alternative rock

Female-Fronted Friday: Lilakk

June 12, 2026 — Leave a comment

When: 2018

Where: Savannah, GA

Genre: Alt-rock/grunge

FFO: Alice in Chains, Hole, Pixies

Lilakk is a band raised on early 90’s music, and their sound reflects that, an eclectic blend of old-school alternative rock, grunge, and shades of punk.

The project actually started with the vocalists, Calli and Kirk, as an acoustic duo. They then grew into a four-piece in 2018, but have since been through some changes and, as stated by Kirk, “growing pains.” Their current lineup consists of Calli (vox/bass), Kirk (vox/guitar), and Zach (drums). Lead vocal responsibilities are shared by Calli and Kirk.

Lilakk recently released the single “RobberMan.” They have a show on June 20th at The Wormhole in Savannah. Be sure to check out their socials to see what the band is up to!

“RobberMan”

“Basement”

“Rain”

“Prep Rally”

Flyleaf Announces July 2026 Dates

June 11, 2026 — Leave a comment

Alt-metal band Flyleaf has announced July dates for their tour celebrating 20 years of their self-titled debut album. Tickets are on sale now at flyleafmusic.com!

  • 7/8 – Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle
  • 7/9 – Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore Charlotte
  • 7/11 – Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore Philadelphia
  • 7/12 – Boston, MA – Citizens House of Blues
  • 7/13 – Montclair, NJ – The Wellmont Theater
  • 7/15 – Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore Silver Spring
  • 7/17 – Chicago, IL – House of Blues
  • 7/18 – Chicago, IL – House of Blues [Added date!]
  • 7/19 – Minneapolis, MN – The Fillmore Minneapolis
  • 7/21 – Indianapolis, IN – Egyptian Room at Old National Centre
  • 7/22 – Nashville, TN – Marathon Music Works
  • 7/24 – Dallas, TX – South Side Ballroom
  • 7/25 – Houston, TX – Bayou Music Center
  • 7/26 – San Antonio, TX – Aztec Theatre
  • 7/28 – Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren
  • 7/30 – Anaheim, CA – House of Blues Anaheim
  • 7/31 – Anaheim, CA – House of Blues Anaheim [Added date!]
  • 8/1 – Anaheim, CA – House of Blues Anaheim [Added date!]

Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms, and Spin Doctors Share 2026 Dates

June 8, 2026 — Leave a comment

A trio of rock nostalgia has announced a summer tour. Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms, and Spin Doctors are setting out in early July and traipsing across the U.S. until mid-September. You can get your tickets at bluestraveler.com, ginblossoms.net, or spindoctors.com! Gin Blossoms and Spin Doctors are both offering VIP experiences, as well.

  • 7/6 – Grand Junction, CO – Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park
  • 7/9 – Eugene, OR – The Cuthbert Amphitheater
  • 7/10 – Redmond, WA – Marymoor Park Concerts
  • 7/14 – Salt Lake City, UT – Red Butte Garden Amphitheatre
  • 7/16 – Sparks, NV – Nugget Casino Resort, Grand Ballroom
  • 7/17 – Rohnert Park, CA – Green Music Center
  • 7/18 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Bowl
  • 7/28 – Sidney, ME – Bowl in the Pines
  • 7/30 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Albany Med Health System at SPAC
  • 7/31 – Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Arena
  • 8/1 – Atlantic City, NJ – Ocean Casino Resort
  • 8/4 – Selbyville, DE – Freeman Arts Pavilion
  • 8/6 – Asbury Park, NJ – Stone Pony Summer Stage
  • 8/8 – Columbus, OH – Celeste Center
  • 8/9 – Canandaigua, NY – CMAC Performing Arts Center
  • 8/11 – Vienna, VA – The Filene Center at Wolf Trap [Added date!]
  • 8/12 – Vienna, VA – The Filene Center at Wolf Trap
  • 8/14 – Boston, MA – Leader Bank Pavilion
  • 8/15 – New York, NY – SummerStage in Central Park
  • 8/18 – Hamburg, NY – Erie County Fair
  • 8/25 – Bethlehem, PA – ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks
  • 8/27 – Glen Allen, VA – After Hours at Innsbrook Pavilion
  • 8/28 – Cary, NC – Koka Booth Amphitheatre
  • 8/29 – Charlotte, NC – Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre
  • 9/1 – Clearwater, FL – The BayCare Sound
  • 9/3 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live (in Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood)
  • 9/4 – St. Augustine, FL – The St. Augustine Amphitheatre
  • 9/5 – Atlanta, GA – Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park
  • 9/8 – Louisville, KY – Iroquois Amphitheater
  • 9/10 – Des Moines, IA – Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park
  • 9/11 – Omaha, NE – Shadow Ridge Music Festival 2026
  • 9/12 – Waite Park, MN – The Ledge Amphitheater
  • 9/15 – Kansas City, MO – Starlight Theatre
  • 9/17 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center
  • 9/18 – Allegan, MI – Allegan County Fair
  • 9/19 – Traverse City, MI – Turtle Creek Stadium

Five Songs I’m Obsessed With [6/1 – 6/7]

June 7, 2026 — Leave a comment

I have a couple of honorable mentions this week, as well.

Black Veil Brides Shares Summer 2026 Dates

June 4, 2026 — Leave a comment

Black Veil Brides have announced a summer leg for their Vindicatour. Boasting special guests Caskets and Archers, with Holy Wars or Autumn Kings on select shows, this 16-date run starts in late August and carries on throughout September.

Tickets are on sale now at blackveilbrides.net!

  • 8/27 – Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren*
  • 8/28 – Albuquerque, NM – El Rey Theater*
  • 8/29 – El Paso, TX – Speaking Rock Entertainment Center*
  • 8/31 – Austin, TX – Emo’s Austin*
  • 9/3 – Milwaukee, WI – The Rave/Eagles Club*
  • 9/4 – Chesterfield, MO – The Factory at The District*
  • 9/6 – Kansas City, MO – Uptown Theater*
  • 9/8 – West Des Moines, IA – Val Air Ballroom*
  • 9/16 – Orlando, FL – House of Blues+
  • 9/18 – Nashville, TN – Brooklyn Bowl+
  • 9/19 – Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore+
  • 9/22 – Cleveland, OH – House of Blues+
  • 9/23 – Buffalo, NY – Buffalo RiverWorks+
  • 9/25 – Wallingford, CT – The Dome+
  • 9/26 – Bethlehem, PA – Wind Creek Event Center+
  • 9/27 – Montclair, NJ – The Wellmont Theater+

* Holy Wars

+ Autumn Kings

Stabbing Westward Shares Summer 2026 Dates

June 2, 2026 — Leave a comment

Industrial band Stabbing Westward has announced a summer run with synth-pop act Priest and fellow industrial outfit Acumen Nation. The tour is in celebration of the 30 year anniversary of Wither Blister Burn & Peel, which was Stabbing Westward’s second studio album. Tickets are on sale now at stabbingwestward1.com!

  • 7/9 – Flint, MI – Machine Shop
  • 7/10 – Grand Rapids, MI – Pyramid Scheme
  • 7/11 – Indianapolis, IN – Hi-Fi Annex
  • 7/12 – Columbus, OH – The King of Clubs
  • 7/13 – Lakewood, OH – The Roxy
  • 7/15 – Boston, MA – Brighton Music Hall
  • 7/16 – New York, NY – Gramercy Theater
  • 7/17 – Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage
  • 7/18 – Philadelphia, PA – Underground Arts
  • 7/19 – Amityville, NY – AMH
  • 7/21 – Millersville, PA – Phantom Power
  • 7/22 – New Kensington, PA – Preserving Underground
  • 7/23 – Asheville, NC – Eulogy
  • 7/24 – Nashville, TN – Exit/In
  • 7/25 – Atlanta, GA – The Loft

Five Songs I’m Obsessed With [5/25 – 5/31]

May 31, 2026 — Leave a comment

Female-Fronted Friday: No More Sun

May 29, 2026 — Leave a comment

When: Founded in 2015

Where: Hudson Valley, NY

Genre: Alt. Metal/Hard Rock

FFO: Spiritbox, Jinjer, New Years Day

Formerly known as No Worries, No More Sun is the modern face of alternative metal and rock. The band hails from New York and consists of vocalist/bassist Julia Foreman, drummer Andrew Gauzza IV, and guitarists Alex Hicks and Charles Apollo. Over the past couple of years, No More Sun has been dropping singles regularly, and in February 2023, they released a full-length album entitled No Worries.

You can check out their latest single, “Unspoken Mind,” below, along with a few other choice songs. Be sure to follow their socials for updates, music news, and details on upcoming shows – they have a few June dates lined up that you don’t wanna miss!

“Unspoken Mind”

“Sick of You”

“Leech”

“Odd One Out”

Five Songs I’m Obsessed With [5/18 – 5/24]

May 24, 2026 — Leave a comment

Honorable Mention

Female-Fronted Friday: Allie Riot

May 22, 2026 — 1 Comment

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”