For fans of experimental music and catchy noise, Obsolescence is a must-add to your music library. Earlier this year, we had the opportunity to meet up with band members Ben Mascioli (vocals), Liam Thomas (guitar), Daniel Oicsamid (bass), Nick Cuadrado (guitar), and Victor Figueroa (drums) before their performance at Launch Festival in Lancaster, PA, and also at their album release show at The…

Finishing the first leg of their US tour, Lord Huron recently performed at Ovation Hall, tucked into Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, NJ. The indie folk-rock band is touring in support of their latest release, "The Cosmic Selector Vol. 1," which sets the stage between a glowing phone booth and an oversized Select-O-Matic jukebox.

Lord Huron's albums are all based in narrative storytelling…

"A Terrible Ennui" continues Chase Petra's themes of intimately addressing themes of growing up in a world of expectations, discomfort, and wanting to belong.

The UK is in trouble right now; it is toooo damn hot, but that didn't stop the hog crackers, the starfish spreaders, the 400lb back squatters, and the country-core kids of Birmingham from turning up in force for a very...very sweaty night with Ohio's finest, BILMURI.

There was just the one support slot of the night, and that came in the form of Melbourne's (Australia) very own metalcore…

A tight Texas tour stop, a killer local lineup, and a Friday night in Austin that felt like way more than just a show.

A busy week in music means a great week full of new releases. Several artists have made their mark with new music this week, making the scene extra loud! We've gathered as many of your favorite artists' releases as possible in order to help you navigate the noise. Artists like Summer Wars and Landon Barker have returned to the scene this week with their respective new singles. We also got fresh…

On Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026, the UK's Delta Sleep made a stop while on their tour in Durham, North Carolina. They performed at Durham's beloved Motorco Music Hall with fellow bands, Combat and Michael Cera Palin. This tour kicked off on June 4th and will be running until June 28th.

COMBAT

To get the night started off with an energetic start, Combat took the stage at precisely 7:30PM. Combat is…

From being one of the hottest UK bands to one of the best marketing moves we've seen in a while, Exploring Birdsong is breaking industry standards and making their own.

In just two months, dreamcore band Colorblind will unveil their long-awaited debut album, "Who Sold You This Truth ++ Was It Yours To Hold." As their fans wait in anticipation for the full release, the band from Austin, Texas, has given them another piece of the 15-track puzzle with their new single, “Chemical Warfare,” released on June 26 alongside the music video.

In the age of burnout and…

From Camp Rock fan to alt-pop icon herself, gracie shows us that some of our childhood career dreams can come true!

An exclusive interview with Michael Gatto and Revel Ian of XCOMM

On Saturday, June 20th, Between the Buried and Me returned home to Winston-Salem, North Carolina to conclude their 2026 run of "The Blue Nowhere" tour at The Ramkat. The tour ran from May 15th up through June 20th, with additional support from Thank You Scientist and The World Is a Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid to Die at the beginning stretch of it. Joining them on the road for this…

Bleed American Still Has Plenty to Say, 25 Years Later

At its core, Eileen Noise is about human stories and all the things that make us who we are — all of the imperfections, nostalgia, relationships, grief, and hope.

Another week, another list full of the hardest releases! This week we saw releases from artists in every corner of the scene. Motionless In White, Sunbleached, Marlene Mendoza, and Pretty Pity were just a few of the names that graced us with new music.

We also got tour announcements this week from a few artists as well. State Champs announced their Around The World And Back Again tour, Daughtry…

On June 17th, 2026, Jinjer's Duél North American tour made its 10th stop of the tour at The Fillmore in Charlotte, North Carolina. This tour is the final tour cycle for their 2025 album, "Duél." Joining them on this tour are Crystal Lake and Entheos.

ENTHEOS

Entheos is a heavy-hitting progressive death metal band. Vocalist Chaney Crabb and drummer Navene Koperweis are currently touring with…

Artist management is one of the most essential roles in the music industry, but not everyone understands what it takes. Behind nearly every successful artist is someone working behind the scenes, balancing their creative vision with the actual business side of the industry. And few understand the weight of it all quite like Kyle Hulett of Cupid Theory.

Hulett has spent his entire career honing…

The SOLARIS Tour from Alt R&B singer, Joji, debuted in Newark, NJ, in support of the artist’s recently released album, “Piss In The Wind,” on June 16th, 2026. For the first time, fans got to hear the majority of the album live and see how the singer has reinvented his performance for this new run of shows. 

Joji has shown an interest in very abstract staging, with past tours being constructed of…

Pop-punk artist TITUS opens up about the emotional toll of the music industry, sharing his journey through grief, burnout, and healing — and why vulnerability is essential for survival.

With the release of her latest single "Ladybug" on May 29, metalcore artist Katerina Nicole shows she doesn't shy away from the messy emotions that come from grieving a loved one. Instead, she embraces the turmoil and realizes that while the loved one may be gone physically, they'll never really leave her.

In my interview with Katerina, I asked her about the story behind "Ladybug," being a…

By Ryan Davey

On June 10th, the metalcore giants, Upon A Burning Body, brought their "Rise of the Bull" tour to Hangar 1819 in Greensboro, North Carolina. This tour is in support of their recent "Blood of the Bull" album release. Joining them on this tour are Swollen Teeth, Carcosa, and Traitors. The tour started on June 4th and will be running strong until June 20th.

I was not too sure what to expect, in all…

As whimsical as any one of OK Go's incredible music videos, this night was one for the books.

Besides their tunes, one of the things that metalcore group Of Virtue is known for is their mental health advocacy. Recognizing that May is traditionally Mental Health Awareness Month, the group released their single, "What's It Like to Be Happy?" on May 22 to coincide with the push for awareness. This song is more than just a personal journey; the themes explore questions that many of us have…

With a new album releasing at midnight on the day of the show, fans from across the country poured into The Ritz to rock out before the band took the stage at Warped Tour later that week.

On June 9th, Killswitch Engage brought their 2026 North American tour to The Ritz in Raleigh, North Carolina. This 17-date tour kicked off on June 6th and will be running until June 27th. Joining them on this run are fellow heavy-hitting bands Havok, Iron Reagan, and Machine Head.

HAVOK

Havok is a thrash metal band out of Denver, Colorado. This was my first time seeing them perform live, and I…

This week proved to be a big release week for metalcore lovers. Several new singles came out from artists like Fit For A King, If Not For Me, and Royal Hearts. We also got Sleeping With Sirens' highly-anticipated album, "An Ending In Itself".

All of your favorite bands are announcing their tours as well. We saw tour announcements from Thousand Below, Wind Walkers, Scene Queen, Archers, and so…

On Saturday night, a wave of nostalgia rushed through the halls of the Freeman Coliseum as Yellowcard, New Found Glory, and Plain White T's brought the Up Up Down Down Tour to San Antonio! Fans of all ages arrived early to fill up the venue long before the first band took the stage, eager to relive the songs that were the soundtrack to their golden years, road trips, and countless memories over…

Vans Warped Tour returns to Long Beach July 25–26 with 80+ bands and a lineup that will make your 2005 self very happy. Here's the full breakdown.

Melodic metalcore meshes with hard rock in Hillhaven's new single about the death of love after betrayal.