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Top 15 ways we discovered music before Spotify existed
Discovering music is incredibly simple these days. With the internet at your fingertips and the glorious inventions of Spotify, SoundCloud, Instagram and more, there’s a never-ending supply of new bands to check out. However, it wasn’t always this easy. Before technology became as revolutionary as it is today, the scene relied on simpler things and […]
50 iconic alternative album art from the 2000s
We certainly don’t just buy albums because they look cool, but we still think it’s important to appreciate a piece of music for its overall package. While the contents are what’s most important, we can all appreciate epic album art. As for these specific ones, they’re often viewed as scene staples, so it’s never surprising […]
15 most-streamed Spotify songs that might surprise you
We all know our favorite songs by our top bands, but we aren’t always spot-on when it comes to their most popular ones. The Spotify listeners have spoken, and their answers took us off guard. Here are the most surprising top-streamed songs on Spotify that we may or may not agree with. Read more: blink-182 will bring back […]
12 reasons the ‘Jersey Shore’ cast are secretly scene
Jersey Shore, whether you love it or hate it, is a cultural phenomenon. The show is the epitome of 2000s culture and defined some of the decade’s lingo, fashion, music and more. At first glance, the show seems to be the exact opposite of the scene—EDM music, flashy outfits and tan people who would never […]
Vicky-T (ex-Cobra Starship) tackles heartbreak in new single—listen
With the release of her debut EP only a couple of weeks away, Vicky-T is teaming up with AP to bring you her brand-new single, “Picture To Burn,” featuring actor Will Connolly. After Cobra Starship broke up in 2015, Victoria Asher— or Vicky-T as she is known musically—was determined to stay in the industry and make her mark. […]
Spotted: a possible ‘Gossip Girl’ reboot in the CW's future
Xoxo, Gossip Girl fans —your favorite show might be getting a reboot. The CW is reportedly in talks of bringing back the hugely popular show than ran for 6 season. Read more: Ellen Page calls out Trump administration’s anti-LGBT policies, intolerance CW president Mark Pedowitz is causing more drama than the show itself. He teased […]
Someone hilariously described pop punk bands as John Mulaney quotes
Someone has granted us all an amazing gift we didn’t know we needed: 2000s pop punk bands described with John Mulaney quotes. Twitter user @ayrbee has made the ultimate thread comparing some of our favorite bands such as My Chemical Romance, blink-182, Panic! At The Disco and more as some of the comedian’s quotes. Read […]
The Story So Far drop music video and other news you might have missed today
+44 shared news of a vinyl rerelease—plus, don’t miss a new track from Vicky-T. Check out the news you might have missed today below! 1. Austin Terror Fest releases full lineup Austin Terror Fest 2019 featuring #PigDestroyer, @INTEGRITY_HT, #Indian, #FullofHell, @PRIMITIVEMANE, #UnearthlyTrance & @genocidepact! pic.twitter.com/eXgbcfshf6 — Relapse Records (@RelapseRecords) January 23, 2019 The Austin, Texas-based […]
twenty one pilots, Paramore and more albums turning 10 in 2019
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 […]
Band crushes: Where are they now?
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 […]
Op-Ed: In defense of Fall Out Boy’s ‘Folie À Deux’
When Fall Out Boy released their fourth record, Folie À Deux, in 2008, they were no strangers to pissing off fans and baffling critics. Their stylistic changes, both musically and aesthetically, from album to album are notable and clear: Take This To Your Grave is a pure, if not standout, pop-punk record; From Under The […]
14 bands who totally dominated the Billboard Hot 100
It’s always bittersweet when your favorite underground band make their way from your personal playlist to radio stations across world. Over the years, we’ve seen small groups grow into national stars and take over the Billboard Hot 100. For those who may not know, the Hot 100 is a definitive list created by Billboard that ranks […]
“Snakes On A Plane” is a mid-2000s nightmare come true
As if the world isn’t already terrifying enough, we now have to worry about literal snakes on actual planes. Samuel L. Jackson tried to warn us. The scene’s first introduction to reptiles on an aircraft came via Cobra Starship and their 2006 hit “Bring It! (Snakes On A Plane).” Made for the Snakes On A Plane soundtrack […]
15 music videos you won’t believe are 10 years old
With each year comes the gift of new and wonderful music from up-and-coming musicians, music veterans and most likely T-Pain featured on a new hip-hop track. Even with this in mind, some songs are timeless and stick with us forever, even if it’s been 10 whole years since their release. Just like nerd glasses and […]
15 forgotten neon pop-punk classics you need to know
If you ever wore a leopard print bikini top under a band t-shirt with the sleeves cut off to Warped Tour, you probably remember the era of neon pop-punk—the era that original emos will claim killed the scene as they knew it. The late 2000s and early 2010s brought in glowing synths and poppy melodies […]
13 fashion trends that dominated Warped Tour 10 years ago
Warped Tour offered fans a place to let loose and be themselves, making way for a plethora of fashion choices that we’d probably rather forget. From shutter shades to studded belts, chances are you were guilty of at least a few of these fashion trends. Read more: 10 iconic hairstyles from the 2000s 1. Glamour […]
Cobra Starship's VickyT releases dreamy new song, "Another Word For Paradise"—listen
[Photo by: Lauren Dukoff] As you know by now, Victoria Asher, once the keytar player for Cobra Starship, started a solo project (in which she tackles vocals, songwriting and production) after the band called it quits and goes by the moniker VickyT. Now, Asher is releasing her fourth single, the dreamy “Another Word For Paradise,” accompanied by a […]
10 totally unexpected celebrity cameos in music videos from the scene
There are a lot of ways to make an engaging music video; they are mini-films, after all, simply scored to your favorite songs. One of the ways to ensure greatness is to surprise and delight your audience with an unexpected cameo—especially if the celebrity in question is not someone you’d immediately associate with the artist, […]
Cobra Starship's Vicky-T releases new song “Turn It Low”—listen
Vicky-T, who most would recognize as the keytarist Victoria Asher in Cobra Starship, has released a brand new single, “Turn It Low.” Give it a listen below! Read more: Cobra Starship’s Victoria Asher debuts solo project Last April, Asher dropped her debut single under the name Vicky-T, “Protect This Love,” and you can give it a […]
QUIZ: Which 2007 album are you?
Only 10 short years ago, we were graced with classic albums such as All Time Low‘s So Wrong, It’s Right and Circa Survive‘s On Letting Go. We dreamed up this quiz to find out exactly which 2007 release YOU are! Read more: 20 albums we can’t believe turn 10 this year Watch more: APTV Interview: Chris Motionless | New […]
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