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10 essential punk bands to keep an eye on in 2020
2020 is rapidly approaching, which means this decade is coming to a close. Because we are coming closer to our generation’s roaring (or RAWRing) ’20s, let’s not get sad and instead take a look at some essential punk bands to watch in 2020. Maybe punk isn’t exactly what Jay Gatsby was listening to, but we […]
The 50 best albums of 2019 in alternative, punk, alt-pop and beyond
The time has come for the collective internet to narrow down their favorite albums of 2019. With more releases than we can count dropping in any given year, from DIY garage bands to the biggest of pop artists, the task is large. This year kept our attention with a slew of choices, so here’s what […]
Fyre Festival co-founder Ja Rule dismissed from $100 million lawsuit
Fyre Festival co-founder and rapper Ja Rule avoided a $100 million lawsuit. A group of festival attendees filed the suit against the CEO and founder, Billy McFarland as well as others involved with the festival. According to a file obtained by Billboard Ja Rule (aka Jeffrey Atkins) and the Fyre Fest Chief Marketing Officer Grant […]
blink-182 bring ‘The Mark, Tom, And Travis Show’ back to streaming in select regions
blink-182 live album The Mark, Tom and Travis Show (The Enema Strikes Back!) is finally available to stream again in certain regions. Recorded in California in 1999, the album includes material from the pop-punk trio’s first three albums: Cheshire Cat, Dude Ranch, and Enema Of The State. This live album became an instant fan-favorite with […]
blink-182 clarify why Lil Wayne walked off stage during co-headlining tour
Earlier this summer, blink-182 embarked on a massive tour with rapper Lil Wayne and supporting band Neck Deep. Two weeks into the tour, the internet was aflame after Lil Wayne walked off stage and made comments leading the audience to believe he was quitting the tour. Now, blink-182 are clarifying the incident and sharing nothing […]
Tom DeLonge says he’s “all good” with blink-182, denies internet gossip
Tom DeLonge has made a statement about his time with blink-182 and squashed rumors that there is any bad blood between him and his former bandmates. To backtrack, Mark Hoppus recently spoke about blink-182 before Matt Skiba replaced DeLonge following his departure in 2015. Read more: Greta Thunberg condemns leaders about climate change: “How dare […]
blink-182 gift Lil Wayne weed onstage for his 37th birthday
Blink-182 celebrated the birthday of their co-headlining artist Lil Wayne by presenting him with a celebratory joint onstage. The band gifted the rapper with the on-brand gift during their show in New York on Friday. Read more: Rob Zombie reflects on Sid Haig’s impact, final role in ‘3 From Hell’ During Lil Wayne’s set, Mark […]
blink-182 made ‘NINE’ a pop-punk record for the next generation—review
In 2011, blink-182 bassist-turned-superdad Mark Hoppus joined a panel of punk pillars in the cast of The Other F Word. The documentary showcased the lives of rock stars who assumed the exact position they railed against: fathers. blink’s highly anticipated ninth release, NINE, carries the same energy of a slightly younger Hoppus describing family life. […]
blink-182 return with highly anticipated ‘NINE’—listen
It’s been an intense, teaser-filled road to the ninth album (or is it?) from blink-182 aptly titled NINE. But the wait is finally over, and the pop-punk mainstays are certainly delivering. It’s been three long years since blink dropped their Grammy-nominated 2016 full-length California—their first with the addition of Matt Skiba following Tom DeLonge’s departure […]
blink-182 are going to the “Darkside” in latest single
A day after teasing the new track and just hours since unveiling their album’s tracklist and cover, blink-182 are sharing next single “Darkside.” Matt Skiba leads the track, which despite its title, offers up a sunny vibe perfect for the summer months. Read more: Machine Gun Kelly built EST Fest on a movement much bigger than […]
blink-182 ring in next single release with hotline teaser
Between their monster tour with Lil Wayne and Neck Deep, jamming national TV sets and collecting license plates, blink-182 are now riling up fans for their latest single. The band dropped an unconventional teaser on social media today, revealing the release date for their next single, “Darkside.” Read more: Riot Fest drops 2019 daily lineups and ticket packages […]
blink-182 tour posters showcasing their artistic flair throughout the years
When you’ve stuck around as long as blink-182, you’re bound to accumulate some pretty cool art along the way. When it comes to concert posters, though, the guys might have an edge over their peers. Although the online age has dealt a blow to the functionality of paper set promotions, that doesn’t mean punk-rooted bands […]
blink-182 unveil album release date on 'Good Morning America'
The wait is over—Mark Hoppus has finally announced when we can expect the next blink-182 album. The band appeared on Good Morning America this morning to play “Blame It On My Youth” and a few other tracks. Read more: Slipknot announce locations for 2020 European tour Following their performance, Hoppus shared that the release date […]
Lil Wayne “won’t be quitting” blink-182 tour after walking off stage
The internet was aflame last night after Lil Wayne walked off stage after comments that made the audience believe he was quitting the blink-182 tour. Now, a little over 12 hours after the rapper’s exit, he’s clarifying he is remaining on the run. Read more: Tool fan Justin Bieber proves devotion by quizzing fans on […]
blink-182 add All Time Low for rescheduled tour date
blink-182 recently kicked off their 20-year Enema Of The State anniversary tour, and now it seems All Time Low will be joining the celebration. Originally, Columbus, OH was slated as the kickoff location for the tour but production delays forced the band to reschedule. Read more: The 1975 announce return to the U.S. with fall tour dates The later […]
Warped Tour Atlantic City from the pit: ADTR, SWS, Neck Deep and more
Warped Tour hit the Atlantic City beach this past weekend to continue their 25th anniversary celebration. Despite some weather delays, the second bash went off without a hitch, solidifying the festival’s importance to the scene. The kickoff featured sets from A Day To Remember, Andrew W.K., Good Charlotte, Less Than Jake, MC Lars, The Pink […]
blink-182 jam in the "punk-rock closet" for new music video
Only a few hours after releasing their latest single, blink-182 dropped a new music video for “Generational Divide.” The new track released at midnight, showing off the fast-paced punk-rock influence championed by Travis Barker a while back. Read more: ‘Black Mirror’ creators “vaguely aware” of Halsey, deny Ashley O. theories Fittingly, the new visuals take place in a […]
blink-182 aren’t the “Generational Divide” in short, punk-tinged track
Friday has finally arrived and as expected, blink-182 dropped their latest track, “Generational Divide.” After teasing the end of the week release on Instagram a few days ago, the band has finally given another taste of their upcoming album. Read more: My Chemical Romance “working on something,” James Dewees allegedly says Originally, blink dropped a few […]
blink-182 share satirical punk-rock gig poster teasing Friday release
blink-182 continue to tease their cryptic Friday release, staying true to the promise of two more new tracks before heading out on tour later this month. The band shared an old-school punk style poster bearing the words “Generational Divide” on the bottom, a title blink fans are familiar with at this point. Read more: Here’s everything […]
blink-182 tease fans with possible behind-the-scenes music video shots
Fans have been going wild over blink-182 teasers lately, with the band still tightly withholding the release date for their followup to 2016’s California. Hopefully, listeners won’t have to wait much longer for an update from the trio, with the band showing off something on social media today. Read more: Taco Bell offering free tacos today, here’s […]
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