Australian Emo Band Bad Neighbour releases new album Burns from the X Rays Going through heartbreak is hell – but without it, so many of our favourite emo songs simply wouldn’t exist. And it was heart break and healing that inspired the story behind Australian self-proclaimed sad rockers Bad Neighbour’s debut album, Burns From The X Rays released this month. Guitarist, vocalist and lyricist Cooper Riley explains the album at its core is really “one big love song”, the song wr

Why classic albums from the emo, post-hardcore, and metalcore boom are drawing some of the biggest crowds in rock. For decades, anniversary tours were largely reserved for classic rock legends revisiting landmark records. Today, the format has become one of the most powerful forces in alternative music. Across the country, bands from the emo, post-hardcore, punk, and metalcore worlds are finding enormous success by celebrating beloved albums in their entirety. What began as a

By Arielle Johnson Festival bookings, viral exposure, and crossover appeal are reshaping one of underground music's most resilient communities. For decades, hardcore existed as one of music's most fiercely independent subcultures. Built on DIY ethics, intimate venues, and community-driven values, the genre rarely sought mainstream validation. Today, however, hardcore finds itself in an unfamiliar position: at the center of one of heavy music's most significant cultural shifts

By: Arielle Johnson Nostalgia remains one of the most powerful forces in live music, and few genres have embraced it more enthusiastically than metalcore. The latest example comes from Underoath, who recently announced a major anniversary tour celebrating one of the defining eras of their career. Joined by August Burns Red and Atreyu on select dates, the run promises to deliver a concentrated dose of early-2000s heavy music history. For fans who came of age during the height

By: Arielle Johnson From thriving independent venues to major festival draws, North Carolina's music ecosystem is attracting attention far beyond its borders. For years, North Carolina has occupied a unique space in American music culture. The state has long produced influential artists across folk, indie rock, bluegrass, punk, and hip-hop, yet it often existed just outside the national spotlight reserved for music hubs like Nashville, Austin, Los Angeles, and New York. That

If you are so stuck on your same emo playlist from 2008 that you can't shake out of it, here's some recommendations to bring new, and familiar, sounds to your ears. We're going by GENERAL GENRES here folks. There's so many words to describe the music that these artists make but around here, we're sticking to the basics (mostly because I can't keep up with all of the subgenres properly). If you are offended by how I categorized your favorite band, correction will be accepted i

Picture this: you're tying up your converse, loading your arms with bracelets, packing your backpack... don't forget sunscreen. Your youthful body is gearing up for several days of wear and tear. You show up, and it's all worth it. Consecutive days of sweat, tears, yelling at the top of your lungs, spending way too much money on merch, trying to catch sets that overlap. In the end you saw bands you've never heard of, those you have been listening to since the beginning, and

New releases just dropped and we can't wait for you to hear them! Here's a recap of what's new in the alternative music scene through April 11, 2026. Check out our playlist below and then tell us which one you've had on repeat!

The Mars Volta have announced select shows that will see them playing material from throughout their 25 year career. Are they coming to your city? Grab your tickets here: https://www.themarsvoltaofficial.com/live Sept 8 @ Ventura Theater Ventura, CA Sept 9 @ La Rosa Tucson, AZ Sept 10 @ Abraham Chavez Theatre El Paso, TX Sept 12 @ Alamodome San Antonio, TX (special guest at My Chemical Romance) Sept 15 @ Neighborhood Theatre Charlotte, NC Sept 16 @ Charleston Music Hall Charl

Burned CDs, cryptic AIM away messages, and the emotional damage of a perfectly screamed chorus. Somehow, songs, bands, and albums that taught us how to feel everything all at once—are turning 25. Here's a look back into the beautifully chaotic, eyeliner-smudged world where alternative music wasn’t just something you listened to—it was who you were. So lace up your worn-out Vans, queue up that angst, and let’s revisit the top 25 moments in music from 2001. Newly Formed Bands S

Weezer's new song "Shine Again," from yet-untitled 16th studio album releases April 1, 2026. This is their 16th album but their first with Reprise/Warner Records. The Gathering tour will surely feature tracks from this new album. See all their upcoming fall 2026 tour dates below. Which city will you be seeing them in? Sept. 8 – Sacramento, CA – Golden 1 Center Sept. 9 – San Francisco, CA – Chase Center Sept. 11 – Portland, OR – Moda Center Sept. 12 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Ar

New York royalty, Sammy Rae and Melt are heading out this fall to cities across the US. Secure your tickets before cities keep selling out: https://www.sammyrae.com/gigs-hangs For those who haven't... listen to them at: Sammy Rae & The Friends Melt (highly recommend Sour Candy, it's what got me hooked) Oct 1, 2026 @ The Bridge at Santa Fe Brewing Co. Santa Fe, NM Oct 2, 2026 @ The Van Buren Phoenix, AZ Oct 3, 2026 @ The Sound at Del Mar Del Mar, CA Oct 4, 2026 @ The Wiltern

Bleachers is hitting the road along with special guests Momo Boyd (=), Hovvdy (^), Wednesday (~), The Linda Lindas (*), American Football (#). Catch them this summer and fall for the Bleachers Forever Tour supporting their new album, everyone for ten minutes. Don't miss out and grab your tickets: https://bleacherstour2026.com/#dates Momo Boyd (=), Hovvdy (^), Wednesday (~), The Linda Lindas (*), American Football (#) Friday, June 5, 2026 Chicago, IL - Salt Shed Fairgrounds =

Hawthorne Heights is embarking on a massive 2026 tour, through the US and international stops celebrating the 20th anniversary of If Only You Were Lonely . Joining Hawthorne Heights on leg 2 of the tour late this fall are special guests letlive. and Creeper . Grab your tickets now at: https://hawthorneheights.com/tour/ 3/20 – Bakersfield, CA @ Legend’s 3/21 – Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues 3/22 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Belasco 3/23 – San Diego, CA @ House of Blues 3/24 – Tempe,

Death Cab for Cutie announces their eleventh studio album 'I Built You A Tower' out June 5 on Anti Records . Described as "an album about loss and the ways by which we attempt, ultimately unsuccessfully, to compartmentalize grief. Eventually, the grief spills over and we are forced to face it. And sometimes it is more than we can bear." They will be promoting the album on tour this summer. Be sure to grab your tickets at: https://www.deathcabforcutie.com/ July 10 – Minneapol

The Pretty Reckless proudly announced their fifth studio album, Dear God , alongside a 2026 headlining world tour. Their first single, When I Wake Up, debuted a music video . Learn more about the tour and grab your tickets early: https://theprettyreckless.com/#tour 7/10 Raleigh NC The Ritz 7/17 Chicago IL Riviera Theatre 7/21 Kansas City MO The Midland Theatre 7/23 Austin TX ACL Live at The Moody Theater 7/25 Dallas TX House of Blues 7/31 Los Angeles CA The Wiltern 8/2 Phoeni

Two Door Cinema Club announces a North American tour in celebration of 15 years since the release of their debut album, Tourist History. The show will feature Two Door Cinema Club playing Tourist History ( in its entirety). STRFKR, Phantogram, and Friendly Fires will be supporting at select dates noted below. Grab your tickets at: https://twodoorcinemaclub.com/ 09/24 — Chicago, IL @ The Salt Shed & 09/25 — Columbus, OH @ Kemba Live! & 09/26 — Philadelphia, PA @ The Fillmore

Free Throw is hitting the road in the US and the skies internationally in support of their brand new album, being released March 27, " Moments Before the Wind. " Start listening so you know all the words in time for your show: https://freethrowband.com/pages/tour-dates April 12 | St. Louis, MO | Delmar Hall April 13 | Omaha, NE | The Waiting Room April 15 | Denver, CO | Summit Music Hall April 17 | Salt Lake City, UT | Soundwell April 18 | Boise, ID | Shrine Ballroom April 19

Gorillaz have announced a 22-date North American arena tour for fall 2026 in support of their new album “The Mountain”. Special guests Little Simz and Deltron 3030 will join the band on the road. Tickets go on sale March 9th, grab yours at https://gorillaz.com/tour/ . 17 September ORLANDO, FL @ Kia Center 18 September MIAMI,FL @ Kaseya Center 20 September ATLANTA,GA @ Shaky Knees Festival 23 September CHARLOTTE,NC @ Spectrum Center 26 September WASHINGTON,DC @ Capital One Are

In support of their brand new album, Killswitch Engage announces their 2026 U.S. headline summer tour with Machine Head, Iron Reagan, and Havok. Jun 03: Detroit, MI - The Fillmore Detroit Jun 05: Minneapolis, MN - The Fillmore Minneapolis Jun 09: Raleigh, NC - The Ritz Jun 11: Brooklyn, NY - Brooklyn Paramount Jun 13: Bethlehem, PA - The Wind Creek Event Center Jun 16: Orlando, FL - Hard Rock Live Orlando Jun 17: Atlanta, GA - Tabernacle Jun 19: Dallas, TX - South Sid