Pop-punk: Last News

Yungblud has shared that Lewis Capaldi is working on some “great” new material.The singer – whose real name is Dominic Harrison – spoke about his close friend and fellow musician while promoting his own new material, the comeback single ‘Hello Heaven, Hello’. Shared earlier this month, it marked his first track since 2024’s ‘Breakdown’ and a teaser of what will be his first LP since 2022’s self-titled album.Now, speaking to The Sun as part of the Bizarre column, he shared that Capaldi is also working on new music.

Sum 41 have shared their “final” music video, check out the retrospective and nostalgic clip for ‘Radio Silence’ below.The Canadian pop-punk band announced in late 2023 that they would be breaking up after the release of one final album and a farewell world tour, dubbed ‘Tour Of The Setting Sum’. Those shows culminated earlier this year, with a run of 13 shows in their home country.

Download Festival has shared details about the 2025 edition of ‘District X’ – with appearances from Vengaboys, Justin Hawkins and Funeral For A Friend.The instalment is described as a “festival within a festival” and will take place alongside the main bulk of Download, which is going to be held this June at the usual Donington Park site.Now, with less than three months until this year’s edition kicks off, organisers have shared details about what fans can expect from the ‘District X’ site, including an unexpected appearance from the Dutch Eurodance music group Vengaboys.While not the traditional artist set to ignite the stage at the metal festival, the group are set to take to the stage at the ‘District X’ area thanks to fan demand and expected to bring their usual high-energy performance to the stage.A number of DJ sets are also planned for the area, including one from Cradle of Filth frontman Dani Filth, who is predicted to bring “a nightmarish mix of gothic anthems and metal classics”, one from Aled Phillips from Kids In Glass Houses, and one from Liam Cormier of Cancer Bats.Elsewhere, it has been confirmed that Welsh post-hardcore icons Funeral For A Friend will be breaking out a specially-curated acoustic set for the ‘District X’ site.

Yungblud has said that his upcoming album has taken inspiration from Led Zeppelin and Elton John, and looks to capture a cinematic feel.It comes as the singer – real name Dominic Harrison – recently shared his first new music of 2025 in the form of a single titled ‘Hello Heaven, Hello’. It marked his first track since 2024’s ‘Breakdown’ and a teaser of what will be his first LP since 2022’s self-titled album.At time of writing, little is known about the upcoming album, although Yungblud has been dropping numerous hints in recent months.

Green Day delivered a spoof speech while at the iHeartRadio Awards 2025. Check out footage of the moment below.The moment took place earlier this week at the ceremony for the iHeartRadio Awards 2025, which was held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles and saw the pop-punk trio win the award for Alternative Artist Of The Year.After beating off competition from Cage The Elephant, Linkin Park, Sum 41 and Twenty One Pilots, the members – comprising Billie Joe Armstrong, Tré Cool and Mike Dirnt – took to the stage and used their speech to make a nod to the 1997 film Boogie Nights.Holding the award, Armstrong paraphrased the whole speech from the film while his bandmates started to laugh behind him.“Wow.

You Me At Six have announced that they will be livestreaming the final concert of their farewell tour, and set to share a new documentary. Find out the details below.It comes after the band announced their split after 20 years together last year, and confirmed that they would be bidding farewell to fans in a 2025 tour.“When we started YMAS we were kids.

Yungblud has teased a new era by returning to social media with a new look.It comes as the singer – real name Dom Harrison – has taken a step back from social media in recent months, and has now posted his first new update.For the new post, Yungblud has deleted all of his past posts on his Instagram page, and shared a new photo that sees him sporting a new look. It shows him standing topless in front of a wall of Marshall speakers and holding a microphone, while the caption simply reads: “Hello”.His bio on the page now reads the same, and the only other thing listed is a link to his website which gives fans the option to sign up for updates.It isn’t yet clear what Yungblud is hinting at with the post, although it does seem to indicate that a new announcement is on the way – potentially for new music or new tour dates.

Blink 182‘s Mark Hoppus has announced ‘An Evening With Mark Hoppus’, an “exclusive” event for his book release in London.Hoppus’ memoir Fahrenheit-182 – which was previously announced last September – will dive into his time with Blink-182 – including their formation and break-up – as well as his struggles with anxiety, suicide ideation, and his cancer diagnosis.“This shit gets dark,” he said in a promotional video at the time, also adding in a separate interview that the project as “a combo of music memoir meets medical journey”. The book is set for release on April 8 and can be pre-ordered here.Now, the iconic bass player has announced an exclusive event at the Savoy Theatre in London on May 5 titled ‘An Evening With Mark Hoppus’.

Alissic has spoken to NME about her hypnotic new single ‘Concrete’, and shared news of a forthcoming EP. Check out the song below, along with our full interview with the Brazilian-born avant-pop artist.Released today (March 7), ‘Concrete’ marks the first new music from Alissic (real name Alissa Salls) since 2022, ushering in a bold new chapter after parting ways with her former label Ministry Of Sound.The news comes with the announcement of her next EP, which is due for release at some point this spring via CLASSII Records.

Banksy’s ‘Crude Oil (Vettriano)’ painting – which was once owned by Blink 182‘s Mark Hoppus – has sold for £4.3million at auction.Hoppus acquired the rare and entirely hand-painted piece by the British artist and activist back in 2011.“This painting has meant so much to us and been such an amazing part of our lives, and now I’m excited for it to be out there in the world, seen by as many as possible. Go get ‘em.

Mark Hoppus of Blink-182 has announced details of a US tour for his new memoir Fahrenheit-182. Find the details below.It comes after he dropped news of the upcoming book back last September, and explained that it was set to explore his time with Blink-182 – including their formation and break-up – as well as his struggles with anxiety, suicide ideation, and his cancer diagnosis.

Green Day have put out a casting call for a new film inspired by the band’s early days. Find all the details below.Earlier this month, it was reported that Live Nation Productions was working on a comedy movie called New Years Rev, with all three members of the pop-punk trio involved.

Rise Against, Hatebreed, Kids In Glass Houses and more have been announced as new names on the stacked Download 2025 line-up.The music bash will return to its home of Donington Park, Leicestershire, for its 22nd year and take place from June 13-15. Tickets for the festival are on sale now and you can purchase them here.The likes of Opeth, Myles Kennedy, Shinedown, AWOLNATION, Power Trip, Palaye Royale, Municipal Waste, Crossfaith, Dirty Honey, unpeople, Smash Into Pieces, MOTHICA, Zetra, Bastardane, Elliot Minor, Twin Atlantic, Cattle Decapitation, PRESIDENT and NECKBREAKKER have also been announced as brand new additions to the line-up.They join the previously announced headliners Green Day, Sleep Token and KoRn as well as the likes of Weezer, Sex Pistols featuring Frank Carter, Jimmy Eat World, Poppy, Loathe, Jerry Cantrell, McFly Within Temptation, Eagles Of Death Metal, The Darkness, Spiritbox, Meshuggah, Steel Panther, Cradle Of Filth and Alien Ant Farm.A post shared by Download Festival (@downloadfest)Speaking about the new additions in a press release, senior Download booker Kamran Haq said: “We’re really proud of the variety in our line-up this year.” He added: “We truly think there’s something to suit everyone’s tastes, and of course there are still more surprises to come.

Blink-182‘s Mark Hoppus is set to auction off Banksy‘s iconic ‘Crude Oil (Vettriano)’ artwork, with an estimated price tag of £3-5million. Find all the details below.The rare, entirely hand-painted piece will go under the hammer at Sotheby’s Modern & Contemporary Evening Auction in London on Tuesday March 4.Blink bassist/vocalist Hoppus and his wife, Skye, acquired the elusive street artist’s painting back in 2011.“We loved this painting since the moment we saw it. Unmistakably Banksy, but different,” the musician said in a statement.

Finneas teamed up with Hayley Williams for a cover of Paramore‘s ‘crushcrushcrush’. Check out the footage below.The moment took place during Finneas’s show at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium last night (February 13) as part of his current tour in support of his 2024 album ‘For Cryin’ Out Loud!‘.As the show drew to a close, he surprised fans with Williams, who came to sing the band’s 2007 track, taken from their seminal second album ‘Riot!’ for the final song of the night.It marks Williams’ first time performing the song in seven years.

Blink-182 reunited with former member Matt Skiba last night (February 13) as part of a special charity show for those affected by the LA wildfires.The Alkaline Trio vocalist who joined the band as a replacement for Tom Delonge in 2015, teamed up with the band for ‘Bored To Death’, which featured on their 2016 album ‘California’, at the Hollywood Palladium. You can view the footage below.‘Bored To Death’ was the first Blink track released with Skiba as co-vocalist and it has also featured in the band’s live set since their reunion with DeLonge.

Avril Lavigne is set to make her first-ever appearance at Warped Tour this year. Find all the details below.The ’Sk8er Boi’ artist will perform at one of the locations of the Vans-sponsored event, which is returning in 2025 for its first edition in six years.Lavigne is scheduled to appear at the Washington D.C.

Feeder have shared details of a ‘Comfort In Sound’ reissue, as well as a 2025 UK tour. Find the details below.The reissue of the band’s classic album comes following its initial release in 2002, which saw it land a space on the UK Top 10 and spend more than two years in the UK Independent Albums Chart Top 50.It contained the title track, which became the band’s second Top 10 single after the previous year’s ‘Buck Rodgers’, and was the first release since the tragic death of original drummer Jon Lee.

Green Day frontman has spoken about collaborating with Billie Eilish at the recent FireAid benefit concert, calling the singing “awesome”.Eilish joined the trio for a performance of their 2009 song ‘Last Night On Earth’ at the Kia Forum in California last week. The star-studded show raised funds to support the victims of the Los Angeles wildfires, and help prevent future blazes in the area.Armstrong and co.

Sum 41 played the final show of their farewell tour in Toronto on Thursday (January 30) – see footage and setlist below.The pop-punk band announced in late 2023 that they would be breaking up after the release of one final album and a farewell world tour, dubbed ‘Tour Of The Setting Sum’. Those shows culminated this month with a run of 13 shows in their home country of Canada.The final show went down at Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena, where they played a lengthy 29-song set that covered the entire span of their career, as well as snippets of two classic metal tracks in the form of Slayer’s ‘Raining Blood’ and Metallica’s ‘Master Of Puppets’.Check out some fan-captured footage from the historic show below.The band’s frontman Deryck Whibley posted on Instagram on Friday (January 31), writing simply, “Thank you”, alongside an image that bears the slogan “Sum 41 R.I.P.”A post shared by Deryck Whibley (@deryckwhibley)Last summer, guitarist Dave Baksh and bassist Jason “Cone” McCaslin touched upon how the band had become “stronger” in recent years, following health issues faced by Whibley.“We took about two years off for Deryck to figure out his health problems and then when we got back together with Dave it just seemed [right]” Cone said during the NME interview.

30th-anniversary comeback edition of Vans Warped Tour.The headlining slot will mark the funk-rock band’s – comprised of Nick Hexum, Aaron “P-Nut” Wills, Chad Sexton, Tim Mahoney and Doug “SA” Martinez – fifth time performing at the iconic punk and rock festival. They first played the bash in 1996 and returned in 1998 and 2001.