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10 best “Teenage Dirtbag” covers

Wheatus’ “Teenage Dirtbag” has gone viral thanks to TikTok. These covers shine new light on the classic song, from Phoebe Bridgers to Pale Waves.

Green Day to play surprise performance ahead of Hella Mega tour

Green Day announced a surprise show ahead of their long-awaited Hella Mega tour. The concert will be held at Cain’s Ballroom in Tulsa, Oklahoma. While the Hella Mega tour will feature performances in some of the largest stadiums pop-punk music has ever seen, the surprise show is being held in a more intimate 1,800 capacity […]

Scarypoolparty explores relationship insecurities on “Friends”–listen

Scarypoolparty, the stage name of singer-songwriter Alejandro Aranda, has dropped an intimate new single, “Friends.” It’s impossible to predict what Scarypoolparty will do next in terms of style, but on this track, the musician shows off his gentle, yet powerful vocal ability and borderline unbelievable instrumental talent while exploring themes of nostalgia and giving an honest […]

Ashe performs vibrant, orchestral “Me Without You” on Seth Meyers—watch

Indie pop artist Ashe took to the Late Night with Seth Meyers stage last night performing an eclectic live performance of “Me Without You.” She offered a refreshing, vibrant show from inside a low-lit lounge, decked out with neon signs and lights. Ashe danced around the vintage-looking setting and revealed a balloon wall spelling “Ashlyn” […]

40 new artists you need to hear in March

Everyone loves to jam out to their favorite artists and classic hits, but let’s not forget about all the fresh talent constantly popping up around the world. From pop and indie to punk and post-hardcore, there’s always a new name in music waiting to be heard.  We know there’s a lot of faces to sift […]

Scarypoolparty's nothing,nowhere. collab to appear on 'LOS ANGELES' EP

Scarypoolparty and nothing,nowhere. are teaming up for an epic tracked filled with distorted lyrics and sick keys in “Universe.” Alongside the release, he’s also announcing the release of his upcoming project, LOS ANGELES. Also known as Alejandro Aranda, Scarypoolparty dropped his first single in 2018 with “Out Loud.” He went on to share various tracks […]

See what Avril Lavigne's "Sk8er Boi" is up to in 2020 in this parody video

Nearly two decades ago, Avril Lavigne changed the punk-rock world with her classic “Sk8er Boi.” Over the years, we’ve repeatedly heard about the punk and ballerina giving each other the cold shoulder before ending up together backstage at a show. But have you ever wondered what Sk8er Boi is up to now? Well, you’ll never […]

10 rock auditions from ‘American Idol’ you need to see

American Idol has had some wild auditions over the years, and we’re taking you on a tour of the very best and the very worst of rock and metal. Brace yourself for the weird, wacky and wonderful. Here are 10 of our favorite American Idol auditions every alternative fan should see for both laughs and […]

How one song inspired Scarypoolparty’s otherworldly concept EP

Scarypoolparty (Alejandro Aranda) is known for his spectral arrangements and unique approach to rock. With his next release, Doom Hologram, making its debut Sept. 4, Aranda shares his ideas behind each track on the forthcoming concept EP. After being awarded runner-up on American Idol in 2019, Aranda released his debut LP, Exit Form, last November. […]

Katy Perry relives Warped Tour mosh pits with 'American Idol' contestant

Katy Perry took to the stage on Warped Tour back in 2008 and people still aren’t forgetting about it, particularly one American Idol contestant. A contestant showed he was extra excited to see Perry while auditioning and the two were constantly discussing mosh pits while he started his own one-person-pit. Read More: Ozzy Osbourne cancels 2020 North American tour for […]

Scarypoolparty rocks a skate shop in gritty “DIAMONDS” video—watch

Scarypoolparty, the brainchild of Alejandro Aranda, just unleashed his latest single, “DIAMONDS,” last week. Now, the singer-songwriter is teaming up with AltPress to share the gritty visuals of the skate shop-set video. Best recognized for his time on American Idol season 17, Aranda solidified himself as a creative force from the first day he graced […]

Makeout return: New singer, former Sleep On It bassist and no “Secrets”

If you go to the Wikipedia page dedicated to pop-punk unit Makeout, it’s a total buzzkill. You get all the deets about their accomplishments—a 2017 debut record produced by John Feldmann and a perfunctory tour history—but then it ends on an ominous note: “Remaining members Tyler Young and Scott Eckel are currently unsure of the […]

Adore Delano is the happiest “making trashy, awful music”

Adore Delano sounds tired. She just flew from her native Los Angeles to Denver to shoot a music video, and in less than two days she’ll board a plane to Australia to perform a string of tour dates.  “It was chill. I slept through the whole thing,” she says with a sleepy voice, when asked […]

Boys Like Girls guitarist’s fiancé was a fan prior to meeting him

Actress Katie Stevens has opened up to how she met her fiancé, guitarist Paul DiGiovanni of Boys Like Girls and the story is pretty hilarious. Stevens told the story on Jimmy Kimmel Live  Tuesday Night where she also discussed her American Idol run and her show The Bold Type. Read more: ‘Child’s Play’ shows Chucky’s […]

blink-182 song gets ‘American Idol’ update with contestant’s country take

American Idol is in full swing for season 17 as the series is currently winding down from the Top 14. While the talent competition show often has contestants covering Top 40 hits, Laci Kaye Booth gave her own country spin on a blink-182 classic Sunday night. The 23-year-old singer took the stage backed by a […]

Haley Reinhart bares her “Lo-fi Soul” in new video—watch

Haley Reinhart is teaming up with AP to share stories from her own little world in a new music video for “Lo-fi Soul.” The song serves as the title track for the former American Idol finalist’s recently released four-song sampler, which also includes “Don’t Know How To Love You.” Read more: Halsey got a Marilyn […]

Queen, Adam Lambert team up again for 2019 “Rhapsody” tour

Bohemian Rhapsody, the film about Queen and frontman Freddie Mercury, became the second highest grossing music biopic in its first weekend. This week, it finally snagged No. 1, surpassing N.W.A. biopic Straight Outta Compton. As a result, it’s really no surprise Queen would recruit Adam Lambert for vocal duties yet again and set out on […]

Drag superstar Adore Delano’s punk AF attitude is changing everything—and you’re next

After being launched into the greater consciousness via stints on American Idol and Drag Race, our latest cover star vocalist/performer Adore Delano has become as fierce as any mosh pit, fueled by both a massive, dedicated fanbase and the overarching need to get things done on her terms only. READ MORE: Adore Delano talks second […]

Watch an 'American Idol' contestant perform a Panic! At The Disco favorite

[Photo by: YouTube/American Idol, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon/YouTube] American Idol contestant Jonny Brenns shared his take on a Panic! At The Disco classic—”This Is Gospel”—last night. And safe to say, reactions to his performance have been… mixed. Read more: P!ATD’s Brendon Urie and Joey Graceffa had the most amazing Twitter exchange The final 14 contestant did impress the judges, and […]

A look back on the guy who tried to scream his way onto 'American Idol'

Later this month, American Idol will launch into its final season. In honor of the show’s cultural significance, it’s only fitting to look back on this audition that took place 10 years ago. Ryan Heart stood in front of Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson and tested out his inhales to Silverstein’s “Smashed Into […]
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