A definitive ranking of every black lipstick at Sephora
[Pictured from L-R: Bite, KVD Studded, KVD Everlasting, UD, MUFE, Sephora, Marc Jacobs, ABH, BlackUp, ColourPop; Photo by: Sage Viscovi] If there are two things we love, it’s playing around with makeup and looking like a badass bitch. By applying a classic vampy black lip, you can do both at once. Everyone has a preference, but we...
A Perfect Circle guitarist on filming at shows: “It’s just rude”
After ejecting more than 60 fans from a recent show for violating their “no photos” policy, A Perfect Circle guitarist Billy Howerdel told the Montreal Gazette that he is in favor of the band's strict policy. “First of all, it’s just rude. Putting up a phone in front of someone’s face so they get to watch the show through it? Getting a...
Op-Ed: Amidst a multitude of sexual assault allegations, is it OK to still be a fan?
[Photo by: Corey Blaz on Unsplash] It seems every day now, there is a new headline concerning sexual assault in the entertainment industry. These disgusting and traumatizing acts permeate film, television and music alike, exposing our idols as morally defective criminals. In the past several weeks alone, actor Kevin Spacey, actor/comedian Louis C.K. and film director Harvey Weinstein...
11 musicians share the story of the first show they ever played
From piano recitals to playing in front of 2,000 people, every band has to start somewhere. Some musicians are still embarrassed over the first time they ever went on stage, others just laugh it off. Whatever the feeling, one thing remains: Don't look up footage of a band's first show. Read more: 9 musicians share something...
The Used are being sued by former guitarist Quinn Allman
Quinn Allman, founding member and former lead guitarist for the Used, is reportedly suing his former bandmates saying they owe him funds for “touring, album and merchandise” sold before he was removed from the band in 2015. Read more: The Used’s Bert McCracken on Chester Bennington: “He saved my life” According to The Salt Lake Tribune,...
10 tips to kickstart your music photography career while still in school
[Photo by: Brianna Stacy] Taking on a full-time load at school while chasing your dream can seem impossible. Countless rejections, deciding your major (maybe changing it multiple times), keeping up with your school and show schedules: It can all be overwhelming. To make it as a concert photographer, you have to make connections, do your...
Green Day comment on the American Dream in new song "Back In The USA"—listen
[Photo by: Green Day/YouTube] Green Day have released a powerful music video for “Back In The USA,” a new track taken from the band's new greatest hits compilation, God's Favorite Band. Read more: Billie Joe Armstrong and Kat Von D team up for “Basket Case” eyeliner The track is a commentary on the “American Dream” and...
Godflesh's influences are wider than ever on 'Post Self'
Godflesh Post Self People have been using the term “post-punk” to describe the latest offering from legendary industrial/metal/noise outfit Godflesh. While Post Self isn’t as dramatic a sonic change as that term might convey, the album does arrive where it seemingly set out to go. Decades ago, vocalist/guitarist Justin Broadrick and bassist Ben George Christian...
Hear Sleeping With Sirens' festive holiday song, "Christmas On The Road"
[Photos by: Chris Sullivan, Sleeping With Sirens/Twitter] Sleeping With Sirens are ringing in the holidays right with their special yuletide number, “Christmas On The Road.” Read more: Sleeping With Sirens announce December tour dates The holiday tune truly has us ready to deck the halls with boughs of holly—and you can give it a listen below! Sleeping With Sirens'...