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Lyrics are a powerful artistic tool. Musicians often draw inspiration from their past experiences to write captivating songs. Less often, these same musicians will call out the people who inspired these songs by name. Whether it’s a sweet homage or a bittersweet confrontation, here are some noteworthy tunes that reference individuals in their lyrics. Rea...

Since its inception in 2005 (Yes, you’re that old!), YouTube has grown into the world’s foremost video-sharing authority and has helped skyrocket the long-term careers of hundreds of creators around the globe. With over a billion users visiting monthly, finding new channels can be daunting if you don’t know what to search. Luckily, we’re h...

Imagine a school where every teacher rocks and no class is worth skipping. We took the liberty of matching some of your favorite musicians with what subject they would teach in school. Let’s take a look at your schedule for the semester. Fir...

Pop punk and pizza? Honestly, name a better duo. We’ll wait. For as long as the genre has been alive, these two things have always gone hand in hand. We’re not quite sure what it is about pizza that gets people so revved up, but who’s complaining? The only time we’...

Well…that’s all, folks. The day has finally come, and the end of an era is here. On this day in history, we bid farewell to the final cross-country Vans Warped Tour (we’re not crying, you’re crying). In these dark times, it’s important for us to remember not to cry because it’s over, but to smile because it happened. And what better way to bring a smil...

Finding a new band is awesome. What’s more awesome is finding out the members of said band are multitalented outside of their own field. For as long the technology has been around, music and photography have gone together like peaches and cream. Whet...

It’s always a nice treat when your loved ones all pitch in to get you a cake on your birthday. But why settle for your average, run-of-the-mill dessert when you could have one themed around your favorite band? Read more: 10 things we want for AltPress’ 33rd birthday And these cakes don’t just feature them with a simple logo: They’re full-on stories crafted from fondant! Sink your teeth into t...

Pep rallies. Driver’s ed. SAT prep. For anyone who attended high school, these keywords will bring back vivid drama-filled, bathroom-graffitied memories. From varsity football games to awkward slow dances, we’ve got you covered with all of our favorite high school-oriented music videos of the past few decades. We hope th ...

Remember your high school Battle Of The Bands competition? For music lovers everywhere, this annual event was a pivotal part of adolescence, but for many of these aspiring acts, the dream ended once college began. Very seldom does a band break out before graduation, but a handful of groups have managed to march on, proving that age really is just a number ...

Japan has gifted the rest of the world with several sought-after things, including their tasty cuisine, anime and, of course, music. From established bands like X Japan and Dir En Grey to more recent acts such as BABYMETAL and ONE OK ROCK, this island country has proven itself as a musical trailblazer ...

Lords of rock ’n’ roll Fall Out Boy have had an incredible run over the past 15 years of their musical career. So far they have released six studio albums, won four MTV Video Music Awards and a People’s Choice Award, and have stuck to their roots while harboring a dedicated fan base. But there’s one ...

Let’s face it: We’ve all had at least one moment in our lives where we’ve questioned if we actually want to stay in our town (and for a lot of us, maybe now more than ever after this shocking election). And we have some of our favorite bands to thank for those ever-so-curious thoughts! Many a musical a ...

Sun, surf, wildlife that could kill you—what’s not to love about Australia? Chances are you’ve already heard of some of its more famous acts such as AC/DC, INXS, Tame Impala, and 5 Seconds of Summer. But there’s plenty more musical talent down under than what we’ve already heard. So defo check out this list ...