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10 songs artists used to remind fans that they're only human
It’s incredibly refreshing to hear that your favorite band member with the angelic voice is just like you. Sometimes, it takes a little reminder for us to remember what lies beneath the cape we envision on the people who make our favorite songs. It takes a reminder to realize artists are just like us. These […]
QUIZ: How normal are your emo opinions compared to everyone else?
There are certain opinions that all former emo kids hold. Like how listening to sad, confessional songs is the best way to feel alive or… OK, maybe that’s it. Truth be told, there’s no one commonality between every emo phase. Don’t believe us? Just look at the small fraction of dislikes on Matt Cutshall‘s YouTube videos. Seriously, if […]
10 'Simpsons' band cameos that'll make you wish you lived in Springfield
As the longest-running animated television show in history, The Simpsons has been around for the rise and fall of grunge, the emergence of pop punk and countless other shifts in the music world. Throughout the past 31 years, The Simpsons has landed some of music’s most successful artists as guest stars. While the fan-proclaimed “golden […]
QUIZ: Can you tell if these lyrics are from blink-182 or Green Day?
Whether you’ve known the name Billie Joe Armstrong since his band’s inception in the ’80s or have no idea who Tom DeLonge is, blink-182 and Green Day are arguably two of the most influential bands in modern pop punk. Fans of their decades-spanning discographies may not be stoked to hear that there won’t be a […]
One of blink-182’s classic albums almost had a completely different name
Especially in their early days, blink-182 were known for throwing out the occasional unconventional song name and album title. From puns some of us still don’t realize are puns to titles we would never say around our grandparents, blink-182 took their unique ideas and really ran with it. Now, it looks like blink-182 almost added […]
QUIZ: Do you know how these alternative bands got their names?
Do you ever get a pang of excitement when you see the name of your favorite band pop up? Be it on Spotify, Instagram or the Rock Band catalog, we’re positively conditioned to jump at a familiar name. It’s crazy to think that these monikers we’ve come to know were once just loose ideas. We can’t […]
It looks like Green Day and blink-182 almost did a Pop Disaster 2 Tour
For those of you holding out for a Pop Disaster 2 Tour with blink-182 and Green Day, we have some not so great news for you. As it turns out, a second part of the iconic tour almost happened a few years ago. However, Mark Hoppus just revealed why the plans never worked out. Read […]
9 uncredited guest vocals you might have missed in your favorite songs
Is there any better surprise than listening to a song and getting hit by a cameo from a familiar vocalist? Aside from adding to the dynamics of the track, these uncredited guest vocals are great Easter eggs for any fan. While it’s not uncommon for these collaborations to go unnoted on streaming platforms, Google will […]
Hear Benji and Joel Madden weigh in on the best blink-182 lineup
Along with being a member of blink-182 and Simple Creatures, Mark Hoppus recently added radio show host to his long list of accomplishments. Hoppus just launched After School Radio, a new show where he talks about all things alternative music related. Good Charlotte‘s Joel and Benji Madden recently appeared on the show where they found […]
Here’s what Alex Gaskarth had to say on the future of Simple Creatures
It’s been a year since we last heard new music from Alex Gaskarth and Mark Hoppus‘ side project Simple Creatures. Now, Gaskarth has finally revealed what’s in store for Simple Creatures and why they haven’t released new music in 2020. Read more: Hear Senses Fail and Saves The Day take on these Misfits classics When […]
Apparently blink-182’s new songs will sound like these classic albums
blink-182 are currently hard at work on their follow up to 2019’s NINE. Now, Matt Skiba has revealed that he and Mark Hoppus are cranking out some new songs that remind him of two iconic blink-182 albums. Read more: See Red City Radio’s illusion-filled video for “100,000 Candles” We last heard new music from blink-182 […]
QUIZ: Did Tom DeLonge or Mark Hoppus sing these lyrics?
Mark Hoppus and Tom DeLonge are two pop-punk vocalists who have played a major role in making some of the scene’s most popular tracks. From all of their records with blink-182 and various side projects, including Angels & Airwaves, Box Car Racer, Simple Creatures and more, the two have belted out hundreds of lyrics over […]
Here’s how Green Day inspired blink-182’s “What’s My Age Again?” riff
It looks like blink-182‘s mega-hit “What’s My Age Again?” could’ve been a lot different if it wasn’t for Green Day. Mark Hoppus has revealed that he wrote the song’s iconic opening riff after trying to learn one of Green Day’s classic songs. Read more: Miley Cyrus’ love for Metallica has inspired a new covers album […]
Mark Hoppus finally settles the debate on what emo actually means
For years, music listeners have debated one question – what does emo actually mean? Now, blink-182‘s Mark Hoppus is finally putting an end to the debate once and for all. This week, the frontman shared his thoughts on what emo actually means and the internet has a lot of thoughts. Read more: There’s a reason […]
10 songs that show Tom DeLonge had aliens in mind for a long time
Tom DeLonge, the face and leading voice of To The Stars Academy of Arts & Science, the Angels & Airwaves frontman and a former blink-182 cornerstone, has the ability to write lyrics that feel both personal and universal. Featuring mysterious space imagery, these lyrics from different points in his creative career invite listeners to explore […]
Atreyu and vocalist Alex Varkatzas part ways following departure rumors
On Wednesday, Atreyu announced the departure of vocalist Alex Varkatzas. The news comes just one month after rumors emerged that Varkatzas was leaving the group to pursue other projects. Read more: Here’s what Taylor Swift and Avril Lavigne think of YUNGBLUD’s cover Back in August, news broke that Varkatzas has reportedly left Atreyu. According to the […]
QUIZ: Is this a blink-182, MGK or YUNGBLUD lyric?
The blink-182 universe is expanding fast, with the trio often collaborating with fast-rising musicians. Two recent beneficiaries of Travis Barker’s percussion and producing talents are Machine Gun Kelly and YUNGBLUD. It may seem like an unorthodox collaboration, but lyrically, those two artists share so much in common with the pop-punk giants. Can you spot the […]
10 blink-182 memes that sum up the feeling of getting older
blink-182’s iconic track “What’s My Age Again?” inspires birthday cakes, graduation caps and more to this day. In the song, the band sing, “No one likes you when you’re 23,” a grim but accurate statement according to many blink fans. In a recent Twitter exchange, the pop-punk act referenced one of their most popular Enema Of The State […]
Gerard Way reflects back on writing My Chemical Romance’s first song
This week, Jim Adkins of Jimmy Eat World interviewed My Chemical Romance‘s Gerard Way for the Pass-Through Frequencies podcast. During the in-depth interview, Way reflects back on the early days of MCR. From how he wrote one of their first songs “Skylines and Turnstiles” to how he collaborates with Frank Iero and Ray Toro, no […]
Alex Gaskarth’s pick for “one of the best bands“ ever isn’t who you think
All Time Low‘s Alex Gaskarth is known for sharing his opinions on the internet. Now, the frontman is revealing which band he thinks “might be one of the best bands of all time” and no, it’s not blink-182. Read more: H.E.R. is making history with her new signature Fender Stratocaster All Time Low have worked […]
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