Skratch ‘N Sniff Radio closed out August with two packed shows over the weekend of August 29, pairing new alternative and rock releases with the remixes, mashups and left-field combinations that have defined the program for years. Across Alternative Mix #713 and Rock Mix #1229, listeners heard everything from Fontaines D.C., Royal Blood and honestav […]
Skratch N’ Sniff Radio returned for the weekend of August 1 with two more genre-bending shows built around exclusive remixes, alternative favorites, heavy rock staples and a steady stream of new music. Alternative Mix #709 moves between indie, electronic, reggae-rock and modern alternative, while Rock Mix #1225 turns up the intensity with Metallica, Black Sabbath,
Skratch N’ Sniff heads into the first weekend of August with Surfer Girl’s “Slow Motion” serving as The Pier Song of the Week on Alternative Mix #709. The Los Angeles-based band, led by former Aer vocalist Carter Reeves Schultz, brings together indie pop, alternative and reggae-rock without allowing any one style to completely define the
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This week’s Skratch N Sniff mixes are stacked across the board, blending throwback anthems, new releases, and remix flips that keep things moving from start to finish. Alt Mix #694 leans into that signature crossover lane, opening with a remix of Empire of the Sun’s “Walking On A Dream” before jumping into a mix of
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In a year where rock and metal felt more restless, more adventurous, and more defiantly alive than they have in a decade, 2025 delivered a barrage of albums that pushed boundaries while honoring the DNA of the genres that shaped generations. Legacy bands reinvented themselves, cult favorites leveled up, and new voices delivered mission statements
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An artist needs to carry plenty of clout to establish their own music festival. Only a small selection of acts have done it successfully, including Slipknot, Ozzy Osbourne and Deftones. The latter group’s Dia De Los Deftones event, now in its sixth year, will take place November 1 at PETCO Park in San Diego. In
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After Sick New World was canceled in 2025, fans worried that the heavy-hitting festival may never return. Fear not! Organizers have just revealed plans for two versions of Sick New World in 2026, and the lineups are impressive. The first event will take place in Las Vegas, the same location as previous years. The one-day
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Deftones fans, it’s time to get excited. The band has given the strangest hint yet that new music is coming soon. Before and after the band’s June 29 concert at London’s Crystal Palace Park, Deftones put a graphic on their video big screens that featured the Roman numerals “X.VII.MMXXV” along with mentions of new music.
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DEFTONES Announce 2025 North American Tour Extension with PHANTOGRAM and IDLES Following an electrifying sequence of sold-out arena shows, including two back-to-back nights at the iconic Forum in Los Angeles, Grammy Award-winning rock titans DEFTONES have announced an extension of their highly anticipated 2025 North American Tour. Produced by Live Nation, the second leg of
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2025 is shaping up to be a massive year for alternative and hard rock fans, with some of the genres’ biggest names readying new albums, teasing fresh material, and hitting the road for major tours. From long-awaited follow-ups to potential game-changing returns, here are the records we can’t wait to hear. Deftones: A Long-Awaited Return?
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