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[Photo by: WeezerVEVO/Youtube]  Obviously everyone loves a good black band shirt, but sometimes, bands like to shake things up and take their merch game to the next level with some more creative licensed merchandise. Sometimes, it’s amazing, sometimes, it’s a complete flop, sometimes, it’s straight-up disturbing. Here’s our top 10 list of weird and random […]

So, you have your band members, your practice space and some decent gear. You’ve written some awesome music and had a couple of local shows. Where do you go from here? Read more: 10 times your work completely misunderstood what it’s like to be in a band Make an agreement First off, make an agreement with […]

[Photo by: FallOutBoyVevo/YouTube] The music industry is constantly changing, meaning there's always something new to learn. Whether you're just getting started or you're a seasoned professional, we've gathered a list of books every person within the industry can benefit from. Check out our list of must-reads below! Read more: 10 essential tips for songwriters, from […]

[Pictured, L-R: Awsten Knight, Ash Costello, Remington Leith; Photos by: Awsten Knight/Instagram, Ash Costello/Instagram, Remington Leith/Instagram] Sometimes, 24 hours is not enough to catch up on everything your favorite artists have been doing. That's where we come in and tell you—better yet, show you—what they've been up to this past week. Read more: 14 LANY lyrics […]

[Pictured from L-R: Bite, KVD Studded, KVD Everlasting, UD, MUFE, Sephora, Marc Jacobs, ABH, BlackUp, ColourPop; Photo by: Sage Viscovi]  If there are two things we love, it’s playing around with makeup and looking like a badass bitch. By applying a classic vampy black lip, you can do both at once. Everyone has a preference, but we […]

[Photo by: Brianna Stacy]  Taking on a full-time load at school while chasing your dream can seem impossible. Countless rejections, deciding your major (maybe changing it multiple times), keeping up with your school and show schedules: It can all be overwhelming. To make it as a concert photographer, you have to make connections, do your […]

[Photo by: Taylor Scott/Instagram]  Many students have doubts as to whether or not they should study abroad. Maybe they are too afraid to go out on their own, or maybe it might feel  like it’s way too much work. Which is sad, because not many students in the world are given this awesome opportunity. The […]

After compiling the best emo and punk records, Rolling Stone now selected the 50 greatest pop-punk albums of all time. The list includes releases starting from 1977 (The Ramones, Rocket to Russia) up until 2014, with 5 Seconds of Summer and Joyce Manor.  Billie Joe Armstrong might want to end pop punk, but that didn't stop Green […]

Warped Tour announced 2018 will be the last cross country run of the tour. “I have been a very lucky person to have traveled across the country—sometimes around the world—as one of the founders and producers of the Vans Warped Tour,” Kevin Lyman shared in a statement. “The enduring spirit of the Vans Warped Tour remains […]

[Photo by: sacred_skin_doncaster/Instagram] Getting a tattoo with your favorite lyrics or in tribute of one of your favorite bands is one of the most special ways you can honor an artist, which is why we totally love all of these Brand New-inspired tattoos. We love Brand New, we love tattoos, and we know you’re going […]

[Photo by: Kane Hibberd] The pop punk genre is one that most hold near and dear to their heart. Yes, it has it's haters, but the diehards are quick to come to the defense of pop punk. We take our friends, our flannel and our pizza seriously, so allow me to help you out by […]

[Pictured: Alex Gaskarth, Brendon Urie, Anthony Green; Photos by: Chrissy Costanza/Instagram, Brendon Urie/Instagram, Emo Night Brooklyn/Instagram] Unfortunately, you can't spend 24/7 checking out what your favorite bands are posting on social media. Luckily for you, we can. Read more: 25 must-see first Instagram posts from your favorite artists Here are some of the cutest, funniest and […]

[Photos by: Mary Makes Good, mac85mc/Instagram, Junk Gypsy/PBteen]  So you bought a new, shiny guitar, and now your old one's sitting in the corner collecting dust. You've daydreamed of smashing it to bits in a fueled rage to your favorite hardcore song, but you just can't bring yourself to ruin your run-down favorite. Instead of throwing […]

[Photo by: NBC] Punk doesn’t pay the rent, but to keep a roof over your head and vegan snacks in your belly, most of us have to take up some kind of daytime job—whether it’s filing papers in an office or washing shot glasses behind a bar. While the extra cash is always a bonus, […]

[Photo by: Funko.com]  You can't help but to love Funko's Pop! Vinyl figures because they're both A) wonderfully cute and super detailed and B) made for literally any popular culture phenomenon you can think of. You can even Pop! yourself! Below we've listed 16 of our favorites, but you can check out the entire collection here.  Read more: This […]

[Photo by: Hot Topic]  Since 1988, we’ve identified counterculture hub Hot Topic as the home of checkered suspenders, body jewelry and various shades of pyramid stud belts. Nowadays, things have changed a bit as the retail chain has switched gears from Tripp pants and Vans slip-ons to decorative pop sockets and Pusheen the cat. Still, […]

Our list being 28 songs long should hint at one thing: A lot of good music was released in 2017. This definitely shows on the fact that our staff's choices include a Brand New song and, believe it or not, more than one b-side. From tracks that made us cry and lyrics that made us […]

There have been so many great music videos this year, as you can tell from our ridiculously long list! From Don Broco's horrifying wedding to Neck Deep's bright and flowery “In Bloom,” we've chosen the 22 best videos that have brought our favorite songs to life.  Read more: Our staff share their favorite tours of 2017 […]

For a band to survive, all members must work for the band’s greater good. If one member doesn’t contribute, they become an “anchor,” effectively causing a slow down on your band’s progress. Many bands often have one member carrying all the weight, which is not only  unfair, it’s counterproductive to your success. Here’s a list […]