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All Time Low‘s Alex Gaskarth joined blackbear onstage for a live performance of “Monsters.” The performance took place during the Dallas show of blackbear’s current run supporting Maroon 5. “Monsters,” featuring Demi Lovato and blackbear, was All Time Low’s first No. 1 radio hit. The track garnered several award nominations, including the 2021 iHeartRadio Music […]

Over the last several years, music genres have become more and more muddied by artist experimentation, fusing sounds on the opposite end of the spectrum and releasing collabs that span across the board. Gone are the days of searching for music based on its classification: pop punk, hip-hop, emo, rock. It hardly matters anymore. Instead, […]

U.K. musician LESANE has dropped a brand-new music video for his track “HOUDINI.” Steady, pop-punk-inspired guitar riffs pull listeners into the song. Pop-infused drum beats and bass are then added into the mix, creating a perfect blend of alternative sounds that support the driving melodies. This backing crafts a solid stage for LESANE’s vocals to […]

In the year 2021, being confined to one genre is a thing of the past. Artists have pushed the boundaries when it comes to sound, so even the lines of pop punk, hip-hop, rock, heavy metal and more can be blurred. Particularly in the past few years, rap and punk have formed a cohesive bond. […]

If you’re a fan of alternative music, you are well aware that emo is way more than just a phase. It’s a sound, it’s a subculture and it’s a lifestyle to be a forever emo kid. Emo didn’t die back in 2009—it’s alive, and artists are expanding the genre more than ever. Read more: 10 emo […]

When blink-182 announced the collaborations for their upcoming album, the message-board grumblings were loud. The additions seemed too mainstream for a band who often mocked pop culture.  On the other hand, making a play at distant fanbases can only help the scene. If Pharrell fans turn back to blink-182, maybe they’ll get a taste for, […]

The genre of alternative music is constantly shifting, with new artists hitting the scene and experimenting with genre-bending in ways never heard before.  It’s an exciting time to be a fan in the scene. Women and LGBTQIA+ folks are redefining what a rock star looks like and what kinds of stories are told through music.  Read […]

R I L E Y has teamed up with fellow genre-blending act Loote for his latest infectious single “Tell Me Why,” marking the singer’s first release of 2021.  R I L E Y began teasing the collab in March with a retweet, later describing it as “one of [his] favorite songs” on his Instagram Story and confirming […]

Thanks to the internet, our exposure to new artists isn’t reliant on record deals and radio hits. Alternative artists of all ages have been able to blow up on social media, release music on their own and launch their careers out of their bedrooms.  This is especially true for young artists. With the cult following […]

Last month, Mike Shinoda made history with his new single “Happy Endings” which features iann dior and UPSAHL. After its debut, Shinoda became the first major label artist to successfully launch a single through NFT Auction. All of the proceeds from the auction were donated to the ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena, California. Now, the […]

Is there anything more exciting than a good song collaboration? Given all the hype generated by guest appearances such as Travis Barker and phem on Tyler Posey‘s debut solo single, we can’t imagine so. While 2020 was undoubtedly a year for collaborations, that’s not to say such joint efforts went unappreciated in the past. In fact, […]

Following the release of his sophomore album, joke’s on you, guccihighwaters has shared a new music video for “rock bottom.” The blackbear-produced track samples an iconic Vine we all know and love. Featuring nothing,nowhere., the song centers around two people who can’t give up their toxic relationship and don’t want to admit they have problems. […]

After months of anticipation, Trippie Redd‘s new rock album NEON SHARK vs. Pegasus is finally here. For the new LP, he teamed up with Travis Barker who produced the entire thing. As well, NEON SHARK vs. Pegasus features some explosive new collaborations with Machine Gun Kelly, blackbear, Deftones‘ Chino Moreno, Scarlxrd and ZillaKami. Read more: Fans just discovered […]

Los Angeles-based Maggie Andrew is a pop singer on the rise who had one of her dreams come true by collaborating with blackbear, best known for his work on “hot girl bummer” and his feature on “Monsters” with All Time Low. Andrew is exclusively premiering her collaboration “Sleep 4Ever” ahead of her Feb. 12 video […]

Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, a holiday that brings about a wide variety of celebrations and anti-celebrations.  The day of love is quite contentious, with some people going all out for their partner to others who are forever single and prefer to keep it that way.  Read more: 10 songs artists used to remind fans […]

These songs aren’t about a breakup, a love connection or a cute date in the literal sense. In fact, many of your favorite rock, scene and mainstream artists share a love for metaphors in their tracks, whether they’re talking about personal struggles or systemic issues. These songs below cover everything from addiction to even scooter […]

Machine Gun Kelly made his debut on Saturday Night Live this weekend, jamming on guitar while two songs from Tickets To My Downfall. MGK was the musical guest for the first SNL show of 2021, featuring host John Krasinski from The Office and A Quiet Place who also made his hosting debut. Read more: MGK […]

If we learned anything when the world was turned upside down in 2020, it’s that artists are just like us. They get bored and sit on TikTok, binge-watch the same shows and make their own highly specific playlists on Spotify. Read more: QUIZ: Which movie franchise should you binge-watch? If you’ve never really looked into […]

Despite the complaints from our parents, it seems like tattoos really will never go out of style. Having tattoos is the norm now, with everyone from teenagers with stick-and-pokes to A-list celebrities sporting their own unique ink. Read more: We finally know how Kevin Smith is using this MCR classic in ‘Clerks 3’ And musicians […]