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Mike Shinoda drops “Happy Endings” video with iann dior and UPSAHL

Last month, Mike Shinoda made history with his new single “Happy Endings” which features iann dior and UPSAHL. After its debut, Shinoda became the first major label artist to successfully launch a single through NFT Auction. All of the proceeds from the auction were donated to the ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena, California. Now, the […]

Ryan Key and Derek Sanders want you to ditch cliché workouts– here's how

You may have started the new year with some lofty wellness goals. But was working out alongside Ryan Key and Derek Sanders among them? Maybe it should have been… In a move straight from our wildest dreams, the Mayday Parade and Yellowcard frontmen have partnered with Cardio Sport to co-host and DJ a pop-punk-fueled, emo […]

QUIZ: Can you remember the lyrics to these 2005 anthems?

This year has been utter and total chaos, so it’s more than acceptable to wish we were back to the times when Funeral For A Friend were still together. And it’s totally fine to wish Jared Leto from Thirty Seconds To Mars was wearing eyeliner instead of being a Hollywood A-lister. Sometimes we just need […]

10 musician-backed causes to support this Giving Tuesday

Now that we have all (safely) celebrated Thanksgiving with friends or family and shopped all the best Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday deals, Giving Tuesday is upon us. Giving Tuesday first started in 2012 and soon became a global movement. It encourages people to do good and give back to the people […]

Here’s why the All-American Rejects’ return feels just like 2005

The All-American Rejects have found themselves in a similar spot to where they were 15 years ago, minus the “camera phones” and hotel bed bugs.  As guitarist Nickolas Wheeler reflects on the group’s monumental Move Along era, he says it came during a “dark time” after the 2004 election. And as the group prep a […]

Hear Dave Grohl step behind the drum kit for Stevie Nicks' new single

Stevie Nicks is back with her first new piece of music in 2020. For the dreamy new single “Show Them The Way,” the Fleetwood Mac singer has joined forces with legendary drummer and Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl. Read more: Here’s why Linkin Park completely rewrote “Runaway” for ‘Hybrid Theory’ Earlier this year, it was […]

Here's how SoundCloud is creating exclusive music content using Twitch

SoundCloud is revealing a new partnership with Twitch offering original programming airing musical performances, a live chat series, panel conversations and more. The music platform is creating their own channel on Twitch that is featuring artists, producers and other industry experts for music fans and creators to join in on. Read More: Old music piracy practices are making […]

Here’s how you can donate to your favorite artists on Spotify

The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has caused a number of tour and show cancellations worldwide, greatly impacting artists financially. Today, Spotify has announced its latest scheme to help aid artists during this difficult time. Spotify is now allowing fans to donate directly to their favorite artists and charities through their streaming service. Read more: Watch MGK […]

My Chemical Romance’s tribute merch is raising COVID-19 relief funds

Plenty of bands have been making face masks for fans to buy and My Chemical Romance are joining the pack now while fundraising for MusiCares‘ COVID-19 relief fund. The “desert screening” masks are made as a tribute to their friend and manager Lauren Valencia who passed away prior to the pandemic while brining money to musicians and industry […]

14 new live performance streams and movies to watch this week

We’re well into this new temporary way of life of being stuck at home due to coronavirus. Retail stores, bars, restaurants and now movie theaters have closed their doors to the public. This means you’ve probably been sitting inside cycling through the same TV and movie options on Netflix and Hulu, as well as music […]

Watch Frank Iero show fans how to play iconic My Chemical Romance riffs

Frank Iero is giving a closer look at some of his guitar parts for My Chemical Romance songs with a new video breaking down his riffs. The guitarist explains the guitar parts for “Ghost of You” and “Welcome to the Black Parade” in a new clip sparking Fender to make a donation to the MusiCares COVID-19 relief fund. […]

Recording Academy and MusiCares reveal COVID-19 relief fund

The Recording Academy and MusiCares are announcing a new initiative to assist everyone working in the music industry currently being affected by the coronavirus pandemic. The COVID-19 relief fund is aiming at providing financial assistance to a multitude of people working in the music industry being affected by the economic shakeups as well as providing other benefits to give […]

Red Hot Chili Peppers auction signed memorabilia for MusiCares charity

The Red Hot Chili Peppers have some autographed memorabilia up for grabs on Ebay. The band teamed up with the charity organization MusiCares, a GRAMMY Foundation charity that “provides a safety net of critical assistance for music people in times of need,” according to the website. The items include a signed and framed copy of their […]