Cruel World 2025 was doom & gloom… & thank goth for that

There’s one fest that always delivers — both on artists and authenticity. It’s a fest that welcomes all alternative music lifestyles, whether that be in the goth, punk rock, darkwave, New Wave, synthwave, or good ‘ol nondenominational nonconformity categories. Presented by Goldenvoice, Cruel World just concluded its fifth year in Pasadena, California. And what an […]

Punk Rock Bowling unleashes mosh-worthy lineup for 25th annual

This celebration cannot be spared. For its silver anniversary, Punk Rock Bowling is pulling out all the stops with one of its strongest lineups ever — including a historic first-time appearance by Social Distortion! From May 24th through the 26th, downtown Las Vegas will transform into a punk rock paradise with thousands of fans descending […]

Darker Waves brings New Wave to the shores of Huntington Beach

This past Saturday, November 18th, marked the inaugural Darker Waves music festival on the scenic sands of Huntington Beach and under the sun of some perfect southern California weather. The new wave centric lineup, complete with performances by legends such as New Order, Tears for Fears, and the B-52s, was highly anticipated by fans of […]