The Music Industry Runs on Passion. But Who Pays the Price?
The music industry runs on passion. Unfortunately, passion doesn’t pay the bills.
Julia Wolf Hypnotizes Indianapolis for Her Sold-Out Debut
Julia Wolf made her Indianapolis debut at the HiFi Annex to a sold-out space
sombr Takes Over the Kia Forum
sombr brought incredible energy to the Kia Forum in Los Angeles as part of his You Are The Reason Tour, putting on a phenomenal show.
PHOTOS & REVIEW: The Amity Affliction at Élysée Montmartre in Paris
The Amity Affliction brought their House of Cards European tour to Élysée Montmartre in Paris on October 6, 2026, joined by Orthodox, Varials, and Silent Planet. Check out photos and a live review of the night by Jenny Sel.
Louder Than Life 2026: The Sets and Moments That Stuck With Me
Louder Than Life brought together more than 200 bands across seven stages, with major performances from acts including Iron Maiden, My Chemical Romance, TOOL, Limp Bizkit, Gojira, and Pantera.
The Used – 26 Years Marked in Tasty Ink at the Majestic Ventura Theater – 10/08/2026
The Used took over and sold out the Majestic Ventura Theatre in Ventura, California, delivering a night of nostalgia and unapologetic chaos.
Sugar – Love You Even Still 2026 World Tour – Pittsburgh, PA – 10/10/26
After announcing their reunion and releasing new music last year, Sugar finally brought the Love You Even Still tour to Stage AE in Pittsburgh on October 10.
Album Review: Wage War Brings The Storm With Landfall
Florida metalcore heavyweights Wage War are back with their sixth studio album, Landfall, released October 9, 2026, through Fearless Records.
Photos | Crypta Unleashed the Darkness on the Wrath Across America 2026 Tour
On October 5, 2026, the Brazilian death metal powerhouse Crypta helped kick off the opening night of the Wrath Across [read more]
BREAKAWAY MUSIC FESTIVAL BRINGS DOM DOLLA, GRiZ, TAPE B & MORE TO HOUSTON
CLOONEE, BIG GIGANTIC, HOL!, INZO & MORE SET TO TAKE OVER SHELL ENERGY STADIUM November 13–14, 2026 | Festival Grounds [read more]
Eastern Canada’s Heavy Underground Has a New Catalyst: Meet THE LETTER RED
Emerging from Fredericton, New Brunswick, The Letter Red arrives with the kind of volatile, stage-ready confidence that usually takes a lifetime to forge.
Courtney Barnett at Huxleys Neue Welt, Berlin — October 5, 2026
Huxleys Neue Welt filled up for an evening of sharp guitar lines, dry humor, and Courtney Barnett’s unmistakably laid-back energy.
PHOTOS/REVIEW: Punk in Pittsburgh with Four Chord Music Festival 2026
The annual two-day Four Chord Music Festival took place September 25-26th, 2026 at F.N.B. Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, featuring a slew of pop punk, punk, and hardcore bands.
Photos | Review: Sara Bareilles – Funding Mental Health Awareness with the Good Grief Tour
Sara Bareilles launched a benefit style tour to raise funding and bring awareness to mental health. The tour is centered on her new album, Good Grief, which is explores the many emotionally stages of grief on a variety of levels.
The Ship Is Healing: Dan and Phil Enter Their Next Era
There is something slightly surreal about walking into a Dan and Phil show in 2026 and realizing just how many [read more]
Photos and Review | Wu-Tang Clan Bring The Ruckus To Yaamava
Haste The Day brought the “Dissentour” to The Glass House in Pomona on Friday, May 22, delivering a performance that served as a powerful reminder of why the band remains a staple of the 2000s metalcore scene.
The Amity Affliction Turn Berlin’s Metropol Into a Cathartic Mosh Pit
The Amity Affliction rolled into Berlin’s Metropol on September 28 for a night of post-hardcore chaos.
Sex Pistols with Frank Carter — Agora Theater — Cleveland, OH — October 1, 2026
Punks of all ages filled the Agora to watch the Sex Pistols with Frank Carter.
Photos | Review: Melanie C Makes “SWEAT” Spectacular in Long-Awaited DC Debut
At long last, Melanie C announced she was embarking on her first North American solo tour in honor of her brand-new studio album, SWEAT! Lifelong Sporty Spice fans from the DMV were more than ready to fill the 9:30 Club and experience a night they thought would never come.
Dreamstate SoCal 2026: 14 Sets Not to Miss at the Queen Mary
Preview of Dreamstate SoCal 2026.
Photos: AFI bring full-throttle energy to the sold-out Santa Ana streets
AFI stopped off in Orange County to play a special one-off parking lot show for diehard SoCal fans.
The Maine Bring the Chaos to Kesselhaus in Berlin
The Maine hit the Kesselhaus stage inside Berlin, Germany’s historic Kulturbrauerei with an energy that never let up.
PHOTOS & REVIEW: Role Model brings his “Chuck On Tour” to the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheater
Role Model played Red Rocks on a cold, chaotic, loud, and emotional night.
Head Trip Is Bringing Electronic Music’s Biggest Names to the Desert This October
CREATED FOR 2 NIGHTS. ONE STAGE. JUST THIS ONCE. Goldenvoice is bringing something new to the desert this fall. Head [read more]
Song Review: “Joseph” Falling in Reverse feat. Corey Taylor and Serj Tankian
Falling In Reverse return with “Joseph,” the next chapter of Ronnie Radke’s saga. Explosions, epic battles and biblical references – it is an anti-war odyssey and an absolute musical masterpiece.
Photos: Royal Coda Outgrows the Room in Downtown Las Vegas
A show booked for Backstage Bar & Billiards ended up across the hall at Fremont Country Club as Royal Coda brought the Nights of the Blue Swan Tour to Las Vegas.
Review and Photos | Empire of the Sun Lights Up Atlanta, GA
Empire of the Sun Lights Up Atlanta, GA at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre with support from Midnight Generation and Polo and Pan.
DISCO PRESENTS UNVEILS FREAKY DEAKY 2026 LINEUP FOR “THE REVIVAL”
DISCO PRESENTS UNVEILS FREAKY DEAKY 2026 LINEUP FOR “THE REVIVAL” ILLENIUM, DISCO LINES, BOOGIE T, CRANKDAT, MARY DROPPINZ & MORE [read more]
Photos: Nonpoint, Spineshank, (hed) p.e. Las Vegas
Spineshank returned to a Las Vegas stage alongside (hed) p.e. and Nonpoint at 24 Oxford on August 29, 2026. Three bands from the nu-metal era showed three very different versions of what the genre became.
LIVE REVIEW: Breaking Benjamin at Jones Beach Theater
Breaking Benjamin absolutely rocked Jones Beach Theater on Saturday 09/05, Labor Day weekend here on Long Island New York. The [read more]
Photos and Review: wave to earth in Los Angeles, California
South Korean indie rock trio wave to earth took over Los Angeles’ Greek Theatre on September 9 for a warm [read more]
PHOTOS | REVIEW: Slayyyter in San Francisco, California
Slayyyter brought the WOR$T GIRL IN THE WORLD Tour to The Regency Ballroom in San Francisco on September 8, 2026, delivering a high-energy night of bold pop, theatrical production, and undeniable stage presence.
Slaughter to Prevail Unleashes Chaos at Bayou Music Center
Thursday night at Bayou Music Center was one of those shows I had been looking forward to all week. Slaughter [read more]
Photos and Review: CRANKDAT in Los Angeles, California
Crankdat brought five nights of bass-fueled energy and insane production to Los Angeles’ Shrine Expo Hall. From massive lasers and fan-favorite tracks to a surprise “Crankwachi” set with Kai Wachi, Friday night was one to remember.
wave to earths’s Much Anticipated New Album ‘bad pieces’ Out Now
South Korean indie rock band wave to earth released their much-anticipated new album, bad pieces.
Vampires Everywhere! Sink Their Teeth Into Their Roots With New Single “Unwell”
The opening seconds of “Unwell” immediately made me want to jump into a crowd. There’s something really fun about the [read more]
Aftershock Returns to Discovery Park in Sacramento.
Festival promoter Danny Whimmer brings the largest multi genre rock festival back to Northern California October 1st-4th. Since 2012 Aftershock [read more]
Bring Me The Horizon return to deathcore
Way back in 2004, Bring Me The Horizon started their journey to becoming deathcore legends, with their one and only [read more]
Tampa Death Fest VIII to Bring Two Nights of Extreme Metal to the Brass Mug on September 4–5
Tampa Death Fest returns to the legendary Brass Mug for its eighth annual edition on September 4–5, 2026.
Olivia Rodrigo Raised How Much For Non-Profit Organizations?!
Olivia Rodrigo hosted and headlined her very own music festival called Daisy Chain Fields that had the main purpose to raise money to donate to nonprofit organizations.
What Tim Curry and The Rocky Horror Picture Show have Given Us
With the passing of Tim Curry on August 25, 2026, it is hard to talk about his career without talking about his landmark performance as Dr. Frank-N-Furter.
Album Review: Vanna has Re-Recorded “The Search Party That Never Came”
Breaking up in 2017 and leaving a hole in the metal core/ post hardcore scene. Vanna is back with their [read more]
Nearly 30 Years Later, Save Ferris Still Means Everything
Southern California ska-punk legends Save Ferris made their second visit in a little over a year to the Florida Panhandle, performing at The Handlebar in Pensacola.
The Maine’s “The Tour Next Door” hits Sacramento
Sacramento, CA – Arizona natives The Maine had a massive spring. On April 10th, 2026 they released their 10th studio [read more]
PHOTOS: Eagles of Death Metal resurrected the gritty attitude and beautifully unhinged ethos of rock in Chicago
Eagles of Death Metal performed at Chicago’s Metro on Friday, August 21st to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their sophomore album “Death by Sexy”
Drew & Ellie Holcomb Bring a Career-Spanning Set to the Greek Theatre
Drew & Ellie Holcomb brought a career-spanning set to the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles while opening for NEEDTOBREATHE on August 18.
Photos: Simple Plan Lead a Nostalgic Night in Indianapolis
Simple Plan brought the Bigger Than You Think Tour – The Sequel to Indianapolis on August 11th, 2026, and it was everything you can imagine and more.
Photos & Review | Shinedown Burns Down the Disco at the Toyota Arena, Ontario
Shinedown brought the Dance, Kid, Dance, Act II tour to the Toyota Arena in Ontario, California, alongside Coheed and Cambria and From Ashes to New.
Death Cab for Cutie Returned to L.A.’s Greek Theatre for a Powerful Second Night
Death Cab for Cutie returned to the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles for a powerful second night filled with new songs, fan favorites and crowd sing-alongs.
Ceremony Festival Is Bringing Yearning-Core to Nashville
Ceremony Festival’s 2026 lineup is packed with soaring hooks, emotional catharsis, and the kind of songs that make “yearning-core” feel like the only fitting description.
