Recently I was able to connect with a high-energy rock band, called Run The Riot, that has a slick punk sound paired with a little bit of a metal edge to their approach to songwriting. In this interview I asked the band members about their core influences, how they formed and wanted to play music together, and a dream concert lineup that they’d jump at the chance of making happen. Run The Riot is Nick Rubright (Guitar), Bradley Klein (Bass, backing vocals), Billy Waas (Drums), Vlad Odiiak (Guitar, backing vocals, production), and Joe Voccia (Lead vocals), and they’re ready for their moment. If you’re enjoying the interview, you can check out all the streaming and related links to the band here.
Read More “Run The Riot”Atreyu – “Dead” Video
Atreyu have shared a video for “Dead.”
Read More “Atreyu – “Dead” Video”The Home Team Share Abbey Road Studios Featurette
The Home Team have shared a new “Live From Abbey Road Studios” feature.
Read More “The Home Team Share Abbey Road Studios Featurette”Citizen Release Live Album
Citizen have released the new live album, Everybody Is Going to Heaven (Live in Detroit). Pre-orders for the physical release are now up.
Read More “Citizen Release Live Album”Kramer – “Whispers For The Living” (Video Premiere)
Today Kramer has returned with a new single and video for “Whispers For The Living.” The track comes from his forthcoming LP …and the crimson moon whispers goodbye, that will be released everywhere you stream your music on December 12th. If you’re enjoying the new video, please consider pre-saving Kramer’s new record here.
Read More “Kramer – “Whispers For The Living” (Video Premiere)”Reports: Spotify to Raise Prices Next Year
Spotify is planning to raise subscription prices in the U.S. in the first quarter of next year, according to a new report from the Financial Times. The move will mark the streaming service’s first price rise in the US since July 2024. The company recently raised prices in several other countries, including the U.K., Switzerland, and Australia.
A Spotify subscription currently costs $11.99 a month in the U.S. When the service first launched in the country 14 years ago, it cost $9.99 per month.
The report says JPMorgan analysts have estimated that a $1-per-month price increase in the U.S. could increase Spotify’s annual revenue by about $500 million.
Josh Dun and Debby Ryan Expecting Child
Congratulations to Josh Dun of Twenty One Pilots and his wife Debby Ryan who are expecting a child.
New Found Glory Candy
Sugar Daddies candy has made some special New Found Glory candy.
Read More “New Found Glory Candy”Matt Pryor Talks With Spin
Matt Pryor sat down with Spin to talk about his recent album:
One of the ways he stimulated that creative energy was via a daily writing practice, scribing 1,000 words every morning “just to see if I could do it,” he shared. Initially, some of those essays wound up on his popular Substack and social media. “I found myself writing about the six months from the end of the Four Minute Mile tour, which ended at the Union Transfer in Philadelphia, to going into the hospital and then getting out and into recovery groups.” As he started working on his new album, Pryor said he decided to stick with that theme. “I wanted to write all these stories down because I thought I might subconsciously try to forget the bad times.”
Young the Giant Begin Recording
Young the Giant have begun recording their new album.
Read More “Young the Giant Begin Recording”Zach Bryan 2026 Tour Dates
Zach Bryan has announced a 2026 world tour.
Read More “Zach Bryan 2026 Tour Dates”Warped Tour Announces 2026 Dates
Warped Tour have announced their 2026 plans and have added two new stops in Montreal, Quebec, and Mexico City, Mexico.
Read More “Warped Tour Announces 2026 Dates”Black Friday & Holiday Sales (2025)
There are always a whole lot of Black Friday and holiday sales announced this week. I’ve compiled a bunch of the ones I’ve seen below. I’ll update this post as more come in and keep this post pinned to the top of the homepage for the week. Feel free to add any others you know about in the replies.
UPDATE • Dec 1, 2025 @ 9:35 AM Read More “Black Friday & Holiday Sales (2025)”Sponsor: ElderEmo.com Black Friday Sale
ElderEmo.com has nostalgia-driven gear for those who grew up on 2000s pop-punk, emo, and had this website bookmarked since 2003. We have something for everyone in the family – adults, kids, and even the dog. Tee shirts, hoodies, hats, onesies, pet bandanas can be found on the site. Our Black Friday sale is happening now, where you can get 20% off. Support a family-run business out of Massachusetts, that’s headed up by a dad who used to read AbsolutePunk every day.
Read More “ElderEmo.com Black Friday Sale”Emo Kids Anonymous Mends Broken Hearts
I recently joined the Emo Kids Anonymous podcast to talk about a wide range of topics. We talk about AbsolutePunk, bands from the past and the little resurgence our scene is having now, and what it’s like running a community like this in 2025. You can check it out on YouTube, Spotify, or Overcast.
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