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Death Wobbles, the stomach-clenching sensation when your bike, skateboard, motorbike, or surfboard begins to shake and shiver underneath you, suddenly possessed, switching you from driver to passenger in a split second.  Almost everyone’s felt it once.  It’s that feeling that came for me when flying down a steep hill on a bike, your feet no-longer peddling as the pedals spin faster than your legs can pump them, instead they’re kicked out in front to avoid the plastic scrappin

Right off the back of AN EMO EXTRAVAGANZA 'S ANNOUNCEMENT, ANBERLIN FANS ARE GOING TO BE EXCITED. THE ALT ROCK ACT from florida HAVE ANNOUNCED TWO AUSTRALIAN SIDESHOWS TO CELEBRATE THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THEIR ICONIC ALBUM NEVER TAKE FRIENDSHIP PERSONAL . ORIGINALLY DROPPING ON JANUARY FIRST, 2005 (YES, IT HAS REALLY BEEN TWENTY YEARS NOW), AN EMO EXTRAVAGANZA IS VISTING AUSTRALIA AT THE PERFECT TIME. THEY'LL PLAY THE ALBUM IN FULL, AND THEN A HANDFUL OF FAN FAVOURITE SONG

If there is one constant in the world of festivals, it is that nothing ever goes exactly to plan. Schedules change, bands pull out, someone forgets their laminate and at least three people will argue in the comments section as if they are booking agents. This week, the alt community got hit twice with bad news. Parkwaves 2026 has been cancelled. Couple hours later, Good Things Festival faced its own curveball and it is a heavy one. Yes, I’m upset too. But I’m not gonna compla

"As a rock icon and filmmaker with a unique vision, Rob Zombie has continuously Challenged audiences as he stretches the boundaries of both music and film. He has sold more than fifteen million albums worldwide and is the only artist to experience unprecedented success in both music AND FILM as the writer / Director of nine feature films including “HOUSE OF 1000 CORPSES,” “THE DEVIL’S REJECTS,” “THE MUNSTERS” and the number one smash “HALLOWEEN.” After four years, Rob Zombie

Newly crowned 'Poster child' of pop punk, Taylor Acorn is returning to our shores in March 2026, and this time is bringing their friends Arrows in Action.

Newcastle locals Maple's pet dinosaur is getting ready to warm up the crowd at Good Things Festival next week at only 15 years old. They dropped their newest single, 'Chorus', and it's a grungy, alt-rock anthem!

After more than twenty five years of shaping emo and alternative rock, The Used are preparing for a career milestone that feels almost unreal. In March 2026, the band will walk onto one of the most famous stages in the world. For the first time ever, The Used will perform at the Sydney Opera House for a black tie event titled A Mid Summer Night’s Symphony. Fans can expect a full orchestra, a full choir and a once in a lifetime experience that no one could have predicted back

If you have been craving something that sits right in the middle of emo ache and rock grit, Canadian trio Second Harbour just delivered exactly that. Their new single Mourning Dove is out now, and it is one of those tracks you put on expecting a moody moment, only to realise halfway through that you have accidentally wandered into an emotional demolition zone. Second Harbour, now proudly flying the SharpTone Records flag, are gearing up for their new EP Coalesce which lands o

If there is one thing Dyssidia never do, it is repeat themselves. Every new release from these Adelaide prog masters feels like the next step in some constantly expanding musical universe, and their latest single, Dream Persuasion, might be their boldest leap yet. It is the final taste of their upcoming album Deeper Wells Of Meaning, and this one arrives with a twist that instantly commands your attention. Dream Persuasion marks Dyssidia’s first ever collaboration and they di

Melbourne’s alternative rock scene has been loud for years, but divedown are quickly becoming one of those bands you can feel building momentum with every release. Their new single I Want To See It All is out now through Ninth Life Records, and it is easily their brightest, most pop punk leaning track so far. If you love that restless, punchy energy of The Story So Far, this one will slide straight into your playlists without even asking permission. The song kicks in with a

Brisbane hardcore band Grizzlyshark are back with their new single " Brand New Tragedy ", after their successful release of " waiting for y2k " in September; you can read our review here . Brand New Tragedy " is 1 part infectious melody for every 2 parts chaotic fury ". I recommend you take the time to watch the video because it is honestly hilarious, featuring kidnappings, and a hot sauce challenge and outtakes at the end you are bound to find yourself laughing. BNT is es

Deathcore giants Whitechapel released their 9th studio album " Hyms in Dissonance " on March 7th and in my personal opinion it is a contender for album of the year. Whitechapel have unleashed their third music video in the form of the first track off of the album, " Prisoner 666 ". " The album follows the story of a cultist who is gathering worthy people to join his cult , " Wade furthers, " and there are moments in the story line where the cult followers are singing an evil

SharpTone Records has officially welcomed the dark alt pop powerhouse Mothica to its global roster, and to celebrate, she has unleashed her newest single Evergreen Misery. It is not just a song; it is a statement that Mothica is ready to dive headfirst into a heavier, rawer chapter of her career, one her fans have lovingly dubbed the Rockica era. If you have followed Mothica for a while, you already know her music has always had emotional depth and fearless honesty. Evergree

back in 1997 coral springs, Florida, a punk quartet emerged and carved their name in the scenes across the globe as " new found glory " coming close to 30 years later, they still have a lot to say. we proudly present to you the third single release from their upcoming album " listen up! " set to be released February 20th. " treat yourself " is the latest single release from this album, after previous singles " laugh it off " and " 100% " treat yourself is described as a fast,

Get ready to scream your little elder emo lungs out, Australia cause American post hardcore/emo champions Rain City Drive are making their long awaited headline debut in March 2026, bringing their electrifying live show to stages across the country. Presented by TEG MJR, the Florida five piece will hit Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Perth (THEY DIDN’T FORGET!) for a week of pure chaos, emotion, and singalongs that’ll live rent free in your head for months. Joining

Alright friends, time to talk about a band that’s been holding it down in the heavy scene for well over a decade. Volumes. If you’ve been hanging in the metalcore scene, you already know the name. Coming out of La back in 2009 (elder emo, rise up!) Volumes built a rep for blending that groovy, djent driven sound with real emotion.

Alright, fellow elder emos, it’s time. An Emo Extravaganza is officially happening in Australia next February, and Destroy All Lines have somehow managed to craft the lineup of our teenage dreams. Dust off the Converse and warm up those vocal cords, because we’re about to scream every word like it’s 2006 again. Let’s start with the headliners: Anberlin. The Florida legends who basically soundtracked our entire adolescence are celebrating 20 years of Never Take Friendship Pers

Alright emos, grab your eyeliner and tissues because Hawthorne Heights are bringing the nostalgia down under next April for the 20th anniversary of their iconic album If Only You Were Lonely.

After a year of travelling between Australia, Europe, the UK and North America, Sydney-based metalcore outfit Bloom is set for their 2026 Australian album tour.

brisbane's own nu-metal provocateurs headwreck are back with a banger ep "attitude adjustment"