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QUIZ: Can you tell if these lyrics are from blink-182 or Green Day?
Whether you’ve known the name Billie Joe Armstrong since his band’s inception in the ’80s or have no idea who Tom DeLonge is, blink-182 and Green Day are arguably two of the most influential bands in modern pop punk. Fans of their decades-spanning discographies may not be stoked to hear that there won’t be a […]
Gym Class Heroes’ “Cupid’s Chokehold” chorus came from an unusual place
This week, Travie McCoy joined Chris DeMakes of Less Than Jake for an episode of his podcast. During the interview, the duo discusses all of the behind-the-scenes secrets surrounding Gym Class Heroes‘ hit “Cupid’s Chokehold.” As it turns, one of the song’s most iconic parts came from an unexpected place. Read more: Here’s why Johnny […]
Less Than Jake promise you'll love their new record if you're already a fan
Less Than Jake are still riding the third wave that they helped create, and they aren’t looking to give up their upstrokes anytime soon. Guitarist/frontman/resident energy valve Chris DeMakes isn’t worried about winning critics over. Instead, he wants to continue to satisfy the listeners who could really use an LTJ show right now. “If you […]
MxPx and Mike Herrera issue new LPs to make your self-isolation louder
Pop-punk mavericks MxPx are doing their part to keep your lockdown as adrenaline-charged as possible. The long-running band will be streaming a deluxe edition of their 2018 self-titled record Tuesday April 14th (Monday night at midnight EST). This edition will include the full original 11-song album, four bonus tracks and five acoustic versions. “We always […]
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