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Emo's Not Dead is the nostalgic lifestyle brand that's breathing new life into scene

Emo’s Not Dead is live event and apparel brand inspired by emo nostalgia. Scene veteran and founder Matt Cutshall, who started the project as a YouTube channel, talks the evolution of the brand.

12 best alternative holiday songs to soundtrack your Christmas party

Listen to your favorite alternative artists put a spin on classic holiday tunes. From Jimmy Eat World to Fall Out Boy, these are the top alt holiday songs.

AP Gallery: Michael Dubin on his first show, discovering emo music and shooting Taking Back Sunday

Witnessing a chaotic Vision Of Disorder show changed Michael Dubin’s life. The photographer reflects on capturing the Long Island scene, from Taking Back Sunday to Koyo.

Steve Aoki and Taking Back Sunday link on "Just Us Two"—watch

Steve Aoki and Taking Back Sunday have teamed up for “Just Us Two.” The song was released via Aoki‘s label Dim Mak Records. Aoki and Taking Back Sunday are perfectly in sync on “Just Us Two.” The dynamism inherent to Aoki’s production and Taking Back Sunday’s vocals are taken to new heights in their collaboration. […]

The Maine release "Loved You A Little" live performance video—watch

The Maine have released a live performance video of “Loved You A Little.” The visual was filmed at Webster Hall in New York City during their tour. The live recording of “Loved You A Little” features special guests Adam Lazzara (Taking Back Sunday) and Charlotte Sands, who both appear on the studio version of the […]

The Maine and AltPress team up for limited-edition heart-shaped flexi disc

Being a band for 15 years is no small feat. The Maine, however, have planned out the legacy they’ll leave behind since their inception. We’re ecstatic to announce that the five-piece are on the cover of our April issue (#405), featured alongside Denzel Curry, Stand Atlantic, Orville Peck, Bloc Party, Ghost and many more. Check […]

The Maine team up with Charlotte Sands, Adam Lazzara on "Loved You A Little"

The Maine have released a new song “Loved You A Little” featuring Charlotte Sands and Taking Back Sunday‘s Adam Lazzara. The track, accompanied by a music video, is a break-up anthem —arriving just in time for Valentine’s Day. Singer John O’Callaghan, Lazzara and Sands all spoke about the song in a press release. “This song […]

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 receiving a new album or collection of music from our favorite artists approximately every two years. While artists such as Taylor Swift, Prince and Ariana Grande have all joined the elite […]

Fuckin Whatever (TBS, Circa Survive, Grouplove) drop new “Original Sin”

Over the last year, artists have found creative ways to fill their time and connect with their fans. With time and space to either work on new tracks or release previously shelved projects, we’ve been spoiled for choice by many bands and artists, and some of the projects have been unexpected. None, perhaps, more so […]

Supergroup Fuckin Whatever (Circa Survive, TBS, Grouplove) only had one rule

It’s been nearly five years since Adam Lazzara, John Nolan, Anthony Green and Ben Homola took to privately closing out their summer tour stops with improvised, instrument-less displays of their far-reaching creative talents. Now, the Taking Back Sunday, Circa Survive, and Grouplove supergroup, Fuckin Whatever, are actively collaborating for the first time ever. It seems a strange twist of fate that a collective first […]

25 most influential albums that define what it means to be emo

The genre affectionately known as emo started out as a wave of internalized rage bubbling under the surface of Washington, D.C.’s Revolution Summer in the mid-’80s. Within three decades, it had permeated the mainstream and changed beyond all recognition. Like it or not, the bands inspired by that initial breakthrough, including Rites Of Spring and […]

25 most influential emo bands who made the genre what it is today

Emo (noun): a hotly contested music genre where bands and fans alike refuse to agree on who qualifies for a place in the rankings for all eternity, where no band admits to falling into the criteria of emo, and no fans admit to listening to it either. Of course, the one precursor to belonging to […]

10 alternative songs you wish you could hear for the first time again

All die-hard music fans can remember the first time they discovered a new band or heard a song that made them smash the replay button. Sometimes tracks have this unique capability to take your breath away, creating a fresh relationship that can launch you into a new world of music discovery. This connection to new […]

18 musicians’ Hogwarts houses and why they make sense

Harry Potter fans, known as Potterheads, and casual fans alike have taken the Pottermore Sorting Hat quiz to discover which of the four houses they would be sorted into if they attended Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry alongside the boy wizard himself. Some of our favorite musicians are no exception, taking to the stage and […]

20 Virgos in the music scene celebrating their birthday season

It’s finally Virgo season! It’s time to celebrate some of the coolest Virgos, born from Aug. 23 to Sept. 22. Virgos are known for being organized, creative, efficient, independent and charitable. Virgos are earth signs, which means they are also grounded and well adjusted. In the music industry, it’s great to have a Virgo around […]

17 scene albums from 2006 you probably still listen to daily

By 2006, scene culture had grown roots in every mainstream area possible. Myspace took over as the primary mode of social media communication, and bands spread like wildfire once they uploaded music. It was a whirlwind year, as music became more accessible to a larger group of people, Hot Topic brightened its lights and studded […]

20 essential 2004 albums that proved the scene was here to stay

The 2004 alternative music community turned out to be a pivotal moment in time for scene bands. As the two previous years set the foundation for the genre, it quickly expanded. Musicians started to experiment more on albums with genres outside of emo, punk and pop. It was the year scene music established that it […]

Do you remember the lyrics to “MakeDamnSure” by Taking Back Sunday?

It’s been 14 years since Taking Back Sunday unleashed their third full-length Louder Now. Packed with fan favorites such as “What’s It Feel Like To Be A Ghost” and “Liar (It Takes One To Know One),” the record continues to live on nearly a decade and a half later. While TBS have offered up the […]

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 literature references you might’ve missed in your favorite song

Rock songs throughout the decades have been influenced by famous and not-so-famous works of literature. From David Bowie’s “1984” to killer Queen track “The Invisible Man,” some of the best have incorporated literature references.  Check out our list below for some of our favorite literature references throughout the scene.  Read more: 40 pop-punk albums from […]
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