The music community in 2017 won’t stand for bands’ B.S. — and other observations
[GIF by: TheNewsWheel] As years pass, the alternative music culture and community changes gradually—as one would expect—particularly in the way they consume, embrace and respond to the music and artists of the day. The baby boomers (born sometime between 1946-1964) went through the free love and peace-type protests against traditional values. Generation X (1965-1980) went...
The 1975's Matty Healy directed Pale Waves' video for "Television Romance"—watch
[Photo by: Pale Waves/Facebook] Pale Waves' latest single “Television Romance” is a slice of dark, shimmery pop, so it's no surprise the music video should take a matching tone. It's been given a music video as well, a month after the track made its initial debut. The band enlisted the 1975's bombastic lead vocalist and...
Linkin Park announce special show to honor Chester Bennington's life
Linkin Park have announced a special show to honor Chester Bennington's legacy and celebrate life. The members of Linkin Park will be performing together for the first time since Chester Bennington's passing, and will be joined by other artists onstage for an unforgettable celebration. Read more: Chester Bennington’s family share heartfelt video for National Suicide Prevention...
GALLERY: 39 photos from Riot Fest 2017 in Chicago, Sunday
Photographer: Ryan Bakerink From Riot Fest attendees and backstage interviews to onstage performances, AP hit up Riot Fest 2017 in Chicago this year and took a ton of sweet pics. Here's day two, Saturday. (You can take a look at all of Friday's pics here and Saturday's pics here.) Read more: Riot Fest 2017 day 3: Interviews with Sleep...
Ælonia (BVB's Jake Pitts and Inna Logvin-Pitts) drop new song "The End"
[Photo by: Aelonia/Facebook] Ælonia have dropped a new song! It's called “The End.” Check it out below! Read more: Black Veil Brides’ new album won’t be released this year, after all Ælonia is the new band of Black Veil Brides guitarist Jake Pitts and his wife Inna Logvin-Pitts. Check out their brand new song, “The End” below! According to Ælonia's Instagram, there...
Donald Glover made history at the 2017 Emmys
[Photo by: CBS] The 2017 Emmys were notable for a number of reasons, including the politically-charged jokes and commentary that ran throughout. But the most notable trend this year was the prominence of women, members of the LGBTQIA community and people of color winning the awards for which they were nominated. One of the most...
Every time the 2017 Emmys got political and took a jab at Trump
[Photo by: CBS] Awards shows have a long history of using the stage to make a political statement. While this used to be an uncommon choice, hosts and winners alike have pushed it toward the expected over the past year. Read more: Here’s your full list of 2017 Emmy Award winners Stephen Colbert and Chance The...
Sleeping With Sirens cancel show due to safety concerns
Sleeping With Sirens were forced to cancel their sold-out Philadelphia show after a note with threatening content was found at the venue. You can read Kellin's statement on the matter below. Read more: Listen to Sleeping With Sirens' catchy new single, “Trouble” Sleeping With Sirens were set to play The Fillmore to a sold-out crowd...
12 times the 'Stranger Things' kids made you want to adopt them at the 2017 Emmys
[GIF by: Giphy] The 2017 Emmys were full of incredible wins and politically-charged commentary, but the true stars of the evening was the pre-teen cast of Netflix’s Stranger Things. Young stars Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Noah Schnapp and Caleb McLaughlin all showed up with their adult co-stars and peers looking very dapper and very...