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The essential emo albums from the genre’s 35-year history
Here at AltPress, we’ve learned a crucial lesson. Mainstream America doesn’t understand that the concept of “emo” is over 30 years old. We know it wasn’t invented in a Hot Topic store. But we also know that the Grammys don’t have a category for “Best Emo Performance By A Duo Or Group With A Minimum […]
10 New Year’s resolutions every scene kid should make
New Year’s is a great time to hit the reset button and set some goals you want to accomplish in the new 365 days. If you’re a scene kid at heart, there are especially some resolutions you can set that have to do you music, fashion and more. While some resolutions can be cliche, we […]
10 creepy Christmas decorations to get festive this holiday season
While Christmas is usually filled with everything red, green, jolly and bright, we are pretty committed to our dark aesthetic year round, especially in our home decor. However, half the fun of the season is getting in the spirit with Christmas decorations all over your house such as lights and other festive items. Read more: […]
Top 10 scene trends that will never go out of style
The scene subculture has changed throughout the years from the bands we love, clothes we wear and things we have come to appreciate. While a lot has changed since the peak scene days of the early 2000s, much has stayed the same—wearing black 24/7 and being unable to pass a Spencer’s or Hot Topic without taking […]
“felt emo might delete” creator transforms Cardi B song into scene anthem
Matt Cutshall, the mastermind behind viral video’s “felt emo might delete,” is at it again, this time rewriting an emo parody to Cardi B’s track “Money.” From shouting out bands such as Underoath and Hawthorne Heights to bragging about wearing his girlfriend’s jeans, Cutshall may have just created the emo anthem we all needed. Read […]
10 must-have ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ items for your collection
Disney’s The Nightmare Before Christmas is a timeless classic celebrating our beloved spooky season. As Halloween quickly approaches, there’s no better time to add to your creepy collection of decor. Whether you’re looking to stock up on more Vans or make a quick trip to your local Starbucks, here are 10 must-have items that even […]
‘Hocus Pocus’ line at Hot Topic includes witchy dresses, spooky tops, more
Hot Topic has unveiled a spooky new collection in collaboration with Disney’s classic Halloween film Hocus Pocus. The collection is witchy enough for the Sanderson Sisters themselves, including shirts, hoodies, dresses, pants, accessories and more. Read more: Halsey felt “defeated” speaking to disinterested crowd at Women’s March One stand-out item is the “Daughters of Darkness” […]
Panic! At The Disco frontman Brendon Urie gets Hot Topic Funko Pop!
Panic! At The Disco frontman Brendon Urie is about the join icons like Marilyn Manson, Gerard Way, Metallica and more by getting his very own Funko Pop! release. Check out the PATD Hot Topic exclusive below! Read more: Bowling For Soup give “Girl All The Bad Guys Want” hilarious 2019 update Last night, Hot Topic revealed […]
Hot Topic heads under the sea with SpongeBob streetwear collection
In honor of the 20th anniversary of SpongeBob SquarePants, Hot Topic has unveiled a streetwear-inspired collection of the beloved Nickelodeon series. The online-exclusive collection is complete with t-shirts, bomber jackets, accessories hoodies, boxers, pants and more. Read more: Billie Eilish feels a “slut-shaming element” in baggy clothes praise The items include a Sublimation Bomber Jacket […]
10 Hot Topic band shirts to add to your back to school list
As we’re making our fall tour plans and looking ahead to our favorite spooky time of year, it’s hard to overlook one major downer: It’s time to head back to school. Just because it’s time to hit the books again doesn’t mean you have to put your favorite artists on the backburner. Hot Topic is […]
Halsey shares perfect scene throwback complete with Evanescence t-shirt
Halsey shared a hilarious throwback that not only shows her love for the scene but reminds her fans where everything got started. Halsey took to Twitter to share a photo of her as a child, sporting an Evanescence shirt and playing the violin. Read more: Marvel is taking over Disneyland with planned expansion underway “so […]
Top 15 ways we discovered music before Spotify existed
Discovering music is incredibly simple these days. With the internet at your fingertips and the glorious inventions of Spotify, SoundCloud, Instagram and more, there’s a never-ending supply of new bands to check out. However, it wasn’t always this easy. Before technology became as revolutionary as it is today, the scene relied on simpler things and […]
‘Detective Pikachu’ fans can now sport Tim Goodman’s signature shirt
Detective Pikachu fans might have noticed Tim Goodman (Justice Smith) sporting an awesome Pokeball-inspired T-shirt in the trailers. The shirt is pretty cool, and now Hot Topic is making it possible for you to wear one yourself. Read more: New Years Day announce first-ever headlining tour The shirt is available from size XXS to 3X, and the […]
12 anti-Valentine’s Day products to buy if you’re dead inside
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, but for people like us who would much prefer a second Halloween, it’s the lamest day of the year. Not to say everyone hates Valentine’s Day, but all the lovey-dovey stuff can be a bit much sometimes. Anti-Valentine’s Day is more our style—sarcastic, dark and definitely way less […]
Josh Balz talks life after Motionless In White
When this writer began research on former Motionless In White keyboardist Josh Balz, one of the entries in the Google search field came up “Josh Balz dead.” When informed of this somewhat morbid discovery, Balz, very much alive, breaks into roaring laughter. “That’s amazing!” he says, beaming as if he was given a major award. […]
Funko Pop! recreates iconic ‘Harry Potter’ movie moment
While there are a lot of ways to show your love of your favorite pop culture moments, Funko Pop! vinyl figures always seem to do it the best. From music icons to TV shows, the little figures have a way of perfectly capturing our favorites, and one of their newest releases is no exception. Read […]
14 iconic 2000s scene fashion staples you can still buy
With the 2000s music scene came a plethora of interesting fashion choices. From sideswept bangs to zip-up hoodies, we knew what the look was and how to make the most of it. We still have vivid memories of raiding Hot Topic every weekend to find the perfect item for our emo wardrobe. While that era […]
Hot Topic is selling eyeshadow palettes inspired by slasher icons
Halloween is getting closer, and to celebrate, Hot Topic has unveiled two eyeshadow palettes that are to die for. Read more: ‘Nightmare Before Christmas’ Funkos are here for Halloween Part of the company’s Halloween line, Hot Topic dropped Freddy Krueger and Jason Voorhees-themed eyeshadow palettes that are perfect for a swim in Camp Crystal Lake or a stroll through […]
QUIZ: Which Hot Topic section are you the most like?
Ah yes, the holy grail of all emo kids: Hot Topic. Whether you like to admit it or not, you definitely still occasionally (or more than occasionally) step foot into the counterculture’s favorite mall destination. Since 1989, Hot Topic has been serving up merch from our favorite bands, TV shows and movies. In this quiz, […]
Lil Aaron's high school band sounded like "Hit The Lights meets Metro Station"
[Photo by: Lil Aaron/Twitter] Lil Aaron is sharing he was in a pop punk band during middle and high school, and now we really need to see some videos. Read more: 10 celebrities who are scene kids at heart The rapper took to Twitter to reveal the information, adding his band used to sound like Metro Station and Hit The Lights. […]
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