boys like girls

It’s safe to say that the short-lived, synth-driven neon pop-punk scene was equally loved and loathed. In a world where everybody needs to be the heaviest, coolest or (admit it) most famous, this was a scene that did not take itself seriously. That’s not to say writing a killer hook is a piece of cake. […]

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 […]

Hollywood doesn’t pump out movies like they used to. The 2000s belonged to Amanda Bynes as the leading lady in hilarious romantic comedies and every punk band who set the mood for an action montage in a funny film. Some movies are made even better by cameos such as Cannibal Corpse (Ace Ventura: Pet Detective) […]

Cady Groves has passed away at the age of 30. The singer’s brother Cody Groves shared the news on Twitter Sunday. In the tweet, Cody states that “details are limited” and the family is currently trying to obtain more information. He also pays tribute to their late siblings Casey and Kelly. Read more: Here’s how […]

Pop punk began to rapidly gain traction in the early 2000s, landing impressive spots on mainstream charts that propelled the success of the genre today. This transformative period uncovered legendary bands who produced albums that have stood the test of time. While it’s apparent that pop punk began a definitive era 20 years ago, it’s […]

We at AltPress hold the emo title in high regard and fully embrace all subsects of fans who proudly stand under the genre’s umbrella without discretion, only pure, kindred acceptance. We celebrate those who have first pressings of Sunny Day Real Estate vinyl, early 2000s My Chemical Romance fanatics who enlisted in the MCRmy during […]

If there’s one thing we never get sick of in scene music videos, it’s a shocking cameo from a celebrity or pop artist that we didn’t expect. Some of the most iconic cameos include Kim Kardashian in Fall Out Boy’s “Thnks Fr Th Mmrs” and Leighton Meester in Cobra Starship’s “Good Girls Gone Bad.” Over […]

The year of 20ninescene has brought forth the revival of bands such as Go Radio, Scary Kids Scaring Kids, We Are The In Crowd and more. Adding fuel to the nostalgic fire, Hey Monday sent fans into a mass frenzy after posting teasers regarding the 11-year anniversary of the band’s debut album, Hold On Tight. […]

Congratulations are in order as Boys Like Girls guitarist and music producer Paul DiGiovanni and actress Katie Stevens are now officially married! The two tied the knot on Saturday after getting engaged last year. Read more: Rolling Loud Festival drops five artists from lineup after NYPD request According to People, the couple made things official in […]

In celebration of World Emoji Day, we’re here to test your emoji skills by having you decipher the song title and identify the artist, using only the given emojis.  Can you guess the artist who sang the track from the emojis? Take the quiz below to find out! Read more: As I Lay Dying announce […]

When we were young and jamming out to our favorite bands, some of the lyrics may have gone way over our heads. As we got older, recognizing sexual innuendos became easier, and we got to look back at the suggestive songs we totally missed the meaning of the first time around. In honor of that […]

Taylor Swift took the internet by storm when she released a new single, “ME!” featuring Brendon Urie, but did you know this wasn’t the first time the pop sensation has taken a dive into the scene? From Myspace blogs to hair dye endeavors, here’s 10 moments when Swift was actually emo to the core. 1. […]

UPDATE: APRIL 25, 9:12 P.M. EST Earlier today, Taylor Swift fans began speculating that Panic! At The Disco frontman Brendon Urie might be on Swift’s new song dropping tonight. Swift finally confirmed it herself on The NFL Draft on ABC in an interview with Robin Roberts. Check out the clip below. Panic also confirmed the track on […]

Actress Katie Stevens has opened up to how she met her fiancé, guitarist Paul DiGiovanni of Boys Like Girls and the story is pretty hilarious. Stevens told the story on Jimmy Kimmel Live  Tuesday Night where she also discussed her American Idol run and her show The Bold Type. Read more: ‘Child’s Play’ shows Chucky’s […]

Ah, 2009. Ten years ago. A stellar year for the scene—one where rock, punk and metalcore continued to construct exciting new avenues, while flagging trends such as neon pop punk showed their fatigue. Major releases from All Time Low, Every Time I Die and Paramore kept the pace for an alternative music world seemingly bursting […]

Everyone remembers their first band crush. For me, it was Martin Johnson of Boys Like Girls. The long hair, piercing eyes and hypnotizing voice were more than enough to make him my ideal band crush—but what is he up to now? We’ve gathered some of those early band crushes to give you a little insight […]

Boys Like Girls dominated the scene in the mid-2000s with their self-titled debut, but in the midst of rocking out, they also paused to partner up with one of the biggest names in pop to pen a track for the Hannah Montana movie. Fresh off the success of the 2006 scene staple “The Great Escape” […]

It can be really hard to know if you’re interested in someone based on a Tinder profile. There’s limited information and only a few photos, so you better make it count to let people know who you really are. If you’re anything like us, that means music is probably a big deal to you. So what […]

[Photo by: Fueled By Ramen/YouTube] It seems like it was just yesterday that bands were rocking guyliner and long hair, rocking the skinniest of skinny jeans as you caught their latest video on Fuse TV. It's been 10 years since the 2007 music scene rocked our world with some of the best songs and videos […]