Meet Kingston Rossdale on the ‘Right Side of the Moon’
An exclusive interview with the emerging artist discussing guitar-tone experiments, sources of inspiration, and the drive behind his debut EP.
Hit Parader #8: The Pretty Reckless
August 2026 — $12.99
In This Issue…
Beartooth’s Caleb Shomo Dug Deep to Make ‘Pure Ecstasy’
On Beartooth's sixth studio LP, Shomo opens up about creative risk, emotional catharsis, and the rediscovered joy of making music.
Yard Act’s Newfound Freedom on ‘You’re Gonna Need A Little Music’
Leeds post-punk luddites Yard Act tossed the bottlenecks and external pressure aside to create their most confident, distilled music to date.
Evil Island’s Johnny Whitney & Cody Votolato In Depth on Their Favorite Project To Date
The supergroup featuring members of The Blood Brothers, Glassjaw, and OFF! made a screaming statement with its debut LP, Terraform the Afterlife.
Finn Wolfhard on ‘Fire From The Hip’ and Necessity Over Spontaneity
The actor-musician talks songwriting restraint, classic-rock origins, and what went into 'Fire From the Hip'.
Feature
Meet Kingston Rossdale on the ‘Right Side of the Moon’
An exclusive interview with the emerging artist discussing guitar-tone experiments, sources of inspiration, and the drive behind his debut EP.
The Philosophy of Julia Stone
The singer reflects on old songs’ evolving meanings, becoming a mother, and their new album, 'Karaoke Bar'.
The Future Has a History: Women Take the Field at Daisy Chain Festival
At Olivia Rodrigo’s inaugural Daisy Chain Fields, generations of women came together not just to make history, but to move it forward.
Edgar Allan Poe Was a Juggalo
A Stanford English major walks onto the Cyclone Stage and finds the Dark Carnival already fluent in Poe.
Women Tell Their Stories of Taking Equality In Their Own Words
Eleven artists reflect on independence, collaboration, creative control, resilience and the personal paths shaping their music careers.
In Conversation
Dead Poet Society Metamorphosize on 'Monarch'
In conversation with the frontman of the Boston-based alt-rock outfit on their most distilled work to date.
A Conversation on Female Empowerment Between Paris Paloma And Liv Nevill
On 'The Fatal Flaw', the songwriter discusses the album's vulnerability, empowerment, self-worth, and finding expansion through love and art.
Huddy Reclaims His Voice On ‘Somebody To Hate’
In conversation with Huddy on his sophomore LP, creative freedom, finding his identity, and reclaiming personal hardship.
Cartel’s Will Pugh on Finding Freedom in 'Learning How to Cope'
Will Pugh discusses Cartel’s heavier return, creative process, political urgency, formative influences, and much more.
Brian Fallon Does Jersey Proud
The Gaslight Anthem frontman talks 'Not Bad For New Jersey', formative rock heroes, and chasing the perfect song.
News
Alkaline Trio + Rise Against Pay Homage To Each Other On New Split Single Release
Rise Against and Alkaline Trio have just released a split single featuring a song from each band's discography, ahead of their co-headline tour.
Genre-Bending Artist Ando San Joins Sumerian Records
The LA based hybrid rapper multi-instrumentalist Ando San has signed to Sumerian Records alongside the release of two new singles.
Bob Dylan’s ‘Highway 61 Revisited’ 61 Years Later
Bob Dylan changed music forever 61 years ago when he released his monumental sixth LP, 'Highway 61 Revisited'.
Balu Brigada Is Back With 'BedHead'
The Auckland duo return with a hazy, groove-centric indie track that sharpens the sound behind their breakout rise.
Remembering Peter Katsis
A tribute to the legendary Peter Katsis: manager, mentor, and above all, friend to all who lived every moment with joy.
Hit Parader Approved
Just Like Heaven Lives Up To Its Name
From TV Girl and Dayglow's fun sets to massive performances by LCD Soundsystem and The Strokes, Just Like Heaven Festival was one to remember.
One Year Later and I’m Still Getting Killed
The indie-rock band Geese took over the world when they released 'Getting Killed' one year ago.
Tori Amos Proves Ageless at Greek Theater
At her Los Angeles stop, Amos put on a show for the ages, moving through eras of her catalog, and embracing the beauty of aging.
Hey Ho, Let’s Go: The Ramones 50th Anniversary Tribute at Hollywood Forever
From Travis Barker and Billie Joe Armstrong to Billy Idol and The Linda Lindas, generations came together for a loud celebration of the pioneers of punk.
Muse @ The Hollywood Bowl
Muse’s Hollywood Bowl spectacle kept 17,000 fans standing through a career-spanning night of instantly recognizable riffs.
Featured Conversations
It Just Fell Into Place: Mayday Parade On Their Toughest Project Yet
Mayday Parade’s Derek Sanders speaks on their three-part emo trilogy, ‘Sweet, Sad, and Sugar’, the process behind it, and what’s…
Barbara and Zakk Wylde: Their Only Joint Interview On More Than 40 Years Together
In an exclusive interview before Zakk’s Black Label Society release their powerful new album, Engines of Demolition, a superb collection…
Hit Parader Archive: Talking With Lars Ulrich After Releasing The Black Album
35 years ago today, Metallica released Metallica, and in Oct. 1991, Hit Parader spoke with Ulrich about the record.
From the Archive: Linkin Park: Sudden Superstars
Linkin Park were already reshaping the rap/metal playbook with Hybrid Theory when this conversation captures them on the cusp of…
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