closer

Nobody must long for blinding stage lights and sweaty mosh pitters more than musicians. To stand onstage and perform is more than a means for a living. It’s therapy, a chance for artists to bond with a couple dozen or a couple thousand people.  An album plus a tour is the music industry’s most basic […]

The best thing about pop culture is how often its elements transcend their original scopes and mediums, offering an instant sense of connection to wherever they appear. Be it your favorite movie, show or even song, it’s always cool to see it appreciated.  This phenomenon is largely present in music, with bands referencing film, TV […]

Did you know Brand New had a pretty hefty influence on Panic! At The Disco’s debut album, A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out? According to frontman Brendon Urie, the song “Lying Is The Most Fun A Girl Can Have Without Taking Her Clothes Off” is the band’s version of Brand New’s “Sic Transit Gloria.” “One […]