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The Plot In You @ Poppodium 013, Tilburg

CONCERT REVIEW: The Plot In You Make Triumphant Return To The Netherlands

After a six-year hiatus from The Netherlands due to the pandemic and what frontman Landon Tewers described as a lack of interest in Europe, The Plot In You finally made their triumphant return. This time, they came back as headliners. Originally slated to perform on the second stage at Poppodium 013, the overwhelming demand for tickets led to an upgrade to the main stage. Despite the balcony and back stairs being closed off, the band played to a sold-out crowd that set a new record for attendance.

Fans were eager to see the band back in action, and they were not disappointed. The setlist leaned heavily on the band’s new material, including two recently released EPs that have been extremely well-received. The band also performed their latest single, Been Here Before, which will appear on an upcoming third EP. In a pre-show interview, Tewers shared the exciting news that after the third EP, fans can expect a fourth, marking the completion of the current “Volume” era.

The live performance itself was a spectacle. Confetti cannons exploded at the beginning of the set as the band launched into the crushing opener Don’t Look Away. The energy only grew from there, culminating in the fan-favourite Divide. Beyond the theatrics, the band focused on delivering their music with impeccable quality. The set was tight, and Tewers’ vocal prowess shone throughout the night. Whether it was his powerful screams on heavier tracks like Forgotten or the emotional range he displayed on softer songs like Closure, his performance was nothing short of extraordinary.

For a band that had previously felt underappreciated during earlier European tours, it must have been a surreal experience to see such a large crowd moshing, singing, and dancing throughout their 70-minute set. The Plot In You have clearly found a renewed following overseas, and the enthusiasm of the audience was palpable.

With this newfound popularity, fans are hoping the band returns to Europe soon, as their recent show left many wanting more. Be sure to check out the gallery below for visuals from the performance, and let us know when you last saw The Plot In You live!

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Twenty One Pilots, Ashnikko & Many More Featured On Soundtrack ‘Arcane’ Season 2


After some speculation in recent days, especially regarding a potential new Twenty One Pilots song, the soundtrack for the highly anticipated second season of Netflix’s Arcane indeed includes the aforementioned.

Besides from Twenty One Pilots, who will be providing an unreleased song The Line for the soundtrack, the lengthy list of artists also includes the likes of Ashnikko, Tom Morello, Stromae and many more.

The entire soundtrack, which we will be able to hear in a little over two months, can be found to pre-save on all your favourite streaming services right here.

Which song are you most excited for? Let us know via social media! 

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Linkin Park Release New Single ‘The Emptiness Machine’ Featuring New Vocalist Emily Armstrong

While the live stream is currently going, Linkin Park have also officially released their new single The Emptiness Machine on all streaming platforms. The new single will most likely be featured on the upcoming album FROM ZERO, which the band will release on the 15th of November.

The new single comes with the massive announcement of the new line-up, which features Emily Armstrong from Dead Sara as the new vocalist of the rock band. Except for the vocalist, the band has some new faces during the livestream tonight:

Drums: Colin Brittain
Filling in for Brad: Alex Fetter

The tracklisting for the upcoming record FROM ZERO looks like this:

  1. From Zero (Intro)
  2. The Emptiness Machine
  3. Cut The Bridge
  4. Heavy Is The Crown
  5. Over Each Other
  6. Casualty
  7. Overflow
  8. Two Faced
  9. Stained
  10. IGYEIH
  11. Good Things Go

In addition, Linkin Park will be playing a small string of shows throughout September to promote the new era. The shows are as followed:

September 11 – Kia Forum – Los Angeles, CA
September 16 – Barclays Center – New York, NY
September 22 – Barclays Arena – Hamburg, Germany
September 24 – The O2 – London, UK
September 28 – INSPIRE Arena – Seoul, South Korea

Without further ado, stream The Emptiness Machine right below.

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Linkin Park 2024

Linkin Park Unveil Future Plans: What Happened During The Livestream

Livestream setlist:

1. The Emptiness Machine
2. Somewhere I Belong
3. Crawling
4. Lying From You

5. The Catalyst
6. Waiting For The End
7. Numb
8. One Step Closer
9. Lost
10. What I’ve Done
11. In The End

Last week, after a countdown that started at 100 hours and reached zero with no immediate result, Linkin Park has now made the major announcement they’ve been hinting at. It’s a significant one.

It has been seven years since the band paused following the passing of vocalist Chester Bennington. Since then, Mike Shinoda has been the most active member, releasing solo music. Recently, rumours about Linkin Park’s future have been circulating. Notably, some former LP employees have shared on social media that they’ve left their current positions and rejoined Team Linkin Park, suggesting this announcement is indeed important.

UPDATE: Livestream has kicked off with an impressive light show. The live stream has been given the name: Linkin Park: FROM ZERO (Livestream). They’ve kicked off their set with a brand new single that could be titled The Emptiness Machine. A female vocalist has just surfaced on the stage: Emily Armstrong.

UPDATE 2: Linkin Park have officially released new single The Emptiness Machine and announced their upcoming album. Details here.

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The Amity Affliction @ Poppodium 013 Tilburg

CONCERT REVIEW: The Amity Affliction Celebrate 10 Years Of ‘Let The Ocean Take Me’

To mark the 10th anniversary of the album that significantly expanded The Amity Affliction‘s global audience, the band have embarked on a series of shows across the US, Europe, and their native Australia. This tour, celebrating a key milestone in their career, quickly became one of the most highly anticipated events on our calendar for the remainder of this year. As dedicated fans of The Amity Affliction, and with a particular affinity for Let The Ocean Take Me, the opportunity to experience the album performed live in its entirety was a highly anticipated treat.

For these anniversary shows, The Amity Affliction enlisted Emmure as the direct support act. Emmure delivered a 45-minute set comprising an impressive 15 songs, showcasing their signature fast-paced and concise style. Their 2017 album Look At Yourself features 13 tracks with a total runtime of just 31 minutes, reflecting their rapid-fire approach. True to form, Emmure powered through their set, allowing the music to take centre stage. A small mosh pit emerged during their performance, indicating that many attendees were well-acquainted with their work, making Emmure an effective opening act. While their light show was somewhat underwhelming, this could be attributed to the genre’s tendency toward minimalistic and often red lighting, complementing their heavier sound.

Half an hour after Emmure’s set, The Amity Affliction took the stage. The band wasted no time, immediately launching into Pittsburgh, the opening track of Let The Ocean Take Me. True to the directness of the song’s title, the show began without a notable introduction or buildup—the band simply got down to business. The following 45 minutes were dedicated to Let The Ocean Take Me nostalgia, featuring tracks that have remained in their setlist for years, alongside a few notable songs that hadn’t been performed live in quite some time. Hearing the entire album played from start to finish was an extraordinary experience.

For this tour, as well as the preceding US leg, clean vocalist and bassist Ahren Stringer did not participate, staying at home instead. Given Stringer’s significant vocal contributions, finding a suitable replacement must have been a challenge, but the band successfully enlisted Tim Beken, who delivered an outstanding performance.

Having seen The Amity Affliction live more than a dozen times over the past decade, we can confidently say that this tour’s production was their most impressive to date. The use of fireworks and pyrotechnics throughout the night, particularly during key breakdowns and memorable sections of songs, added a spectacular element to the show.

In addition to Let The Ocean Take Me, the band also treated the audience to an encore featuring seven fan favourites from various eras of their career, including a performance of Open Letter from 2012’s Chasing Ghosts. Although this track has occasionally been omitted from recent setlists due to the popularity of newer material, it was met with enthusiastic cheers from the crowd, who eagerly participated in a vigorous mosh pit. Other highlights included Soak Me In Bleach, Drag The Lake, and It’s Hell Down Here, all of which were greeted by an enthusiastic, singing-along audience.

As the audience exited the venue, news broke that The Amity Affliction had released a new version of their song My Father’s Son as the first single from the upcoming 10th-anniversary edition of Let The Ocean Take Me, which had been announced this morning (the day after the show). This development served as a fitting conclusion to an evening of celebration. Be sure to check out the photos from the memorable performance below, and stay tuned for the upcoming anniversary album release!

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Tilian 2024

Tilian Releases New Single ‘Angel’, Announces New Tour

It has been teased for a while now, but the new Tilian era is finally here! Earlier today, the singer (former Dance Gavin Dance, Tides of Man), released his brand new single Angel, officially kicking off the highly anticipated new era. The first single does not come with an album announcement, but a quick search through Tilian’s X feed confirms that a new Tilian album is imminent.

The brand-new single comes with an accompanying music video, which was released on the Rise Records official YouTube account. Stream it below and find the details surrounding the upcoming tour right below!

In addition to the new music, Tilian has also revealed the details of his upcoming tour. In October & November, Tilian will play a whole bunch of shows across the United States of America. Amarionette & Autumn Kings will provide the musical entertainment for these shows as opening acts.

Tickets as well as VIP upgrades for these shows will go on sale this coming Friday at 10 AM local time. On the poster linked below you will find all the tour dates & details for the upcoming live shows!