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Badflower's Josh Katz on why rock needs to embrace change—interview

OK, I’M SICK became Badflower’s debut hit, landing them a win at the iHeartRadio Music Awards, RIAA gold certification (“Ghost”) and finally solidifying them into the world of rock music after many tireless years of being outcast by gatekeepers. 2021 posed Badflower with a task most musicians dread — evading the sophomore slump. Vocalist Josh […]

The 20 most underrated pop-punk albums from the last two decades

At this point, you could practically write a textbook on the art of creating a pop-punk song. Ever since people discovered Green Day’s Dookie and the masses fell in love with “All The Small Things” on MTV, the genre has blossomed. Pop punk’s big break didn’t mean the genre got locked into a formula, either. […]

15 tracks produced by Billy Martin from Good Charlotte

What does the name Billy Martin mean to you? Does it call to mind an artist who’s spent decades performing as a multi-instrumentalist under Good Charlotte?  Don’t worry, that’s totally spot on. As we’ve previously established, though, Martin is a prominent force in shaping the modern alternative music scene. Between numerous production credits, collaborations and […]

twenty one pilots call back to their roots on new 'Scaled And Icy' album

twenty one pilots’ highly anticipated sixth full-length, Scaled And Icy, is finally here. Moving away from the darker tones of Trench and Blurryface, the album reverts back to the playful alt-pop sound of their charming third album, Vessel. While Blurryface helped catapult the duo to mainstream success—“Stressed Out” became one of the first rock songs […]

Stand Atlantic and nothing,nowhere. debut hypnotizing "Deathwish"—watch

We’ve all had those moments, especially over this past year, where we feel like we just can’t win no matter what we do. Whether it’s in relationships or life in general, those cynical and sinister feelings can send us into an absolute headspin. Turning the misery into music, pop-punk heavyweights Stand Atlantic have teamed up […]

18 emerging pop-punk artists backed by Pinkshift’s Ashrita Kumar

Back in February, Alternative Press hailed Pinkshift as one of 100 Artists You Need To Know. Now, vocalist Ashrita Kumar is expanding that list with 18 of her favorite emerging pop-punk-adjacent bands. It might not surprise you to learn that the Baltimore-based outfit’s influences are just as eclectic as their sound. In fact, Kumar is quick to note […]

15 bands and solo artists who are rewriting the emo rulebook

Ever since the inception of emotional hardcore in the ’80s, each decade had defining bands who updated the sound and meaning of emo to the musical landscape of the time. The ’90s were all about Midwest emo and screamo, and in the 2000s, emo peaked as a mainstream obsession, thanks to MCR, Fall Out Boy, […]

10 musicians who are shaping the underground scene on SoundCloud

You may discover these artists listed in movements ranging anywhere from trap and emo rap to hyperpop, hexD/surge and glitchcore. But we recognize a scene kid when we see one. Check out these artists who are changing the game in SoundCloud’s trap/emo-rap underground by throwing it back to the 2000s Myspace era in unique and […]

nothing,nowhere's new album is unpredictable, and that's how he wants it

There’s a remarkable difference between taking two weeks to complete a project and taking two years. With two years, there’s more time to learn, grow and excel at your craft. There’s also more time to experience life. That’s the process that nothing,nowhere. (Joe Mulherin) landed on for his latest LP, Trauma Factory. The Massachusetts-born emo-rap-rock […]

10 bands who are reimagining everything you know about shoegaze

How come everybody’s talking about shoegaze again? Well, there’s hardly any other genre that embodies the spirit of and the need for escapism and distraction so perfectly. A new kind of reality demands new kinds of shoegaze. And it’s not quite the shoegaze as we know it. These bands and artists are changing what shoegaze […]

10 of the most influential musicians who passed away far too young

Many artists have changed both the lives of individual fans and the entirety of music history as it stands. Each musical contribution is immeasurable, but some bands, singers, instrumentalists, producers and more have changed the scope of our understanding of what music even is. Within a short span of time, people such as Kurt Cobain […]

These cannabis strains would go great with these 10 music genres

Cannabis and music have had a long, fruitful history on both sides of the aisle, with the plant inspiring musicians and listeners using it to enhance appreciation. From the early days of jazz to the ’60s hippie movement and beyond, nearly every type of music has felt its hazy influence.  Now, with cannabis increasingly being […]

QUIZ: Can you match the hip-hop song to the rock track it samples?

Lil Peep stood out with relatable lyrics, often blending hip-hop flow with samples of his favorite emo and pop-punk artists. November marks the release of his 2018 posthumous album, Come Over When You’re Sober, Pt. 2, featuring single “Falling Down.” In celebration of Peep and his brilliant creative force, we want to pay homage by […]

10 music videos that are totally goth (with the sound off)

From the underground in the ’80s to fashion runways in the 2000s to malls in 2010s to TikTok in 2020, goth aesthetic has been expanding and changing with the times. Due to its versatility and room for creative expression, the dark look and gloomy vibe have been a long-standing influence in many visual art forms, […]

10 times Ghostemane completely redefined trap metal

While eagerly awaiting Ghostemane’s forthcoming album, ANTI-ICON, let’s recap some of the defining points in his discography so far. These are the picks from Ghostemane’s creative timeline that reflect his ability to take the elements from trap, metal and industrial worlds and mix them in genre-defying ways that redefine the framework of trap metal and […]

20 horrorcore albums that are better than your favorite scary movie

No, those are not death-metal album covers. Neither are the lyrics. Horrorcore, a subversive blend of hardcore hip-hop and horror themes, ventured into new territories in the past decade and continues to evolve. Horrorcore 2.0 features our favorite horror movie tropes while also embracing industrial, witch house, noise, trap metal, emo rap and art pop. […]

10 trap-metal releases that push the genre into new extremes

To the dismay of gatekeepers, trap metal continues to evolve far beyond screaming over a trap beat. In honor of that, here are some of the recent gems in the most brutal kind of trap that hint toward the future of metal. Read more: These 10 metal songs will seriously intensify your next yoga session […]

10 European emo rappers who should be on your playlist

Motivation doesn’t always work. Positivity can be nice, but sometimes it just feels dishonest. And allowing yourself to be emotional is more than necessary. Speaking of emotions, ever wondered how emo rap sounds in Italian? Or French? Or Finnish? Creative and diverse, they, most importantly, are all letting you know that no matter how lonely […]

These 10 emo rappers defied the haters to build their own scene

With the interest in exclusive genres seemingly waning, both musicians and listeners have leveled the playing field. The most fertile of genre collisions has definitely been in the realm of emo rappers. The slow-moving hip-hop grooves of hip-hop vibe perfectly against emo’s heart-on-sleeve angst and sadness. Our video focuses on the emo rappers who have […]

Here's what Slayer would sound like mixed into an emo rap song

Slayer are widely known as one of the most iconic thrash metal bands of all time but their music has also made its way into the world of hip-hop before. While rappers like Lil Jon and Public Enemy have previously used the band’s shredding metal for beat samples, Youtuber Red Sky is taking “Raining Blood” and transforming it into an […]
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