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Taylor Swift teases 'Red' reissued songs and collabs with special video

Earlier this summer, Taylor Swift announced that her fourth album, Red, would be re-released Nov. 19. Now she has dropped a special video containing hidden messages and hints about the upcoming release. Similar to when Swift shared Fearless (Taylor’s Version), the singer posted a somewhat cryptic video on social media that featured a jumble of […]

11 thrilling Netflix shows to watch until the ‘Dexter’ reboot is released

An infamous serial killer is returning to the big screen. That’s right: The first trailer from the all-new Dexter: New Blood series dropped July 25 on the final day of the San Diego Comic-Con. It has been almost a decade since the season 8 finale of the show, an episode that was Showtime’s most-watched broadcast […]

Evann McIntosh drops new funk-influenced single “COCO PEBBLES”—watch

Emerging alt-pop artist Evann McIntosh has released “COCO PEBBLES,” their latest single of 2021. The funk-heavy single also comes alongside an enticing visual set in a small-town eatery. Read more: Trixie Mattel is broadening the horizons of drag performance The video for the track begins with the artist walking in and taking a seat in […]

Mark Hoppus and Tom DeLonge reminisce about blink-182 days on podcast

In addition to leading one of the most prolific pop-punk bands of all time, blink-182 bassist and vocalist Mark Hoppus hosts the Apple Music podcast After School Radio. On the show, Hoppus talks about the “songs, artists and culture that’ve defined the [punk] movement” of Southern California. For his 50th episode, the artist reunited with […]

Fall Out Boy withdraw from Boston and NYC Hella Mega tour dates

Fall Out Boy have announced they will not be performing at the Boston and New York shows on the Hella Mega tour. The band cite a member of their staff testing positive for COVID-19 as the primary reason for cancellation. However, they assure fans that all members of the tour are vaccinated. Read more: Weezer […]

Poppy announces new album ‘Flux’ with visual for title track—watch

Poppy has announced Flux, her fourth studio album and the follow-up to her 2020 record, I Disagree. The announcement comes alongside a psychedelic music video for the record’s title track created by Australian designer and visual artist Pip and Pop. The music video for “Flux” takes place in a candy-colored dream world and was directed […]

Dave Grohl invites daughter Violet onstage to cover X's “Nausea”—watch

Dave Grohl has once again proven that he’s one of the coolest guys in music. During a performance at this year’s Lollapalooza festival, the artist invited his daughter Violet onstage for a cover of X’s classic punk song “Nausea.” The family friendly set also included a rendition of “Happy Birthday” dedicated to his other daughter […]

All Time Low and Pale Waves capture the anxiety of our moment with “PMA”

All Time Low have teamed up with Pale Waves to release “PMA.” The single was produced by longtime collaborator Zakk Cervini and serves as the first collaboration between the two bands. Read more: Billie Eilish’s much anticipated LP ‘Happier Than Ever’ is here–listen “PMA” is an exposé of emotional transparency in the wake of COVID-19. […]

Billie Eilish's much anticipated LP ‘Happier Than Ever’ is here—listen

Billie Eilish has released her long-awaited sophomore album, Happier Than Ever. The album follows the July single “NDA.”  It is her second LP after the multiple Grammy-winning, platinum-certified record WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO? Other singles released since the artist’s debut are also included in the album, including “Your Power” and […]

Oberhofer delivers shimmering psychedelic sounds in "What Does It Mean To Me?"

Oberhofer wants to remind you not to take life too seriously with his new single, “What Does It Mean To Me?,” out now. Oberhofer, the musical project of frontman and founder Brad Oberhofer, has been making music for over a decade now. “What Does It Mean To Me?” is his latest song since he shared […]

Lauran Hibberd delivers witty lyricism and charm on new 'Goober' EP

Rising alternative star Lauran Hibberd is proving why her music matters with her new EP, Goober, via eOne. In a genre with so much competition for airwaves, Hibberd shines brightly with her refreshingly spunky sound and sarcastic lyricism. From “How Am I Still Alive?,” the indie-rock collab with Lydia Night of the Regrettes to the […]

Angels & Airwaves explore Las Vegas with TikToker in "Losing My Mind"

Ahead of their Lollapalooza performance this weekend, Angels & Airwaves have shared a video for “Losing My Mind.” The video sees frontman Tom DeLonge as his alter ego Disco, the brother of Boomer from blink-182’s iconic video for “First Date.” Read more: Family, friends and fans pay tribute to Slipknot’s Joey Jordison Disco is joined […]

Lynn Gunn shares the one thing she wishes she could do over and more

PVRIS’ fearless leader Lynn Gunn ponders genres, the best-ever fan-dad interaction and comes clean about what she really wants a do-over on. Read more: Meet twin duo Softcult and hear their brand-new track “Spit It Out” AN INSTRUMENT YOU WOULD LIKE TO OWN. There’s something pretty magical about an old, worn upright piano—if it’s tuned […]

Turnstile drop “BLACKOUT” and visual ahead of forthcoming LP—listen

Keeping up with a summer of releasing powerhouse singles ahead of their album GLOW ON, Turnstile have released their latest new single, “BLACKOUT.” The new song comes alongside a visual featuring animation from French designer Alexis Jamet. Cinematographer Logan Triplett, who has worked with alternative artists such as Olivia Rodrigo and Moses Sumney, also helped […]

DoFlame releases visual along with brand new single “All Out”—watch

When Toronto hardcore artist DoFlame, also known as Mateo Naranjo has a vision, he “moves everything else to the side” until it manifests.  His new song, “All Out,” which comes alongside a new visual, perfectly encapsulates the artist’s ambition. Read more: Hear from Senses Fail’s Buddy Nielsen ahead of Joshua Tree livestream “If you love […]

15 artists changing the landscape of alternative music with hyperpop

Although it has the word in its name, hyperpop is a far cry from the pop music you hear when you turn the radio on. A relatively new concept, hyperpop is the product of forward-thinking 2010s pop music combined with SoundCloud’s nightcore scene. PC Music owner A.G. Cook, as well as SOPHIE and others associated […]

Slipknot’s Knotfest announces new date and lineup at Los Angeles stadium

Slipknot have announced a new venue for Knotfest Los Angeles. The upcoming festival will take place at Banc of California Stadium Nov. 5. Knotfest will feature performances from Bring Me The Horizon, Killswitch Engage, FEVER 333, Code Orange and Vended. The festival will also feature a guest appearance from Cherry Bombs. Read more: P!NK offers […]

Green Day cover “Rock And Roll All Nite” at first Hella Mega show—watch

The long-awaited Hella Mega tour finally kicked off in Dallas with Green Day performing a surprise cover of KISS’ chart-topping 1975 classic “Rock And Roll All Nite.” The performance earned a shoutout from the band on Twitter. Read more: MXPX release new song “Say Yes” featuring Kalie Wolfe of RIVALS–watch .@GreenDay “Rock And Roll All […]

Lil Nas X unveils new song “INDUSTRY BABY” featuring Jack Harlow—watch

If Lil Nas X hasn’t done more than enough to solidify his position as the king of expertly choreographed, provocative music videos, his latest release “INDUSTRY BABY” featuring Jack Harlow certainly will. The song, which was produced by Kanye West and the hip-hop production duo Take A Daytrip, is the artist’s third single of the […]

10 reasons why Oasis are the most influential Britpop band of all time

Britpop was the sound of England taking back rock ‘n’ roll after American grunge and alt rock had annexed the world’s airwaves and charts for the first half of the ‘90s. Vox amps, Union Jacks, 1964 Paul McCartney haircuts, Ben Sherman shirts and Chelsea boots became all the rage, as bands plundered their British Invasion, […]
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