OP-ED: The coronavirus pandemic is not the end of your band
The coronavirus pandemic is making things hard for a lot of people. But nobody thought it was going to decimate both our leisure time and the lives of the people who color it. While nationwide moratoriums on shows, entertainment and sporting events are hard to get around, it doesn’t have to mean that your band...
Billie Eilish postpones remainder of North American tour dates
Billie Eilish previously announced she was postponing her March North American tour dates due to coronavirus concerns and today she’s doing the same for all of her April shows. Today, she’s announcing all of those tour dates are postponing in accordance with the CDC’s guidelines to limit gatherings to less than 50 people. Read More: ‘The Hunt,’ ‘The...
‘The Hunt,’ ‘The Invisible Man’ among NBCUniversal titles streaming early
NBCUniversal is finding ways to curve the issue of gatherings amid the coronavirus pandemic by moving select theatrical releases for films to streaming services. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the company is planning to place select movies that were set to hit theatres as on-demand releases for a 48-hour rental period at a $19.99 price point in...
10 bands who released incredible comeback albums
Everybody has an opinion about reunions and comebacks. Some people think you should make three albums tops then GTFO as fast as possible. Others think you just need to play some shows to prove that you can still bring it. Determining this list of 10 bands who released incredible comeback albums was a breeze, really....
Machine Gun Kelly riffs Paramore’s “Misery Business” to pass the time
Machine Gun Kelly rolled out of bed just after 7 a.m. PT to join YUNGBLUD at his livestreaming event, but the rocking didn’t stop there as he brought the world a short but sweet cover of a Paramore classic. The new clip follows MGK sharing a cover of Red Hot Chili Peppers’ “Californication” Sunday night...
10 music-related activities you can do while stuck at home
Because of the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, many people are social distancing themselves and spending a lot of time at home. While we’ll never get tired of a Netflix binge-watching session or frequent naps, it can start to get old to stay inside every day doing nothing. That’s why we’ve thought up 10 music-related activities you...
Crown The Empire guitarist Brandon Hoover tests positive for coronavirus
The world has continued to take precautions by canceling events, self-quarantining and social distancing, but with musicians just ending their tours, sometimes it’s difficult to avoid contact. As a result, Crown The Empire guitarist Brandon Hoover has revealed he tested positive for the coronavirus after months of touring around the world. At the start of...
Max Bemis on comics, crashing and... Say Anything?
Back in the summer of 2008, Say Anything founder Max Bemis was invited to speak at a panel discussion about Warped Tour held at the Guitar Center on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles. The panel also featured Kevin Lyman, Epitaph’s Brett Gurewitz and some other punk-scene luminaries, as well as this writer. Prior to the...
10 ways to practice social distancing, according to your favorite artists
It’s no secret that we’re living in a time of uncertainty due to the rapid global spread of coronavirus. The virus has caused many concerts to postpone in addition to temporarily shutting down large corporate retailers. According to the CDC, one way to prevent the spread of the disease is by social distancing. The organization...