backstreet boys

Jared Goldstein didn’t always want to be a comedian, but instead harbored ambitions of becoming a singer. Just ask his mother, who was serenaded by her son with a Backstreet Boys song at his bar mitzvah. As a child, he narrowly missed out on the role of Simba in the Broadway version of The Lion […]

Top 15 punk albums of 1998? You’d be forgiven for thinking that there weren’t any in the year the Bill Clinton/Monica Lewinsky scandal dominated the news. A quick perusal of Billboard’s Hot 100 singles of the year sees domination by several R&B (Destiny’s Child, Janet Jackson, Usher, Mariah Carey) or hip-hop (Puff Daddy, Master P, […]

This week, The Umbrella Academy star Aidan Gallagher launched a new series on his YouTube channel with Gerard Way. Together, the duo has teamed up to discuss all things music-related. In the first part of the interview, Way opened up about his recording studio and working with producer, engineer and longtime friend Doug McKean. Read […]

If you’ve ever needed a knowledgeable pop-punk band to answer all of your burning early ’00s pop music questions, State Champs have you covered. Or if you need a couple of guys to rank pop-punk legends, they can do that too. And they’re not afraid to stir up some controversy or crank out some choreography […]

We’re all gripped by ’90s nostalgia, and our favorite alternative artists are no exception. The difference is instead of scouring for Furbys on eBay, they’re covering some iconic songs of the decade. While we can’t say that we ever expected pop-punk or metalcore renditions of ’90s hits, we’re certainly here for it. After all, we […]

Waterparks describe themselves as “God’s favorite boy band.” Because who wouldn’t love both FANDOM and Entertainment in their entirety?  Whether you’re a fan of the Parx boys’ edgy instrumentals and style, Backstreet Boys’ iconic all-white outfits or One Direction’s, well, everything, there’s lots to love about the world of boy bands. Music has been blessed […]

It looks like a lot of record labels are in some hot water. A report has been published that claims various labels have been making illegal pay-for-play deals for artists including Halsey, twenty one pilots and Panic! At The Disco. According to the report, these shady deals have been going down behind closed doors with […]

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 […]

The blink-182 story isn’t about the accomplishments and accolades. Yes, the trio probably like playing in front of sold-out stadiums. We’re sure cashing checks with that many zeroes is fun. But to know blink-182, you have to watch their music videos. Few bands boast a collection that tickles the teenage funny bone with scat humor, […]

Elton John‘s “iHeart Living Room Concert” went down on Sunday, March 29. The livestreamed concert for coronavirus relief featured Billie Eilish, Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong, Dave Grohl and more.  Eilish and her brother FINNEAS played “bad guy,” while Armstrong and Grohl rocked their living rooms with “Boulevard Of Broken Dreams” and “My Hero” respectively.  Read More: 10 times […]

Elton John is doing his part to provide some much-needed entertainment right now with a livestreamed concert featuring Billie Eilish, Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong, Backstreet Boys and more. The virtual benefit concert is officially titled “iHeart Living Room Concert” and is airing on FOX while encouraging donations to various initiatives supporting medical professionals and first responders. Read More: Netflix faces […]

If you’re a fan of classic horror movies but also love some bubblegum boy band pop music, parody group The Slashstreet Boys are going to be your favorite new thing. The group came out with “I’ll Kill You That Way” last year parodying the iconic Backstreet Boys track and this year they’re back with “As Long As […]

Sure, Bring Me The Horizon may not have gotten a Grammy last night. However, by the looks of it, they had fun anyway. In a photo shared to Instagram, the band can be seen hanging out with everybody’s favorite early 2000s boy band, the Backstreet Boys. Additionally, frontman Oli Sykes apparently changed out his fancy […]

In the spirit of Throwback Thursday, we’re taking a trip down memory lane and revisiting a few iconic boy band covers performed by some of our scene favorites. Whether you’re Team *NSYNC or Team Backstreet Boys, part of the 5SOS army or a One Directioner, we have a beloved boy band cover just for you. […]

Everyone has their favorite Halloween villain that terrorizes your dreams and keeps you awake at night. One might think that combining all the greats would bring the nightmare to end all nightmares—but instead the combination has given us the boy band to (literally) end all boy bands. Check out the Slashstreet Boys in “I’ll Kill […]

We love Set It Off, and we really love when Set It Off cover our other faves: That's right, the Backstreet Boys. Read more: Set It Off share song written with the help of 1000 fans “Are you ready out there?” asked frontman Cody Carson, and the band broke out into a choreographed dance to “Everybody” by Backstreet Boys […]

They say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. The art of the spoof is one that has been polished and perfected by some of the mainstream masters (looking at you, Weird Al), but that doesn’t mean several alternative bands haven’t taken a crack at it, too. See how many video references you can […]