Female-Fronted Friday: Allie Riot

When: 2024

Where: California

Genre: Punk/Metal/Shock

FFO: Joan Jett, Wednesday 13, Poppy

Allie Riot blazed onto the scene in late 2024 with her rendition of The Runaways’ classic “Cherry Bomb.” Soon after, she released a rather spicy video, produced and directed by Society 1’s Matt Zane, to accompany the single, and her place as a shock punk princess was cemented. Allie followed “Cherry Bomb” with a G.G. Allin cover (“Gimme Some Head”), which was also paired with an appropriately risqué video.

However, in early 2026, she showcased her metal chops with the release of “Say Your Name,” offering a glimpse of her versatility. I am excited to see what’s next from Allie Riot!

You can check out “Say Your Name” and her other videos below. Be sure to follow her socials for updates and more music!

“Say Your Name”

“Gimme Some Head”

“Cherry Bomb”

The Mostly Music Podcast, Ep. 3: HAMS 101

I recently interviewed Cleveland-based punk band HAMS. It was a lot of fun! The guys are really sweet and funny, so yes, I laughed pretty much the whole time.

Anyway, please check it out, hit that thumbs-up, and if you really dig it, subscribe to my channel!!!

Purple Grace Releases New Song “Just 19” [Video]

English indie rock band Purple Grace have released their latest single, “Just 19,” and shared an accompanying video. You can hear the track on any streaming platform and watch the video below.

Listen on Spotify.

Listen on Apple Music.

Noir Addiction Shares New Single + Video: “How She’s Got It”

Italian alternative/industrial outfit Noir Addiction have served up their latest offering, “How She’s Got It.” You can check it out on your favorite streaming service and watch the video below (or on YouTube).

This is the second single from Noir Addiction’s upcoming EP, which will be released in July!

Listen on Spotify.

Listen on Apple Music.

Anberlin: Never Take Friendship Personal 20th Anniversary Tour

Veteran alt-rockers Anberlin are still celebrating twenty years of Never Take Friendship Personal, their second studio album. The band will be touring this spring with Emery and Watashi Wa, performing the record in its entirety. Tickets and VIP can be found at anberlin.com!

  • 5/14 – Destin, FL – Club LA
  • 5/15 – Birmingham, AL – Workplay
  • 5/16 – Louisville, KY – Headliners Music Hall
  • 5/17 – Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival 2026
  • 5/19 – Grand Rapids, MI – The Big Room
  • 5/20 – Madison, WI – Atwood Music Hall
  • 5/22 – Bloomington, IL – The Castle Theater
  • 5/23 – Columbia, MO – The Blue Note
  • 5/24 – Omaha, NE – Barnato
  • 5/26 – Jackson, MS – Hal and Mal’s
  • 5/28 – Columbia, SC – The Senate
  • 5/29 – Greensboro, NC – The Pyrle
  • 5/30 – Norfolk, VA – The NorVa
  • 5/31 – Harrisburg, PA – Capital City Music Hall
  • 6/2 – Amityville, NY – Amity Music Hall
  • 6/3 – Albany, NY – Empire Live
  • 6/4 – Portland, ME – Aura
  • 6/5 – Granby, QC – Festival au Lac 2026
  • 6/6 – Worcester, MA – Palladium
  • 6/8 – Asbury Park, NJ – Asbury Lanes
  • 6/9 – Buffalo, NY – Electric City
  • 6/10 – New Kensington, PA – Preserving Hardcore
  • 6/11 – Ranson, WV – Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races
  • 6/13 – Greenway, DC – Warped Tour Washington, DC 2026

Citizen Soldier: Secret Songs Tour II

Citizen Soldier is hitting the road soon for the “Secret Songs Tour II.” These acoustic shows feature support from Adelitas Way and New Medicine, and you will be able to snag a copy – or deluxe edition – of Citizen Soldier’s unreleased acoustic album. Tickets and VIP are still available at citizensoldier.com!

  • 5/14 – Tulsa, OK – Vanguard+
  • 5/15 – Dallas, TX – Trees+
  • 5/16 – San Antonio, TX – The Rock Box+
  • 5/17 – Houston, TX – Scout Bar+
  • 5/19 – Destin, FL – Club LA+
  • 5/20 – Tampa, FL – The Orpheum+
  • 5/22 – Atlanta, GA – The Loft+
  • 5/23 – Knoxville, TN – Bijou Theatre+
  • 5/24 – Leesburg, VA – Tally Ho Theater+
  • 5/26 – Allentown, PA – Archer Music Hall+
  • 5/27 – New York, NY – Gramercy Theatre+
  • 5/28 – Worcester, MA – Palladium+
  • 5/29 – Buffalo, NY – Electric City+
  • 5/30 – Pittsburgh, PA – Thunderbird Café & Music Hall*
  • 5/31 – Columbus, OH – Skully’s Music Diner*
  • 6/2 – Lansing, MI – Grewal Hall at 214*
  • 6/3 – Chicago, IL – Bottom Lounge*
  • 6/5 – Madison, WI – Majestic Theatre*
  • 6/6 – Lincoln, NE – Bourbon Theatre*
  • 6/7 – Minneapolis, MN – Fine Line*
  • 6/8 – Des Moines, IA – Wooly’s*
  • 6/10 – Saint Louis, MO – Delmar Hall*
  • 6/11 – Kansas City, MO – Warehouse on Broadway*
  • 6/12 – Hays, KS – Fox Theatre*
  • 6/13 – Denver, CO – Federal Theatre*
  • 6/14 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex*

+ with Adelitas Way and New Medicine

* Citizen Soldier only

Coheed and Cambria: This Is Our War Tour 2026

Prog rockers Coheed and Cambria have announced the “This Is Our War” tour. These are headlining dates that are interspersed among Coheed’s run with Shinedown, and they feature support from Cicada Rhythm, Arm’s Length, Narrow Head, or Kaonashi. Tickets are available at coheedandcambria.com!

May

  • 5/11 – Columbia, SC – The Senate*
  • 5/20 – Fayetteville, AR – Ozark Music Hall
  • 5/25 – Macon, GA – Macon City Auditorium*

June

  • 6/1 – Destin, FL – Club LA
  • 6/4 – Asheville, NC – The Orange Peel*
  • 6/9 – Pittsburgh, PA – Roxian Theatre Presented by Citizens+^
  • 6/10 – Cleveland, OH – Agora Theatre+^
  • 6/11 – Buffalo, NY – Buffalo RiverWorks+^
  • 6/13 – Worcester, MA – The Palladium+^

July

  • 7/14 – Ottawa, ON – Hard Rock Live
  • 7/26 – Birmingham, AL – Avondale Brewing Company#
  • 7/28 – Fort Worth, TX – Tannahill’s Tavern & Music Hall#
  • 7/29 – San Antonio, TX – Aztec Theatre#

August

  • 8/18 – Calgary, AB – The Palace Theatre

* with Cicada Rhythm

+ with Arm’s Length

^ with Kaonashi

# with Narrow Head

Adelitas Way Shares Late May, Early June 2026 Dates

Adelitas Way have announced five headlining dates for late May/early June. Tickets can be found at adelitaswaymusic.com!

  • 5/30 – Lakewood, OH – The Winchester Music Tavern (with Versus Me)
  • 5/31 – Pittsburgh, PA – Crafthouse (with Versus Me)
  • 6/4 – Wichita, KS – Wave (with Aranda + Wabash & Lake)
  • 6/5 – Colorado Springs, CO – The Black Sheep (with Aranda + Letters From the Sun)
  • 6/6 – Denver, CO – HQ (with Aranda + Wake Me)

Five Songs I’m Obsessed With [4/27 – 5/3]

Jiluka: [Devils] World Tour, U.S. 2026

Japanese visual kei outfit Jiluka is coming to the U.S. as part of their [Devils] World Tour. Boasting support from Illinois-based metalcore act VCTMS and French metal band TSS, this May run kicks off in Greenville, South Carolina, on the 8th. Tickets can be purchased at jiluka-web.com, and VIP packages are available at themasterpass.com!

  • 5/8 – Greenville, SC – Radio Room
  • 5/9 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade (Purgatory)
  • 5/10 – Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome to Rockville 2026*
  • 5/12 – Greensboro, NC – Hangar 1819
  • 5/13 – New York, NY – The Brooklyn Monarch
  • 5/15 – Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival 2026*
  • 5/16 – Cudahy, WI – X-Ray Arcade
  • 5/17 – Chicago, IL – Bottom Lounge
  • 5/19 – Oklahoma City, OK – 89th Street Collective
  • 5/20 – Dallas, TX – Puzzles
  • 5/22 – Colorado Springs, CO – Black Sheep
  • 5/23 – Denver, CO – Marquis Theater
  • 5/25 – Mesa, AZ – The Nile Theater
  • 5/26 – Las Vegas, NV – Grey Witch
  • 5/28 – Sacramento, CA – Harlow’s
  • 5/29 – Berkeley, CA – Cornerstone
  • 5/30 – Pomona, CA – The Glass House

* Festival; Jiluka only