Twenty One Pilots’ ‘Drag Path’ has become a much bigger hit than the band may have ever expected, but when it’s performed like this, it’s understandable why it has become so special.
The duo have shared footage shot at the T&T Block Party 2026, which took place on April 03 at American Legion Mall in Indianapolis, IN.
Delivered with tenderness, intricacy and emotional devastation that such a beautifully building track deserves to be accompanied by, it’s a stunning performance of a song that is starting to spread further than ever anticipated. But the fact that so many are clinging to it so tightly is exactly why it is needed.
Have a watch for yourself.
The song was originally released as part of ‘Breach: Digital Remains’, an expanded version of their 2025 album ‘Breach’ that was available to purchase for one week only. Though thanks to the song’s virality, especially on TikTok after being used on over 75,000 videos, and with there being no official version of the song available, the band have decided to let it run free. But with a slight change.
The version of the song that can now be listened to is a different edit than what was on ‘Breach: Digital Remains’, meaning that those who purchased it last year still have their own special version of it.
And here is the beautiful video created to accompany it.
If you’re in the UK, you will be able to see the band playing the track when they headline All Points East, joined by Wunderhorse, REN, BBNO$, PVRIS, Nova Twins, Dead Pony, Kid Kapachi, LEAP, NOAHFINNCE, Honey Revenge, Royal & The Serpent, Mouth Culture, Half Alive, Red Leather, Teen Jesus And The Jean Teasers, Artio, Emi Grace, Reece Young, Gang of Youths and Jessie Murph on the absolutely stacked line-up.
The event will be taking place on August 30 at London’s Victoria Park. Tickets are available right now from www.allpointseastfestival.com
On Episode 11 of 50 Shades Of Slaids we chat to Sace6 who are a duo from the east cost of America, together sace and Noah Thomas create this eclectic fusion or pop, rnb and heavy as hell progressive metal. The duo have been making waves within underground music communities and ae making a huge name for themselves live.
This April sace6 will be visiting Australia for the first time supporting nothing, nowhere on their national tour. We talk about their evolution as a band/project and how they transform what they do into a live setting. The bands debut album ‘brutalist’ is due on May 8 via Sumerian Records. This record is nothing like I have heard before it’s a chaotic journey that forces styles that shouldn’t work together move hand in hand.
The guys are a great chat with an incredible story. sace6 is an incredibly unique project that you simply have to experience. Live I can not wait to shear and see what they do.
A huge thanks to Sumerian Records, Dallas Does PR and Destroy All Lines for the opportunity.
June 12, 2026 will see the release of Khemmis‘ fifth self-titled studio album. To taste a first piece of the new music, Colorado-based doomsters also present “Invocation Of The Dreamer” single. Read more…
Evergrey have parted ways with longtime guitarist Henrik Danhage. Now, the Swedes introduce guitarist Stephen Platt (Scar Symmetry), who had already been touring with Evergrey as a live guitarist in 2025. He now officially joins as a full-time member. Coinciding this announcement, Evergrey also premiere an official music video for the new song called “The World Is On Fire”. The latter is part of the forthcoming studio record, Architects Of A New Weave. Read more…
Ariana Grande is one of the biggest and best A-list pop stars we’ve got, and we’re seeing some indications that she’s not quite done being a pop star just yet. Grande has been taking a lot of movie roles lately. Last year, she made comments that indicate she’s planning on focusing on acting rather than singing in the immediate future. But now, it’s looking like she’ll probably have a new album out this summer.
Held. the new band from members of The Sleeping and Coheed and Cambria have shared another song from their upcoming debut album, with another special guest.
For those unaware, the band is made up of Douglas Robinson and Salvatore Mignano of The Sleeping alongside Josh Eppard of Coheed and Cambria, and the result is a project brimming with energy and exuberance.
That’s on show in abundance on new track ‘KNIFEPOINT’, which sees the trio utilising the raw talents of High Vis’ Graham Sayle.
Angular riffing, emotional bellows and progressive builds all make way for the sort of Transatlantic vocal tennis that sits heavy on the heart and soul. An incredible array of talents, brought together in pursuit of creating something bigger and bolder than themselves.
Douglas had this to say about the track, stating, “This song has a lot of attitude, and that’s a big reason we wanted Graham from High Vis to be a part of it. We’re all big fans of Graham and High Vis. When I wrote the pre-chorus, I envisioned this British attitude reminiscent of bands like Bloc Party and Test Icicles, and I wanted it to come from someone who could back the attitude up. Graham is the perfect example of someone who can back up their words with action.”
Whilst Graham added, “I was proper excited to jump on and be a part of it. I’ve always loved the chaotic side of the post-hardcore spectrum. I love the difference in our accents and how it somehow makes sense.”
The song will appear on the band’s upcoming debut album ‘GREY’, which is scheduled for release on May 15 via MNRK.
It will also feature ‘NEW YOU ANTHEM’, which features none other than Frank Iero and sounds like this:
Growing up in Dublin, in a Status Quo-obsessed household, I never envisioned a day when the double-denim kings of no-nonsense boogie would be calling it quits. That day, at the moment, looks like it has already come, and tonight, that all becomes too real as I pay a visit to see a solo Francis Rossi sit in a red armchair, storytelling and doing bare-boned versions of some of the band’s biggest tunes and a term Rossi hates, “deep cuts.”
Tonight is billed as An Evening Of Francis Rossi’s Songs From The Status Quo Songbook And More. After the best part of 60 years, that book is so big it has its own personal assistant. But what is within the pages of that sacred opus is a plethora of deeply adored tunes that have a tale to go with them. And who better to tell them than the man who had the balls to release Margarita Time.
Rossi has performed in Dublin umpteen times over the years, in venues of all shapes and sizes. Tonight’s little soirée was at The Ambassador Theatre on Parnell Street, a building that dates back to 1764 and was originally part of a maternity hospital.
Despite being used as a music venue for a while in its infancy, it would be more remembered as a cinema, before returning to hosting concerts in the early noughties. And although Status Quo’s 2013 movie caper Bula Quo never got a screening in this fine building, tonight’s host’s career has had more drama and intrigue than a story of two rock ‘n’ rollers trying to escape the clutches of a Fijian crime lord.
The warned 7.30 pm start was no trick to get the punters out of the pub early and into their seats. His punctual entrance was a swift flick of the curtain and then straight into the spotlight.
Accompanied by producer/engineer Andy Brook, the opening moments were as laid back as you could get.
A fit looking Francis Rossi patrolled the edge of the stage, got his bearings before settling into his plush looking chair. There is no green Telecaster, ponytail or legs akimbo, but that cheeky glint in the eye is still there.
In fact, the early moments were more the work of a stand-up comic, and frankly better than some of the chancers masquerading as comedians today.
After some toilet talk and a bit of Nellie The Elephant, the game face went on, and the opening chords of Pictures Of Matchstick Men filled the room. In My Chair and Spinning Wheel Blues kept the hordes of die-hards faces beaming.
Apart from the music, bladder heckling was a recurring theme in the night. A regular visitor to the white city received special attention from the host, who told him to “slam that thing in the door” on trip number three.
With the result, the poor divil missed a wonderfully country-flavoured Wild Side Of Life.
Despite a nagging frog in his throat, Rossi’s projection was impressive, especially on the always good value Don’t Waste My Time. The crowd did give him a breather with their own roof-raising version of Down The Dustpipe. And wingman Andy Brook’s backing vocals throughout the night did help to ease the heavy load.
A quick story of his time writing songs with the late Bernie Frost in Dromoland Castle in County Clare led beautifully into Rock ‘n’ Roll. This track has lost none of its instant charm. It was like hearing it for the first time again.
Probably the biggest surprise of the night was Burning Bridges.
In all honesty, I avoided the gutted version on Aquostic for years, and when I eventually heard it, I knew I was right to trust my instincts. But even without its familiar synthesised jig this evening, it still would have tempted Michael Flatley out of retirement.
An Evening Of Francis Rossi’s Songs From The Status Quo Songbook And More. Photo: Lynn Frances Photography
After the intermission, or should I say, mass stampede to drain the spuds, Rossi appeared looking refreshed and rather dapper in a tanned waistcoat, and in turn gave the always welcome What You’re Proposing an extra touch of class.
What followed may be described as lesser spotted Quo, but still a reminder that their catalogue went far deeper than radio-friendly hits and appearances on Top Of The Pops. Somebody Show Me Home, And It’s Better Now, and the lingering Twenty Wild Horses triumphed, and Rossi’s enthusiasm for them was infectious.
The home straight was just an acoustic show of strength. Roll Over Lay Down does its best to eclipse the original, and Rockin’ All Over The World and Down Down are just jolly-ups, whatever way you get them.
In The Army Now did not work as well until the crowd’s precise roar of “stand up and fight” woke it right up.
Francis Rossi ditched the armchair for closer Caroline. Now, whether that be from the result of a previous heckle or an exercise in circulation, it did not matter. The effect was unifying, and everybody saluted one of Quo’s finest anthems.
In whatever form you hear Status Quo’s music, the low-fat version or with a stack of Marshalls, Rossi proved tonight that their music will stand the test of time. In fact, it would most likely survive a nuclear attack and emerge in better shape than a Giant Burrowing cockroach.
Their music evokes all kinds of memories. I can still see my mother and her auntie walking up Elm Mount Avenue in Dublin, with the 1982 album protruding from one of the shopping bags, and my brother waiting at the front gate, pacing on the spot.
Tuesday nights in Dublin do not get much better than this.
An Evening Of Francis Rossi’s Songs From The Status Quo Songbook And More continues in Waterford on 10 April 2026. For tickets and full dates, visit francisrossi.com/tour.
