Emo heavyweights Hawthorne Heights will be kicking 2026 off with a band celebrating the 20th anniversary of ‘If Only You Were Lonely’ on tour. Along for the ride are chaotic metalcore act Letlive and goth rockers Creeper. The tour’s first leg kicks off on March 5th in Lexington, with stops to follow in: Denver, Seattle, Los Angeles, Dallas, Austin, and more.

Tickets, including VIP packages, will be available on Friday, October 31 at 10am local time here:https://hawthorneheights.com/ 

“The best thing about looking back on the last 20 years is that you can do it without the fear of the past, but with the reverence that comes with the time that has actually passed,” shares front man JT Woodruff. “I feel like all of the noise of that time period was drowned out by the panic and stress that we were living under, when creating If Only You Were Lonely. The pressure of creating a 2nd album was almost too much to enjoy the magic we were creating, or even thinking about it as magic at all. While the fans never saw anything going on behind the scenes, If Only You Were Lonely is a true tale of triumph and tragedy that changed our lives forever. It has all the haunting hallmarks of a fairy tale and horror movie, but rolled into a tightly wound package of true life chaos. During all of that chaos, we never gave up hope, which is why we are happy to finally do a tour of this magnitude, to show our fans that life is an experience that will challenge every single emotion that you are capable of.”

He continues: “That is how we are approaching the LONELY WORLD TOUR. We will be playing the entire album, with a career spanning setlist, that is a full-on rollercoaster ride designed to make you forget what you are going through alone, while hopping in the car so we can all go through it TOGETHER. Whether you are coming for a night of everlasting nostalgia, or prepared to exercise some lifelong demons, you will be in a room full of people who are ready to share this experience as life is supposed to be shared. TOGETHER.”

2025 Headline Shows:

11/9 – Jackson, MS @ Hal and Mal’s

11/14 – Jacksonville, FL @ Jack Rabbits (SOLD OUT)

11/16 – Destin, FL @ Club LA

11/20 – Leonardtown, MD @ The Rex Theater (SOLD OUT)

11/24 – Syracuse, NY @ Wescott Theater

12/9 – Columbia, MO @ The Blue Note

Tour Dates w/Chiodos:

11/6 – Grand Rapids, MI @ GLC Live at 20 Monroe

11/7 – Louisville, KY @ Mercury Ballroom

11/8 – Chattanooga, TN @ The Signal

11/10 – Fayetteville, AR @ Ozark Music Hall

11/11 – Memphis, TN @ Minglewood Hall

11/12 – Huntsville, AL @ Mars Music Hall

11/13 – Tampa, FL @ The Ritz Ybor

11/17 – Atlanta, GA @ Tabernacle

11/18 – Myrtle Beach, SC @ House of Blues

11/19 – Virginia Beach, VA @ The Dome

11/21 – Baltimore, MD @ Nevermore Hall

11/22 – Bethlehem, PA @ Wind Creek Event Center

11/23 – Montclair, NJ @ The Wellmont Theater

11/25 – Boston, MA @ Citizens House of Blues

11/26 – Wallingford, CT @ The Dome at Toyota Oakdale Theater

11/29 – Albany, NY @ Empire Live

11/30 – Buffalo, NY @ Electric City

12/1 – Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues

12/2 – Columbus, OH @ KEMBA Live!

12/3 – Cincinnati, OH @ Bogart’s

12/6 – Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave

12/7 – West Des Moines, IA @ Val Air Ballroom

12/8 – Kansas City, MO @ VooDoo Lounge

If Only You Were Lonely Tour Dates:

1/22-1/26 – Miami, FL @ E.N.D. Cruise **

3/5 – Lexington, KY @ Manchester Music Hall

3/6 – Bloomington, IL @ Castle Theater

3/9 – Minneapolis, MN @ First Ave

3/12 – Denver, CO @ Summit

3/13 – Salt Lake City, UT @ The Depot

3/14 – Boise, ID @ Treefort Music Hall

3/15 – Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory Spokane

3/17 – Seattle, WA @ El Corazon

3/18 – Portland, OR @ Roseland

3/21 – Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues

3/22 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Belasco

3/23 – San Diego, CA @ House of Blues

3/24 – Tempe, AZ @ Marquee (Half House)

3/25 – Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater

3/27 – Dallas, TX @ House of Blues

3/28 – San Antonio, TX @ Vibes Event Center

3/29 – Austin, TX @ Emo’s

3/31 – Houston, TX @ House of Blues

4/1 – Little Rock, AR @ The Hall

5/14-5/17 – Sonic Temple Festival **

5/23 – Hatfield, UK @ Slam Dunk Festival **

5/24 – Leeds, UK @ Slam Dunk Festival **

** – Indicates Festival Date

By: Morgan Holzer

María Zardoya, from indie pop band The Marías, debuts her solo project Not for Radio with the release of her album Melt on October 10. The record blends the dreamy, cinematic sound fans know from The Marías with her own personal twist, mixing gothic, whimsical, and romantic tones. Zardoya describes the project as “her alternate reality,” inviting listeners to reconnect with themselves and the natural world.

In a Vogue interview with Conçetta Ciarlo, María shared that The Marías has always been a 50/50 collaboration between her and bandmate Josh Conway, but with Not for Radio, she wanted full creative control. To make that happen, she teamed up with songwriter Sam Evian and spent three weeks in upstate New York during the dead of winter, a contrast to her usual Los Angeles surroundings. 

The visuals for Melt are just as intentional as the music. Zardoya has collaborated with an impressive group of creatives, including visual artist Jaxon Whittington, whose photography carries a dreamy, gothic feel that perfectly complements the album’s atmosphere.

She has also hinted at the possibility of a tour on social media, asking fans if she should take Not for Radio on the road.

Judging by the excitement online, listeners are excited for what is to come. 

In sad news The Stray Cats have announced they’ve cancelled their entire fall headlining tour. Brian Setzer announced that due to serious illness he is unable to perform at all. You can find the full statement below.

The band’s BRIAN SETZERsays:

“I’m heartbroken to share, due to serious illness, I am unable to perform and very regrettably have to cancel our Stray Cats tour. I know this affects so many people and I am devastated to have to deliver this news. I’ve been trying everything I can to go on and do these shows, but it is just not possible. I’ve been looking forward so much to being on stage with my band mates again and playing for all of our amazing fans, and I’m gutted.”

The Twilight Sad are back with a new song this time teaming up with one of musics most legendary singers in the form of The Cure’s Robert Smith. The single is out now via Rock Action Records, the track is an impassioned autobiographical epic detailing a phone call you never want to arrive.

Commentating on the track, singer and lyricist James Graham says: “WAITING FOR THE PHONE CALL is about grief, love, and mental illness. These things took over my life and I became ill. I lost the person most important to me in one of the cruellest ways. I’ve always used writing as a method of processing and coping with my emotions. My emotions became a problem and I couldn’t control them. Writing music with Andy… especially the past seven years had been both the escape and the opportunity to process and try and make sense of life. We’ve all been waiting on a phone call that can change our lives at some point. This unfortunately focuses on a phone call that you never want to have.”
HE TWILIGHT SAD TOUR DATES

UK / EU HEADLINE SHOWS 

April 12 – Italy, Milan, Legend Club

April 14 – Switzerland, Zurich, Bogen F

April 15 – Germany, Munich, Ampere

Apr 16 – Germany, Berlin, Gretchen

Apr 18 – Denmark, Copenhagen, Loppen

Apr 19 – Norway, Oslo, Parkteateret

Apr 20 – Sweden, Stockholm, Slaktkyrkan

Apr 22 – Germany, Hamburg, Grünspan

Apr 23 – Netherlands, Utrecht, Tivolivredenburg Pandora Hall

Apr 25 – Germany, Cologne, Gebäude 9

Apr 26 – Belgium, Brussels, Rotonde – Botanique

Apr 27 – France, Paris, Le Trabendo

Apr 29 – UK, Bristol, Electric Bristol

Apr 30 – UK, London, Roundhouse

May 2 – UK, Manchester, New Century Hall

May 3 – UK, Newcastle upon Tyne, Boiler Shop

May 5- Scotland, Glasgow, Barrowlands

May 6 – Scotland, Glasgow, Barrowlands

May 9 – Ireland, Dublin, Button Factory

WITH THE CURE

June 24 – Cardiff, Blackweir Fields

June 26 – Dublin, Marley Park

June 28 – Belfast, Belsonic

July 10 – Germany, Berlin, Wuhlheide

July 11 – Germany, Berlin, Wuhlheide

July 12 – Germany, Berlin, Wuhlheide

Bad Omens are the next act to take on the arena circuit with news that the bands 2026 headlining run will see them tackling only arenas. Along for the ride will be fellow metalcore heavyweights Beartooth and the first full US tour debut of new hot act President.

Artist presales begin Tuesday, October 28th at 12:00 pm local. Additional presales run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale, beginning Friday, October 31st at 10:00 am local.

NORTH AMERICAN TOUR:

02/22 – Delta Center – Salt Lake City, UT

02/24 – Ball Arena – Denver, CO

02/26 – T-Mobile Center – Kansas City, MO

02/28 – Little Caesars Arena – Detroit, MI

03/02 – Target Center – Minneapolis, MN

03/04 – Allstate Arena – Rosemont, IL

03/06 – Scotiabank Arena – Toronto, ON

03/08 – Place Bell – Laval, QC

03/10 – Prudential Center – Newark, NJ

03/11 – TD Garden – Boston, MA

03/13 – Xfinity Mobile Arena – Philadelphia, PA

03/14 – CFG Bank Arena – Baltimore, MD

03/16 – Lenovo Center – Raleigh, NC

03/17 – Bridgestone Arena – Nashville, TN

03/19 – American Airlines Center – Dallas, TX

03/20 – Frost Bank Center – San Antonio, TX

03/22 – Paycom Center – Oklahoma City, OK

03/24 – Desert Diamond Arena – Glendale, AZ

03/26 – Kia Forum – Inglewood, CA

03/27 – Oakland Arena – Oakland, CA

EU TOUR:

Nov 21 – Dublin, Ireland

Nov 23 – Glasgow, United Kingdom

Nov 26 – London, United Kingdom

Nov 28 – Manchester, United Kingdom

Nov 29 – Nottingham, United Kingdom

Dec 1 – Bruxelles, Belgium

Dec 2 – Paris, France

Dec 4 – Dübendorf, Switzerland

Dec 5 – Nuremberg, Germany

Dec 6 – Berlin, Germany

Dec 9 – Hamburg, Germany

Dec 10 – Oberhausen, Germany

Dec 12 – Amsterdam, Netherlands

Dec 13 – Amsterdam, Netherlands

Avoid has announced ‘Creature of Habit‘ their new EP will be dropping Nov. 14th. This follows the bands latest two singles which are on the EP and showcases the bands latest single ‘Sour Apple’. Fans can catch the band on tour this November with Belmont.

The EP arrives via UNFD. Pre-order it here.

“We’re so stoked to release our new track ‘Sour Apple,'” says vocalist Benny Scholl. “What’s funny is this name initially came up just as a demo name. ’cause there was a Sour Apple-flavored vape in the room. We worked out the instrumentals, and then when we finished the vocals and the lyrics, we were trying to come up with what the song will be called. The song is about reflecting on the past and letting go, but also being able to be upset when things haven’t always gone your way. In a way, kind of being a ‘Sour Apple’ about things sometimes and we realized that the name ended up representing the song perfectly.”

AVOID ON TOUR:
WITH BELMONT:
11/6—St Paul, MN—Amsterdam 
11/8—Denver, CO—Oriental Theatre 
11/12—Boise, ID—Shredder 
11/13—Seattle, WA—The Crocodile 
11/14—Portland, OR—High Limit Room 
11/15—Vancouver, BC—The Pearl 
11/17—Roseville, CA—Goldfield Trading Post 
11/20—Pomona, CA—The Glass House 
11/21—San Diego, CA—House of Blues
11/22—Phoenix, AZ—Crescent Ballroom 
11/24—Dallas, TX—Trees 
11/25—San Antonio, TX—Paper Tiger 
11/28—Orlando, FL—The Abbey 
11/29—Atlanta, GA—Masquerade (Hell) 
Dec 1—Greensboro, NC—Hangar 1819 
Dec 2—Richmond, VA—The Broadberry 
Dec 4—Philadelphia, PA—The Foundry 
Dec 5—Brooklyn, NY—Monarch 
Dec 6—Boston, MA—Brighton Music Hall 
Dec 7—Buffalo, NY—Town Ballroom 
Dec 8—Toronto, ON—Lee’s Palace 
Dec 10—Cleveland, OH—the Roxy 
Dec 11—Detroit, MI—Shelter 
Dec 12—Chicago, IL—Bottom Lounge