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This week marks 20 years since the release of the Used’s self-titled debut album. To celebrate, singer Bert McCracken, bassist Jeph Howard, producer John Feldmann, and other key players tell the story of the emotional opus that inspired a generation of fans and bands.

***This article contains sponsored content*** The most important thing there is to know about KILLBOY is that she doesn’t give a fuck. If she hadn’t been this way, she’d have never started making music in the first place, refusing to let the opposition of her conservative family deter her from engaging with the creative outlet she saw as a means of rebellion. That attitude wo...

Avril Lavigne has joined blink-182's Mark Hoppus on After School Radio via Apple Music. During the conversation, Lavigne discussed Love Sux, working with Hoppus, signing to Travis Barker's label, adapting "Sk8er Boi" into a feature film and more. Read mo...

The most notable aspect of punk rock in 2002 was the mainstream ascension of garage for the first time since the ‘60s. But all those albums by the Strokes, the White Stripes and the Hives that went mega this year were all recorded and released in 2002. Whic...

Pop-punk heroes Avril Lavigne and Travis Barker have repeatedly shown their talents over the years. With their recent performance of “Bite Me” live on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, the duo are also showing off their synergy. Togethe...

Established six years ago purely as a means of paying homage to their metal forefathers Korn, Slipknot and Pantera, the buzz surrounding DED soon grew way beyond the members’ expectations. Before they knew it, the band were caught up in a whirlwind of intense touring, mounting public attention and the opportunity to record their debut album with legendary producer John Feldmann. T...

Oxymorrons have shared their latest release, Mohawks & Durags, which is the band's second EP. Fusing hip-hop with alternative rock, Oxymorrons have worked with several notable producers, including John Feldmann (MOD SUN, the Used, blink-182), Zach Jones (Chelsea Grin, Dance Gavin Dance, As It Is) and Marc Orrell (Dropkick Murphys) to achieve their trademark tumultuous sound on the EP. R... Rea

Masters of their craft can only stay on top for so long. Eventually, they hand over the reins to their pupils—but not without guidance.  You may have stopped listening to many of pop punk’s giants long ago, tossing their CDs in a closet or burying them in a desk drawer. Little did you ...

At the pace in which music is released, thanks to modern streaming services, it’s no wonder we’ve all grown accustomed (and arguably spoiled) to receiving a new album or collection of music from our favorite artists approximately every two years. While arti...

Tom DeLonge is taking a trip down memory lane this week. On April 14, he shared the ultimate blink-182 throwback some fans may not have seen before. The Angels & Airwaves frontman recently came across an old blink-182 gig poster he drew himself in the ’90s and revealed what he thinks about it after all of these years. Read mo...

Everyone loves to jam out to their favorite artists and classic hits, but let’s not forget about all the fresh talent constantly popping up around the world. From pop and indie to punk and post-hardcore, there’s always a new name in music waiting to be heard.  We kno...

Tyler Posey is officially stepping into a spotlight all his own with his debut solo single "Shut Up." To help bring the new pop-punk single to life, Posey teamed up with Travis Barker and phem. As well, "Shut Up" was co-written and produced by legendary producer John Feldmann...

It looks like blink-182 and Tom DeLonge may be up to something. Over the past week, Mark Hoppus and DeLonge have shared some interesting posts that have sparked new fan theories. Read more: Badflower let frustrations flow in blistering new song “F*ck The World” All of the way back in 2015, Tom DeLonge officially parted ways with Mark Hoppus and Travis Barker. Following ...

Atreyu are treating fans to not one, but two new songs this week. This time around, however, they aren't alone. For their explosive new single "Warrior," Atreyu are joined by blink-182's Travis Barker. Along with "Warrior," Atreyu have also unleashed another new song called "Underrated...

Avril Lavigne really just flew into 2021 with a fire underfoot. Just after her show-stopping collaboration with MOD SUN on "Flames," the long-reigning "pop-punk princess" confirmed that her new album will be coming our way this year. Produ...

It looks like we are a bit closer to finally hearing blink-182's next album. This past week, Travis Barker offered an update on just how far away the trio is from finishing their new album. As well, the drummer confirmed their upcoming LP features surprise collabs with Grimes, Lil Uzi Vert and Pharrell Williams...

We know how to exhaust the discographies of our favorite bands, going back to their early foundations. But how often do we follow their journeys back to where they really started? Prior to achieving career success, many now-iconic artists started somewhere else entirely...

Audio Up gave us a special treat in October with their Machine Gun Kelly-fronted musical comedy podcast, HALLOWEEN IN HELL. Now, the show has returned to set the mood for the season of love… Well, OK, it’s a mood but probably not the one you’d expect. Just go ahead and...

It looks like Avril Lavigne has officially wrapped the recording process for her highly-anticipated new studio album. This week, Lavigne confirmed the news and even revealed when fans can possibly expect to hear the entire LP. Read more: The 2021 Rock Hall nominations have sparked that genre debate again Over the past few months, Avril Lavigne has been hard at work in the studio on her upcoming fu

MOD SUN will be the first to tell you that he’s not into “preaching” and a stereotypical “you can do it” mentality. Born as Derek Smith, the vocalist takes full responsibility for his losses and triumphs but is an adamant believer in not giving up on hope and faith. It’s that passion that drove...