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10 alt Kidz Bop covers from the 2000s that are so bad, they’re good
From low-rise jeans to flashy Myspace themes, the 2000s was an era defined by flamboyancy. While the majority of those embarrassing trends naturally faded with time, one product of the ’00s has overstayed its welcome. The infamous brand Kidz Bop has been churning out family-friendly compilation albums since 2001 sung by kids, for kids. But […]
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 […]
QUIZ: Can you tell which hometown these pop-punk artists are singing about?
Hometown pride runs deep, especially when it comes to pop punk. Whether our favorite artists sing with fond remembrance or a deep-rooted desire to get the hell out, it’s clear that their origins have shaped them pretty profoundly. While it’s easy to assume that every outfit have roots in Chicago, Los Angeles or New York […]
9 wild music conspiracies that'll keep you scrolling through TikTok
Whether you believe that Area 51 is hiding boatloads of aliens behind their walls or have come to the conclusion that Miley Cyrus is a full-blown lizard person, conspiracy theories are everywhere. There are many theories such as these across the internet on the likes of Reddit boards, YouTube pages and, now, TikTok accounts. While […]
Pale Waves explain how Avril Lavigne's music helped them inspire the next gen
Heather Baron-Gracie of Pale Waves is slowly becoming everything she looked up to as a child. Looking back, her musical hero wasn’t ever a typical “girly pop star.” Avril Lavigne made Baron-Gracie feel like she could openly be a tomboy, put down the Barbies and ride a skateboard with messy hair and a runny nose. […]
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 […]
10 times people tried to use song lyrics on dating apps
Dating apps have completely changed the way people meet each other and start romantic relationships, and sometimes song lyrics can be the perfect way to break the ice. In a matter of minutes, you can create a profile and chat with dozens of matches from all over the world, which can make it hard to […]
10 artists who love performing covers as much as their own songs
While we’ll never complain about hearing live music ever again, there’s something special about getting to watch an artist you love cover a song by another musician. Whether it’s during a concert or impromptu at a karaoke bar, some of our favorite artists have proven over the years that they’re never afraid to belt out a […]
QUIZ: Do you remember the lyrics to Avril Lavigne’s “Complicated”?
Avril Lavigne has been a scene staple since her debut album, Let Go, hit stands in 2002, with hit singles “Sk8er Boi” and “Complicated.” She’s been busy at work collaborating with Travis Clark of We The Kings on “Head Above Water,” and she released the single “We Are Warriors” in late April. Though live concerts […]
These 10 songs sound eerily similar to other famous tracks
The history of recorded sound is just short of 150 years old. One would think that nearly every combination of musical note, chord and key would have been written, recorded and copywritten by now. There are still countless numbers of songs being recorded and released. We’re not mathematicians, but there’s no escaping the fact that […]
Here’s what Taylor Swift and Avril Lavigne think of YUNGBLUD’s cover
This week, YUNGBLUD performed an emotional cover mashup of Taylor Swift‘s “Cardigan” and Avril Lavigne‘s “I’m With You.” Now, both Swift and Lavigne have reacted to YUNGBLUD’s rendition of their hit singles. Read more: Hear Machine Gun Kelly’s collab with the Used and YUNGBLUD Accompanied with a string quartet, YUNGBLUD’s “Cardigan” and “I’m With You” […]
Hear YUNGBLUD cover Avril Lavigne and Taylor Swift in an emotional mashup
The mashup king is at it again. In his typical style of defying genre barriers, YUNGBLUD just fused Avril Lavigne’s “I’m With You” with Taylor Swift’s “Cardigan.” It’s the combination nobody asked for, but we all secretly needed it. Backed by a string section, the British alt musician presented the medley on BBC Radio 1’s […]
10 bands we wish we could’ve seen play Warped Tour’s main stage
Warped Tour may be long over, but it will truly live forever in our hearts. Every scene kid probably spends an embarrassing amount of time thinking about their favorite moments at the summer music festival each year and daydreaming about the lineups we never witnessed. Recently, we’ve been doing the same thing and started thinking […]
20 Libras in the music scene celebrating their birthday season
We have made it to Libra season! Libras are known for living a life of luxury and appreciating the finer things. You’ll often find Libras to be the most fashionable of the zodiac, and their essence is alluring. Libras thrive at the forefront of the music community because of their unique style and confidence. If […]
22 women musicians who have been inspiring the scene since the 2000s
Throughout the 2000s, women started to dominate the alternative music scene with their powerful stage presence and otherworldly talent. Following in the footsteps of riot grrrls, they proudly represented the fact that women rock just as hard, if not harder, than men. Despite the “boys’ club” of emo, punk and pop-punk communities, the women on […]
QUIZ: Are you an expert at everything Avril Lavigne?
Avril Lavigne is one of the ultimate scene queens of all time. Since 2002, Lavigne has put out songs that combine punk and pop while encapsulating the ultimate emo aesthetic we all strive for. In the past 18 years, she’s done a lot professionally, as well as had quite a tumultuous personal life. And she’s still here, […]
These are the 13 most underrated All Time Low songs
Believe it or not, pop-punk powerhouse All Time Low released their eighth album, Wake Up, Sunshine, earlier this year. Over their 17-year career (feel old yet?), they’ve moved between labels, experimented with new sounds and flavor fusions to their pop-punk palette and continued to amass new fans from all areas of alternative music. Even if […]
20 scene albums from 2007 that are probably still stuck in your head
In 2007, the scene was rocking harder and louder than anyone could have imagined. Myspace favorites such as Fall Out Boy and Paramore were crafting their emo sounds into unforgettable albums that established them as legends. While staying true to their roots in emo and punk, scene music introduced synthesizers and screamo elements to create […]
9 times ‘Glee’ gave alternative songs an unforgettable spin
Glee wasn’t just your typical 2010s teenage drama series, and any former “gleek” will proudly tell that to you. The show soundtracked an era, as well as brought a lot of representation to primetime TV. There were complex characters, some who you loved and hated at the same time, and it was filled with show-stopping […]
9 new songs from pop-punk staples that could rival their best album
Summer is the season of pop punk. Sadly, almost everyone’s favorite part of the year seems quite a bit different in the middle of a pandemic. Thankfully, some of our go-to pop-punk bands are fresh off quality releases that rival their earlier work. If you’re still nostalgic for the 2000s, lend your ear to these […]
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