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The Spill Canvas finally found the words to make a love song– listen
Last month, the Spill Canvas dropped their first single off their upcoming album, Conduit. “Firestorm” and its accompanying video gave us a bold taste of a new era that’s been years in the making. Now, the band are dishing out a heaping spoonful of nostalgia with “Molecules.” You can hear it first via Alternative Press. A touching […]
10 times musicians leaked their own songs ahead of the release date
Hayley Williams made some serious waves on the internet last week with an unfounded promotional stunt. After days of dropping cryptic hints, the Paramore vocalist drove out to a fan’s house to hand-deliver a single from her upcoming solo album—and request it be leaked. Brazen, chaotic energy aside, this is hardly the first time an artist has cut […]
10 bands who had to change their name after already releasing music
There’s a lot of pressure that comes with choosing a band name. After all, the last thing anyone wants to do is totally rebrand themselves mid-career. As Jimmy Eat World taught us, a rushed decision has the potential to cause problems throughout an artist’s career. While most bands are fortunate enough to catch their mistakes early, […]
10 vocalists who brought a unique sound to the 2000s scene
2000s vocalists received an enormous amount of attention compared to the rest of their bandmates. It’s no surprise, really. In a scene characterized by edge, these frontmen and women drove their bands’ unique personalities. That’s not to say that they were all distinct. In fact, the era saw notable homogeneity in vocal style, even among more […]
QUIZ: Which Avril Lavigne album era matches your personality?
Did we think in 2002 that Avril Lavigne would still be making headlines nearly 20 years later? Well, yeah… There’s a reason that the pop-punk princess’ relevance is so persistent. She’s pretty much the only uniting commonality across the larger scene. With a diverse discography spanning six albums and eras, there’s truly something for everyone—whether they want to admit it or […]
10 things you never noticed about your favorite emo songs
A fundamental part of being an emo kid is not letting any aspects of music be unknown. That’s why we memorize song lyrics in their entirety and play them backward just in case. But that doesn’t mean that more subtle elements can’t sneak by us from time to time. After all, with so many hits to obsess over […]
QUIZ: Can you match these Myspace-era bands to their iconic tracks?
If there’s one thing we miss about Myspace, it’s extensively coding our profiles and soundtracking them with our favorite songs. If you had a 2000s scene phase, then you probably remember how vital MP3 embeds were to alternative culture. After all, they were ultimately a projection of our misunderstood identities. But do you remember which […]
Ryan Key and Derek Sanders want you to ditch cliché workouts– here's how
You may have started the new year with some lofty wellness goals. But was working out alongside Ryan Key and Derek Sanders among them? Maybe it should have been… In a move straight from our wildest dreams, the Mayday Parade and Yellowcard frontmen have partnered with Cardio Sport to co-host and DJ a pop-punk-fueled, emo […]
10 artists who started in one genre and then completely dominated another
All hail the genre-benders! Seriously, it’s one thing to be successful in a single genre, but to change things up and continue to excel? That’s the mark of a legend. Admittedly, most artists go through some form of sonic progression over the course of their careers. But how many can you name that distinctly embody […]