Rachel Campbell

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Night Argent expand on infectious rock sound for The Fear EP

Night Argent The Fear EP FILE UNDER: Pop-Rock Anthems ROCKS LIKE: Imagine Dragons, AWOLNATION, X Ambassadors WHAT'S DIFFERENT: Pasco, Washington, four-piece Night Argent’s sophomore EP expands on the infectious rock sound presented in their 2016 self-titled debut. Lead vocalist Chase Manhattan offers a unique kind of flow on the opening “Mannequin,” setting precedent for much […]

14 best Twitter rants by Say Anything's Max Bemis

If you have ever clicked play on a Say Anything record or seen the band live, then you know that frontman Max Bemis is quite a passionate person. That sentiment carries over to the vocalist’s social media presence, where he has shared many emotion-fueled strings of tweets on everything from Lil Wayne needing to sign […]

15 merch items to show off your pride for Pride Month — and any day of the year, really

For Pride Month, want to celebrate with a new piece of merch? We’ve got you covered with everything from band tees that benefit the LGBTQ community to rad rainbow items to help show your support during this month and beyond. Anti-Flag hoodie ($35) Never one to shy away from their political stances, Anti-Flag is selling […]

14 times bands made amazing transformations for their music videos

Half the fun of making a thematic music video is getting to be someone else for a day. From hilarious outfits to sweet makeup jobs, check out some of the coolest transformations below. All Time Low – “Something’s Gotta Give” Seeing frontman Alex Gaskarth hobble around in a fry costume is peak entertainment, but the […]

12 scene kids who clearly ruined their family photos (or did they?)

When it comes to scene fashion, some parents may reassure themselves “it’s just a phase,” while others are accepting of dyed locks, black band tees and all. Either way, chances are you stuck out like a sore thumb in the family photo-op—like these scene kids. The Christmas card [Photo by: Awkward Family Photos] Rocking a […]

Ernie Ball PLAY Warped winner the Weekend Classic premiere Chad Gilbert-produced “More Alive”—listen

Garnering support from the local scene can be everything in making or breaking an artist, but Madison, Indiana’s the Weekend Classic have had to overcome the obstacle of their self-proclaimed small town. “I feel like not a lot of people are into bands like us around here,” vocalist/guitarist Chris Webster says. “People don’t really go […]

16 band members who have a tattoo of another band

Before they were touring across the world and putting out music of their own, your favorite musicians were just fans themselves, and they have the ink to prove it. Head below for tributes to everyone from the Misfits to Alkaline Trio. BRENDON URIE (PANIC! AT THE DISCO) Second session with my dude @richiebon on this […]

Grayscale add fresh additions in memorable new album

Grayscale Adornment FILE UNDER: Infectious Pop Punk ROCKS LIKE: Man Overboard, Light Years, ROAM WHAT'S DIFFERENT: If you’re seeking your next pop-punk addiction, Grayscale will certainly oblige with Adornment. The Philadelphia-based five-piece honed in on what worked on past releases—raw storytelling and hooks—while fine-tuning their musicianship and introducing new tactics. Fresh additions include mixing it […]

26 fictional bands from movies and TV that we wish we could see in real life

Whether they’re musicians in disguise, actors paid to pretend or even an actual band, plenty of fictional music groups have graced big and small screens. From Jesse And The Rippers to Sex Bomb-Omb, check out some of the best below. Jesse And The Rippers (Full House) Jesse Katsopolis, portrayed by John Stamos, was the cool […]