Category: Alternative Rock

Twenty One Pilots Drop New Song and Music Video

For the first time since 2018, Twenty One Pilots finally released a new song and music video. Aptly named “Level of Concern”, the track heavily references the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in its quarantine-centric music video. As if lyrics like “Would you be my little quarantine?” didn’t give it away, “Level of Concern” was written and […]

Lamb of God Release New Collab

Scottish craft brewer BrewDog and American heavy metal band Lamb of God announce the release of the world’s first non-alcoholic collaboration beer, Ghost Walker. The announcement was originally planned for the start of the band’s global tour that would have begun this spring, but, as a result of COVID-19 and the postponing of their European […]

Coldplay’s Chris Martin Performs on ‘SNL’

On Saturday, April 11th, Chris Martin served as a music guest during Saturday Night Live’s first “At Home” episode. In addition to performing on SNL, Martin also recently participated in Together, At Home: WHO-Global Citizen Solidarity Sessions, where he answered questions from fans and serenaded viewers with such Coldplay classics as “Yellow,” “Viva La Vida” and […]

Iggy Pop ‘The Idiot’ and ‘Lust For Life’ Deluxe Editions Our 5/29

A 7-CD box set ‘The Bowie Years’ exploring Iggy Pop’s Berlin-era albums is today announced for release on May 29th via UMe. The box set features remastered versions of The Idiot, Lust For Life, live album TV Eye and rare outtakes, alternate mixes and a 40-page book. Lust For Life and The Idiot will also […]

The Strokes’ ‘The New Abnormal’ Out Now

Today, Friday, April 10th, is the day The Strokes have dropped their their sixth album, The New Abnormal. This is release is definitely better late than never, with a whopping six years between their last full-length release, 2013’s The Comedown Machine. Recorded at producer Rick Rubin’s Shangri-La Studios in Malibu, California, the nine-track album features previously […]

Motley Crue’s Tour is Still Happening

On Wednesday, Tommy Lee spoke to media outlets saying their summer stadium tour is still on despite the world’s current circumstances with COVID-19. The Stadium Tour will also feature Def Leppard, Poison and Joan Jett & The Blackhearts. “Everything’s still a go,” reports Lee. “We’re all in constant communication. [Bassist] Nikki [Sixx] and I have […]

Rocklahoma Postponed to 2021

It has been reported that Rocklahoma has been postponed to 2021. On Tuesday, April 7th, organizers of the event released a statement regarding the matter. “This is tough. For thirteen straight years Rocklahoma has been America’s Biggest Memorial Day Party.. Not being able to bring it to you for year fourteen breaks our hearts, but […]

Fall Out Boy Donate $100K to COVID-19 Relief in Chicago

Fall Out Boy have announced that they have given a $100,000 donation to the Chicago Community COVID-19 Response Fund. The Chicago Community COVID-19 Response Fund is a partnership between the City of Chicago and United Way of Metro Chicago. It was set up to merge funds raised by Chicago philanthropies, corporations, and individuals and use […]

The National Cancel 2020 Homecoming Festival

It has been reported that rock band The National has announced that this year’s Homecoming festival in Cincinnati, Ohio, has been canceled and will not return until 2021. “We made every attempt to reschedule Homecoming for 2020, however due to circumstances beyond our control, the festival will not take place this year as planned,” the […]

Fountains of Wayne Cofounder Adam Schlesinger Dies of COVID-19 Complications

Adam Schlesinger, The musician and Emmy-winning songwriter highly regarded for his work as a member of Fountains of Wayne, has died as a result of coronavirus complications. The decorated musician passed away at 52 years old. Schlesinger has been nominated for Oscars, Tonys, Grammys and Emmys and won the latter two awards. At the 2018 […]