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11 alternative albums that prove good things come to those who wait
At the pace in which music is released, thanks to modern streaming services, it’s no wonder we’ve all grown accustomed (and arguably spoiled) to...
10 women vocalists who brought a unique sound to 2000s alternative
"Not all bands fronted by women sound like Paramore" is beginning to become a pretty popular adage in the alternative music scene. It's not...
10 collabs from the 2000s that were so good, we wish they’d happen again
Is there anything more exciting than a good song collaboration? Given all the hype generated by guest appearances such as Travis Barker and phem on...
20 post-hardcore bands who took concept albums to the next level
Post-hardcore is especially rich in concept albums. Perhaps that’s because the immense vocal palette—from tender crooning to raw screaming—lends itself to expressing emotions. The...
23 Canadian bands Silverstein’s Shane Told knows will keep the scene alive
If we had to pick one band from Canada keeping the scene alive, it would have to be Silverstein. No question. The post-hardcore band...
20 albums you won’t believe are turning 10 in 2021
2011, like the years that preceded it, gave us a number of great alternative albums. But can you believe that 2021 is going to bring...
2020 in memoriam: Remembering the ones we lost
Each year comes with loss and change. 2020, in particular, has been one with an overwhelming amount of grief. It’s hard to know what...
QUIZ: Which color should you dye your hair based on your music taste?
For everyone in the scene, changing your hair color and style is a fact of life. It’s as commonplace as wanting to express yourself...
15 new Christmas songs that might replace your emo holiday favorites
Whether we like it or not, Christmas is here again. And this year, it’s going to be an even weirder one. We're enduring a...
10 long scene songs that were worth the extra storage space on your iPod
Remember the days when an eight-minute song felt like a gift sent by the alt-rock gods? Back when we had to buy music by...
