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Here are the 18 best scene vocalists from the 2000s
The first decade of this century began in the wake of boy bands and nü metal, so no one truly knew which sounds and bands would break out this time around. Well, “the scene” became a widely used (and misused) phrase, and bands decided to become more egalitarian. Read below for more on both points, […]
Here are the 20 greatest guitar riffs from the 2000s
If the flannelly, lo-fi nature of ’90s grunge killed the hairspray bravado of ’80s hair metal, then the 2000s definitely brought back some of its technicality and musicianship. The first decade of this century showcased way more than 20 perfect examples of a timeless guitar riff. It was quite difficult narrowing this list down, but […]
Here’s 10 clever lyrics that could rival those dad jokes you’ve heard
Lots of bands can effectively write an extremely clever lyric, but it takes a certain bold and confident self-awareness to truly pull off loud and proud dad jokes in a song. Not that many artists can get away with a melodic vocal in such a light manner (or the opposite, depending upon which unappreciative fan […]
10 MxPx deep cuts that have stood the test of time
It may shock some to know that power trio MxPx have been around for 28 years, making them older than Nirvana’s In Utero. The band have 10 albums, and we’d be surprised if they didn’t record at least 10 more, on their own terms, of course. While the band have had minor hits with “I’m […]
15 scene bands from the 2000s that you probably forgot about
As 1999 came to a close, boy bands and nü-metal acts were at the top of the charts. Trends in mainstream culture changed the following century, as pop punk, screamo and other Warped Tour acts smashed through the charts. Which band do you most associate with the time period between 2000-2009? Is it the power […]
These 20 bands defined the sound of the late ’90s
In the wake of grunge and just before Linkin Park reanimated the next decade, these 20 bands dominated the late ’90s and made their respective marks on rock ’n’ roll from 1995-1999. With the exception of a few, most of the acts listed here still play shows today. 311 Let’s start this list with the […]
15 classic scene compilations from Drive-Thru Records to ‘Punk Goes’
Let’s all collectively and safely push rewind back to the days of yore when the word “rewind” was actually non-ironically popular and current to discuss the power and viability of the multiple artist compact disc compilation. CD comps were often safe and inexpensive gateways/investments to many (formerly) unknown bands, songs, labels and genres for a […]
14 scene records that should have easily won a Grammy
It’s no secret that the mainstream media scoffs at the words “Warped,” “scene” and “punk,” especially when they’re all lumped together. Bands from this ilk sometimes get nominated for major awards, but with the exception of acts such as Green Day, few actually win. Here are 14 bands who should’ve won a Grammy during said […]
Green Day song by song ranking of band’s studio album tracks
Green Day have been around since 1987 and huge since 1994. That’s not an understatement or exaggeration. Since the band just put out their 13th studio release last month, we found it fitting to rank all 170 album tracks with Green Day super-fan Tom Kunzman of the band 18th & Addison. You’re welcome. A few […]