Consequence

Consequence serves as a vital bridge connecting mainstream pop culture with the underground scene. For the last 15 years, this New York-based online magazine has built a loyal audience of millions, thanks to its trustworthy, accurate, and engaging coverage of music, television, and film. It aims to uplift its readers rather than overshadow them.

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New Book Details Orange County Punk Scene

1 day ago | consequence.net | Jon Hadusek

A new book about the history of the vaunted Orange Country punk scene is hitting shelves May 20th. Titled Tearing Down the Orange Curtain: How Punk Rock Brought Orange County to the World (pre-order here), the 400-page book was authored by journalists Nate Jackson and Daniel Kohn, who interviewed many of the scene’s biggest movers and shakers.
Bill Hader: David Lee Roth pitched a movie to South Park team but it was basically John Wick

1 day ago | consequence.net | Jon Hadusek

In a recent appearance on the Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend podcast, comedian Bill Hader recalled a hilarious story from his days working on South Park when Van Halen singer David Lee Roth pitched a movie — starring himself — to the show’s creative team. “When I worked at South Park, he pitched a movie to us where he was an assassin: ‘It’s about a guy trying to get his dog back,'” Hader told Conan and his co-hosts, impersonating Roth.
Melvins Announce Fall 2025 US Tour with Redd Kross

1 day ago | consequence.net | Jon Hadusek

Melvins continue to be road warriors, announcing a Fall 2025 US outing with special guests Redd Kross. Dubbed the “Stop Your Whining Tour,” the trek follows a run of European shows and kicks off September 9th in Flagstaff, Arizona. The Melvins and Redd Kross will hit smaller markets across the States — plus a stop at the CBGB Festival on September 27th in Brooklyn — before circling back for a final gig on October 21st in Tucson, Arizona.
Yusuf / Cat Stevens Announces New Memoir Cat on the Road to Findout

1 day ago | consequence.net | Eddie Fu

Yusuf / Cat Stevens has announced a new memoir titled Cat on the Road to Findout. The book is set to be published in the UK on September 18th via Constable, followed by its North American release on October 7th through Genesis Publications. Pre-orders are ongoing. In a press release, Cat on the Road to Findout is described as “a backstage pass to the mind of a man who has lived a thousand lives.
Pile announce new album and North American tour, unveil single "Born at Night"

1 day ago | consequence.net | Jon Hadusek

Pile have announced a new album, Sunshine and Balance Beams, arriving August 15th via new label home Sooper Records. The Boston act also announced a 2025 North American tour and shared the LP’s lead single “Born at Night.”The band will be supporting the LP with an extensive late-summer/fall tour with new label mate and Sooper Records co-founder NNAMDÏ.
Fallout Renewed for Season 3

1 day ago | consequence.net | Alex Young

Prime Video has officially renewed Fallout for a third season. The move comes ahead of the show’s upcoming second season, which is set to premiere in December 2025. The first season of Fallout, starring Ella Purnell, Aaron Moten, Walton Goggins Moisés Arias, and Frances Turner, ranks among Prime Video’s top three most-watched titles ever, having accumulated more than 100 million viewers worldwide. Read our review of season one here.
First Look at Nicolas Cage as Spider-Man-Noir

1 day ago | consequence.net | Alex Young

Prime Video has revealed the first look at Nicolas Cage as Spider-Man Noir in its upcoming Spider-Noir series. The live-action series, which also stars Brendan Gleeson, Abraham Popoola, Li Jun Li, Karen Rodriguez, and Jack Huston, is set to debut in 2026.
Portola Reveals 2025 Lineup With LCD Soundsystem, Chemical Brothers

2 days ago | consequence.net | Alex Young

San Francisco’s Portola has unveiled its 2025 lineup led by LCD Soundsystem, The Chemical Brothers, Underworld, The Prodigy, Moby (performing his album PLAY in full), Christina Aguilera, Peggy Gou, and Dom Dolla. Organized by Goldenvoice, the San Francisco-based dance and electronic festival returns to Pier 80 on Saturday, September 20th and Sunday, September 21st.
Red Hot Chili Peppers' Anthony Kiedis launches canned coffee brand

2 days ago | consequence.net | Eddie Fu

Red Hot Chili Peppers vocalist Anthony Kiedis has followed in the footsteps of Green Day by launching his own coffee brand. The company is named JOLENE, an amalgamation of the phrases “cup of Joe” and “lean latte” (the latter of which refers to a latte without whole milk), while also referencing Dolly Parton’s iconic song. Co-founded with Kiedis’ longtime friend Shane Powers, the brand offers two varieties of canned coffee: Black (cold brew) and White (oat milk latte).
Diddy's Federal Trial Begins with Shocking Allegations Involving Treatment of Cassie

2 days ago | consequence.net | Alex Young

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal sex trafficking trial opened in Manhattan on Monday, with prosectors wasting no time in portraying the music mogul as a predator and sharing alleged details of some of his most hideous crimes. “For twenty years, the defendant, with the help of his trusted inner circle, committed crime after crime,” prosecutor Emily A. Johnson told the jury in her opening statement (via Billboard). “That’s what we’re here about today.