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QUIZ: Which neon-pop punk band are you?
2020 has really made many of us miss the good old days where we could blast “Party In Your Bedroom” by Cash Cash on our iPod Nano while taking a new cringey Myspace or Facebook profile picture with neon shutter shades and silicone bracelets. The late 2000s and early 2010s were the height of breezy pop […]
Cassadee Pope is throwing it back with this iconic Hey Monday moment
It’s hard to believe it has been 12 years since Hey Monday released their debut album Hold On Tight. Now, Cassadee Pope is looking back on one iconic music video moment in celebration of the album’s anniversary. Read more: Ghost’s next album is arriving soon but don’t expect any pandemic content It has been nine […]
My Chemical Romance are capturing some iconic eras with new vinyl
For those of you that have an extensive My Chemical Romance collection, you better get your wallets ready. MCR have released new era-defining colored vinyl of three iconic albums and they’re only available in one place. Read more: This ‘Nightmare Before Christmas’ makeup line is already selling out My Chemical Romance are giving you a […]
Mikey Way is hosting Hot Topic’s benefit show with BVB and Bishop Briggs
The Hot Topic Foundation has announced Mental Notes, a virtual concert that is benefitting Mental Health America (MHA). The virtual gig is being hosted by My Chemical Romance‘s Mikey Way. As well, the concert will include performances from Black Veil Brides, As It Is, Bishop Briggs and more. Read more: Watch Ghostemane’s chaotic Poppy-directed video for […]
10 ‘Hocus Pocus’ items for the Sanderson Sister in all of us
The Sanderson sisters put a spell on all of us when they created one of the most iconic Halloween movies to date, Hocus Pocus. We’ll undoubtedly be watching the film almost daily on Disney+ up until Oct. 31. With the holiday just a little over a month away, it seems like the perfect time to […]
This ‘Beetlejuice’ Funko Pop! includes an iconic item from the film
Funko is continuing to rolling out plenty of spooky Pop! figures just in time for Halloween. The company just unveiled its new Beetlejuice Pop! that Tim Burton fans will be desperate to get their hands on this year. The new Pop! figure glows in the dark and even comes with an iconic item from the […]
See this old car get the ultimate ‘Nightmare Before Christmas’ makeover
Halloween season is among us and Nightmare Before Christmas fans are finding many different ways to celebrate. Now, one TikToker is truly taking their love for the classic Tim Burton film to the next level. This week, they released a video of them giving their car the ultimate Nightmare Before Christmas makeover. Read more: Post […]
Halloween never ends with this new ‘Nightmare Before Christmas’ line
Disney is continuing to launch new goodies for this year’s Halloween season. This week, the company unveiled a new fashion line inspired entirely by Tim Burton‘s classic The Nightmare Before Christmas. Items from the new fashion line are available to purchase at Hot Topic and shopDisney. Read more: You might be able to play as […]
20 scene albums from 2007 that are probably still stuck in your head
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 […]
Here are 10 alternative Disney covers to make your playlist more magical
Has there ever been an album more universally loved than Disneymania? Ever since we first heard Aaron Carter and Christina Aguilera, among other famous artists, covering our favorite classics circa 2002, we haven’t been able to get enough of Disney song remakes. Unsurprisingly, given the longstanding affiliation between Disney and Hot Topic, alternative spins of […]
10 scene hair trends from the 2000s that deserve a comeback
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 […]
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 […]
It looks like a new My Chemical Romance Funko Pop! may be on the way
Over the past few weeks, Funko has been dropping a number of Pop! figures for collectors to enjoy. From IT to Corpse Bride and Nightmare Before Christmas, Funko has been celebrating Halloween early with a number of spooky releases. However, it now appears that a Danger Days-era My Chemical Romance Pop! figure might be on the […]
10 scene trends we're still down with that prove it wasn’t a phase at all
If history has taught us one thing, it’s this. Any subculture is going to have its fair share of values, cultural markers and questionable hairstyles. That’s why our video of 10 scene trends that will never go out of style doesn’t really feel dated. Most of the time, we’re still embracing the same things. That […]
Hear Palaye Royale put an acoustic spin on this early Lil Peep track
Since Lil Peep‘s tragic death back in November 2017, many artists have been keeping his legacy alive in various ways. Recently, Post Malone shared which of his face tattoos was inspired by the late rapper. Machine Gun Kelly also recently released a freestyle that references Lil Peep and paid tribute. Now, Palaye Royale are taking […]
This new Baby Yoda Funko Pop! brings your favorite meme to life
It has been far too long since we last got to see Baby Yoda on his wild Star Wars adventures in the Disney+ hit The Mandalorian. While the little green alien isn’t exactly the show’s protagonist, he quickly became a mega-hit and is now getting even more Funko Pops! modeled after him. The Mandalorian premiered on Disney+ back in […]
Here are 10 emo things we hope our parents didn’t see us do
Let’s get our minds off of the pandemic for a moment. Let’s think about where we are in Emo Nation. This summer will mark the second year without a cross-country Warped Tour. Or it could be the 10th anniversary of your graduating high school class. There’s an old adage that goes something like “you can […]
Ash Costello almost missed My Chemical Romance's return
New Years Day singer Ash Costello almost didn’t make it to the My Chemical Romance reunion show. But that’s not the only thing she talked about during our 10 Topics chat from AltPress 379. From the change in her hair color to how she wants to retire to her preferred talk show theme, Costello is […]
My Chemical Romance merch resales in high-demand following return
We can’t remember a time when the world was this confused about My Chemical Romance‘s plans. Are they returning for good? Is it just a massively impressive reunion tour? Well in addition to all the theories and guesses, and apart from people reselling tickets for two to three times their original worth, people are now […]
Steve Aoki, Travis Barker and Global Dan reboot pop punk on new single
Just as all of your favorite “scene” dudes are hanging with EDM artists, Steve Aoki is doing the opposite. The EDM powerhouse, beatmaster Travis Barker and newcomer Global Dan have teamed up to create “Halfway Dead,” a slice of electro-plated pop punk that might reinvent your swoop-haired wheel. “When I make songs, I’m trying to […]
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