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After the When We Were Young festival was announced earlier this week (Jan. 18), Twitter was flooded with posts about the festival. Emo kids rejoiced, commenting on everything from the lineup to the graphic design of the poster. Check out some of our favorite tweets below...

In her relatively short but nonetheless impressive career thus far, Moriah Rose Pereira—better known by her artist mononym, Poppy—has spent the last few years releasing music that not only appeals to her ever-expanding fanbase but which also does the distinctly more difficult work of establishing her name in the canon of contemporary alternative music.  This, ...

At this point, Dr. Martens—Docs, DMs, whatever you want to call them—have been around for 74 years. And, for almost all of that time, in one way or another, they’ve been inextricably entwined with alternative music—and, of course, the subcultures which that music has spawned. Transcending their ...

Nova Twins are shining the spotlight on alternative POC artists for their new charity compilation Voices For The Unheard. Curated exclusively by Nova Twins' Amy Love and Georgia South, this new charity album features artists such as Big Joanie, UnityTX, Loathe and Connie Constance among others...

It looks like another collectible item is heading Black Sabbath fans' way later this year. Funko just unveiled a new Pop! vinyl figure inspired by one of their most iconic album covers. Read more: Someone is trying to sell a plastic bag from the ‘Stranger Things 3’ set Earlier this year, Black Sabbath celebrated the 50th anniversary of both Black Sabbath and Paranoid. As part of the celebratio...

Yes, it's true. Dr. Martens and Black Sabbath are finally teaming up for a new collection. For the collaboration, the footwear brand and "godfathers of heavy metal" are paying tribute to two of Black Sabbath's most iconic albums. Read more: Halsey celebrates her birthday with the intimate “929” video Earlier this year, Black Sabbath celebrated the 50th anniversary of both Black Sabbath a

Summer is that special time of year where days are longer, the sun is brighter and the sound of ice cream trucks can be heard cruising through every suburban neighborhood along with the giggling of children as their feet pitter-patter on the sun-kissed pavement, racing to get their favorite treats...

Alternative singer and rapper DE'WAYNE is the latest artist to sign to Hopeless Records. Now, DE'WAYNE is using his voice to address the America he has witnessed in his new single "National Anthem." "National Anthem" is not only calling for change in America, but is also encouraging others to fight for their lives amidst the ongoing Black Lives Matter and George Floyd protests.

YUNGBLUD is a worldwide rock star, and he’s also proving that gendered clothing is a thing of the past with every performance. He pulls off all of his looks, no matter if it’s a skirt or ripped jeans, lipstick or eyeliner.  In general, this artist is a style icon, and we are so thankful he’s throwing gender norms away and sharing his true, “original” sense of fashion while empowering others to do

Dr. Martens has been a staple of fashion for decades now and they're revealing a line of new boots in their 1460 collection with some sweet flourishes of color mixing things up. The iconic footwear company is releasing new boots in bright and shining pink, orange, yellow and a stark white. Re...

Esteemed British shoe company Dr Martens rolls out another line dedicated to punk icons the Sex Pistols. This weekend, two new designs were released paying tribute to the outrage the band generated in the late-70s. The first set features their 1460 model boots with the title of the band’s anti-royalty single “God Save The Queen.” Much hist...

Dr. Martens, the iconic British shoe company whose boots helped define the culture of punk rock, is celebrating its 60th anniversary. In typically awesome DM style, the company has chosen to salute the glory of CBGB, the headquarters of American punk since the scene's nascent beginnings in the mid-’70s. D...

Washington, D.C.-bred musician/artist Jimi Lucid is teaming up with Dr. Martens for its latest documentary. Now taking New York City by storm, Lucid opens up on his love of the city that lets him truly be himself. Check out the mini doc directed by Vincent Martell of VAM Studio and a Q&A with Dr. Ma...

Today Dr. Martens continues its series of micro-documentaries on vibrant bands. This week, the iconic music/lifestyle brand puts the spotlight on Combo Chimbita. Their fascinating blend of indigenous Colombian music and forward-thinking imagination will take your frontal lobes for a ride...

The next installment in the Dr. Martens micro-documentary series of great bands involves pointing the cameras at L.A. Witch. For years, the trio of all-girl desperados were fiercely independent, making things happen exclusively on their terms. The...

Dr. Martens, the iconic shoe brand closely aligned with decades of rock culture, premieres a new installment of the Dr. Martens Music And Film Series. Waterparks fans may remember hip-hop artist De’Wayne Jackson when he opened for the rock-pop trio on tour last fall. DM c...

Dr. Martens has solidified itself as a versatile and beloved brand in the punk-rock community. As a result, the lifestyle staple is taking its undeniable influence and spotlighting evolving artists across the U.S. in mini-documentaries as part of their Dr...

If you've ever found yourself wanting to don your Dr. Martens at a festival on a very hot day, then the company's latest release is just the thing you need. The shoe brand recently announced their line of summer-ready sandals featuring that signature Dr...

Dr. Martens fans are getting the opportunity of a lifetime with the shoe brand’s latest online competition. On Saturday, Dr. Martens posted a photo of some custom Rebecca Vincent boots and explained the new contest to followers. Read more: ‘Halloween,’ ‘Friday The 13th’ kill counts combined fall short of John Wick “Recognise these Docs? Rebecca Vincent showed us how to c...