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See why MGK’s opinion on musician footwear is sparking a discussion
It looks like Machine Gun Kelly has sparked quite the debate about Warped Tour and “appropriate” punk rock stage attire. This week, the Tickets To My Downfall performer opened up about why artists in the rock industry shouldn’t wear “comfortable shoes” onstage. Of course, many musicians have now shared their thoughts on the rapper’s opinions. […]
50 most anticipated albums of 2021 in alternative, metal and beyond
This year’s biggest lesson for most of us has been to expect the unexpected. While that mainly went for life itself, it certainly also applied to music. But still, there’s a lot to look forward to in the most anticipated albums of 2021. 2020 saw plenty of surprise drops and album release-date pushbacks. So, really, […]
Here's how MGK reacted to Pete Davidson impersonating him on 'SNL'
This weekend’s episode of Saturday Night Live was definitely one to remember. Along with host Timothee Chalamet and musical guest Bruce Springsteen, the episode included sketches pertaining to SoundCloud rappers, Harry Styles and even Machine Gun Kelly. MGK’s on-screen co-star and friend Pete Davidson impersonated him during this weekend’s show. Now, MGK has revealed just […]
10 times Wendy’s was a bigger scene kid than you
Wendy’s is the home of the Frosty, the 4 for $4 and fresh-never-frozen beef. But the fast-food chain is now also recognized for its unique Twitter presence. In fact, the brand is known to be incredibly savage on its page, directly tweeting at competitors such as McDonald’s and Burger King and roasting its own fans. […]
10 experimental scene albums that you and your friends still can't agree on
The alternative music scene can be home to some serious differences of opinion. Case in point: Just look at the reactions to Machine Gun Kelly‘s chart-topping album, Tickets To My Downfall. These divisions aren’t unique to the modern era, though. Fall Out Boy’s 2008 record Folie à Deux, which is celebrating its 12th anniversary this […]
Here's why Carrie Underwood is a huge fan of MGK's new album
In a recent interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe, country superstar Carrie Underwood revealed she’s been jamming out to Machine Gun Kelly‘s pop-punk record Tickets To My Downfall a lot this year. The reason why though is that she says she was a huge blink-182 fan in high school and thinks Travis Barker captured their energy perfectly on the collaborative effort. Read […]
QUIZ: Which iconic pop-punk album are you the most like?
It’s hard for us to imagine a moment in time that we wouldn’t want to be listening to throwback pop punk. The 2000s are the golden years for scene kids. Pop punk was at its peak, thanks to outlets such as Myspace and Warped Tour. The albums of that time defined a generation, and we’ll never […]
Hear YUNGBLUD, MGK and Travis Barker rejoin on their long-awaited collab
YUNGBLUD has dropped a new track titled “acting like that” featuring Machine Gun Kelly with blink-182 drummer Travis Barker today. The latest from YUNGBLUD marks the second song from the trio and is appearing on his forthcoming new album WEIRD!. Read more: One of blink-182’s classic albums almost had a completely different name Last year, the trio dropped the platinum-certified smash […]
Here are 10 of the most unexpected collabs to come from 2020
What’s better than a new track by one of your favorite artists? That’s easy: a collaboration between multiple favorites. Despite all odds, 2020 has proven to be the year of collabs. From MGK and Halsey‘s shared pop-punk debut to FEVER 333 and Run-DMC‘s “ANIMAL“ remix and merch line, we’ve been consistently surprised by some great team-ups. […]
MGK, YUNGBLUD and Travis Barker have another new collab on the way
If you thought you heard the last collaboration from Machine Gun Kelly, YUNGBLUD and Travis Barker, think again. The trio has decided to surprise drop their new collab “Acting Like That” and it’s arriving sooner than you might think. Read more: It looks like Hayley Williams almost played for Bayley at WrestleMania 36 MGK, YUNGBLUD […]
10 artists’ most and least streamed Spotify songs that might surprise you
Streaming has completely transformed the way people listen to music. Long gone are the days of burning CDs and downloading music online, but thanks to platforms such as Spotify and Apple Music, we can listen to any song we can think of at a moment’s notice. Streaming services, especially Spotify, offer a lot more to users, […]
These 10 alternative covers put a modern spin on ’90s favorites
We’re all gripped by ’90s nostalgia, and our favorite alternative artists are no exception. The difference is instead of scouring for Furbys on eBay, they’re covering some iconic songs of the decade. While we can’t say that we ever expected pop-punk or metalcore renditions of ’90s hits, we’re certainly here for it. After all, we […]
See the first teaser for MGK and MOD SUN's 'Tickets To My Downfall' film
Over the weekend, Machine Gun Kelly and MOD SUN finally offered the first look at their highly-anticipated Tickets To My Downfall musical. Starring TikTok star Chase Hudson and Euphoria‘s Sydney Sweeney, the new film called Downfalls High is arriving later than initially revealed by MGK. Read more: See Motionless In White’s debut “Creatures X: To […]
10 pop-punk artists who started out in a completely different genre
Lately, Machine Gun Kelly has been making waves in the pop-punk scene. His massive transition from hip-hop has brought the genre back to the mainstream spotlight, granting opportunities for other pop culture icons such as Halsey to try on a mid-2000s sound. While MGK‘s Tickets To My Downfall has become a divisive subject in the […]
See Post Malone battle MGK and Tyla Yaweh in a heated beer pong game
Back in July, we learned that Post Malone was ready to take his passion for beer pong to the next level when he filed a trademark for “World Pong League.” Now, it looks like his dream is finally coming true. This week, he launched his Celebrity World Pong League where he will battle fellow musicians […]
QUIZ: Can you match the hip-hop song to the rock track it samples?
Lil Peep stood out with relatable lyrics, often blending hip-hop flow with samples of his favorite emo and pop-punk artists. November marks the release of his 2018 posthumous album, Come Over When You’re Sober, Pt. 2, featuring single “Falling Down.” In celebration of Peep and his brilliant creative force, we want to pay homage by […]
QUIZ: Create a playlist, and we’ll tell you a new band to listen to
Alternative rock—pop punk in particular—is going through some new waves at present. Especially now with downtime in the wake of canceled tours, many artists are turning to creative experimentalism. The result? A stacked collection of new alternative bands with totally unique sounds. Granted, it can be hard to find some of these gems. With music […]
Hear MGK join Tommy Lee and 24kGoldn for new collab “Climb”
Machine Gun Kelly has teamed up with Motley Crue‘s Tommy Lee and 24kGoldn for the new collaboration “Climb.” The track is taken from the horror-musical podcast HALLOWEEN IN HELL which debuted last month. Read more: We may be waiting a bit longer to hear twenty one pilots’ next album Along with co-producing HALLOWEEN IN HELL, […]
See MGK show off his cowboy skills on set of his new Western movie
It looks like Machine Gun Kelly is briefly trading in his pink Tickets To My Downfall guitar for a cowboy hat. MGK is starring in the upcoming Tim Sutton-directed Western film The Last Son Of Isaac LeMay. On Thursday, Machine Gun Kelly offered another glimpse into his character while showing off his cowboy chops. Read more: […]
QUIZ: Which iconic 2010s vocalist are you?
The 2010s brought us a new wave of alternative music. From the rise of pop-punk revivalists, including State Champs and Neck Deep, to modern hardcore outfits such as FEVER 333, the scene is alive as ever. Much like during the pop-punk heyday of the 2000s, our favorite bands feel like an extension of who we […]
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