How the Interrupters are championing the new wave of ska
Ska has a rich history, and the Interrupters are leading the charge for the new gen. The band open up about their most personal album yet, In The Wild.
This is how Brian Baker ended up in Bad Religion over 25 years ago
If there was a punk-rock hall of fame, Bad Religion would certainly belong in it. The long-running California punk outfit have maintained a positive agenda while creating some classic songs. But if the band drove up to the front door of said punk building, they’d probably look through the glass door, look at each other […]
“Underoath was never supposed to be my career”: Guitarist Tim McTague weighs in on their breakup
More than just an accomplished musician, Tim McTague was Underoath’s heart and conscience. Actually, it’s absurd to use the past tense, because the guitarist is still very much committed to his band’s music and achievements, as well as their upcoming final tour. He talked with Jason Pettigrew about the roles of artistry, ambition and change, […]
Rage Against The Machine on why doing is the best way of saying
Intent on not writing another Black Sabbath-meets-rap record, Rage Against The Machine stuck to their roots, radically. Deeply involved in civil rights activism, this group believe music and politics can still form a more perfect union. “Everyone’s a comedian.” The old aphorism probably never rang as true as it does on the set of Saturday […]
Big Story: Band-Aid--Does health care reform change anything for musicians?
STORY: Luke O’Neill This past weekend, YOU SAY PARTY! WE SAY DIE! drummer Devon Clifford died after sustaining a brain hemorrhage during a show in Vancouver, Canada. It’s heartbreaking, but one positive aspect of this devastating story is that Clifford–who lived in the Vancouver suburb of Abbottsford–was rushed to a local hospital by paramedics and […]
40 new artists you need to hear in September
Everyone loves to jam out to their favorite artists and classic hits, but let’s not forget about all the fresh talent constantly popping up around the world. From pop and indie to punk and post-hardcore, there’s always a new name in music waiting to be heard. We know there’s a lot of new songs to […]
40 new artists you need to hear in May
Everyone loves to jam out to their favorite artists and classic hits, but let’s not forget about all the fresh talent constantly popping up around the world. From pop and indie to punk and post-hardcore, there’s always a new name in music waiting to be heard. We know there are a lot of tracks to […]
50 new artists you need to hear in November
Everyone loves to jam out to their favorite artists and classic hits, but let’s not forget about all the fresh talent constantly popping up around the world. From pop and indie to punk and post-hardcore, there’s always a new name in music waiting to be heard. We know there’s a lot of faces to sift […]
40 new artists you need to hear in April
Everyone loves to jam out to their favorite artists and classic hits, but let’s not forget about all the fresh talent constantly popping up around the world. From pop and indie to punk and post-hardcore, there’s always a new name in music waiting to be heard. We know there’s a lot of faces to sift […]
The most anticipated albums of 2020 in alternative, metal and beyond
With a new decade kicking off shortly, we’re taking a look at what we can expect in 2020. While we can’t predict the future, we do know that the new year will bring us plenty of fresh albums. Several artists have already released album titles and the dates we can expect them in 2020. Others […]
