From First To Last

QUIZ: How normal are your emo opinions compared to everyone else?

There are certain opinions that all former emo kids hold. Like how listening to sad, confessional songs is the best way to feel alive or… OK, maybe that’s it. Truth be told, there’s no one commonality between every emo phase. Don’t believe us? Just look at the small fraction of dislikes on Matt Cutshall‘s YouTube videos. Seriously, if […]

10 song titles you didn’t realize are actually just movie quotes

The best thing about pop culture is how often its elements transcend their original scopes and mediums, offering an instant sense of connection to wherever they appear. Be it your favorite movie, show or even song, it’s always cool to see it appreciated.  This phenomenon is largely present in music, with bands referencing film, TV […]

10 experimental scene albums that you and your friends still can't agree on

The alternative music scene can be home to some serious differences of opinion. Case in point: Just look at the reactions to Machine Gun Kelly‘s chart-topping album, Tickets To My Downfall. These divisions aren’t unique to the modern era, though. Fall Out Boy’s 2008 record Folie à Deux, which is celebrating its 12th anniversary this […]

QUIZ: Can you match these emo lyrics to the bands who sang them?

Any former emo kid remembers singing along to their favorite songs with eyeliner running in sheets down their cheeks. Honestly, were we really that sad, or did our iPods just suck us into a black hole of raw emotion? Regardless of what came first, the sad or the band, the lyrics of the 2000s hit […]

Wendy's has some things to say about pop-punk and the new MGK album

Wendy’s may be best known for their beef and tweets, but a recent Twitter exchange stemming from a Machine Gun Kelly reference just proved once again that pop-punk commentary is well within their realm of expertise. The series of tweets started Monday in response to a Dunkin’ ad for their new Spicy Ghost Pepper Donut. […]

29 scene song titles so long you'll have to stop to take a breath

One standout feature of the early 2000s emo music scene was song titles that could barely fit on the back covers of CDs. You probably have fond memories of typing the lyrics of your new jam into the Google search bar and discovering that the actual name of the song was nowhere within them. Or […]

40 new artists you need to hear in October

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 […]

QUIZ: Which 2010 album are you?

It’s hard to believe that 2010 was already a decade ago, which definitely makes us feel some type of way. It seems like just yesterday that we were finally leaving the iconic 2000s behind for a year filled with the birth of Instagram, Lady Gaga’s meat dress and plenty of our favorite albums that we still […]

This is how Minor Threat ended up as direct support to the Damned

Do you remember what you were doing around this time last year? We do. Prior to their kickass show at Cleveland’s Agora in August 2019, Bad Religion members Jay Bentley and Brian Baker stopped in to blow the breeze on everyone from Minor Threat and the Damned to Sonny Moore and Unwritten Law. Not really. […]

Joey Santiago still likes the idea that some people don't get Pixies

There’s absolutely no denying the influence Pixies had on the underground rock scene. The Boston rockers’ sense of dynamics and madness has left a mark on succeeding generations of artists. David Bowie‘s side project Tin Machine used to play “Debaser.” Kurt Cobain famously stated that he should’ve been in a Pixies cover band. Why, even […]

10 band reunions we never thought we’d see happen

Being in a band is like being in a relationship, and many times, that means messy breakups and unsatisfying endings. But on some occasions (usually after a few years), some acts are able to put aside their differences and get back together, either for an epic one-off show or a full-blown reunion. We’ve decided to […]

If I Die First (Lil Lotus, FFTL) are more than a 2000s scene time machine

Cynics claiming that the scene is dead might want to sit the hell down right about now. My Poison Arms, the debut EP from post-hardcore outfit If I Die First, is keeping that screamo torch burning. A bona fide supergroup, IIDF feature the talents of From First To Last guitarist Travis Richter, emo-trap artists Lil […]

16 scene albums from 2006 you built most of your iPod playlists from

History doesn’t lie. Consult sales charts. Ask Kevin Lyman what Warped Tour‘s box office receipts were like. For all intents and purposes, 2006 could be best described as “peak scene.” Careers were built. Fandoms became strong. The pool of Dudes Playing Guitars Quickly And Loudly grew exponentially. These are the scene albums from 2006 that […]

17 scene albums from 2006 you probably still listen to daily

By 2006, scene culture had grown roots in every mainstream area possible. Myspace took over as the primary mode of social media communication, and bands spread like wildfire once they uploaded music. It was a whirlwind year, as music became more accessible to a larger group of people, Hot Topic brightened its lights and studded […]

Hear the first song from Lil Lotus and FFTL’s Travis Richter’s new band

This week, we are getting the first taste of a new screamo band called If I Die First. The new band features Epitaph-signed artist Lil Lotus and From First To Last‘s Travis Richter. Along with the release of “Where Needles and Lovers Collide,” the band have also debuted a cinematic new video. Read more: My […]

Watch Asking Alexandria unplug for this new “Antisocialist” performance

Asking Alexandria just released their sixth full-length studio album Like A House On Fire. In celebration of the album’s release, the band have stripped down one of their songs for a new performance. On Monday, Asking Alexandria shared a video of their unplugged “Antisocialist” performance. Read more: Jimmy Eat World, Thrice and more will perform […]

Why you’re not punk if you don’t support BLM according to Brett Gurewitz

Since being founded in 1980 by Bad Religion guitarist/songwriter Brett Gurewitz, Epitaph Records has become synonymous with punk rock. Whether you’re a punk lifer or a casual fan of the Offspring’s Smash, Epitaph has had a big, loud effect on your life. Scan the spines in your vinyl collection. You’ll see their signature tombstone logo […]

You can thank Matt Good for rumors of a new From First To Last album

From First To Last founder Matt Good is revealing in a new interview that there isn’t actually a new album coming from the band quite yet. On the Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean Smith, Good explains their reunion with Sonny Moore (aka Skrillex), the current status of the band and an unreleased album. Read More: Chuck E. Cheese is delivering pizza with […]

20 essential 2004 albums that proved the scene was here to stay

The 2004 alternative music community turned out to be a pivotal moment in time for scene bands. As the two previous years set the foundation for the genre, it quickly expanded. Musicians started to experiment more on albums with genres outside of emo, punk and pop. It was the year scene music established that it […]

Lil Lotus is rewriting the emo playbook and there are no rules

Lil Lotus grins as he admits, “I’ve always stood out like a sore fucking thumb.” With a sawed-off shotgun tattooed above his eyebrow, a self-beheading angel on one cheek and a bleeding heart inked on the other, the 26-year-old vocalist has always shied away from expectations—with his music being no exception. By utilizing his seemingly […]
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