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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, h...
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.
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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.
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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.
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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 further by dropping consumers into the role of the p
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. Admi...
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 rea...
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 choosin...
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.
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GARZI won’t let the scene die in new “Higher” video—watch
Even though the days of Warped Tour are gone, the festival’s significance continues to influence artists both mainstream and underground. For blossoming emo rapper GARZI, the scene that spawned his favorite day of summer is the same one that will carry him to the top.
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Hoodie Allen reps his pop-punk upbringing on ‘Whatever USA‘
It may seem like the anti-genre revolution engulfing the music world as of late is a shiny new trend, but artists such as Hoodie Allen beg to differ. As a musician who’s constantly skirted genre constraints throughout his career, Allen was hanging with the alternative crowd way before it was cool.
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Did Oliver Tree actually do that, or is it make-believe?
Every time we check in on one of our favorite viral juggernauts, Oliver Tree, it's a new adventure. No creative mind in the world can claim anything close to Tree's level of preposterous, but that's why we love him.
We did our best to think up kooky situations that could seem day-to-day for the bowl cut crusader, but they admittedly still seem subpar to the situations Tree crafts. Can...
Radiate take to the gritty streets in “I Promise This” video
Radiate aren’t breaking their vow of intense technicality and unmatched energy with their new song, “I Promise This.” The band are joining forces with AP to premiere their new track and corresponding video.
Deceiving their heartfelt words and upbeat tempo, the band tell a story with a sinister twist in their new visuals.
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Do you know the lyrics to “Social Climb” by iDKHOW?
Last week, the brain trust behind I DONT KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME or iDKHOW, Dallon Weekes and Ryan Seaman dropped the music video for “Social Climb.”
With their insanely catchy beats and soaring choruses, it can be easy to get lost within the notes and neglect the witty, well-knitted lyrics carrying the track along. The burning question...
The Standby dive into the deep with “Drawing Out The Hurt” video
Falling somewhere between Kurt Cobain and emo fame are the Standby, who are once again breaking through the surface with their latest single, “Drawing Out The Hurt.” The trio are teaming up with AP to share the new song and music video.
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The Ivory host their own neon disco in new video for “Eat Your Heart Out”
Emerging from the realm of echoing synth and tavern-window neon are the Ivory. The Alesana bandmates are now putting their own twinkly twist on ’80s revivalism for modern music buffs.
The duo are turning back time with AP to drop their throwback-style track and video for “Eat Your Heart Out.” Reeling back from t...
Mike Posner suffers rattlesnake bite derailing cross-country trek
Music taste aside, fans from all genres seem to be rooting for Mike Posner on his Forrest Gump-esque trek across the continental U.S.
The singer was over halfway through his ambitious stroll before suffering a setback today, causing him to be airlifted to a nearby hospital.
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The Boulet Brothers reveal Dragula premiere date, here’s where to watch
We're fast approaching the third season of The Boulet Brothers' Dragula, and now we have a precise date to mark on our calendars.
The horror-themed drag show began on YouTube, but the new season will also premiere on a streaming service for the first time this fall...
CONVERSATION rock gritty live set in new “I Can Play The Outlaw” video
Their booming sound matches a heated debate rather than a CONVERSATION, but one of the latest promising post-hardcore acts won’t need more than a few words to convince you of their greatness.
The band are teaming up with AP to do just that, showing off their new track, “I Can Play The Outlaw,” along with its accompanying music video.
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Lollapalooza ends the weekend with Slash, (Sandy) Alex G and more
Lollapalooza has officially concluded. While the attendees of the annual summer bash are sad to see it go, there's no doubt the stacked lineup featured this year was well worth the price of admission.
The final day showcased the talents of (Sandy) Alex G, Bayonne, Flume, Joji, Masego, Meek Mill, Perry Farrell's Kind Heaven Orchestra, ROSALÍA, Sharon Van Etten, slenderbodies, Still Woozy, the Reviv