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12 artists who hit major milestones with their music this week
2021 has already been a great year for new music, but it has also been a monumental year in terms of music certifications and achievements. From Billie Eilish to Nirvana, here are 12 artists making history this week and setting the bar higher for everyone with their successes. Read more: 10 women and non-binary pop […]
20 pop-punk drummers who set the beat for the whole genre
If you’ve been a pop-punk fan for quite some time now, we’re willing to bet it was a fast, upbeat song that first made you fall in love with the genre. You probably still remember the jolt of energy you felt when your now-favorite songs blasted through your speakers for the first time, and you […]
10 musicians who have more than just one role in their band
Musical talent often transcends any individual instrument. A piano player may often feel inclined to try out their voice. A guitarist may dabble with the bass. Often, though, career musicians opt to dedicate themselves entirely to a specific role. Of course, that isn’t a hard rule. There are a number of alternative multi-instrumentalists out there who lend […]
10 bands who actually started their career covering other artists
Picturing our favorite bands in their fledgling stages is no easy task. But imagining them devoid of any original music and instead performing cover songs? That’s straight-up impossible. Remarkably, it’s not all that rare for now-iconic artists to reveal that they’d formerly performed as a tribute act. After all, what better way to get a […]
20 alternative songs you didn’t realize were recorded in Simlish
The Sims franchise has been going for a long time. Those pixelated people in their simulated homes and their intricate stories have been inspiring and entertaining the masses since 2000 with the release of The Sims for PC. Creator Will Wright put his heart and soul into the games, and it shows. But what about […]
Here's how many listeners your favorite artists had on Spotify in 2020
Snow on the ground and colder weather may signify the end of the year for many, but for music fans, nothing highlights the closing of each year better than the Spotify Wrapped feature. And while we all love seeing how much we listened to our favorite artists, those artists might just love it even more. Spotify‘s […]
10 rising Australian pop-punk bands you need to hear
The Down Under is giving rise to some of the most prominent artists of the modern pop-punk scene. With bands such as With Confidence, Tonight Alive and Trophy Eyes, the catalytic contributions of Australia can’t be understated. As is the case in all notable scenes, though, the underground runs deep. And with seemingly endless music coming […]
Here's how to turn a One Direction fan onto Black Flag
More so than any other musical genre, punk rock certainly has an overwhelming number of scene policemen. Said cultural arbiters are always ready to tell anybody within typing distance about what is definitely “not punk.” We understand the headline for this APTV rundown is enough to set the most hardened pit warrior into a frothing […]
13 alt-pop merch pieces from Hot Topic to rock your fandom proudly
Playlist culture has changed the way most individuals discover new music, so it’s no surprise that limitations based on genre are slowly fading away. For those who always used to stick their nose up at what was most popular on the radio, it may be a tough pill to swallow. But with new innovations and […]
This is the song that inspired Ashton Irwin’s solo album ‘Superbloom’
Last week, 5 Seconds Of Summer fans uncovered new music from Ashton Irwin just before he officially announced his debut solo album. Following the release of first single “Skinny Skinny” Friday, the drummer is opening up about his next song off Superbloom. Titled “Have U Found What Ur Looking For?,” Irwin took to Twitter to […]
5 Seconds Of Summer fans may have uncovered Ashton Irwin’s solo music
It looks like 5 Seconds Of Summer‘s Ashton Irwin might be releasing solo music. This week, 5SOS fans noticed that Irwin’s reported new album Superbloom is listed on Apple Music. Along with this, a preview of a new song “Skinny Skinny” has been released. Read more: Is there a nod to ‘Hill House’ in the […]
Apparently people are really loving cassettes again in 2020
Over the years, the music industry has seen a massive resurgence in physical music sales. Despite the age of streaming we’re currently in, vinyl and cassette sales have skyrocketed in recent years. In 2019, cassette tape sales saw one of its biggest years yet. Now, it looks like 2020 is set to be an even […]
See Bring Me The Horizon enter a horrifying new world in “Parasite Eve”
After weeks of anticipation, Bring Me The Horizon‘s highly-awaited new single “Parasite Eve” is finally here. Bring Me The Horizon premiered “Parasite Eve” on June 25 and have also shared a music video. Read more: Here’s when you’ll likely be seeing Ghostface return for ‘Scream 5’ Bring Me The Horizon are documenting their time recording […]
Hear another snippet of Bring Me The Horizon’s new single “Parasite Eve”
Bring Me The Horizon are continuing to build momentum around their new single “Parasite Eve.” After its initial delayed release in support of Black Lives Matter, the new single is now arriving on June 25. Now, in a new behind-the-scenes video update, the band are sharing another exclusive clip of “Parasite Eve.” As well, they are giving […]
10 neon-pop bands who need to make a comeback
The late 2000s through early 2010s were defined in our scene by catchy synths intertwined with pop-like melodies, garnering the name “neon pop” or “neon pop punk.” With merch that was just as bright as the dance anthems that were produced, we can’t help but look back on the short-lived genre with fondness and a […]
Here’s how livestreams are raising money for Black Lives Matter
Since the tragic death of George Floyd, a large number of protests have occurred not just across the United States, but other parts of the world as well. While thousands continue to protest, others are sharing how and where you can donate to support Black Lives Matter. For those unable to join the protests, however, artists are offering an alternative. Over the […]
10 incredible women who directed some of your favorite music videos
There are more than a few artists who’ve released videos throughout their career without ever working with a director who’s a woman. It’s an unfortunate truth, especially when you consider the iconic and era-defining videos that directors such as Hannah Lux Davis, Roxana Baldovin, Melina Matsoukas and more are creating with artists who are actively […]
Billboard perfectly shuts down Tekashi 6ix9ine’s Hot 100 “investigation”
The science behind Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart has always been a bit of mystery. Well now, the elusive secret to a No. 1 has been revealed thanks to a lot of conspiratorial theories by Tekashi 6ix9ine. Tekashi 6ix9ine released his first post-prison music “GOOBA” last week. It was a massive success, already racking up over 186 […]
Halsey is postponing her ‘Manic’ North American tour until 2021
Back in September 2019, Halsey began to announce dates for her Manic world tour. After completing the European and U.K. dates back in February and March, Halsey was going to hit the road this summer for her North American run. However, due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, plans have changed. On Thursday, Halsey announced on […]
Watch Foo Fighters, YUNGBLUD, 5SOS and more collaborate from home
The Foo Fighters‘ song “Times Like These” is inspiring a huge at-home collaboration between major artists including YUNGBLUD, 5 Seconds Of Summer and plenty of others. The BBC Radio 1 Stay Home Live Lounge is gathering over 20 professional musicians together to raise money for a handful of COVID-19 coronavirus charities. Read More: Listen to the […]
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