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Eyedress releases two-song single and music video featuring Dent May—watch

Eyedress has released a new two-song single that showcases both ends of Eyedress’ sonic capabilities. The single includes “Something About You,” featuring Los Angeles-based musician Dent May and “Spit On Your Grave.”  The juxtaposition between these tracks is striking. On the one hand, we have a lighthearted love song filled with groovy guitar riffs in […]

VOWWS give Britney Spears’ “Womanizer” a dark, lo-fi twist—watch

If you think death-pop and Britney Spears don’t mix, you’re simply wrong. Los Angeles-based duo VOWWS have released a gritty rendition of Britney Spears’ chart-topping “Womanizer,” and it’s everything you didn’t know you needed in your life right now.  True to the band’s dark aesthetic, the cover is much more sinister and noisier than the […]

Mallavora are using their platform to create an inclusive space in music

As Mallavora, lead vocalist Jessica Douek, guitarist Larry Sobieraj, bassist/vocalist Ellis James and drummer Jack Pedersen take everything you know about classic metal and give it their own twist. The quartet are on the rise to show the British scene that they’re more than just a new band. Their debut EP is a product of […]

Paris Texas unmask themselves with their debut project 'BOY ANONYMOUS'

Paris Texas have released their debut project, BOY ANONYMOUS. The self-produced 8-track mixtape is available now via DSPs. The new recording follows the mysterious rise of Paris Texas, the joint project of Louie Pastel and Felix. The duo crept onto the scene through a chain of drops including “FORCE OF HABIT,” “SITUATIONS” and “HEAVY METAL.” […]

Willow Smith surprised her mother with a Wicked Wisdom reunion—watch

Willow Smith gave her mother an early Mother’s Day surprise this year. To pay tribute to Jada Pinkett Smith’s artistry and influence, the young musician put together a reunion performance with her mother’s nu-metal band Wicked Wisdom. The performance aired on a special Mother’s Day episode of the Facebook show Red Table Talk. For the […]

Bamboozle sets the stage for the legendary festival to return in 2023

Legendary music festival Bamboozle has officially announced its return. The event will come back to Asbury Park, New Jersey in 2023, just in time to celebrate the 20th anniversary of its debut. The reveal was accompanied by a video, posted to the official Bamboozle website and social media. While the festival has yet to announce […]

10 alternative songs that explore the highs and lows of mental health

If there’s anything that holds true throughout the alternative music scene, it’s an inclination toward vulnerable self-expression. For decades, artists have worn their hearts on their sleeves while navigating conflict, both external and inward-facing, to remind their audiences that, no matter how isolating the circumstance, you’re never truly alone. Such open honesty has been paramount in destigmatizing mental health […]

Trixie Mattel and Orville Peck honor country history in "Jackson"—watch

Drag Race star Trixie Mattel and alt-country icon Orville Peck have released a joint single “Jackson.” The track was released alongside the Drag star’s new EP Full Coverage, Vol. 1. The new track revisits one of Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash’s classic numbers. The tune was also accompanied by a playful visual. Read more: […]

Manuela Soto Sosa uses tattoos and art to renew women's body positivity

Prior to picking up a needle at age 18, Manuela Soto Sosa never imagined that she’d embark on a career as a tattoo artist. Today, she stands on the backend of over a decade’s worth of experience. Her tenure has seen her through world tours, the launch of a streetwear brand, studio ownership and significant […]

10 stories you didn't know about AWOLNATION's 'Megalithic Symphony'

Few modern albums have made as vast of an effect as AWOLNATION’s 14-track Megalithic Symphony, whose songs still live on with no end in sight on social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram. Powerhouse rock tracks “Sail” and “Not Your Fault” defined the decade with their synth-laden instrumentals, gritty vocals and undeniably blunt, raw […]

Japanese Breakfast finds comfort in haunting “Posing In Bondage” video

Japanese Breakfast is offering up another taste of forthcoming third full-length Jubilee with “Posing In Bondage.” The latest from Michelle Zauner’s project tackles loneliness head-on in a breathtaking visual directed by the singer. In addition to the reflective new track, Japanese Breakfast has also unveiled a list of tour dates set to kick off this fall. […]

Hayley Williams praises Symone’s Paramore-inspired look on ‘Drag Race’

RuPaul’s Drag Race contestant Symone paid tribute to an iconic Paramore era on the reality show this past week. Following the premiere, Hayley Williams excitedly reacted to the look on her Instagram story over the weekend. She sang Symone’s praises, saying it was the highest compliment that one of her hairstyles was recreated on the show. […]

SAG Awards announce 2021 winners—see the full list here

Like many awards shows over the past year, the 27th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards are opting for a virtual event to announce the 2021 winners amid the coronavirus pandemic. With a shortened one-hour ceremony, the SAG Awards air April 4 at 9 p.m. ET on TNT and TBS. While the event is typically held […]

R I L E Y and Loote team up on heartbreak anthem “Tell Me Why”—listen

R I L E Y has teamed up with fellow genre-blending act Loote for his latest infectious single “Tell Me Why,” marking the singer’s first release of 2021.  R I L E Y began teasing the collab in March with a retweet, later describing it as “one of [his] favorite songs” on his Instagram Story and confirming […]

10 ‘American Horror Story’ quotes that would also work as emo song titles

After over a year spent speculating what it may bring for us, we’re finally getting news on the 10th installment of American Horror Story. As confirmed by Ryan Murphy, the next season is titled Double Feature and will follow two storylines, “One by the sea, one by the sand…” If the Instagram announcement gave you some weird “You Be […]

Glass Animals team up with iann dior to reignite “Heat Waves”—listen

Glass Animals have teamed up with iann dior to release a new version of their popular song “Heat Waves.” The track features dior on vocals and also refreshes the track’s original production. Glass Animals playfully teased the song on Twitter earlier this week. Now, the track is live and available for streaming via Spotify. Read […]

zeph wants to be the soundtrack to all of your feelings

Zephani Jong, better known as zeph, doesn’t just make music—she creates art out of feelings. The 20-year-old artist is working on an upcoming record all about her innermost thoughts with tracks that will soon be our new crying anthems. She’s not hung up on making it big—she just wants to keep producing art that inspires […]

10 female skaters who should've been in 'Tony Hawk's Pro Skater' series

It’s been nearly six months since the highly anticipated release of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2. Yeah, we’re not ready to wrap our head around that fact, either. Though, it does mean that we’ve had time to explore the plentiful nuances of the fastest-selling game in the digital skateboarding franchise. In addition to tapping into some […]

10 fashion brands who found inspiration in the alternative scene

Those who are entrenched in the alternative scene know that it’s way more than just music—it’s a lifestyle.  While it may have started with alternative music, it’s turned into a complete aesthetic and persona, creating lifelong scene kids everywhere.  Read more: 10 extreme fashion trends musicians have actually pulled off Aesthetics is a significant part. […]

Dave Mustaine has started recording vocals for the new Megadeth album

Megadeth fans have been impatiently waiting for the follow-up to the band’s 2016 release Dystopia. But there is good news because frontman Dave Mustaine seems to be in the process of recording vocals for a new record. Mustaine has dropped a number of hints about the record since it was revealed in 2019. Soon after […]
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