band shirts

It’s safe to say that at any given moment, we’re most likely wearing one of our favorite band shirts, a pair of black skinny jeans and some Vans—it’s essentially the official uniform of scene kids everywhere. While we love our collection that we’ve compiled from thrift stores and concert merch tables, some of the coolest […]

There comes a time when everyone’s favorite band shirts have seen a few too many mosh-worthy moments and start looking a little rough. While it’s hard to let go of something that often holds so much sentimental value, there are ways to keep those memories alive while breathing new life into them with a quick […]

The scene subculture has changed throughout the years from the bands we love, clothes we wear and things we have come to appreciate. While a lot has changed since the peak scene days of the early 2000s, much has stayed the same—wearing black 24/7 and being unable to pass a Spencer’s or Hot Topic without taking […]

[Photo by: Hot Topic]  Since 1988, we’ve identified counterculture hub Hot Topic as the home of checkered suspenders, body jewelry and various shades of pyramid stud belts. Nowadays, things have changed a bit as the retail chain has switched gears from Tripp pants and Vans slip-ons to decorative pop sockets and Pusheen the cat. Still, […]

[Photos by: Justin Bieber/Instagram, Barneys New York, Marilyn Manson/Instagram] Looks like Marilyn Manson has a bone to pick with Justin Bieber, going so far as to call the pop star a “piece of shit.” It all stems from—what else?—band T-shirts. Read about the Antichrist Superstar's beef with Biebs below. Read more: Op-Ed: Why the world […]

[Photo credit: NY Daily News/Instagram] Kendall and Kylie Jenner just keep on taking heat for their misguided vintage band T-shirts that were launched earlier this month but quickly nixed. Now, Metallica's James Hetfield has spoken up about the T-shirt controversy. Read more: Slayer's Gary Holt has some strong words about Kendall, Kylie, and the Kardashians […]

[Photo credit: Instagram] UPDATE: Monday, July 10 at 10:30 a.m. EST Kendall and Kylie Jenner's clothing company has spoken out on the lawsuit that Michael Miller, the photgrapher of the Tupac Shakur images that were used on the sisters' T-shirt designs, filed on Friday. Rolling Stone reports that Miller said the sisters “misappropriated and wrongfully exploited” his work, adding […]

If you're anything like us, you have more band T-shirts than you know what to do with. While it's always fun to show off your love for your favorite band, there are a ton of ways to make your shirts even more of a conversation starter. Read more: 11 enamel band pins you need in your […]

For many of us, Hot Topic is our go-to place for band merchandise. Over the years, we’ve spent hours staring at seemingly endless wall displays, desperately hoping to find a certain shirt we can’t go another day without. We’ve compiled a list of shirts that were must-haves for every scenester in the late ‘00s. Let […]