gothboiclique

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 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, […]

AP&R Playlist: Lo-fi indie beats, energetic alt-pop and international pop punk

You’re welcome: We’ve made finding new songs by rising bands easy. Each week, we’re gathering the best from the underground and offering it to you in one concise list. Scroll below and check out our Spotify Discover playlist, featuring these tracks and more! In return, we want to hear your favorite. Let us know which […]

Lollapalooza rings in day one with Hayley Kiyoko, Max Frost and more

Day one of the legendary annual Lollapalooza music festival is done and dusted. Although there are still a few more days of acts to come, the first day kicked off the 2019 summer classic in a big way. The kickoff featured electrifying performances from the likes of Evan Konrad, GothBoiClique, H.E.R, Half Alive, Hayley Kiyoko, Hobo Johnson & The Lovemakers, Hozier, King Princess, Max […]

Lil Peep drops new song featuring ex-Tigers Jaw member Wicca Phase

Rapper Lil Peep has dropped a new song, “Avoid,” featuring Wicca Phase Springs Eternal and Doves, all part of the genre-defying collective GothBoiClique. You might even recognize Wicca Phase, who happens to be Adam McIlwee, former member of Tigers Jaw. Read more: Emo rapper Lil Peep drops debut album early—hear it now Their hip-hop/emo subgenre is finding […]