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If you follow astrology, you’ve probably used it to analyze all aspects of your personality. Ever apply it to the early 2000s music scene? Thanks to zodiac signs, the universe has given us a way to find out which 2000s scene classic you are.  Your “sun” sign correlates to the day and month you were […]

With 35 years in the alternative-rock trenches, we’ve seen and heard some stuff. We’ve obviously written about it, as well. So it made perfect sense to compile our readers’ requests for certain stories and issues to create this compendium of what we’re calling our “greatest hits.” This special issue revisits some of the best moments […]

Are you dreaming about leaving your hometown? Sure you are. Because pop-punk kids have felt self-isolated long before the pandemic. All the shows are canceled, and there’s nothing else to do, so there’s no better time to order in an unhealthy amount of pizza, reminisce about Warped Tour and dust off that Fender or Gibson […]

In 2007, the scene was rocking harder and louder than anyone could have imagined. Myspace favorites such as Fall Out Boy and Paramore were crafting their emo sounds into unforgettable albums that established them as legends. While staying true to their roots in emo and punk, scene music introduced synthesizers and screamo elements to create […]

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 […]

Glee wasn’t just your typical 2010s teenage drama series, and any former “gleek” will proudly tell that to you.  The show soundtracked an era, as well as brought a lot of representation to primetime TV. There were complex characters, some who you loved and hated at the same time, and it was filled with show-stopping […]

WWE wrestler Bayley is a known rock music fan. More specifically, she is a big fan of Paramore. Recently, the SmackDown Women’s Champion reached out to Hayley Williams about using one of her songs for her entrance at WrestleMania 37. Following the request, Williams reached out and said Bayley has permission to use one of […]

Hayley Williams has taken to social media this week to address a big issue happening in Nashville right now. The Paramore vocalist is asking tourists to stay out of the city amid the coronavirus pandemic. In a new video, Williams explains just how tourism is impacting Nashville right now. Read more: MTV announces the first […]

Taylor Swift recently surprise-dropped folklore, her eighth album, which is completely different from anything she’s ever released.  Swift, who’s known for country songs and pop hits, went alternative this time with the album she recorded while stuck at home during the coronavirus pandemic.  Read more: This Paramore song is the latest inspiration for a new […]

There was a time when record collecting was the true merit of the dedicated punk rocker. When someone was late discovering a band, some cooler-than-thou dude was always ready with the line, “I’ve got their first seven-inch.” You won’t find any of that cred-signalling nostalgia here. This APTV video of new pop-punk tracks from scene […]

Well, TikTokers are at it again. This week, a new trend has emerged on the video-sharing platform that has gotten the attention of Hayley Williams. One Paramore fan is taking “Fake Happy” and applying it to current times amid the coronavirus pandemic for a new TikTok trend. Read more: Jordan Peele and Issa Rae team […]

Black musicians are at the heart of alternative music’s history. Whether it’s punk, emo, metal or pop punk, Black people have played an integral role in creating what the music scene is today. However, they’re consistently looked over in favor of white musicians, who have a long history of commodifying off the creativity of Black […]

The year is 2007. Cobra Starship’s “The City Is At War” plays from your Myspace page as you organize your Top 8. Your profile picture? A high-angle selfie that captures your teased Voodoo Blue hair. “I’m scene, not emo,” you insist. The Rawring ’20s are upon us, and while we doubt Myspace will make a […]

2005 was a peak year for the scene, delivering us unforgettable albums from Fall Out Boy, Panic! At The Disco, the All-American Rejects and more. The landmark year for music also brought us the first incredible full-length from Paramore, All We Know Is Falling. From first single “Pressure” to the emotionally charged “All We Know,” […]

Summer is the season of pop punk. Sadly, almost everyone’s favorite part of the year seems quite a bit different in the middle of a pandemic. Thankfully, some of our go-to pop-punk bands are fresh off quality releases that rival their earlier work.  If you’re still nostalgic for the 2000s, lend your ear to these […]

Over the past few weeks, Hayley Williams has been sharing various fan covers of classic Paramore songs on social media. Last month, Williams shared one fan’s cathartic acoustic cover of “Hard Times.” Now, the Paramore vocalist is praising Dorothea Taylor‘s most recent drum cover. On July 9, the Petals For Armor singer shared Taylor’s latest […]

Up until now, Mississippi was the last state to still fly a flag featuring a Confederate emblem. Following the backlash, state lawmakers voted to create a new flag for the Southern state. Now, The Satanic Temple is giving its input on the new flag’s design. The Satanic Temple wants the new Mississippi flag to include […]