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13 DIY dorm decor ideas that show off your love of music

[Photos by: Creative Me Inspired You, Pinterest, Pinterest, Instructables, Zombies Wearing Helmets, The Flourishing Abode] A college dorm is the place to finally express yourself—with as many Command hooks as you can possibly find at Target. Listed below are 10 DIY decor ideas that show off your love of music while staying under the guise […]

5 scams bands should avoid

[GIF by: Popkey] The music industry can be a scary place: Bands with little music industry experience often get taken advantage of. Let’s face it, there isn't a college course on how the music industry works. Most people draw their own conclusions and often get scammed. Below are a few schemes to avoid. Read more: […]

Here’s the pop-punk song that best fits your zodiac sign

Ahhh, pop punk, the genre gift that keeps on giving. It’s so much more than palm-muted power chords and the desire to eat pizza. Pop punk speaks directly to our souls. It sustains our scene; it gives us a reason to wake up in the morning. Pop punk is a part of us… which means […]

10 alt beauty brands perfect for when you need a little edge

The days of heavy eyeliner in your MySpace profile picture have passed; however, your inner glam goth should always be allowed to shine through. With new makeup trends popping up constantly, the range of beauty brands has greatly expanded in the last decade. Here are some of the top alternative style makeup brands for the […]

The zodiac signs as music video screenshots

[Photo by: blink182VEVO/YouTube] By now, we’d shown you what My Chemical Romance and Panic! At The Disco song you are based on your zodiac sign, but let us depict your particular sign’s characteristics are — in the form of screenshots from some of the most popular music videos of the scene. Read more: Here’s the My Chemical […]

10 times Mark Hoppus was a master producer, from Neck Deep to Angels & Airwaves

Mark Hoppus is a man of many talents. Not only is he one-third (or is that fourth, technically?) of the giant that is Blink-182, but he’s also a producer extraordinaire. With credits that include New Found Glory and Motion City Soundtrack, as well as remixes for Neck Deep and the Jackson 5, Hoppus’ name is […]

15 ‘MTV Unplugged’ episodes with alt artists you need to watch

Last week, we learned that MTV Unplugged—a music programming staple from the ’80s, ’90s and ’00s—will make a return to airwaves this fall. Pop star Shawn Mendes is scheduled to re-inaugurate the MTV classic Sept. 8, with a performance filmed at The Theater At Ace Hotel in Los Angeles. Besides pop, the show highlighted an […]

Here’s the My Chemical Romance song that best fits your Zodiac Sign

Just like you and snowflakes (see what we did there?), no My Chemical Romance song is like the other. Because of Gerard Way and team’s ability to craft really beautiful (and heartbreaking and maddening and every other emotion) songs, we started scheming: “Hey, bet there’s a MCR single for everyone based on their zodiac sign!” […]

'90s/'00s kids, rejoice! These 21 cartoons, shows & films from your childhood are coming back

[Photos by: Nickelodeon, Disney] Some love seeing a new take on old favorites, while others hate it and are tired of Hollywood revisiting the same things over and over. But there’s no denying: Remakes, reboots and sequels are a hot commodity. The popularity of rebooting characters consumers grew up with is especially common, with prime […]

13 lyrics that totally work as pickup lines

Lyrics don’t only work as tweets and Instagram captions, you can use them in real life, too, in your own love endeavors—as long as you pick the right ones. Lucky for you, we compiled some of the best and brightest lyrical lines from your faves in the scene—that are ripe for romance. Buckle up, memorize […]

14 facts about Cartel's self-titled and being the 'Band In A Bubble' you probably didn’t know

Believe it or not, Cartel’s self-titled sophomore full-length turns 10 this year. The production process for this particular album was quite unique, with the band entering a bubble constructed from glass and steel to record. MTV captured footage for miniseries Band In A Bubble while they were simultaneously under a webcam and visitor-induced microscope. Head […]

Brand New’s ‘Science Fiction’ lyrics and callbacks, explained by fans

Brand New shook up the scene this week with the release of Science Fiction. In no time, fans were sharing photos of the album art, theories about the future of Brand New, and are now explaining some of the lyrics and possible callbacks in the album. Here are some of our favorites. Read more: Unmasking […]

10 awesome Oasis covers that show the Gallagher brothers' lasting influence

The feuding brothers of Oasis, Liam and Noel Gallagher may never reunite their popular Britpop powerhouse, but it's their enduring catalog that continues to inspire countless bands and artists. With Aug. 20 marking the 20th anniversary of the outfit's third effort, Be Here Now, and Liam Gallagher's first-ever solo album just around the corner (As […]

19 times 'The Office' got super emo

[GIF: Giphy] We got really excited at the news that The Office just might make a comeback in the future, and it got us reminiscing about the times Michael, Pam, Jim and co. gave us all the feelz. From Pam’s tears to Dwight’s antics with a megaphone, here are 19 examples of The Office getting […]

Top 10 most metal anime theme songs, ranked

As anime becomes increasingly popular worldwide, attention needs to be paid not only to the shows themselves, but to their soundtracks. While there are plenty of wonderful anime theme songs of various genres, there is a notable metal presence. Unlike most domestic TV shows, the Japanese don’t shy away from screams, growls and rampaging guitar […]

What your zodiac sign says about your rock star persona

Let’s face it: We’ve all had that dream of being onstage fronting an awesome band in front of thousands of adoring fans; and for some of us, that dream is still alive and kicking. But what if the key to becoming a star is in the stars themselves? It’s time to find out what makes […]

10 creative ways to collect and display band autographs

Meeting a band member you admire is a momentous occasion, and an autograph is a tangible memory to hold on to afterward. To help you make the most out of those precious mementos, we’ve gathered up 10 creative ways to collect and display band autographs. Read more: 14 unique ways to repurpose band T-shirts Desk […]

10 misheard lyrics from our favorite bands

We’re all guilty of screaming the words to our favorite songs in the car with friends, only to realize that we don’t actually know the lyrics. It’s okay: We have your back and are here to clear up some of your misheard lyrics. Read more: Some of your favorite lyrics from Brand New, Panic! and more […]

Brand New's 'LP5' timeline of events leading up to the pre-order madness

Well, here we are. Finally, after a year or so of speculation and rumor-milling, we have concrete evidence that Brand New are actually going to release a fifth LP. The as-of-yet untitled, mysterious album, which went up for preorder as a “very limited” vinyl release yesterday, has been the subject of many theories and speculation. […]

18 times 5 Seconds Of Summer just roasted the hell outta each other

The guys of 5 Seconds Of Summer love each other very much — meaning, they can tease each other all day on social media, and everyone knows it’s just in good fun. Here are our favorite roasts the boys from Down Under have unleashed upon one another. Read more: QUIZ: What Michael Clifford hair are […]
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