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The presence Vans has brought to punk, rock and metal over the years is undeniable, not only through 25 years of Warped Tour but also its constant support of the scene in sponsorships, promotions and collaborations. The company has made some incredible styles over the years, but creating custom shoes with bands is one of […]

Epitaph Records just announced its most recent signing. It’s none other than genre-blending hip-hop/rapper Lil Lotus. To celebrate the announcement, Lil Lotus dropped a new video for his single “Never Get Away” Watch the video and check out the announcement below. Read More: ‘Fortnite’ files complaint as Dancing Pumpkin Man threatens emote lawsuit Lil Lotus combines […]

Bona fide punk-rock icons Bad Religion celebrate 40 years of punk-rock incisiveness by teaming up with Alkaline Trio for a spring co-headlining tour next year. The campaign starts March 26 at the Palladium in Los Angeles and ends April 19 at the Eagles Club in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  Bad Religion frontman Greg Graffin says, “This tour […]

The time has come for the collective internet to narrow down their favorite albums of 2019. With more releases than we can count dropping in any given year, from DIY garage bands to the biggest of pop artists, the task is large. This year kept our attention with a slew of choices, so here’s what […]

Sometimes in the music industry a new band come along and completely shake everything up by writing an album that blows people away right out of the gate. Living up to the hype of writing a great album is difficult enough. However, some bands created their most classic songs on their first go with their […]

For fledgling bands looking to take the next step, the cliche “big break” is always sought after. Grizzled punk veterans Bayside may not buy into the romanticized concept, but they’re looking to offer underground acts a crucial step in the pursuit of musical greatness. While choosing openers for their upcoming tour, popular support was tossed […]

In his roles as vocalist/guitarist/chief songwriter of iconic American new-wave group the Cars, Ric Ocasek brought pop hooks, futuristic sheen and firepower to an American rock scene whose entire goal seemed to be based on celebrating the mediocre. Ocasek passed away yesterday in his Manhattan home at the age of 75, leaving seven albums with […]

When it comes to the average American’s knowledge of Europe, it’s best described as being at the level of a Lonely Planet guidebook—mostly the first two chapters on “Essentials” and “How Not To Be Killed There.” One would have thought that technology, in the form of music streaming services and international music discovery apps such […]

Maybe it’s just us, but it seems like the Trump family are doing a fine job pitching civil rights, international diplomacy and economic stability into the crapper, continuing the work the Bush family did earlier this century. Then again, think of all the great music their presidencies have inspired. Recorded both pre- and post- 9/11, […]

In the wake of their recently dropped seventeenth studio album, Age Of Unreason, Bad Religion are adding even more dates to their extensive fall tour. The new dates will take the iconic punk group from coast to coast, wrapping up in Sacramento, CA Oct. 12. Read more: 10 heavy songs to get you through your heavy days The […]

Starting June 29-30 in Atlantic City, New Jersey, the Vans Warped Tour will hold its final high-decibel celebrations of punk rock and youth culture. Once the traveling roadshow returns to Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California, July 20 and 21, founder Kevin Lyman’s great touring experiment will become a part of rock ’n’ roll history, […]

A great soundtrack can turn a decent video game into a classic. While most soundtracks are given to game sound designers, well-known artists have made their mark on game soundtracks over the years. Here’s 11 of the best. Read more: My Chemical Romance might be reuniting, according to Jonas Brothers 1. Tony Hawk Pro Skater Aside […]

There’s an old aphorism that goes “history is what’s happening right now.” But when you are hanging out with your friends at Warped Tour, all the focus is on the moment. Jumping in the pit and getting your crowdsurf on. Trying to capture a band’s set on your phone. Stopping by band tables and buying […]

Get ready to starve your wallet and feed your turntable because the 11th anniversary of Record Store Day falls this weekend (Saturday, April 13).  Because let’s face it, looking at playlists on your phone is kind of boring, but that triple-vinyl set of twenty one pilots’ Blurryface Live is a joy to witness and caress. There’s […]

Bad Religion has announced they are releasing a new politically-charged album Age Of Unreason. They’ve also released a new song “Chaos From Within” which addresses President Donald Trump’s proposed border wall at the Southern U.S.-Mexico border. Read more: New action-packed ‘Detective Pikachu’ trailer shows even more Pokemon “Throughout history, walls have been used to keep […]