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In issue 399, we featured Bishop Briggs and Sueco as cover artists. During our conversations, the two artists detailed their careers, their inspirations and their vision. They also spoke to the changing nature of alternative music and their ambitious visions for their own career...

From the Aubreys, Spiritbox and DED to Bishop Briggs, Sueco The Child and Tom Morello, issue #399 is jam-packed with musicians who are leading the way for alternative music. The onset of fall and the fast approach of Halloween offer an occasion for us to reflect on the passage of time...

Important people in music aren’t just behind the microphone, drums or keyboard. They’re also slaving away on Pro Tools, tweaking audio and making the band sound better.  The late Jerry Finn produced Sum 41, blink-182, MxPx and dozens of others in the early 2000s. Tom Lord-Alge m...

With Women’s History Month coming to a close today, it’s vital to carry these messages of intersectional feminism and empowerment throughout every day to come. These musicians aren’t only wonderful leaders in the music industry spanning over decades—they’re using their platform to spread messages of self-love and growth as well as sharing stories of hardship and navigating mistakes, which every yo

We already established that not all women sound like Hayley Williams with our look into unique-sounding frontwomen within 2000s alternative music. So, given the generalized diversification of the genre throughout the 2010s, we shouldn't need to drive that point home again, right? ...

Memes about your favorite band are fantastic, but it's even better when they're the ones who share or make them. In December, Nickelback fed into the memes the internet has made about one of their hit songs for years and created their own...

The Sims franchise has been going for a long time. Those pixelated people in their simulated homes and their intricate stories have been inspiring and entertaining the masses since 2000 with the release of The Sims for PC. Creator Will Wright put his heart and soul into the games, and it shows...

For everyone in the scene, changing your hair color and style is a fact of life. It’s as commonplace as wanting to express yourself through tattoos, piercings, makeup and nails. There are so many options for achieving the perfect emo look, whether you like spray-on dye or semi-permanent color from Hayley Williams’ Good Dye Young brand.  Read mor...

Vans has done amazing, out-of-this-world collaborations to bring fresh designs to shoe lovers and punks everywhere. The company has incorporated NASA and National Geographic all the way to The Simpsons into its brand. These limited-edition collabs are cute and fun, and they often go for a lot of money on eBay if you keep them in good condition and are ready to part with your kicks...

Many scene favorites have gone through the Saturday Night Live gauntlet, including Fall Out Boy, My Chemical Romance and twenty one pilots. This season, Jack White took over for one of the musical guests when country artist Morgan Wallen didn't follow the show's COVID-19 restrictions and was prohibited from performing in the studio...

For those of you that have an extensive My Chemical Romance collection, you better get your wallets ready. MCR have released new era-defining colored vinyl of three iconic albums and they're only available in one place. Read more: This ‘Nightmare Before Christmas’ makeup line is already selling out My Chemical Romance are giving you a new excuse to spin three of their classic albums this fall. The

The Hot Topic Foundation has announced Mental Notes, a virtual concert that is benefitting Mental Health America (MHA). The virtual gig is being hosted by My Chemical Romance's Mikey Way. As well, the concert will include performances from Black Veil Brides, As It Is, Bishop Briggs and more. Re...

On Thursday, YUNGBLUD unveiled his emotional new video for "god save me, but don't drown me out." The video, which is co-directed by YUNGBLUD, is a beacon of hope for fans that may find themselves struggling in dark times. Read more: It looks like McDonald’s all-day breakfast may disappear forever Last week, YUNGBLUD announced that his new album Weird! arri...

After much anticipation, YUNGBLUD has finally unveiled the album artwork, tracklisting and release date for Weird!, his sophomore album. As well, he has released the vulnerable new song "god save me, but don't drown me out." Read more: Here’s how Vivienne Westwood inspired this new punk Vans collab Fans first got a taste of YUNGBLUD's forthcoming LP way back in April when he shared the a

With the amount of different styles of music, trying to stay within a set genre is becoming more difficult and almost unnecessary. That shows when artists such as genre-mixer K.Flay and producer Whethan team up to create songs featuring heart-hitting lyrics and synth-filled rhythms like their latest track, “Hurting On Purpose.” The...

It's been nearly three months since fans last heard new music from YUNGBLUD. Now, after two weeks of built-up anticipation, his explosive new single “Strawberry Lipstick” is finally here. The new single is off of his forthcoming sophomore album that is due out later this year. Read more...

My Chemical Romance rang the alarm of authenticity and aggression in a way that was digestible for their maturing audience. Bishop Briggs may not have seen the group while they were dominating the world on their Black Parade tour, but that didn’t stop her from idolizing them and allowing their music to influence her as an artist. A...

We’re well into this new temporary way of life of being stuck at home due to coronavirus. Retail stores, bars, restaurants and now movie theaters have closed their doors to the public. This means you’ve probably been sitting inside cycling through the same TV and movie options on Netflix and Hulu, as well as music playlists. However, t...

You’re welcome: We’ve made finding new songs by rising bands easy. Each week, we’re gathering the best from the underground and offering it to you in one concise list. Scroll below and check out our Spotify Discover playlist, featuring these tracks and more! In return, we...

We’re well into this new temporary way of life of being stuck at home due to coronavirus. Retail stores, bars, restaurants and now movie theaters have closed their doors to the public. This means you’ve probably been sitting inside cycling through the same TV and movie options on Netflix and Hulu, as well as music playlists. However, t...