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10 bands from the late 2000s who broke up way too soon
There’s nothing more devastating than a band breakup. If you’ve been invested in the alternative music scene for more than a day, you probably know that feeling all too well. If not, then it’s just a matter of time… We’ve been fortunate enough to follow a number of our favorite 2000s scene outfits through long-lasting […]
guccihighwaters digs up the past in video for nothing,nowhere. collab—watch
Following the release of his sophomore album, joke’s on you, guccihighwaters has shared a new music video for “rock bottom.” The blackbear-produced track samples an iconic Vine we all know and love. Featuring nothing,nowhere., the song centers around two people who can’t give up their toxic relationship and don’t want to admit they have problems. […]
10 bands that ultimately morphed into the ones we know today
We know how to exhaust the discographies of our favorite bands, going back to their early foundations. But how often do we follow their journeys back to where they really started? Prior to achieving career success, many now-iconic artists started somewhere else entirely. Often, we’re so removed from these preceding outfits that we don’t even […]
10 pop-punk artists who started out in a completely different genre
Lately, Machine Gun Kelly has been making waves in the pop-punk scene. His massive transition from hip-hop has brought the genre back to the mainstream spotlight, granting opportunities for other pop culture icons such as Halsey to try on a mid-2000s sound. While MGK‘s Tickets To My Downfall has become a divisive subject in the […]
Hear blackbear’s social media-inspired anthem “queen of broken hearts”
blackbear is giving fans another look into his highly-anticipated forthcoming album everything means nothing. On Friday, he released his brand new pop anthem “queen of broken hearts.” The new single is inspired by the influence social media has over our everyday lives and relationships. It was written by blackbear and co-produced by blackbear and Andrew […]
10 neon-pop bands who need to make a comeback
The late 2000s through early 2010s were defined in our scene by catchy synths intertwined with pop-like melodies, garnering the name “neon pop” or “neon pop punk.” With merch that was just as bright as the dance anthems that were produced, we can’t help but look back on the short-lived genre with fondness and a […]
Jack Barakat plays first show under WhoHurtYou project
It’s hard to believe its been five months since All Time Low guitarist Jack Barakat first started posting teasers for his new project WhoHurtYou. Together with bandmate Kevin Fisher, the duo have continued to celebrate a year of firsts with their innaugural song, EP and now show. Barakat is venturing into a more alt-pop sound […]
Breathe Carolina give nostalgia a modern twist with “July”—listen
Breathe Carolina are continuing to build the anticipation for their first full-length in five years, DEADTHEALBUM. Today, the duo are teaming up with AltPress to premiere the next single, “July.” The nostalgia-tinged track follows the release of three previous singles (and a Smash Mouth-endorsed “All Star” remix) that started dropping in September: “Too Good,” “Like […]
25 Halloween costumes your favorite musicians wore this year
There’s no better time than Halloween to dress to impress (or terrify) your family and friends. Whether you’re donning a full face of makeup for a spooky skeleton or drawing inspiration from your favorite band, there’s really no wrong way to embrace Halloween costumes. Check out how some of your favorite musicians rang in this […]
The Summer Set: 10 years later, where are they now?
Very few bands affected the neon pop-punk scene the way the Summer Set did. On Oct. 13, 2009, the band released their debut studio album, Love Like This, and created a stepping stone that would lead to three additional full-length records: 2011’s Everything’s Fine, 2013’s Legendary and 2016’s Stories For Monday. In October 2017, the […]
Wage War are bringing brutality and balance on ‘Pressure’
Every band says the same vague, contradictory things about their new record: “It’s heavier,” they say. “But it’s more melodic, too.” But the latest from Wage War, Pressure, actually pulls it off, with surprising new elements from inside the band and out. Producer Drew Fulk (Motionless In White, Lil Peep) keeps metal at the core […]
Hoodie Allen reps his pop-punk upbringing on ‘Whatever USA‘
It may seem like the anti-genre revolution engulfing the music world as of late is a shiny new trend, but artists such as Hoodie Allen beg to differ. As a musician who’s constantly skirted genre constraints throughout his career, Allen was hanging with the alternative crowd way before it was cool. Allen dropped his painstakingly […]
blackbear unveils new song produced by Artist Vs Poet frontman
blackbear, aka Mat Musto, has released his first song from his forthcoming album ANONYMOUS. “1 SIDED LOVE” blends elements of electro-pop and rap smoothly while putting fans in the Valentine’s Day mood. However, while blackbear has went on to write songs for Justin Bieber and G-Eazy, his latest actually revisits his scene roots. In fact, […]
Band crushes: Where are they now?
Everyone remembers their first band crush. For me, it was Martin Johnson of Boys Like Girls. The long hair, piercing eyes and hypnotizing voice were more than enough to make him my ideal band crush—but what is he up to now? We’ve gathered some of those early band crushes to give you a little insight […]
Remember when blackbear used to be in a scene band?
blackbear (aka Mat Musto) is hard to put in a genre-defining box, and it appears he likes it that way as he currently toes the line between rap and electro-pop. Musto has a storied history in the music scene, however, having gotten his start as the frontman of Florida-based pop-punk act Polaroid before rising through […]
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