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10 artists who brilliantly directed their own music videos

To some musicians, the aesthetic portion of their art is just as important, if not more than the music itself, in conveying their message.  Music videos are the ultimate form of expression. Bands have truly taken music video concepts to the next level—hiding Easter eggs, raising awareness to causes or even telling their own personal […]

SAG Awards announce 2021 winners—see the full list here

Like many awards shows over the past year, the 27th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards are opting for a virtual event to announce the 2021 winners amid the coronavirus pandemic. With a shortened one-hour ceremony, the SAG Awards air April 4 at 9 p.m. ET on TNT and TBS. While the event is typically held […]

10 unforgettable movie scenes that were made even better with music

From the ending of Fight Club to the final moment of The Breakfast Club, music has been adding extra emotion to movie scenes for decades.  Music can evoke emotion, conclude a scene without words or deliver the extra oomph that a moment was lacking otherwise. Below we have compiled some of our favorite scenes from […]

10 alternative covers that might be better than the original songs

Is there anything better than hearing one of your favorite bands cover an old-school hit? Or put an alternative spin on that “guilty pleasure” song you’ve secretly been jamming to for weeks? New renditions often improve on originals by expanding and elevating their sound. And while debating which version is best is often a subjective […]

10 alternative artists who embraced electronica for a whole new sound

The incorporation of electronic sounds into alternative music is hardly a new phenomenon. In the mid-2000s, bands such as Cobra Starship and 3OH!3 made names for themselves in the scene with their synth-heavy infusions. And while the resulting “neon” era seemed to be short-lived, these artists were largely ahead of their time. With the mainstream […]

10 musician-backed causes to support this Giving Tuesday

Now that we have all (safely) celebrated Thanksgiving with friends or family and shopped all the best Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday deals, Giving Tuesday is upon us. Giving Tuesday first started in 2012 and soon became a global movement. It encourages people to do good and give back to the people […]

QUIZ: Which 2009 album are you?

It’s pretty disgusting to realize that 2009 was over a decade ago. It feels like just yesterday that the 2000s were ending. This was the time when we were all getting really into Facebook, Kanye West was interrupting Taylor Swift at the Grammys and the music on our iPods couldn’t have been better.  Because we can’t […]

QUIZ: Can you match the hip-hop song to the rock track it samples?

Lil Peep stood out with relatable lyrics, often blending hip-hop flow with samples of his favorite emo and pop-punk artists. November marks the release of his 2018 posthumous album, Come Over When You’re Sober, Pt. 2, featuring single “Falling Down.” In celebration of Peep and his brilliant creative force, we want to pay homage by […]

15 bands you probably didn’t realize are supergroups

There was a time when the “supergroup” was super obvious. When the world saw legendary axman Ted Nugent making his guitar squeal with the guy from Night Ranger to his right and a guy from Styx to his left, we all knew there was something special afoot. (Classic-rock lovers will recognize this ’80s band to […]

Find out which scene classic best fits your zodiac sign

If you follow astrology, you’ve probably used it to analyze all aspects of your personality. Ever apply it to the early 2000s music scene? Thanks to zodiac signs, the universe has given us a way to find out which 2000s scene classic you are.  Your “sun” sign correlates to the day and month you were […]

10 scene hair trends from the 2000s that deserve a comeback

The year is 2007. Cobra Starship’s “The City Is At War” plays from your Myspace page as you organize your Top 8. Your profile picture? A high-angle selfie that captures your teased Voodoo Blue hair. “I’m scene, not emo,” you insist. The Rawring ’20s are upon us, and while we doubt Myspace will make a […]

These 19 scene albums show how 2005 was a great year for music

What were you doing 15 years ago? Updating your Myspace page? Giving yourself tinnitus at top volume? (This writer is definitely projecting.) It’s just a hunch, but maybe you found a way to get over the nu-metal hangover that was seemingly inescapable earlier this century. If you forgot what tributary life took you down back […]

19 scene albums from 2005 you probably still have on repeat

In 2005, an unexpected but revolutionary wave of scene music hit the mainstream. It was the year Myspace rose in the online ranks social media and became the most popular of its kind. It gave bands new avenues to introduce their unique sounds to the masses and familiarize the world with the classic scenester selfie […]

10 songs that prove Christofer Drew can sing anything

At the end of April, Christofer Drew announced he’d be returning to music with a new solo album called Unborn Spark, set to drop May 13. However, the former Never Shout Never vocalist underwent a change of plans and had to push the release date back.  While we’re sad we have to wait, Drew has definitely […]

20 scene albums from 2002 that you probably still have in your car

When the new millennium broke, the alternative music community was heavily saturated with popular genres such as punk, pop punk and emo. Lying dormant, a new alternative music sound and scene was awaiting its time to shine. In 2002, it absolutely exploded. It was virtually impossible to go a day without hearing Simple Plan’s latest […]

10 musicians you need to follow on TikTok immediately

It seems like somehow overnight, everyone suddenly started getting really into TikTok. The platform is used by millions of people to share short videos with others featuring sound and visual effects.  Because any regular person can download the app and make dance videos, it’s no surprise that some of our favorite artists have embraced the […]

Jared Leto shares moment he “nearly died” rock climbing with frayed rope

Jared Leto recently posted a video and images of a rock climb that could have gone terribly wrong. The 30 Seconds To Mars frontman says he “nearly died.” Leto was mountain climbing at Red Rock with professional climber Alex Honnold when he saw that a sharp rock above him was cutting into his rope. Read more: […]

10 emo songs from 2005 that never left your playlist

It’s hard to fathom that 2005 was 15 years ago, but it’s even harder to imagine that songs such as “Sugar, We’re Goin Down” and “I Write Sins Not Tragedies” have been spinning on repeat for one-and-half decades. 2005 birthed both classic emo anthems and killer debut albums from some of our favorite artists. Check […]

Jared Leto’s ‘Birds Of Prey’ appearance fate settled by Margot Robbie

Birds of Prey is set to release next month on Feb. 7. Until now, there was much speculation as to whether Jared Leto‘s Joker for Suicide Squad would make an appearance. Well now, the star actress playing Harley Quinn Margot Robbie confirmed that the Thirty Seconds To Mars frontman will not be in Birds of Prey.  The plot […]

'Joker’ film reportedly "upset" ‘Suicide Squad’ star Jared Leto

30 Seconds To Mars frontman Jared Leto, who starred in Suicide Squad, felt “alienated and upset” by the new Joker film.  Leto played the Joker in the 2016 movie, and Joaquin Phoenix plays the character in the film that dropped last Friday.  Read more: ‘Black Mirror’ Funko Pop! figures include two Ashley O-inspired dolls According […]
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