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The 11 most punk films of all time

The Oscars are probably the least punk event to take place in the film industry. Year after year, celebrities in designer clothes gather to honor films of highbrow esteem that most of us probably won’t even see until the week after all of the winners have been announced. (Everyone should really go see Arrival; it […]

16 ultimate pop-punk vacations you can plan in 2017

[Photo credit: Shaky Knees and So What?! Instagram] Are you in need of a vacation but having a hard time deciding where to go and what to do? How about traveling to a new city to check out a music festival or your favorite band on tour? With so many places to go and so many […]

10 awesome hand-made Twenty One Pilots items from Etsy

While Twenty One Pilots has some pretty sick merch on their site, we have to hand it to all of the talented artists on Etsy for the amazing things they design. Read more: 11 beauty products to buy when you spent all your money on concert tickets We've gathered 10 awesome items you can grab right […]

11 beauty products to buy when you spent all your money on concert tickets

NYC Smooth Skin BB cream, $3.67 BB creams are a perfect option for anyone who doesn’t want to take the time or energy to put on a full face of makeup—so, y’know, all of us. This option is hella affordable and gives great coverage.  Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Tint, $14.99 If a BB cream isn’t […]

Movie heroes who were breathtakingly incompetent in their roles

Movies are supposed to offer their audiences an escape from the troubles that plague  them in their real lives, and the heroes of those stories are supposed to act as a way for the viewers to better relate to the fictional world in front of them. While some heroes are presented as a suave, charming […]

9 musicians who have doubled as models

Most artists are used to posing for the camera to nail some sweet promo shots for their band. However, some are striking a pose outside of the scene, whether on the high fashion runway or a commercial ad campaign. Head below to see just a few musicians’ best model moments. PETE WENTZ   @petewentz #LetsMakeNYFWgreatAgain […]

5 career-defining Suicide Silence songs

Suicide Silence are not just a deathcore band, but a force that has helped to transform the landscape of heavy music for a new generation. Their first album, The Cleansing, was released in 2007, and since then the band has been through a whirlwind of adventures. Following up with four more full-lengths and the changing […]

10 ways to support music/musicians

Whether we find ourselves in great political difficulties or personal struggles, music has always been a bridge to guide us toward peace, happiness and understanding. As we grow as a society, we face many challenges, some of those impacting the artists we love. It’s important that we continue to support these artists and help those […]

13 new songs we bet you didn’t catch this week

[The Knitts Photo Credit: RSDIVA Jessica] You’re welcome: We’ve made finding new songs by rising bands easy. Each week, we’re gathering the best from the underground and offering it to you in one, concise list. In response, we want to hear your favorite. Let us know what track you’ll be spinning for the rest of […]

Here's 10 memes to celebrate Tumblr's 10th birthday

It's hard to believe Tumblr was born throughout most of our tumultuous tween lives. Today marks the blogging website's 10th birthday, and they seem pretty excited too. *hugs* ���� https://t.co/AAyd5Dsrra #HBDTumblr (via @HuffingtonPost) pic.twitter.com/4OuLl2w3Xc — Tumblr (@tumblr) February 17, 2017 Once it launched, it quickly became a place of fandoms and, of course, memes. To […]

12 beauty products for lazy people

Look, we’re all fighting the good fight: How do you look as cute as you can for as little effort as possible? Here are some products made for those of us who just want to do the bare minimum—and look awesome doing it. LUSH 9 to 5 cleansing lotion, $10.95 – 22.95 Behold: a way […]

Classic authoritarian regimes in film and the dictators who lead them

The current political climate of America can be terrifying at times, so what better way to take your mind off it than to watch a movie starring some classic authoritarian regimes? V For Vendetta A hyper-religious broadcast news network devoted to those in charge preaching hatred and intolerance, a fascist government obsessed with keeping the […]

The 11 best banjo songs

The banjo is typically reserved for folksy country songs, but the instrument can be pretty versatile (even if it still totally sounds like it should be on a folk song). These 11 bands channeled their inner folky-ness, and churned out these bouncy banjo tunes. 1. “Do You Know What I’m Seeing?” by Panic! At The […]

Musician’s share their favorite love songs from their own bands

Sure, we spend a lot of time waxing poetic about our personal favorite love songs (just check out the special in AP 344 for those), but what about your favorite band’s love songs that they have written? Many were eager to point out that in our sphere of the music world, they tend to be […]

14 love songs for loners

Feeling lonely this Valentine's Day? Rather than text your ex, commiserate with these 14 brokenhearted jams! Moose Blood – “Honey” That feel when you know it's not going to work, yet you keep trying with the wrong person anyway. Things will get better, you tell yourself. “We are good for each other,” you falsely rationalize […]

13 scene songs that played at your middle school dance

Ah, eighth grade dances: poorly attached corsages, ill-fitting suits and dresses and enough Axe body spray to bring down a large animal. Of course, the best part of these shindigs was the music. Amidst all the Backstreet Boys and “I Kissed A Girl”-era Katy Perry, those nefarious DJs stole quite a bit from our scene. […]

10 awesome tours you were too young to go to

Anyone else get some serious FOMO from clicking through Wikipedia pages and tour posters and seeing page after page of dope tours? (Why did everything good in the world happen in 2006?) But what’s awesome and unique about our music scene is that it brings so many people of different age groups, interests and backgrounds […]

8 hilarious music videos that spoof other music videos

They say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. The art of the spoof is one that has been polished and perfected by some of the mainstream masters (looking at you, Weird Al), but that doesn’t mean several alternative bands haven’t taken a crack at it, too. See how many video references you can […]

5 games to play when you really want to punch someone

There’s always something to be frustrated about—a boss who just won’t leave you alone, a computer that refuses to connect to Wi-Fi, a Nazi who just won’t shut up. Far too often, the ability to change these things lies outside of our control, leaving us with no option but to scream. When screaming loses its […]

10 songs for the blasphemer

From hardcore to metalcore to dark alt pop, the alternative music scene is filled with musicians who turn their qualms with religion into pit-spinning bangers. To be clear, though, most of the time it’s not the religion that these band members have a problem with, but the way it is wielded. Those of us who […]
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