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40 pop-punk albums from the 2000s that’ll make you grab your old Chucks
Pop punk began to rapidly gain traction in the early 2000s, landing impressive spots on mainstream charts that propelled the success of the genre today. This transformative period uncovered legendary bands who produced albums that have stood the test of time. While it’s apparent that pop punk began a definitive era 20 years ago, it’s […]
Tom DeLonge and Mark Hoppus are debating who is more like Joe Exotic
The world is enamoured right now with the Netflix documentary series Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness spurring an onslaught of memes online and now members of blink-182 are jokingly bickering over which one would get to be the series’ star Joe Exotic. Former frontman Tom DeLonge posted a hilarious meme captioned “I Miss The Old blink-182” where he says “I’m […]
Watch Tom DeLonge parody himself with a reply to “I Miss You” sing-along
Better late than never. Tom DeLonge has finally lent his iconic vocals to the viral “I Miss You” video from last week. Indie icons, led by Dr. Dog’s Eric Slick, parodied the viral celebrity “Imagine” video with their own version of the blink-182 classic. It was hilarious, but the only thing lacking was a member […]
Here’s what “Mr. Brightside” would sound like if blink-182 wrote it
Have you ever wondered what “Mr Brightside” by the Killers would sound like if it were written by blink-182? Of course, you haven’t because that’s such an oddball combination. Well, one musician wondered and because of that curiosity, we have one of the coolest mashups of all time. SugarpillCovers took Brandon Flowers‘ sweet-as-honey vocals and […]
blink-182 inspire “I Miss You” indie sing-along parodying “Imagine” clip
In order to actually make some people legitimately laugh in light of the coronavirus pandemic, a group of artists recreated the ironically funny Gal Gadot and friends singalong clip that went viral earlier this week. Instead of John Lennon‘s “Imagine,” the new group sings the blink-182 classic “I Miss You.” “I Miss You” also makes […]
blink-182-inspired COVID-19 song gets Tom DeLonge, Mark Hoppus nods
People are getting pretty creative during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic in the ways they’re offering new takes on music and Tom DeLonge, as well as Mark Hoppus, are showing their support of a new blink-182 cover being remixed to match the situation with the virus. San Diego punk trio Infinite Signal took on the challenge of covering a song […]
10 ways to practice social distancing, according to your favorite artists
It’s no secret that we’re living in a time of uncertainty due to the rapid global spread of coronavirus. The virus has caused many concerts to postpone in addition to temporarily shutting down large corporate retailers. According to the CDC, one way to prevent the spread of the disease is by social distancing. The organization […]
Travis Barker dishes on YUNGBLUD, drummers, exes and life as an alien
We don’t think Travis Barker ever slows down. While most of his days require some sort of drumming or mixing-related activity (blink-182, $uicideboy$), Barker does find time to ruminate on other things. He shared a few of them with Jason Pettigrew. THE COMPLIMENT YOU GOT FROM THE WEIRDEST QUARTERS. I guess it’s when old people […]
Top 10 unexpected movie cameos by musicians
Musicians have been making cameos in popular films and franchises for decades. Most of the time they’re small roles that aren’t out of the ordinary, such as Halsey’s appearance in the latest adaptation of A Star Is Born. From Fall Out Boy landing in Amish country to Billie Joe Armstrong yelling “Shut the fuck up,” […]
blink-182 join Goody Grace for moving "Scumbag" performance
blink-182 joined Goody Grace last night (Feb. 27) on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, for a performance of their collaborative song “Scumbag.” “Scumbag” dropped last October and Goody Grace has been busy ever since. He’s been seen in the studio working with Machine Gun Kelly and just announced a U.S. headlining tour. Read More: Halsey talks “humbling” Tumblr plagiarism […]
QUIZ: How much emo trivia do you really know?
We at AltPress hold the emo title in high regard and fully embrace all subsects of fans who proudly stand under the genre’s umbrella without discretion, only pure, kindred acceptance. We celebrate those who have first pressings of Sunny Day Real Estate vinyl, early 2000s My Chemical Romance fanatics who enlisted in the MCRmy during […]
10 Machine Gun Kelly collabs we’d love to hear on his pop-punk album
Machine Gun Kelly has always blended rock and rap throughout his career. The rest of the world took note in 2019 when he teamed up with blink-182 drummer Travis Barker and YUNGBLUD for the fiery, top-of-the-charts track “I Think I’m OKAY.” Since then, MGK has announced that he and Barker are diving even further into […]
The Used reveal collab-packed ‘Heartwork’ album details
The Used have returned! Following the release of the gloriously vicious “Blow Me” featuring FEVER 333’s mighty Jason Aalon Butler at the end of 2019, the band are now announcing the details of forthcoming Heartwork. They’ll be following up the single with “Paradise Lost, A Poem By John Milton,” which enters the digital realm tomorrow. […]
10 scene songs that got you through your first breakup
We’ve all experienced heartbreak in one way or another over the years, but none compare to your first breakup and the scene songs that helped you through it. Picture it: It’s the 2000s, and you’re sitting at your family’s computer spilling your heart out to all of your friends on AOL Instant Messenger about your […]
Mark Hoppus joins Atreyu in behind-the-scenes studio tease
Atreyu are back in the studio and it looks like blink-182‘s Mark Hoppus is giving them a helping hand in production. The band’s last album was released in 2018 and titled In Our Wake. Read more: ‘Birds Of Prey’ has a subtle nod to another ‘Suicide Squad’ member Last year, the band dropped a deluxe version […]
QUIZ: Can you match this blink-182 lyric to the right album?
blink-182 have put out so much music in their long-standing career, but we still feel like we’re pretty good at singing along to the lyrics of nearly every song. The band have come a long way since the early days of Cheshire Cat and Dude Ranch. They lost Tom DeLonge, gained Matt Skiba and put […]
blink-182 drop merch for Australia wildfire relief, raise $20k in 24 hours
While the wildfire issues in Australia continue to rage on, blink-182 are the latest band to join the relief effort with a new merch collection they’re offering. The band are giving fans the chance to snag a t-shirt and a raglan while giving money towards a good cause. Read More: Between The Buried And Me […]
Can you match the lyrics to the correct blink-182 side project?
The members of blink-182 probably have more side projects combined than any other band, and we absolutely love them all. With Mark Hoppus recently contemplating the possibility of a +44 reunion, we’re taking a look back. From side-project-turned-main-act Angels & Airwaves to Simple Creatures and Box Car Racer, there’s no shortage of tracks from Hoppus, Tom […]
Here’s how your favorite artists celebrated Christmas this year
With Christmas having come and gone, we’re all in a post-holiday haze of gift-giving and feast-eating with loved ones. The same can be said of your favorite artists including My Chemical Romance, blink-182, twenty one pilots, the Maine, Ice Nine Kills and more. From new photos to sharing throwbacks celebrating the season, see what some of […]
Machine Gun Kelly retires “Rap Devil” at hometown holiday show XXMAS
Machine Gun Kelly closed out the year with his annual hometown holiday show XXMAS at the Wolstein Center in Cleveland, Ohio. A full-on celebration, the musician recruited phem, Goody Grace, Lil Skies and more to help him end the year—and the decade—with a bang. Playing through more than 30 songs over two hours at what […]
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