Ocean Casino Resort, Caesars, Tropicana, and Showboat hotels. Just be forewarned, these hotel packages aren't cheap. Music On The Beach The Adjacent Music Festival will feature three stages of performers, vendors,...

Pop-Punk Rockers Greyed Out Release “Broken Like An Arrow”

23Oct

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Pop-Punk Rockers Greyed Out Release “Broken Like An Arrow”

Photo: Noelle Burton San Francisco-based band Greyed Out has released a new single and B-side. "Broken Like An Arrow" and "No Dice" are available now via Negative Progression Records. Greyed Out is a melodic pop punk band comprised of former members of This Time Next Year and Pale Chalice. They self-released an EP in December 2021 and their growth as songwriters and performers is on display with the new material. "Broken Like An Arrow" "Broken Like An Arrow" is a mid-tempo journey with guitar riffs honoring the late 1980s/early 1990s alternative genre more broadly. Frontman Pete Dowdalls had this to say about the meaning behind the song. There is solace in solitude. Become comfortable with being uncomfortable. Isolation builds character and there is nothing more importan...

5 Fan Reactions To How Expensive Blink 182 Concert Tickets Are

16Oct

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5 Fan Reactions To How Expensive Blink 182 Concert Tickets Are

The internet has been buzzing since we learned that Tom Delong has returned to Blink 182. There's a new song "Edging" to be excited about and a world tour planned for 2023 & 2024. One area that has fans a little confused is ticket prices. From what we've gathered, many of the extremely high prices are folks (and bots?) who are attempting to re-sell tickets obtained through the official pre-sale. Tickets went on sale to the general public on Monday (10/17) at 10 AM. Will you be attending any of Blink 182s upcoming reunion shows? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below. Let's hear what the internet has to say about the ticket issue. 1. I've seen a few people on social media complaining about how expensive blink-182 tickets are for their upcoming tour. I gu...