mariah carey

1998’s top 15 punk albums simultaneously changed and preserved the form

Top 15 punk albums of 1998? You’d be forgiven for thinking that there weren’t any in the year the Bill Clinton/Monica Lewinsky scandal dominated the news. A quick perusal of Billboard’s Hot 100 singles of the year sees domination by several R&B (Destiny’s Child, Janet Jackson, Usher, Mariah Carey) or hip-hop (Puff Daddy, Master P, […]

This classic Fall Out Boy song was influenced by 'Josie And The Pussycats'

Fall Out Boy bassist Pete Wentz is officially taking over the radio waves at Apple Music. On April 12, he launched his weekly show Loud And Sad Radio. During every episode, Wentz will be talking about an array of topics in music, social media, TV and film. During the inaugural episode, Wentz played a slew […]

Phoebe Bridgers is auctioning off her smashed ‘SNL’ guitar to benefit GLAAD

About two months ago, Phoebe Bridgers hit the Saturday Night Live stage for her performance debut. At the end of her two-song set, the musician smashed her guitar on stage, immediately earning the praise of fans and the attention of others. Now, that iconic piece of music history has headed to auction to benefit GLAAD, […]

10 times musicians designed their own album cover art

We may be taught not to judge books by their covers, but are we always so kind to albums? In a sea of iconic cover art designed by prolific artists, the importance of release presentation can’t be understated. So, naturally, when we see musicians taking on the daunting task of designing the artwork themselves, we […]

10 ‘MTV Unplugged’ performances from the ’90s that remain iconic

There’s no doubt that the relative abundance of “unplugged” performances has skyrocketed in the past year. It makes sense, given that pared-back sessions are far easier to conduct over a livestream than a full-band setup. Still, though, we can’t help but feel like we’re experiencing a bit of a ’90s cultural revival. If you have […]

Hear Eminem finally respond to those Billie Eilish comments in new song

On Friday, Dec. 18, Eminem surprise-released his new album Music To Be Murdered By – Side B. The 16-track LP includes various references to coronavirus, Rihanna and even Mariah Carey. However, there’s one particular song that is catching Billie Eilish fans’ attention. The album’s third track “Alfred’s Theme” is sparking a lot of reactions from […]

15 recent Christmas songs that might replace your emo holiday favorites

Whether we like it or not, Christmas is here again. And this year, it’s going to be an even weirder one. We’re enduring a holiday season adulterated by limited celebrations with family and friends due to COVID-19. So we need a strong festive playlist to keep our minds off the unusual setting 2020 has handed us. […]

10 alternative Christmas covers for people who hate the holidays

Are there any arguments more divisive than the appropriateness of Christmas music during any given time or place? Sure, there’s the whole “pineapple on pizza” debate, but does that really get your blood boiling like being assaulted with holiday merriment? There are a number of reasons why anyone might be ill-disposed toward seasonal jingles. Maybe […]

Hear August Burns Red cover Mariah Carey's classic Christmas anthem

It looks like August Burns Red are already getting into the holiday spirit. Not only are they gearing up for their annual Christmas Burns Red holiday show, but they are taking on the Mariah Carey classic “All I Want For Christmas Is You” for a new cover. Read more: G-Eazy’s rep just responded to rumors […]

10 rock auditions from ‘American Idol’ you need to see

American Idol has had some wild auditions over the years, and we’re taking you on a tour of the very best and the very worst of rock and metal. Brace yourself for the weird, wacky and wonderful. Here are 10 of our favorite American Idol auditions every alternative fan should see for both laughs and […]

Mariah Carey has a music video for that grunge album but you may never see it

Mariah Carey sent our heads spinning on Sunday with the revelation that she secretly recorded a grunge album in 1995. Now, she’s spilling the details on its production—including an unreleased music video—and the reason she kept it quiet. Carey recorded the album, titled Someone’s Ugly Daughter, in coordination with her former roommate, Clarissa Dane, under […]

Mariah Carey made a secret alternative album, and it’s full-on ’90s grunge

Yes, it’s true. Pop music’s biggest diva Mariah Carey actually made an alternative album in the 90s. The vocalist reveals in her new memoir that she recorded the alternative album while making her breakthrough LP Daydream. Read more: See Hayley Williams react to that popular Paramore TikTok trend Later this week, Carey is releasing her […]

See Billie Joe Armstrong, Billie Eilish and Dave Grohl play hits at home

Elton John‘s “iHeart Living Room Concert” went down on Sunday, March 29. The livestreamed concert for coronavirus relief featured Billie Eilish, Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong, Dave Grohl and more.  Eilish and her brother FINNEAS played “bad guy,” while Armstrong and Grohl rocked their living rooms with “Boulevard Of Broken Dreams” and “My Hero” respectively.  Read More: 10 times […]

Billie Eilish and Billie Joe Armstrong are rocking living room benefit sets

Elton John is doing his part to provide some much-needed entertainment right now with a livestreamed concert featuring Billie Eilish, Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong, Backstreet Boys and more. The virtual benefit concert is officially titled “iHeart Living Room Concert” and is airing on FOX while encouraging donations to various initiatives supporting medical professionals and first responders. Read More: Netflix faces […]

Marilyn Manson, Mariah Carey mashup is perfect for your Christmas mix

Ahhh, mashups. They can come off hopelessly middling or funnier than your worst enemy slipping on winter ice and waiting for paramedics to arrive. We may have found the one to top everything on your holiday playlists. Thank you, Mariah Carey and Marilyn Manson. Bill McClintock has put together a classic with “All I Want […]

MCR, Mariah Carey collide in “Welcome To The Christmas Parade” mashup

My Chemical Romance made their return on Halloween, but that doesn’t mean they can’t join in the winter festivities.  Tracks from the emo powerhouse have been paired up with popular songs before. With mashups with the likes of Katy Perry and Lynard Skynard, the alt-rock anthems have been shown to match well between genres, but […]

Top 5 things I’m absolutely sick of hearing from bands

Having worked in the music industry for over a decade, I’ve heard an astronomical amount of major BS from bands in my career. Not only do I often get to play the part of a grown adult’s babysitter/manager/boss sometimes, but as their primary investor, I dump tons of money into their career (with no guarantee […]

Linkin Park, the Killers among most-streamed 2000s songs

Just in case you were in need of the perfect “through the decades” playlist, the British Phonographic Industry recently revealed the most-streamed songs since 1960. Luckily for all of us, some scene favorites such as Linkin Park and the Killers topped the list in the the early 2000s. In the year 2000, Linkin Park’s “In […]

States cover Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas Is You"

States have posted their holiday cover of Mariah Carey's “All I Want For Christmas Is You.”