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Absinthe Green Unleashes New Single “Bittersweet” from Upcoming Debut Album Of Love and Pain Greek alternative metal powerhouse Absinthe Green returns with a gripping new single, “Bittersweet”, a haunting dive into the seductive chaos of passionate love. Serving as the latest preview from their highly anticipated debut album, Of Love and Pain, the track offers an unapologetic exploration of emotional extremes. Listen to “Bittersweet” now “Bittersweet” is a raw portrayal Read more
Out September 19th on LP, CD, and Cassette via Org Music "A foundational classic of snotty melodic hardcore." – Stereogum Few records in punk history have left as massive a footprint as the Descendents’ Milo Goes to College. The 1982 debut fused the aggression of hardcore with catchy hooks, adolescent angst, and unmistakable personality — helping spark an entire genre now known as pop punk. Its influence remains undeniable over Read more
We Are Scientists share their emotionally raw new single “The Big One,” a final preview of their upcoming album Qualifying Miles, out July 18 via Grönland Records. Blending catharsis with guitar-driven energy, the track sets the tone for the band’s next chapter—just ahead of their East Coast tour this fall. Read more
New single from the album “Kaosmogonia” – Out now via Rockshots Records Italian symphonic metal band HYPERSONIC push their sound to new extremes with the release of their latest single “You Bastard”, featuring the devastating vocals of Francesco Paoli, frontman of extreme symphonic death metal titans Fleshgod Apocalypse. Taken from the band’s acclaimed third album Kaosmogonia, "You Bastard" is one of the heaviest and most emotionally charged tracks of the record. Read more
The Tempe Improv was the epicenter of vibrant entertainment this past Sunday as the sold-out Wicked Sing-Along Drag Brunch, hosted by the vivacious Espressa Grande, delivered a premium theatre-geek experience where urban witches and wizards crooned along to songs from the runaway musical-turned-cinema phenomenon. Read more
Multi-Platinum global pop superstar Kesha has announced plans for a milestone North American headline tour – the biggest live run of her already extraordinary career. Newly reunited glam-pop legends Scissor Sisters (Jake Shears, Babydaddy & Del Marquis) join on all dates, marking their first North American tour in over a decade. Produced by Live Nation and in partnership with Feeld, the dating app for the curious, The Tits Out Tour kicks off July 1 at West Read more
After much anticipation, 14-time Grammy Award-winner Lady Gaga has officially announced ‘The MAYHEM Ball’ tour with dates across North America, Europe, and the UK this year in support of her new album, MAYHEM, which received widespread acclaim from critics and fans upon release and debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200. Stream MAYHEM HERE. Following her 2025 headlining sets at Coachella, stadium residencies in Mexico City and Singapore, and landmark Read more
Japanese metal band BABYMETAL have announced a summer 2025 headlining tour produced by Live Nationwwith support from Black Veil Bridesand Jinjer on select dates, along with Bloodywood. Marking their biggest North American tour yet, the 24-date run kicks off on June 13th in Houston and will hit major cities including Atlanta, New York, Philadelphia, Toronto, Chicago, and San Francisco before wrapping up on July 23rd in Phoenix. Tickets and exclusive Read more
World-renowned singer-songwriter BANKS has released her fifth studio album, Off With Her Head, via ADA Worldwide, the independent label and artist services arm of Warner Music Group. Off With Her Head - BANKS' Fifth Studio Album - Out Now! Sonically reminiscent of her Goddess roots, BANKS shares, “In many ways, it’s a big sister album to Goddess. After a decade apart, I’ve reunited with the core musicians and producers who Read more
Just 3 days ahead of the release of their new studio album Sleepless Empire, Italian metal titans Lacuna Coil gives fans the ultimate single - "I Wish You Were Dead" - to sweeten the time. Read more
Indie alt icon beabadoobee has announced THE SPACE IN BETWEEN North American Tour – set to kick off April 8 in Vancouver. The string of headline dates, produced by Live Nation, will bring beabadoobee and her incomparable live show to major cities coast-to-coast including Portland, Las Vegas, Austin, Atlanta, and more, as well as Coachella and Bonnaroo. Read more
Performing "Morning View" in its Entirety Plus the Hits With Special Guest: Manchester Orchestra January 27, 2025 – Incubus has announced the next leg of their Morning View + The Hits tour, featuring special guests Manchester Orchestra. Following a highly successful 2024 tour, the band will return to North America this summer, performing their classic album Morning View in full, alongside their biggest hits. The 13-city tour kicks off on Read more
General Onsale Begins Wednesday, January 29 at 12pm Local Time at NIN.com Today, Nine Inch Nails announced the Peel It Back Tour 2025, marking the band’s first live outing since 2022. Produced by Live Nation, the headline run will kick off on Sunday, June 15, in Dublin, Ireland, at 3Arena, and take the band across Europe, including stops in the UK, Germany, Switzerland, and more. The European leg will also Read more
Featuring performances by: Billie Eilish, Earth, Wind & Fire, Gracie Abrams, Jelly Roll, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Lil Baby, Olivia Rodrigo, Peso Pluma, Rod Stewart, Stevie Wonder, Sting, and Tate McRae playing at Intuit Dome. Alanis Morissette, Anderson. Paak, Dave Matthews and John Mayer, Dawes, Graham Nash, Green Day, John Fogerty, Joni Mitchell, No Doubt, P!nk, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Stephen Stills, Stevie Nicks, and The Black Crowes INGLEWOOD, CA Read more
Rock legend Billy Idol is returning to the road for It’s a Nice Day To…Tour Again! Fellow superstar Joan Jett & the Blackhearts will join Idol on all shows. Produced by Live Nation, the tour kicks off at the Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre in Phoenix on April 30. Stops include New York's Madison Square Garden, Los Angeles' Kia Forum, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, and many more iconic venues. Tickets: Artist pre-sales Read more
Coheed and Cambria have announced a North American co-headline summer tour with Taking Back Sunday, supported by Foxing. The tour kicks off on August 16th in St. Louis and wraps up on September 21st in Seattle. Tickets are on sale this Friday, January 17th, at 10 AM local time here. Upcoming Coheed and Cambria Tour Dates *= co-headline with Mastodon**= co-headline with Taking Back Sunday 3/07 – 3/09 – Tool Read more
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