The Movielife and I Am The Avalanche Frontman Vinnie Caruana Performs “Tex ‘The Rock’ Johnson” for Zero Platoon

Posted on February 3, 2020

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Mike Henneberger

In the first of three videos to drop on military charity Zero Platoon’s YouTube channel, longtime staple of the pop punk as we know it, Vinnie Caruana––The Movielife, I Am The Avalanche, Peace’d Out, Constant Elevation––performs an acoustic version of…

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EXCLUSIVE VIDEO PREMIERE: Sincere Engineer Chats with Zero Platoon About Anxiety, Brockhampton, and The Lawrence Arms

Posted on January 24, 2020

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Mike Henneberger

“When you write something, and someone tells you that they’re in the same boat, and they, like, relate to it, it feels good to know you’re not alone,” Deanna Belos, aka Sincere Engineer, shares in the latest video from Zero…

MAYDAY PARADE

Mayday Parade Acoustic Performance of “I Swear This Time I Mean It” and In-Depth Interview for Zero Platoon

Posted on December 30, 2019

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Mike Henneberger

“I’ve tried to write happy songs, and I can’t write happy songs. There’s just something about it,” Mayday Parade lead vocalist Derek Sanders confesses in a new video interview with Zero Platoon. As I mentioned when Music Mayhem premiered the…

The Dirty Nil

The Dirty Nil Rock Rough Trade in Brookyln, NY

Posted on December 9, 2019

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Mike Henneberger

It’s always great when you get to grab a little redemption for the year’s mistakes before the year is over. That was the plan when I first saw that The Dirty Nil was playing at Rough Trade in Brooklyn on…

Jimmy Eat World Astounds at Starland Ballroom in New Jersey

Posted on November 25, 2019

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Mike Henneberger

If you’re one of those people who hears the name Jimmy Eat World and lumps them in with the past decade’s increase of nostalgia bands pulling cash grabs with reunion and anniversary tours, then you’re not listening. Sure, the band…

Assuming We Survive Kicks Off Zero Platoon Relaunch, Battling Mental Health Issues in the Military – EXCLUSIVE VIDEO

Posted on November 12, 2019

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Mike Henneberger

I, Mike Henneberger, started Zero Platoon back in 2013 with one goal in mind: to help active-duty military members who struggle with mental health issues like major depressive disorder, anxiety disorder, or even just the loneliness and hopelessness that can…

Frank Iero Talks My Chemical Romance and Jonas Brothers Beef in Exclusive Interview

Posted on October 31, 2019

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Mike Henneberger

Earlier this year, Joe Jonas made a comment in an interview on UK’s KISS FM Breakfast show saying, “I’ve got some dirt, My Chemical Romance apparently were rehearsing next to us in New York recently, which I thought they broke…

There Ain’t Nothing Like the First Time: Blink 182 – Nine, Riot Fest, Barclays Center

Posted on October 3, 2019

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Mike Henneberger

“First love, first high. There ain’t nothing like the first time.” With almost 25 years of music behind them, there are thousands of words to reference when writing about pop punk patriarchs, Blink 182. I haven’t googled it, but I’m…

Taking Back Sunday Discuss 20 Years Of The Band & More At Riot Fest

Posted on September 29, 2019

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Mike Henneberger

Taking Back Sunday’s Shaun and Mark joined us in the TickPick tent made possible by Music Mayhem, to discuss their favorite songs to listen to, their past 20 years as a band and the album that resonates with them personally….

Frank Iero Talks New Album ‘Barriers,’ Working With Steve Albini & More

Posted on September 26, 2019

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Mike Henneberger

We had the opportunity to chat with Frank Iero of Frank Iero and The Future Violents at the 2019 Riot Festival in Chicago, IL to discuss his latest record, Barriers, who he worked with and what inspired the new record…

VIDEO: Bad Sounds Hit the U.S., Starting with South by Southwest

Posted on April 10, 2019

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Mike Henneberger

South by Southwest (SXSW) is the gift that keeps on giving (and there might even be more to come). With over 2000 bands and artists performing, the week-long March music festival that is just a small part of the 10-day…

Our South by Southwest First Draft Pick: Anna Shoemaker

Posted on March 29, 2019

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Mike Henneberger

If there were something like Fantasy Football for South by Southwest (SXSW), indie-pop artist Anna Shoemaker would be my first draft pick. When I first listened to her music in my month- long preparation for the festival, I immediately passed…

Our Top Discovery at 2019 South By Southwest: Illuminati Hotties

Posted on March 25, 2019

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Mike Henneberger

No lists. No countdowns. No patience necessary. Here’s the best band we saw at South by Southwest 2019, Illuminati Hotties. With more than 2000 official acts this year, it helps to have a name that catches the eye of someone…

SXSW PHOTOS: Illuminati Hotties, Fatherson, Charly Bliss, Bloods and more

Posted on March 20, 2019

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Mike Henneberger

FRIDAY MARCH 15, 2019 PHOTOS: Illuminati Hotties At one Dozen Street playing one of their 10 shows during South by Southwest Photos by Mike Henneberger Charly Bliss https://www.facebook.com/CharlyBliss/ At Rolling Stone party at Native Hostel SATURDAY MARCH 15, 2019 PHOTOS: Fatherson https://www.facebook.com/fathersonband/…

SXSW PHOTOS: The Get Up Kids, The Joy Formidable, Chastity and more

Posted on March 19, 2019

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Mike Henneberger

WEDNESDAY PHOTOS: Polyvinyl Records & Big Scary Monsters Showcase  At Mohawk Wednesday, March 13, 2019 Orchards https://www.facebook.com/orchardslive/ The Get Up Kids https://www.facebook.com/TheGetUpKids/ Pedro the Lion THURSDAY PHOTOS: Dr. Martens and Collide Day Party  At Container Bar on Rainey Street Thursday March 14,…