April 20, 2021

10 debut records from 2001 that still crush 20 years later

It’s truly mind-blowing to believe that 2001 was really 20 years ago. The beginning of the 2000s was a strange time. We had the beginning of Myspace, the golden age of pop punk and plenty of questionable fashion choices. Read more: 10 vocalists who brought a unique sound to the 2000s scene It’s also crazy...

Video remix pioneer Eclectic Method is finding new success in crypto art

“Our first NFT was Mecha Tunnel on Rarible,” Eclectic Method explains. “We made 20 copies and priced them at 0.15 ETH each, or about 80 bucks at the time. To be honest, when we paid the $15 minting cost, I thought, ‘This is a total waste of money. This will not sell.’ It sold out...

Jen Malone used music to bring "The Umbrella Academy" season 2 to life

Joining the crew on season 2 of The Umbrella Academy wasn’t only a dream come true for Jen Malone—it was a no-brainer. Riding success as the music supervisor for television dramas such as Atlanta and Euphoria, Malone was essentially made to sonically document the Hargreeves siblings’ endless grocery list of shortcomings. Whether in television or...

15 alternative artists using their platform and voice for positive activism

Today, there’s nothing more inspiring than seeing musicians and other public figures using their platforms to support great causes. In the alternative scene, it’s fairly common for song lyrics to offer commentary on social and political issues. Fortunately, it’s becoming just as common to see artists taking things one step further by taking action. We’re...