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Listen to your favorite alternative artists put a spin on classic holiday tunes. From Jimmy Eat World to Fall Out Boy, these are the top alt holiday songs.

Jimmy Eat World have released their new track “Something Loud” alongside a music video. “Something Loud” was produced by Jimmy Eat World alongside Justin Meldel-Johnson. The video was co-directed by the band and Austin Gavin. Read more: Jimmy Eat World, Pinkshift and 8 other things you need to check out this week In “Something Loud,” […]

Fact: Guitar solos are awesome. Plain and simple. They’re just as much fun to see live as they are to listen to, as they fully display the guitarist’s raw passion for the instrument. While solos are a staple of certain rock subgenres, they’re far less common in pop-punk songs. So, when we do come across […]

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 […]

When blink-182 announced the collaborations for their upcoming album, the message-board grumblings were loud. The additions seemed too mainstream for a band who often mocked pop culture.  On the other hand, making a play at distant fanbases can only help the scene. If Pharrell fans turn back to blink-182, maybe they’ll get a taste for, […]

In case you need some joy this week, Touché Amoré‘s got you covered. They have released a video for their new single “Reminders” which is filled with some familiar faces including Frank Iero (My Chemical Romance, The Future Violence), Anthony Green (Circa Survive) and Skrillex. Read more: Here’s how Lady Gaga reacted to Rob Halford […]

Indie film and alternative music fans have something to look forward to this weekend with Teenage Badass’ digital arrival. Though it couldn’t make its film debut at SXSW due to the coronavirus, the movie is now available via independent film distributor Freestyle Digital Media.  The film is set in 2006 and follows the coming-of-age, nostalgia-inducing […]

Over the weekend, Mark Hoppus went live on Instagram to answer some fan questions about blink-182‘s upcoming EP that is set to be released later this summer. As well, Hoppus took the time to rank his favorite blink-182 albums in order. However, he left one classic LP out of his rankings. Read more: Annabelle has […]

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 […]

Jimmy Eat World are gearing up for an epic summer run under the Criminal Energy tour. Taken from a track title off the band’s latest release Surviving, the tour will kick off Aug. 6 in Atlanta and wrap up in Phoenix Sept. 5. The Front Bottoms will join the band on the run with Turnover […]

When we last left Jimmy Eat World at 2016’s Integrity Blues, frontman Jim Adkins was finding peace in solitude on the sprawling closer “Pol Roger.” “Are you alone like me?/Alone but not lonely,” he sang, finally content to let silence ring out in a modern world that’s anything but peaceful. But a funny thing happens […]

Taylor Swift took the internet by storm when she released a new single, “ME!” featuring Brendon Urie, but did you know this wasn’t the first time the pop sensation has taken a dive into the scene? From Myspace blogs to hair dye endeavors, here’s 10 moments when Swift was actually emo to the core. 1. […]

To celebrate 25 years of Mineral, the band have released two new songs and a book. Titled One Day When We Are Young, Mineral At 25, the book features never-before-seen photos and contributions from other admiring musicians. Of these musicians include Frank Iero, Jim Adkins of Jimmy Eat World and Rob Pope of the Get Up […]

Both blink-182 and Jimmy Eat World‘s Jim Adkins are featured on the upcoming Steve Aoki album Neon Future III, as recently pointed out by chorus.fm. The new effort from the celebrity DJ and producer drops next Friday, Nov. 9. Read more: 19 Halloween costumes your favorite musicians wore this year A track called “Why Are […]

Jimmy Eat World's Jim Adkins recently launched a Facebook page under his own name. His first announcement comes in the way of three solo acoustic shows in New York and Connecticut this June. Tickets are on sale now at the following links: June 21: The Haunt – Ithaca, NY  June 22: BSP Kingston – Kingston, […]

Jimmy Eat World frontman Jim Adkins recently stopped by NME to perform an acoustic cover of Rihanna's “Only Girl (In The World).” Adkins was also featured as a guest on NPR's All Things Considered over the weekend, where he discussed the band's history as well as their new album, Damage. Check out the singer channeling his inner pop star, below. […]

Jimmy Eat World's Jim Adkins was featured on the weekend edition of NPR's All things Considered.  Among the topics covered, Adkins spoke on lyrical inspiration for the group's new album, Damage, the juxtaposition of upbeat music with darker themes, Jimmy Eat World's early success, how touring has changed for the band, and some tidbits about the group's […]