TK from Ling Tosite Sigure turned the sold-out crowd at the House of Blues Dallas into an all-out frenzy this past Thursday night. Known for numerous iconic songs in anime and movies such as Tokyo Ghoul, Chainsaw Man, My Hero Academia, Solo Leveling, and even the Japan release of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, this night was destined to be a night to remember by the hundreds in…
Shakey Graves' "Fondness, Etc." Tour was received with warmth and boundless applause at Rockford's Saturday night tour stop.
In this Quick Hits with MSM, we caught up with rising indie-rock star Wes Parker. Currently opening up for Shakey Graves on tour, he joined MSM at the Rockford, IL tour stop to discuss his newest record, Super Rare; dream collaborations; and a future on the big stage.
Before we dive into the main Quick Hits with MSM, it's been one day since Super Rare came out and made its way into the world.…
In our conversation, ENVYYOU reflects on the creation of "bad dreams," the unforeseen advantages of working within label-imposed deadlines, the evolution of their sound, and why building an immersive experience around their work remains just as important to them as the music.
These Texas bands and artists have yeed our haws and have us tipping our hats. Here are some of the best up-and-coming Texas-based musicians in the alt and heavy scenes.
Looking for new music but don't know where to start? We have some exciting new releases for you to catch up on this week! We got new albums from scene royalty, with releases from both Evanescence and Death Cab for Cutie. We also got new singles from Cinema Stare, Kami Kehoe, and South Arcade, among others.
Ceremony Festival announced their 2026 lineup, full of both new names and familiar…
Guitarist Dan Arnold talked with us about what it was like to drop the original LP and what it was like to record the live studio version 25 years later. Here's to 25 years of A Static Lullaby!
Gridiron is a band that operates entirely on its own terms. From refusing to conform to genre boundaries to surprise-dropping an EP instead of doing a traditional rollout, they have built their entire identity on unpredictability.
With relentless touring and festivals, all while pushing hardcore music into bold new directions, Gridiron shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon. We caught up…
Whether you discovered him through rap, pop-punk, or his latest genre-bending era, this tour offers something for everyone.
Ray Hawthorne, "pop punk's most lovable liability," has just dropped his latest single, and we already can't get enough. This is definitely his hardest-hitting track of the year so far!
"I Tried" covers his addiction journey prior to getting sober nine years ago. This is a story of survival and redemption. Of the single, he stated:
Nick Cage is Spider-Man. YouTubers are making hit Hollywood…
This Danish band is slowly melding together genres to create a sound that is completely their own and the start of something new. Iceage doesn't have limits... They erase them.
"For a long time, being a Black Veil Brides fan came with a certain stigma…we want to congratulate you for being right."
This line drew one of the loudest reactions of the night from a packed Palladium crowd in Worcester, MA on Saturday. Front man, Andy Biersack's comment was about more than nostalgia. It was about validation, and (dare I say) vindication.
For much of the late 2000s and early…
The humidity still hadn’t broken by the time the sun dipped behind the trellises of the sold-out iThink Financial Amphitheater in West Palm Beach, leaving the crowd glistening in the kind of sticky, subtropical heat that feels like a Louisiana baptism. Jelly Roll, the ex-rapper turned country superstar, kicked off the first official night of the “Little Ass Shed” Tour, drawing a gathering of the…
Born during the prime of 2000s emo/rock music, 19-year-old MADiSON ViOLETT is taking the alternative scene by storm. Most recently, the "Los Angeles metal princess" released a song with pop-punk royalty Kellin Quinn from Sleeping with Sirens.
"BLEED FOR ME" was released on May 14, marking ViOLETT’s seventh release since her impressive debut, "Circling," last January. Much like the lyrics in the…
We're back with the latest releases from the scene! We have a lot of new singles and albums to explore this week. Dark Divine dropped their latest album, "Undead Melody". We also saw new singles from artists like Savage Hands and Bodie.
Our biggest news from the tour front this week is the announcement from Boston Manor, that they're planning a return run to the US later this year, celebrating…
From melodic sounds to emotional rawness, Massfear has a knack for having to scream along at the top of your lungs. Never underestimate the bands on their way up. Their new single, "Only Silence," is why.
If you love all things spook and metalcore, then Dark Divine has just released their new album, "Undead Melody," and they may have just given you your new begrudging summer anthems.
Day one of Movement Festival confirmed just why Detroit is still the pulsating heartbeat of techno culture. The energy never diminished, even if rain-packed nights swept through Hart Plaza. Wearing rain jackets, ponchos, and drenched sneakers was also on a uniform as festivalgoers danced through every set with relentless spirit and energy. The crowd came out on the other side in a pure Detroit…
We had the opportunity to sit down with Vana on their first headliner, the Lady In Red Tour, and play a little "This or That" to get to know the band members. From fun preferences to quick-fire choices, it was a great way to learn more about the personalities behind the music.
MSM: What's a song or artist that you have had on repeat lately?
Vana: I personally can't stop listening to Sace6. I'm…
Yolk, a two-piece alternative rock project based out of Madison, WI, recently released their first single of 2026. A re-release of their very first recorded song, "Lemonade Daydream" is a refreshed take on some old material. While its spirit stays true to the original, this release feels markedly more energetic, confident, and punchy. There's also the notable addition of an intense and…
Vana put on a phenomenal show last night in Dallas, Texas. Between the music, the aesthetic, the incredible opening acts, and the genuine energy and love between the band members, it's easy to understand why Vana continues to grow and stand out in today's metal scene. Since seeing them open up for Set It Off at South Side Music Hall last year, it's been so exciting watching their growth…
A long weekend is the perfect time to improve your playlist! All of your favorite artists made sure to have you covered this week with new music. Ninth Key, the newly announced duo consisting of Ekoh and Lø Spirit, released their debut single. Sleeping With Sirens, Reece Young, and DONT YOU DARE also released new singles this week. Mgk also collaborated with Wiz Khalifa on their latest mixtape…
Metal mayhem unfolded at Montage Music Hall on May 20, 2026! Metal heads showed up in force, waiting to see the five bands on the bill for the night. Three local acts (DramaScream, Promachina, and WHEN SKIES DECIDE), Stitched Up Heart, and the headliner Infected Rain had fans lining the sidewalk prior to the doors opening at 6:00 PM. The venue is standing-room-only, with a capacity of roughly…
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There’s a very specific kind of controlled chaos behind an Electric Callboy set. It’s part dance party, part metal show, part rave, and just a wildly fun time from start to finish.
One of my favorite things about the evening was just how diverse the appeal was. There were people present from all walks of life — every age group, every background, and every scene. As I arrived at the Special…
Australian pop-punk group BESTIES has a lot to celebrate! They recently signed to the Greyscale Records family and went straight to work releasing their newest single, "Deadmau5." Despite being a new song, the track is fun and somehow familiar for those of us who grew up in the scene.
Immediately out of the gate, this track hits you with a healthy dose of nostalgia and...bananas. At first…
Chicago made one thing clear: it loves Good Kid.
The Brazilian metal legends Sepultura reached Milwaukee on the latest stop of their “Celebrating Life Through Death Tour,” which acts as their final North American tour, as well as a celebration of their 40th anniversary. Also reaching Wisconsin was Cradle of Filth, currently touring North America as well. The two tours came together for one night at Milwaukee’s The Rave for an all-day affair of…
From two of the founding members of Taking Back Sunday comes ME., the stand-alone project that takes a post-hardcore, emotionally raw turn.
What better venue to be at on a Friday night in Boston than the legendary House of Blues on Landsdowne Street? What made this even better was there wasn’t a Red Sox home game flooding the area with tens of thousands of people. I spend a lot of time at this beautiful, historic venue taking in concerts, and on Friday we were checking out Vincent Mason’s “There I Go” tour with support from Cole…