Alex Darus

Across the 2000s and 2010s, there was a whole lot of angsty entertainment to watch on TV or in movies. Often, the lines between those different types of entertainment became blurred, much to superfans' delight. Cameos from big-name musicians or even entire bands were a constant in the biggest TV shows and movies of the time...

When life gets hectic, it's important to take a minute for yourself to reset and clear your mind. Music is always a go-to way to destress, whether it's validating our feelings or mellowing us out. Read more: 11 rising alternative artists who fine-tuned their sound this past year Meditation is a practice of mindfulness and breathing that helps you take a moment for yourself...

Every music video an artist releases is a labor of love. Whether it's a DIY home video or highly produced with costumes and epic themes, musicians get to add a visual element to their lyrics and melodies that come from a deep place. A lot of times, music videos will reflect the abstractness of dreams...

Mother's Day is fast approaching, which means it's time to celebrate and honor all of the badass moms and motherly figures in our lives. A mother's love is unmatched. They bring us into the world, guide us through life and yell at us to make our bed and pick up our clothes...

The world of drag is all-encompassing, combining fashion, performance and music to create a fabulous, over-the-top persona. Many drag queens are musicians in their own right, writing songs and releasing hit albums. Read more: Trixie Mattel and Orville Peck honor country history in “Jackson”—watch Whether they gained popularity on a show such as RuPaul's Drag Race or garnered a fanbase thanks to th

May is Asian American And Pacific Islander Heritage Month, which means it's time to recognize and reflect the AAPI artists who enrich history and culture, specifically music. Many AAPI artists are redefining genres such as alt, punk, pop and hip-hop...

In the year 2021, being confined to one genre is a thing of the past. Artists have pushed the boundaries when it comes to sound, so even the lines of pop punk, hip-hop, rock, heavy metal and more can be blurred. Particularly in the past few years, rap and punk have formed a cohesive bond...

Even though we're always on the hunt for new releases, covers of old songs from our favorite artists are always gifts welcomed with open arms. There's something about a cover song that is always exciting, especially when other musicians are the ones showing their karaoke skills...

After the hell of a year that was 2020, it's clear that nothing is ever permanent. Musicians, who make their money through merch and performances, had to stop touring. Concerts turned virtual, and meet-and-greets no longer existed. It made everyone, not just musicians, rethink the concept of stability...

LGBTQIA+ artists have always been major players in the alt and punk scene. From Freddie Mercury and David Bowie to Halsey and Laura Jane Grace, rock music has been a place for those who are LGBTQIA+ to express themselves and their experiences. Re...

If you're a fan of alternative music, you are well aware that emo is way more than just a phase. It's a sound, it's a subculture and it's a lifestyle to be a forever emo kid. Emo didn't die back in 2009—it's alive, and artists are expanding the genre more than ever. Read mor...

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 to think about all the albums from 2001 being two decades old already...

No matter the genre, performing as the musical guest on Saturday Night Live is a huge feat for any rising musician. SNL performances are moments in history, and artists tend to know that. There has been no shortage of over-the-top performances and onstage gags that have made headlines for years to come. Read mo...

We can never really get enough of our favorite artists experimenting with their sound. While we love pop punk and alternative rock as much as anyone, it's nice to hear artists transform their songs in an entirely new way. Read more: Nova Twins drop first remix with FEVER 333's sinister take on "Undertaker" Several artists in the scene have released instrumental or orchestral versions of

To some musicians, the aesthetic portion of their art is just as important, if not more than the music itself, in conveying their message.  Music videos are the ultimate form of expression. Bands have truly taken music video concepts to the next level—hiding Easter eggs, raising awareness to causes or even telling their own personal history in a highly artistic way.  Read mo...

There’s truly something special whenever our favorite artists decide to cover songs from other bands and genres. It shows off their musical chops, their taste and their ability to imprint their style on anything they’re performing.  Some artist...

The genre of alternative music is constantly shifting, with new artists hitting the scene and experimenting with genre-bending in ways never heard before.  It’s an exciting time to be a fan in the scene. Women and LGBTQIA+ folks are redefining what a rock star looks like and what kinds of stories are told through music.  Read more: 1... Read More ...

Thanks to the internet, our exposure to new artists isn’t reliant on record deals and radio hits. Alternative artists of all ages have been able to blow up on social media, release music on their own and launch their careers out of their bedrooms.  ...

While we love when artists gift us with never-before-heard songs, there’s just something about a cover that will always get us excited.  Since the Punk Goes Pop days, scene artists covering pop tracks have been a popular trend, and vice versa. Through u...

Chaos and destruction have been a theme in punk and alternative music since the dawn of the genres. From old-school guitar smashing to intense moshing, punks love to destroy stuff to blow off some steam. The music has always been a gritty, realistic view of the world, including its darkest parts, which leads way to visuals of violence and chaos...