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Julien Baker transforms a Radiohead classic in beautiful new cover—listen

It’s definitely a big week for Julien Baker who is gearing up to release her new album Little Oblivions on Friday, Feb. 26. Along with unveiling her new single “Heatwave,” Baker is adding even more buzz to the album’s upcoming release with a powerful cover of a Radiohead classic. Read more: Revisit your favorite Tom […]

Gerard Way is performing for a virtual mental health awareness event

Gerard Way will be performing a rare solo set while helping eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health during a new virtual event. On Mar. 2, the My Chemical Romance frontman is joining Julien Baker, DeathbyRomy and host Dr. Mike Friedman for Unwound & Unplugged. The mental health awareness event is bringing support to those experiencing […]

See Hayley Williams take on this Massive Attack hit in gripping new cover

This week, the Ally Coalition held its 7th Annual Talent Show. Hayley Williams, Bleachers, Maggie Rogers and Lana Del Rey were just a few of the artists to take part in the virtual event that benefited homeless LGBTQ+ youth. For her performance, Williams decided to take on a Massive Attack classic in a gripping new […]

50 most anticipated albums of 2021 in alternative, metal and beyond

This year’s biggest lesson for most of us has been to expect the unexpected. While that mainly went for life itself, it certainly also applied to music. But still, there’s a lot to look forward to in the most anticipated albums of 2021.  2020 saw plenty of surprise drops and album release-date pushbacks. So, really, […]

See Hayley Williams play solo songs with a full band for the first time

Hayley Williams has had quite a year with the release of her debut solo album Petals For Armor and while regular concerts aren’t something she can do, she’s made the best of her available options. She’s linked up with NPR Music’s “Tiny Desk Concerts” for a quick and short set with Julien Baker, Becca Mancari and more joining her. […]

10 things that prove women ruled rock music in 2020

2020 will be remembered in a lot of ways, many of them pretty horrible. However, if there’s one bright light in this dark year, it’s been the women in rock.  Over the years, women have taken over the genre through their experimentation and record-breaking albums that honor rock and alternative. But they do so in […]

Hear the vulnerable ballad that inspired Hayley Williams’ solo project

April has already been quite the month for Hayley Williams. Earlier this week, she revealed she took a break from social media after a slew of ill-intended tweets on mental health were directed towards her. Now, the Paramore singer is returning her focus back to her debut solo album, Petals For Armor, that is due […]

10 songs to clear your mind while taking a walk

Many people have started taking more walks now that most of us are stuck at home due to the coronavirus outbreak. Walking is a great way to leave the house, get some exercise and, most importantly, clear your mind with some relaxing songs. Because we’re doing a lot of walking, we made a playlist of […]

Top 10 new-wave emo artists to keep on your radar

Emo music is often relegated to the past. With bands such as the All-American Rejects and My Chemical Romance dominating the airwaves in the mid-aughts, it was certainly more popular then when compared to present day, but that doesn’t mean the genre is necessarily dead. There are numerous artists heralding a new era of emo, […]

Hayley Williams unveils powerful boygenius collab “Roses/Lotus/Violet/Iris”

We have less than two months until Hayley Williams drops her debut solo album, Petals For Armor. But the Paramore frontwoman is definitely holding fans over as she continues to release new music before then with her boygenius collab marking the latest. Williams first teased the matchup on International Women’s Day by sharing the lyrics […]

The best emo songs of the decade that defined the 2010s

One of the greatest feats of the emo genre is its ability to cross barriers, genres and fandoms to unite us all under the common denominator of music. Whether there’s a tinge of rap or a twist of pop-punk, the branches of emo music all extend from the same familiar source. While the early 2000s […]

Julien Baker releases vinyl-exclusive track, B-side on streaming

Julien Baker has shared two new songs “Tokyo” and “Sucker Punch” to streaming for the first time.  Baker previously released “Tokyo” in a vinyl-only collection in collaboration with Sub Pop last year. Read more: Harry Potter fan buys first-edition novel for more than $50,000 Now, as part of the Sub Pop singles series, she’s dropped […]

Carly Rae Jepsen gives No Doubt’s “Don’t Speak” a pop makeover

Pop star Carly Rae Jepsen has gone alternative with her new cover of the classic ska track “Don’t Speak” by No Doubt.  The cover was part of the artists Spotify Singles series, where she also re-recorded her song “Want You in My Room”.  Read more: Cold Stone Creamery drops candy-filled black Boo Batter ice cream […]

12 inspirational quotes from musicians to kickstart your day

Life is hard, and sometimes all it takes are a few words of wisdom to remind you that while everyone struggles, hard times are often where we learn the most valuable lessons. Consider this our vastly superior version of those boring motivational posters that are really big in office buildings. Let these inspirational quotes from […]

Julien Baker responds to Carly Rae Jepsen's "Julien" in the best way

Yesterday, Carly Rae Jepsen dropped another single from her highly anticipated upcoming album, a low-key dance jam titled “Julien.” As you can imagine, our hearts fluttered with hope that this track would feature Julien Baker, or at least pay homage to our indie queen. Unfortunately, it appears neither are the case, but that didn’t stop […]

18 Record Store Day releases you’ll miss if you sleep in

Get ready to starve your wallet and feed your turntable because the 11th anniversary of Record Store Day falls this weekend (Saturday, April 13).  Because let’s face it, looking at playlists on your phone is kind of boring, but that triple-vinyl set of twenty one pilots’ Blurryface Live is a joy to witness and caress. There’s […]

Op-Ed: We need boygenius now more than ever

I never seem to remember the worst days of my life. There’s always been a tendency to suppress anything that hurts, leaving little blackouts in my memory; the gaps, however, are usually filled in with songs. When I endured my first real heartbreak, the Earth-shattering, shrapnel-scattering kind, Julien Baker’s “Sour Breath” was the soundtrack to […]

Laura Jane Grace & the Devouring Mothers share new song and other news you might have missed today

Van Bellman releases new track, and Castlecomer share an acoustic Historian session. Check out the news you might have missed today below! 1. Castlecomer share new acoustic sessionCastlecomer shared the video of their acoustic playthrough of “Living” via Historian Recording Co. The band have had a busy fall touring with Big Data and Fitness on their […]

Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers and Lucy Dacus form supergroup boygenius

Three of the best names in indie rock joined forces to create a brand-new supergroup called boygenius. Composed of Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers and Lucy Dacus, the group also announced a six-track self-titled EP. Read more: Remember when Panic! At The Disco got “Kanye’d” at the 2006 VMAs? To prep for the release, the trio dropped […]

Waterparks announce tour and other news you might have missed today

Waterparks have announced a fall tour—plus, don’t miss new videos from Crown The Empire, Hands Like Houses, ERRA and more. Check out the news you might have missed today below! Waterparks announce tour   pic.twitter.com/let0z7nVth — WATERPARKS (@waterparks) August 13, 2018 Waterparks are headed on tour in the U.K. and Europe this fall. They will […]
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