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Taylor Swift has continued to have a lasting influence on many artists. From MUNA to We Came As Romans, here are the 10 best scene covers of her music.

With The Hum Goes On Forever, the Wonder Years are trudging deeper into an alternative sound. Dan Campbell explores his fears, the songs’ meaning and more.

The Wonder Years have announced their seventh studio album, The Hum Goes On Forever. The band also shared “Wyatt’s Song (Your Name).”

Perhaps the best way to know that a song is well written is to strip it down to its most natural and intimate form. If a song can elicit an emotional response from a listener with simply the artist’s voice and a singular instrument, then it’s clear that everything is there to lay the foundation […]

The Wonder Years have shared another new single, “Summer Clothes.” Their new album is set to release later this year. “Summer Clothes” is an anthemic trek through memories, where sadness parts for just long enough to notice its absence. Vocalist Dan Campbell cries out, sounding close to tears while recounting these precious moments. Read more: […]

The Wonder Years have returned with a new single called “Oldest Daughter.” They’ve also announced a new album is coming later this year. “Oldest Daughter” picks up where the 2013 track “Madelyn” left off. Read more: Fontaines D.C. on ‘Skinty Fia’: “It’s really important that we do have something to say” “It’s about coming to the […]

Sometimes, it’s the musicians we are already obsessed with who introduce us to some of our favorite new bands in unexpected ways.  Whether it’s through collaborations or social media shoutouts, musicians are often the people who recommend music to us the most, which makes sense because it’s their job to be in tune with emerging […]

YouTube‘s Alex Melton is back at it with another entertaining pop-punk cover. This time around, Melton is letting you all know what it would sound like if Machine Gun Kelly, YUNGBLUD and Travis Barker‘s “I Think I’m OKAY” was covered by your favorite pop-punk bands. With 11 different covers in total, Melton channels blink-182, Real […]

We may be a good decade out from the height of the scene heyday, but that doesn’t mean our favorite artists are anywhere past their prime. In fact, a good number of them have been extending their talents by forming new bands and side projects. Unless they’re getting broad recognition like Simple Creatures, however, these […]

Everyone loves to jam out to their favorite artists and classic hits, but let’s not forget about all the fresh talent constantly popping up around the world. From pop and indie to punk and post-hardcore, there’s always a new name in music waiting to be heard.  We know there’s a lot of faces to sift […]

Is there anything better than a good concept album? How about a concept series? These multi-album narratives are few and far between. After all, they require an immense amount of thought and dedication. But we’d argue that the outcome has to be worth it. Read more: See how Black Veil Brides’ concept album came to life […]

As 2020 prepares to close up shop, no one needs a reminder that it has been one hell of a year. Between COVID-19 and the election alone, it’s been a relentless beast. Bands not being able to tour or perform live was a devastating blow for musicians and fans alike, so when something good happens […]

With the general elections right around the corner, the Wonder Years decided to take on a new challenge to register over 1,000 voters by Oct. 20. If they succeeded, they would treat fans to a brand new song ahead of the election. Well, it looks like they managed to meet their goal with the help […]

In the words of FEVER 333’s Jason Butler, “Black music is rock music.” AltPress wouldn’t exist without the contributions from black artists who inadvertently paved the way for rock ’n’ roll, which was derived from rhythm and blues.  Today, we want to celebrate black artists who are keeping punk, rock and indie alive and stand […]

We’re well into this new temporary way of life of being stuck at home due to coronavirus. Retail stores, bars, restaurants and now movie theaters have closed their doors to the public. This means you’ve probably been sitting inside cycling through the same TV and movie options on Netflix and Hulu, as well as music […]

Machine Gun Kelly has always blended rock and rap throughout his career. The rest of the world took note in 2019 when he teamed up with blink-182 drummer Travis Barker and YUNGBLUD for the fiery, top-of-the-charts track “I Think I’m OKAY.” Since then, MGK has announced that he and Barker are diving even further into […]

Pop-punk favorites the Wonder Years dropped their second full-length, The Upsides, today, which means the record that defied the sophomore slump officially turns 10. From The Greatest Generation to No Closer To Heaven, it’s no wonder that they earned a special place in our hearts. Now it’s time to put your Wonder Years knowledge to […]

One of the greatest feats of the emo genre is its ability to cross barriers, genres and fandoms to unite us all under the common denominator of music. Whether there’s a tinge of rap or a twist of pop-punk, the branches of emo music all extend from the same familiar source. While the early 2000s […]

Taylor Swift is celebrating a very special landmark today. The mega-crossover artist just turned 30. In celebration Something Merry gathered some very talented artists to cover Swift’s instant hit album Red. Dan Campbell of The Wonder Years has a particularly powerful rendition of “All Too Well”. Other artists on the compilation include Future Teens, Adult Mom and […]

It’s not unusual for fans to credit their favorite musicians for “saving” them through the power of a song. Music can positively influence someone’s life whether it be through making them feel less alone, boosting their mood or inspiring them to find their own path of creativity. We spoke to some artists who recall the […]