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The fact that 2000 is more than two decades away is enough to send most millennials into a cold sweat. It wasn’t all good, but the middle school days were enough to get you ready for the world. Once the new millennium opened up, it felt like anything was possible, and there was a kickass soundtrack to go with it, too. And ...

Local H are putting their own spin on Fountains Of Wayne’s iconic 2003 track “Hackensack.” The new cover premiered with Alternative Press. The song will appear on the group’s upcoming covers album Local H’s Awesome Quarantine Mix-Tape #3, out Oct. 8 via Brutal Panda Records. ...

Fall Out Boy bassist Pete Wentz is officially taking over the radio waves at Apple Music. On April 12, he launched his weekly show Loud And Sad Radio. During every episode, Wentz will be talking about an array of topics in music, social media, TV and film...

There are three types when it comes to songs in feature films: The first is the song that you just know isn’t only going to be nominated for an Academy Award but in all likelihood will win it; the second is the song that’s snubbed by the Academy in a year jam-packed with standard Oscar fare (sometimes love songs from Disney movies); the third is the song that somehow isn’t even considered and migh

There are a number of factors that might make a song immediately recognizable—a whisper, a cough, a G note... But nothing gets our little black hearts racing quite as rapidly as a guitar riff we know like the backs of our hands. You don't even have to be a guitarist to get the sentiment. As l...

Each year comes with loss and change. 2020, in particular, has been one with an overwhelming amount of grief. It’s hard to know what to say when you lose people you admire, whether you know them personally or were inspired by the art they created. Hold...

There was a time when the “supergroup” was super obvious. When the world saw legendary axman Ted Nugent making his guitar squeal with the guy from Night Ranger to his right and a guy from Styx to his left, we all knew there was something special afoot. (Classic-r...

Back in April, Fountains Of Wayne's Adam Schlesinger tragically passed away due to COVID-19 complications. Since then, tributes to Schlesinger have continued pouring out. Now, AJR are paying tribute to the late musician, songwriter and creator in a new Fountains Of Wayne cover...

It's been two months since Fountains Of Wayne's Adam Schlesinger passed away from COVID-19 complications. Since then, the entertainment industry has continued to honor his memory in various ways. Now, a tribute album is being released in honor of Schlesinger that features Motion City Soundtrack, Nada Surf and more...

Some music fans actively prefer artists to parse out singles instead of an entire album at one sitting. Which is cool, but it can get frustrating when a band leave you hungry for more. Like in the case of Anakin, the ’90s-tinged alternative-rock outfit from San Diego. Toda...

Ice Nine Kills packaged a horror-themed parody cover of Fountains Of Wayne's hit track "Stacy's Mom" featuring none other than Jason Voorhees and his mother Pamela from the original Friday The 13th film. The "Jason's Mom" video is the metalcore band's contribution to Fearless Records' Fearless At Home livestream event and arrives just in time for Mother's Day.

On the night of April 22, New Jersey stars hosted a livestreamed benefit event called Jersey 4 Jersey. The event was designed to raise money for the New Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund in their fight against coronavirus.  The event featured a slew of stars including Fountains Of Wayne, Halsey, Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi, SZA and many more.  Read More: ...

Following the tragic passing of Fountains Of Wayne member Adam Schlesinger over complications relating to the coronavirus, the band are reuniting for a benefit show as part of a live stream fundraiser event. The band will be joined by Sharon Van Etten on bass and backing vocals while the other three members will be coming back. Read More: Hear a former At... Read More ...

After passing away due to complications from the COVID-19 coronavirus, Fountains Of Wayne's Adam Schlesinger was praised by several musicians and entertainers for his accomplishments in the music industry but his bandmate Chris Collingwood is revealing some regret they had about the band's biggest hit, "Stacy's Mom." In a...

On April 1, we learned the tragic news that Adam Schlesinger had passed away due to coronavirus. Schlesinger was more than just a founding member of Fountains Of Wayne. He was a Grammy, Oscar, Emmy and Tony-nominated songwriter and producer that impacted so many lives for the better...

Fountains of Wayne member Adam Schlesinger has passed away from complications related to his COVID-19 coronavirus diagnosis at the age of 52. According to Variety, the musician passed away this morning (April 1) after it was reported on Tuesday (March 31) that he had contracted the virus. Read More: L... Read More ...

Fountains of Wayne member Adam Schlesinger is reportedly very ill after being infected with the coronavirus. The iconic musician is a founding member of Fountains of Wayne, best known for their smash-hit "Stacy's Mom." Schlesinger also formed Ivy and Tinted Windows...

Lyrics are a powerful artistic tool. Musicians often draw inspiration from their past experiences to write captivating songs. Less often, these same musicians will call out the people who inspired these songs by name. Whether it’s a sweet homage or a bittersweet confrontation, here are some noteworthy tunes that reference individuals in their lyrics. Rea...

Pop punk is ever evolving—from blink-182 and New Found Glory to All Time Low and Fall Out Boy, a lot of iconic acts are associated with the genre. Everyone thinks they know pop punk, but do you have what it takes to score 100 percent on our quiz? Try ...