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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 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 venue. Rea...

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 look into the real

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 dance...

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 kno...

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...

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...

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 music discovery...

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 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 Osbour... Read More ...

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 the country’s screens. Beginning the co... Read

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 band's future.” Some rabid fan can...

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 about her flight. If anybody deserves a ...

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 mor...

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...

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 Ma... Read More ...

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 a North American tour this summer. Rea...

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...

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 you can check out the performance for yourself below: But Brenns'

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 Pieces.” To be succinct, the t ...