Sad Summer Fest announces emo glory for its 5th touring year

Sad Summer Festival, the ultimate haven for emos of all ages, has just dropped its fifth annual tour lineup courtesy of Journey’s and Converse, igniting anticipation and excitement across the alternative music scene in North America. Headlining this year’s tour are none other than Mayday Parade and The Maine, the dynamic duo who also graced […]

Chicago shows Alkaline Trio how they’re hometown heroes

The Aragon Ballroom in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood was engulfed with energy on March 16th as hometown legends Alkaline Trio took the stage for a night that can only be described as, in a word, electric. The Blood, Hair, and Eyeballs Tour had arrived and fans were in for raw, unadulterated rock-and-roll that capped off a […]

Sonic Temple returns to Columbus for 2024 louder & larger

Get ready for one of the biggest music festivals of the year! Danny Wimmer presents another glorious round of Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival in Columbus, Ohio this May 16th through the 19th. This enormous fest returns bigger and better every year, adding a fourth stage and 40 more bands for 2024! This monumental May […]

Bottlerock 2024 will blow minds this Memorial Day in Napa Valley

This time of year might have us all snowed-in and snuggly, but it’s also the time of year to plan ahead for all the fun times lurking on the horizon. One such event is the annual BottleRock Festival in Napa Valley, CA — bringing the best of music, food, wine, and more to the forefront […]

Sharpen your eyeliner before heading to Las Vegas for next years WWWY fest

In a revelation that has reverberated through the emo community, the highly anticipated When We Were Young festival is poised to make its triumphant return for its third installment on October 19, 2024. Enthusiasts of the emo genre and music aficionados alike will gather at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds in Las Vegas, NV, for […]

The Offspring ignites SoCal with Unforgettable pop punk spectacle

FivePoint Amphitheater in Irvine, California, was set ablaze as punk rock veterans Sum 41, Simple Plan, and The Offspring stormed the stage, delivering an unforgettable performance that had the entire venue on their feet, singing, jumping, and moshing to their heart’s content. The energy was infectious, the music was electrifying, and all three pop punk […]

Emo lovers unite for Yellowcard in San Diego

On August 1st, 2023, Gallagher Square at Petco Park in San Diego turned into a haven for nostalgic emo music lovers, as Yellowcard celebrated the 20th anniversary of their iconic album Ocean Avenue. The beautiful outdoor event was made even more special with the presence of talented opening acts This Wild Life, Anberlin, and Mayday […]

We can’t wait to Hangout!

If you’re feeling those winter blues, there’s nothing like planning out your summer festival schedule to warm you up inside. Thanks to Hangout Festival’s 2023 lineup announcement, I’m literally beaming with sunshine. Top billed artists for the beachfront festival include Red Hot Chili Peppers, SZA, and Calvin Harris, taking place from May 19th to the […]

Charlotte Sands throws a tantrum in San Diego

You may have heard of Charlotte Sands… she’s opened for emo legends My Chemical Romance, The Maine and YUNGBLUD, and has also collaborated on songs with The Maine, UnderOath and Sleeping with Sirens. If you haven’t, I highly suggest you catch up. Charlotte brought her first headlining tour — Love and Other Lies — to […]

My Chemical Romance brings the emo out of Oakland

Wednesday, also known as “hump day”, is a day to get ready for the rest of the week. October 5th, 2022 was not a typical Wednesday: it was the day My Chemical Romance returned to Oakland, California after over 10 years! But, before we talk about them, let’s start from the beginning… It was a […]

Escape the Fate rocks Basement Transmissions in Erie, PA

Escape the Fate — a rock band from Las Vegas, Nevada — played live in Erie, Pennsylvania at Basement Transmissions. The band has come a long way since forming in 2004 and has continued to churn out heavy metal bangers over the last 18 years. Even though almost all of their founding members have been […]

Counting down to Blue Ridge Rock Festival 2022

Blue Ridge Rock Festival is FINALLY only mere days away! If you know me or have read any of my articles (not even related to Blue Ridge) every other word out of my mouth since last year is “Blue Ridge”! Last year’s fest was one of the best weeks of my life and I’ve been […]

Sleeping With Sirens fills San Diego’s Observatory North Park

The CTRL+ALT+DLT Tour — including Sleeping With Sirens, Don Broco, Point North and Garzi — played a sold-out show at San Diego’s North Park Observatory. We saw Garzi earlier this year, when he supported Zero 9:36 on tour; he hit a few obstacles on that tour and didn’t have a band, but still performed with […]