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It’s been just over a year since Nova Twins dropped their debut full-length, Who Are The Girls?, and hit us full blast with their eclectic and empowering brand of thrashy punk rock. Now, in the first-ever official remix to grace their discography, “Undertaker” has been tackled by none other than alternative powerhouse FEVER 333. Spearheaded by vocalist […]

If there’s one indisputable truth in this world, it’s that alternative music has no shortage of iconic drummers. Quite literally setting the beat for the genre, these artists put the power behind some of our favorite tracks. And boy, do we love getting a taste for it right from the top with some badass drum […]

Despite being heralded as a widely inclusive space, the pop-punk scene has been historically male-dominated. It’s an uncomfortable reality for many, but as iconic artists such as Hayley Williams drag it, kicking and screaming, into the forefront of discussion, we maintain hope that marginalized artists might one day not be regarded as anomalies. In honor […]

Branding is one hell of an important factor to achieving success and maintaining a fanbase in music. So, it’s no surprise that many musicians use their solo projects as an avenue for genre experimentation. We’ve seen it countless times to varying extents. Some artists may just incorporate new, genre-defying dynamics to their foundational sounds, whereas others […]

The incorporation of electronic sounds into alternative music is hardly a new phenomenon. In the mid-2000s, bands such as Cobra Starship and 3OH!3 made names for themselves in the scene with their synth-heavy infusions. And while the resulting “neon” era seemed to be short-lived, these artists were largely ahead of their time. With the mainstream […]

Lately, Machine Gun Kelly has been making waves in the pop-punk scene. His massive transition from hip-hop has brought the genre back to the mainstream spotlight, granting opportunities for other pop culture icons such as Halsey to try on a mid-2000s sound. While MGK‘s Tickets To My Downfall has become a divisive subject in the […]

Anyone who’s had any kind of scene phase is likely to look back on the 2000s fondly. With numerous hit alternative albums, including Paramore‘s Riot! and Yellowcard‘s Ocean Avenue, we were really blessed with some great music. Unfortunately, our nostalgia really only tends to gravitate toward a small number of the decade’s countless masterpieces. Don’t believe us? Dig up […]

In a since-deleted tweet, Poppy confirms that she thinks pop music is dead. Last evening, the artist commented on a tweet that quoted her recent interview with BreatheHeavy. Referencing herself, the comment read, “She isn’t wrong.” The interview discusses how Poppy wants people to interpret her music, her future plans and the effects of boredom. […]

Did you know that Spotify has more than 2,000 genres in its backend? Did you even know that many existed? Spotify data alchemist Glenn McDonald creates the genres by using an intricate science system we can’t even begin to understand. All of these genres—and the ones that have been created since then—are charted on Every […]

[Photo of Portugal. The Man by: Maclay Heriot/Facebook] Do musical genres exist in 2017? “Anti-genre” and “genre-neutral” are just a couple of the terms that bands and musicians have been using lately to describe their sound, instead of conforming to the generic musical genres and sub-genres we are accustomed to. Genre crossover certainly isn’t a new […]

Rock music may still be a favorite in our hearts, but the overall favoritism in America seems to be changing: For the first time ever, hip-hop has beat out rock for the title of most popular genre in America. Forbes also reports that R&B and hip-hop are now responsible for 25.1% of all music consumption in […]

[Photo credit: Dorothy] Following in the footsteps of their mind-blowing alternative music map, the designers at Dorothy have created the ultimate musical trip around the world with their new World Song Map, featuring over 1,200 songs. Check it out below! Read more: From the Smiths to Green Day, map explains the detailed history of alternative music […]

[Photo credit: Dorothy] Every music genre can attempt to be traced back to its starting point, and designers at Dorothy released an intricate map that looks at the history of alternative music and its many, many branches. Check out the full chart below. (via Wired) Read more: The 5 great eras of pop-punk, from the ’70s to […]

A recent study published in the PLOS One journal examines how a particular style of music’s complexity increases or decreases over time with respect to album sales. The study found that “album sales of a given style typically increase with decreasing instrumentational complexity,” which can be seen as “music becoming increasingly formulaic in terms of […]

Earlier this year, a map was released showing each state's least favorite artists. Now, online real estate company Movoto have created an interactive map, showing America’s music preferences by genre. The map is based on data collected from the National Endowment Of The Arts, the Bureau Of Labor And Statistics and the U.S. Bureau Of […]