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How Pale Waves created a pop-punk throwback with new album Unwanted

On Unwanted, Pale Waves lean into alternative and pop punk influences. Ahead of the release, Heather Baron-Gracie breaks down what went into their third record.

Pale Waves preview Unwanted with new single "Jealousy"

Pale Waves dropped their new song “Jealousy.” The single comes ahead of their third album Unwanted, out this August via Dirty Hit.

Pale Waves drop "Reasons To Live" ahead of third album 'Unwanted'

Pale Waves have released a new song, “Reasons To Live.” The track is the band’s second single from their upcoming album, Unwanted. The new project drops Aug. 12 via Dirty Hit. Read more: Pale Waves announce new album ‘Unwanted,’ drop lead single “Lies”—watch “Reasons To Live” is a spirited pop-punk anthem that focuses on what it […]

Pale Waves announce new album 'Unwanted,' drop lead single “Lies"—watch

Pale Waves have announced their new album, Unwanted. The project is set to release Aug. 12 via Dirty Hit. Additionally, the band released the record’s lead single, “Lies.” The track is accompanied by a music video. Read more: YUNGBLUD and WILLOW revisit their “Memories” from a subway car—watch “Lies” is filled with crunchy guitars and […]

All Time Low's Sad Summer Fest show to be livestreamed Aug. 7 by Veeps

After a year of postponement due to lockdown, All Time Low have begun their highly-anticipated performances as part of Sad Summer Fest. During the festival, the group will play alongside the Story So Far, the Maine, Movements, Grayscale and Destroy Boys. Now, fans will have a chance to view the group via livestream on Aug. […]

All Time Low and Pale Waves capture the anxiety of our moment with “PMA”

All Time Low have teamed up with Pale Waves to release “PMA.” The single was produced by longtime collaborator Zakk Cervini and serves as the first collaboration between the two bands. Read more: Billie Eilish’s much anticipated LP ‘Happier Than Ever’ is here–listen “PMA” is an exposé of emotional transparency in the wake of COVID-19. […]

10 essential alternative '90s bands fronted by women you should know

The ’90s were chock-full of absolute icons, and no, we’re not referring to the Princess Diana Beanie Baby or JNCO jeans when we say that. From Nirvana to *NSYNC, pop and grunge ruled the airwaves. However, it seems like some women-fronted acts don’t get nearly enough credit for all of their contributions to the music […]

12 alternative projects fronted by women with new music you need to hear

Women in rock, from Against Me! and Evanescence to Paramore and Tonight Alive, are larger than life. While shaping the alternative music world as we know it, they also proved that women belong in rock ‘n’ roll. They all continue to inspire other young women to push against the status quo of the male-dominated music industry. […]

Pale Waves already know what they want their next release to sound like

In 2018, Pale Waves’ first LP, My Mind Makes Noises, offered a crisp and clean, swirling blend of dreamy, synth-tinged pop tunes threaded with a heartful homage to the ’80s darkwave scene. It helped the band create a distinct presence as it shot up the U.K. charts. Their robust follow-up, Who Am I?, stands on […]

QUIZ: Do you remember the lyrics to Avril Lavigne’s “Girlfriend”?

It’s been well over a decade since Avril Lavigne showed off her acting chops as both the punk and preppy girl in her “Girlfriend” music video. And this 2007 release still remains one of mainstream emo’s biggest hits.  Though Lavigne released bangers such as “Complicated” and “Sk8er Boi” early in her career, this The Best […]

10 things that prove women ruled rock music in 2020

2020 will be remembered in a lot of ways, many of them pretty horrible. However, if there’s one bright light in this dark year, it’s been the women in rock.  Over the years, women have taken over the genre through their experimentation and record-breaking albums that honor rock and alternative. But they do so in […]

Pale Waves explain how Avril Lavigne's music helped them inspire the next gen

Heather Baron-Gracie of Pale Waves is slowly becoming everything she looked up to as a child.  Looking back, her musical hero wasn’t ever a typical “girly pop star.” Avril Lavigne made Baron-Gracie feel like she could openly be a tomboy, put down the Barbies and ride a skateboard with messy hair and a runny nose.  […]