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10 political punk songs to blast on Inauguration Day
Are you ready for Trump’s America? Like it or not, here it comes. On Friday, as the new president recites the oath of office and attends inaugural festivities at the nation’s capital, we’ll be blasting these 10 political punk songs (and many, many others). What will you be jamming? Green Day – “American Idiot” Notwithstanding […]
Songs that sum up what we want most out of 2017
“2016 was the worst year ever.” This mindset has been flooding news sites, lifestyle columns, horoscope pages and social media feeds. Now, if you look in history books, you can probably find worse years. (1939 through 1945 were particularly bad, for example.) However, most people will agree 2016 was not a banner year. The world, […]
12 songs that sound happy but are actually super-sad
Usually it’s easy to spot a sad song. There are some dead giveaways, like a somber melody or a slow beat. But that’s not the case with these songs. They all sound bright and happy on the outside, sure. Then, once you’re minding your own business singing along on a car ride, you realize they’re […]
19 band memes to brighten up your day
Another day, another meme. But when it comes to our scene, no one does it better. Check out some of our favorites below for a good laugh. Read more: 19 memes that nailed emo culture “We're gonna stay like this foreveeeeer…” Just play it, dammit! Every time. It sure as hell should be. What a waste […]
Here’s what your favorite musicians were listening to in 2007
We recently dropped our list of 20 albums we can’t believe turn 10 this year, and that was just scratching the surface of what was blaring through speakers in 2007. We thought it would be a fun experiment to ask some musicians what they were listening to a decade ago. While not all of these […]
7 of the best rising bands under 21
Remember your high school Battle Of The Bands competition? For music lovers everywhere, this annual event was a pivotal part of adolescence, but for many of these aspiring acts, the dream ended once college began. Very seldom does a band break out before graduation, but a handful of groups have managed to march on, proving […]
The 12 best EPs of 2016
Do you have any idea how many records are released in any given year? That’s okay, neither do we. We do know that there are thousands of artists who release new music each year, from manufactured pop stars to local church choirs, and all of them are hoping to get your attention. In the midst of all […]
The best debut albums of 2016
Do you have any idea how many records are released in any given year? That’s okay, neither do we. We do know that there are thousands of records that come out every year, from manufactured pop stars to local church choirs, and all of them are hoping to get your attention. See, a first release […]
Our Most Anticipated punk and pop-punk albums of 2017
We can't predict the future, but we can assure you that 2017 will bring plenty of awesome new music. We talked to some of your favorite artists, who are in various stages of the recording process, to get the scoop on what's to come next year. Everything from heavy to pop punk, we'll be spending […]
17 solo projects to check out from 2016
It’s been a great year for music, with no shortage of fantastic releases to fill our headphones. Among those releases are an abundance of solo projects from established acts. Whether they’re moving on after the end of an era or balancing more than one creative outlet, here are just a few of the solo projects […]
12 up-and-coming bands from Japan you need to know
Japan has gifted the rest of the world with several sought-after things, including their tasty cuisine, anime and, of course, music. From established bands like X Japan and Dir En Grey to more recent acts such as BABYMETAL and ONE OK ROCK, this island country has proven itself as a musical trailblazer. With so much […]
Avenged Sevenfold’s 10 most emotional songs
[Photo by Jeff Forney] “Warmness On The Soul”—Sounding The Seventh Trumpet Long before they were the international rockstars they are today, Avenged Sevenfold were just five boys from Huntington Beach, California, jamming and writing songs. In 2001, they released their debut album, Sounding The Seventh Trumpet, a joint venture between Goodlife Recordings and Hopeless Records. […]
These villains in the gaming world just don’t get enough credit
As many problems as villains create, it’s nearly impossible to have a great story without an enemy who can rise to the challenge. The list of great video games without a good antagonist is incredibly short—it doesn’t go much further than Grow Home, Harvest Moon and Goat Simulator. Bowser, Ganon, Sephiroth, Dr. Wily, etc. get a […]
10 of the goriest video games
[Photo credit: Facebook] Gory video games have been one of the most talked-about controversies within the arts. Since gaming’s early years of depicting violence, everyone from teachers to flabby old politicians have whined and complained, blaming video games for all the violence that goes on in the real world. The logic of said politicians gets […]
10 Record Store Day Black Friday exclusives worth waiting in line for
Holidays should be treated as sacred moments to be with family. But sometimes you don’t want to hear your visiting aunts and uncles talk about the election with mouthfuls of mashed potatoes and stuffing and watch your mom throw shade at everyone for not helping out with the traditional meal. Now, we’re not gonna tell […]
10 essential songs about being thankful that you need to hear
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! No, not the time when you get a bunch of candy just for putting on a costume or the time when you get a bunch of presents from relatives who otherwise never communicate with you. It’s time for Thanksgiving, the one day of the year when, hopefully, […]
10 up-and-coming artists who pack an emotional punch
A Will Away “I got a right hook with his name on it,” from “The Masochist’s Daughter” is a prime example of how high A Will Away’s emotions can get. In a perfect pairing of bands, they’ll be out supporting Tiny Moving Parts on their December run of the U.S. Hometown: Naugatuck, CT Check Out: […]
15 awesome gift ideas for the musician in your life
KBrakes Want the perfect gift for drummers? What if we told you there’s a way to stop their kick drums from sliding? Save the show and your favorite drummer’s sanity with these simple, affordable, low-profile miracles that slip right onto their kick drum spurs. Don’t believe us? Ask bands like Underoath, Bayside, Senses Fail and […]
The 10 best pop-punk songs about getting out of this town, ranked
Let’s face it: We’ve all had at least one moment in our lives where we’ve questioned if we actually want to stay in our town (and for a lot of us, maybe now more than ever after this shocking election). And we have some of our favorite bands to thank for those ever-so-curious thoughts! Many […]
The top 10 horror movie remakes
Horror movies are some of the highest grossing films, making millions of dollars each year. Because the genre is so popular, we see constant sequels and prequels in abundance, as well as many remakes of classic works. Horror fans have had had a love/hate relationship with remakes throughout their time; the reimagined work either meets […]
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