Out in Los Angeles California there’s been a shortage of artists to fill a certain type of void in alternative rock. It’s the kind of alt rock that’s been inspired by a fusion of modern LA punk bands. Names like ‘FIDLAR’, ‘The Buttertones’, ‘The Frights’, ‘Surf Curse’, and ‘Joyce Manor’ are staple names that come to mind. At the same time there’s a softer side to it as well. Then you find an artist like ‘ALEXSUCKS’ who perfectly fills that gap, and in all honesty creating a s

California-based punk rock band Joyce Manor have been rapidly increasing in popularity in recent years, especially after a tour with Weezer in 2023, going from small indie band to major rockstars. This year, they have recently released their highly anticipated album, I Used to Go to This Bar , which is their first full-length album since 2022. To celebrate this, the band embarked on a massive North American headliner tour starting in early March, hitting major cities across t

Currents and ERRA have been touring across North America behind their respective releases on The Silence Follows Tour and the monstrous co-headliner made its way to a sold out Irving Plaza show in New York City with Caskets and AVIANA as support. The Swedish metalcore act AVIANA kicked the night off and delivered with ferocious intent. Vocalist Joel Holmqvist delivered vocals with sheer intensity and the drummer, known as Dark , was a machine on the drums with his extreme dou

Emo rock band Sweet Pill have been quickly rising in popularity within the past few years, and have now set on their biggest headliner tour yet with the “Still There’s a Glow” Tour. Throughout the tour, which began on March 13, the band will be hitting major cities across North America until mid-April. The start of the tour also coincided with the release of their newest album, Still There’s a Glow , which is the band’s second full-length record. On March 19, Sweet Pill took

On the dreadful 'Friday the 13th'... Lights brought her Come Get Your Girl Tour to the iconic Irving Plaza in New York City with special guests Softcult . After letting an hour pass for fans to get in, buy drinks/merch and just hang out for a bit, the Canadian-based grunge duo Softcult got the night started. For almost 40 minutes, Softcult had everyone's attention. The duo's ability to switch between their mellow/shoegaze style with songs like " Drain ", " Pill To Swallow ",

Photo by Bryan Kirks ERRA, an American progressive metalcore band from Birmingham, Alabama , was formed in 2009. Over the years, they have carved out a unique niche in the music scene, known for their innovative sound and dynamic performances. The band has released seven studio albums and three EPs, each showcasing their evolving musical style and technical prowess. Their latest album, Silence Outlives the Earth , released on March 6, 2026, represents another significant