Ohio emo icons Hawthorne Heights have just announced an April 2026 tour around Australia in support of the anniversary of their second album, “If Only You Were Lonely.” The album will turn 20 years old on February 28, 2026. Armor for Sleep will be joining Hawthorne Heights on the tour, consisting of five dates from April 22-26. Presale tickets for the tour go on sale on Thursday, November 6 at 9 a.m. local time and general tickets will go on sale on Friday at 9 a.m. local t

To listen to Primitive Man is to endure an ordeal. It is an act of submission to a sonic force so total and so physically oppressive that it borders on the transcendent. Fan accounts of their live performances speak not of entertainment but of a primal, intimidating experience where the sheer volume and weight of the sound can induce a trance-like state, a disembodied sensory overload where "you cease to exist". For over a decade, the Denver trio—vocalist/guitarist Ethan Lee

During his 30-minute performance, Kevin Morby managed to grab the crowd's attention instantly. His performance was filled with grit, warmth, and that easy confidence he carries with him. There are a lot of really great songs on the album with poetic storytelling and steady, hypnotic groove, with saxophone solos from Cochemea Gastelum that add a rich, soulful touch. Morby didn't just warm up the room; his set transformed it. By the end, it was clear he had made some new fans.

The Strand Ballroom & Theatre Providence,RI October 29,2025 By Adam Bakelman Lowlives Opening the night in Providence,RI was Lowlives , the British American grunge outfit signed to Spinefarm Records. With their gritty sound and undeniable stage presence, they set an energetic tone for what would become a night of unfiltered rock and roll. Frontman Lee Downer led with raw, raspy vocals, the band kicked off their eight song set with two heavy hitters “ Freaking Out ,” the ti

Walls of Jericho undeniably brought the heat to the intimate hometown show at The Shelter, with support from Frozen Ground , Wounded Touch , and Escalation of Force on October 29, 2025. Starting the night out strong with Escalation of Force , who brought hardcore riffs and crushing vocals to the table. This absolutely set the tone for the night ahead. Wounded Touch followed their set, which in my opinion, is a band every hardcore fan should keep on their radar. They genuin

California math-rock group Hail the Sun have dropped their seventh full-length record, “cut. fade. turn. back.” on October 24. The album was produced by Pete Adams and Johnny Kosich and was released via Equal Vision Records. It is their first since 2023’s “Divine Inner Tension.” The record has the band looking at the cycle of life and its atrocities and triumphs. It explores the human nature of war, peace, famine and flourish and how it repeats with every new lifetime. “It d