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The Wandering Birds (the Lawrence Arms) drop Derek Grant-directed video
Noted punk-rock label Red Scare Industries recently issued 15 Years Of Tears And Beers, a compilation of various roster members covering each others’ songs. Brendan Kelly, the Lawrence Arms founder whose band Brendan Kelly And The Wandering Birds make a nest on Red Scare, chose to cover the Lillingtons’ “All I Hear Is Static” in […]
Bayside harness all of their strengths with ‘Interrobang’—review
For those unaware, the interrobang is a specialized punctuation device. The mutant hybrid of a question mark and exclamation point articulates a way of delivering a query in an abrupt, interjecting way, usually powered by a rhetorical subtext. By way of using an interrobang in practice, you could type, “They charge that much for drinks‽” […]
blink-182 made ‘NINE’ a pop-punk record for the next generation—review
In 2011, blink-182 bassist-turned-superdad Mark Hoppus joined a panel of punk pillars in the cast of The Other F Word. The documentary showcased the lives of rock stars who assumed the exact position they railed against: fathers. blink’s highly anticipated ninth release, NINE, carries the same energy of a slightly younger Hoppus describing family life. […]
blink-182 throw it back to Myspace with custom site for 'NINE'
In 2019, nostalgia is king and blink-182 are proving that point with a new website they’ve created spoofing Myspace for their upcoming album NINE. The band announced the mock website on their Instagram account today and it’s got everything you miss about the social media platform. Read More: Rob Zombie officially gets his first Funko Pop! vinyl figure […]
blink-182 tour posters showcasing their artistic flair throughout the years
When you’ve stuck around as long as blink-182, you’re bound to accumulate some pretty cool art along the way. When it comes to concert posters, though, the guys might have an edge over their peers. Although the online age has dealt a blow to the functionality of paper set promotions, that doesn’t mean punk-rooted bands […]
15 Fourth Of July scene anthems to blast at your BBQ
It’s that time of year again: fireworks, barbecues and a whole lot of liquids. Although the Fourth of July may not be the most popular holiday among the scene, there’s nothing wrong with an excuse to soak up the sun and enjoy some summer activities. If you can possibly wrestle the aux cord from your […]
Warped Tour: The only tour that mattered since 1995
Starting June 29-30 in Atlantic City, New Jersey, the Vans Warped Tour will hold its final high-decibel celebrations of punk rock and youth culture. Once the traveling roadshow returns to Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California, July 20 and 21, founder Kevin Lyman’s great touring experiment will become a part of rock ’n’ roll history, […]
The Damned Things quest through hell in animated video
The Damned Things made a huge return with their first release since 2010 earlier this year, and they’re keeping the ball rolling. The band have dropped a new animated video for their single “Something Good” which was teased shortly before High Crimes was released. Read More: ‘It: Chapter Two’ launches art contest for return to Derry posters The […]
Top 15 songs to get you through your crappy summer job
Whether your June to August is defined by bare feet on the beach or the sweltering heat behind the counter of your summer job, there’s no denying the best part of summer is the soundtrack you put behind it. Here are 15 tracks to keep a smile on your face and the sweat off your […]
20 reasons blink-182’s ‘Enema Of The State’ is the best pop-punk album ever
Enema Of The State turns 20 June 1. Some may call it nostalgia, but true music fans know that the breakout blink-182 album is a timeless classic. Countless awards, iconic tracks and the cultural influence of Enema mark it in history as one of the greatest albums of all time. For the album’s 20th birthday, here are […]
50 iconic alternative album art from the 2000s
We certainly don’t just buy albums because they look cool, but we still think it’s important to appreciate a piece of music for its overall package. While the contents are what’s most important, we can all appreciate epic album art. As for these specific ones, they’re often viewed as scene staples, so it’s never surprising […]
The Damned Things are cooking up “Something Good” with new track
Supergroup the Damned Things continue to tease High Crimes, their first album since 2010, with another new single. “Something Good” is the second track released off the new record which shuffles up the original lineup, adding Alkaline Trio bassist Dan Andriano to replace Volbeat’s Rob Caggiano and Josh Newton. Read more: My Chemical Romance Twitter active […]
‘Queer Eye’ name-drops Paramore, Alkaline Trio in new season
It looks like there’s another TV show that we have to watch. Recently, episodes of Queer Eye made mention of scene favorites Paramore and Alkaline Trio. If you have never seen the reality show, the premise is relatively simple. Similar to What Not To Wear, five gay men perform the ultimate makeover on someone, usually a […]
Keith Buckley on Damned Things: “I felt like a new person going into this”
A lot can change in nine years, a fact to which Keith Buckley can attest. It’s been nearly a decade since the Every Time I Die frontman last released an album—2010’s debut Ironiclast—with his rock supergroup the Damned Things. During that time, Buckley has continued to enhance Every Time I Die’s reputation, while the remaining […]
Unreleased the Academy Is... album exists, bassist Adam Siska says
Back in 2011, the Academy Is… announced lineup changes and later parted ways, leaving the scene in somewhat of a shock. They reunited in 2015 for an intimate club show preceding their Riot Fest Chicago set celebrating 10 years of Almost Here. Soon after, the band confirmed a string of dates for an Almost Here 10-year anniversary tour in […]
The Damned Things release new music video, announce upcoming album
The Damned Things have announced their first new album in almost a decade with a new song and music video. The rock supergroup has released a video for their first single off the album High Crimes called “Cells.” Read more: Tom Delonge makes fun of his own pronunciation in “I Miss You” The Damned Things […]
The Damned Things supergroup reveal new lineup
The Damned Things have revealed a new lineup via Facebook after teasing possible new music last year. The rock supergroup is comprised of Every Time I Die‘s Keith Buckley, Joe Trohman and Andy Hurley of Fall Out Boy, Anthrax guitar god Scott Ian. Read more: An ‘Umbrella Academy’ actor covered My Chemical Romance before the […]
The 50 best albums of 2018
Do you have any idea how many records are released in any given year? That’s OK, neither do we. We do know that there are thousands of records that come out every year, from manufactured pop stars to local church choirs, and all of them are hoping to get your attention. So through all the […]
10 pop-punk shows we wish we could have gone to
There’s nothing like the rush you get when you buy tickets to your favorite pop-punk band or the excitement you feel lining up for a show. When our favorite bands happen to be touring together, naturally we have to go. However, there are just some tours that slipped out of our fingers or happened before we had […]
Alkaline Trio announce hometown shows and other news you might have missed today
Alkaline Trio announced three hometown shows—plus don’t miss a new song from the Menzingers. Check out the news you might have missed today below! 1. Unwill release new single “Slaves” Unwill released their latest single “Slaves” from their upcoming record Can’t Kill Me. The album is described by the band as being “a journey through […]
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