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Less Than Jake promise you'll love their new record if you're already a fan
Less Than Jake are still riding the third wave that they helped create, and they aren’t looking to give up their upstrokes anytime soon. Guitarist/frontman/resident energy valve Chris DeMakes isn’t worried about winning critics over. Instead, he wants to continue to satisfy the listeners who could really use an LTJ show right now. “If you […]
Neck Deep learned the best stuff comes out of fear on their new album
It’s a difficult task in itself to confine Neck Deep to a stage, let alone keep them caged during a pandemic. The romanticism of painting a picture of a practice space or band hangout is replaced with an online conference room, likely the last place the five-piece would like to be at the moment. Each […]
11 POC-fronted punk bands who deserve to be heard
Keeping politics out of punk is impossible, and the idea of wiping the anti-establishment undertones would defeat the purpose of the genre completely. People of colors’ impact reaches far past what bands such as Bad Brains set the foundation for, creating a flourishing scene that’s developing faster than ever. The main intent of this list […]
20 songs we need to see Tom DeLonge perform with blink-182 again
Most people would take any concert over sitting at home at this point, but blink-182 aren’t making the wait any easier. With rumors of an eventual reunion with Tom DeLonge swirling around at the most frustrating possible time, imaginations and shaky live footage are the only things fans have to remember the pre-distancing era. For now, […]
10 horror video games that will make you audibly scream
Nothing gets your blood flowing like a good horror flick. Whether it’s jump scares, psychological toying or gruesome imagery, blood and gore instill a primitive fight-or-flight response in even the most seasoned of horror fans. However, even though horror movies seem to dominate the realm of terrifying fandoms, horror video games take it a step […]
Top 10 gruesome horror movie deaths that slashed through the genre
Numerous minute details go into making a great horror movie. Costume design, makeup, lighting and color schemes can all make or break the next spooky blockbuster, but even if all these factors are accounted for, there’s one thing that can push the film into legendary territory. Admit it: It’s the blood, gore, screaming and slicing […]
Top 10 movies about music that you can stream right now
If you’re anything like us, you’re subscribed to an overflowing handful of streaming services and you love movies about music. Sure, you might not use them all very frequently, but canceling a service creates the risk of missing out on the next great Netflix original or an old favorite hitting Hulu. One reason to keep […]
Bayside want your band to open for their ‘Interrobang’ tour this fall
For fledgling bands looking to take the next step, the cliche “big break” is always sought after. Grizzled punk veterans Bayside may not buy into the romanticized concept, but they’re looking to offer underground acts a crucial step in the pursuit of musical greatness. While choosing openers for their upcoming tour, popular support was tossed […]
blink-182 made ‘NINE’ a pop-punk record for the next generation—review
In 2011, blink-182 bassist-turned-superdad Mark Hoppus joined a panel of punk pillars in the cast of The Other F Word. The documentary showcased the lives of rock stars who assumed the exact position they railed against: fathers. blink’s highly anticipated ninth release, NINE, carries the same energy of a slightly younger Hoppus describing family life. […]