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Every music video an artist releases is a labor of love. Whether it’s a DIY home video or highly produced with costumes and epic themes, musicians get to add a visual element to their lyrics and melodies that come from a deep place. A lot of times, music videos will reflect the abstractness of dreams. […]

Zephani Jong, better known as zeph, doesn’t just make music—she creates art out of feelings. The 20-year-old artist is working on an upcoming record all about her innermost thoughts with tracks that will soon be our new crying anthems. She’s not hung up on making it big—she just wants to keep producing art that inspires […]

If there’s one thing we miss about Myspace, it’s extensively coding our profiles and soundtracking them with our favorite songs. If you had a 2000s scene phase, then you probably remember how vital MP3 embeds were to alternative culture. After all, they were ultimately a projection of our misunderstood identities. But do you remember which […]

It’s been just over 10 years since Ocean Eyes, a breakout record for electro-pop outfit Owl City, was unleashed on the world. Among the album’s plethora of synth-soaked cuts was “Fireflies,” a song that needs no introduction. Can you remember all of the lyrics to the Owl City hit? Find out below. Read more: Mark […]

It’s not unusual for fans to credit their favorite musicians for “saving” them through the power of a song. Music can positively influence someone’s life whether it be through making them feel less alone, boosting their mood or inspiring them to find their own path of creativity. We spoke to some artists who recall the […]

When thinking of iconic Alternative Press cover shoots, you may think back to artists such as My Chemical Romance, Paramore, Green Day or even Fugazi. However, with 361 covers under our belt, there have been a few oddballs thrown into the mix. Here are 10 artists who have made a surprising appearance on our cover. […]

There’s a new meme going around that so accurately depicts what we feel and look like when we belt out our favorite songs. The meme features a blue and purple creature that looks like it is screaming its heart out. The character is actually called Bibble from a series of Barbie movies. Read more: 14 merch […]

[Photo on right by Izzy Humair] We've heard many covers of Panic! At The Disco's infamous “I Write Sins Not Tragedies,” but 17-year-old Izzy Humair set out to cover it in a way no one else has—using 25 kazoos. Check out her creative cover below! Read more: 22 songs with more than one music video—from […]

Ah, “Fireflies.” The most awkward song to dance to at prom — and yet, a lasting gem of the 2000s.  Owl City (aka Adam Young) whipped up a particularly strange lyric in his first hit single, which leaves us with some obvious questions. First, the lines:  “'Cause I'd get a thousand hugs From ten thousand lightning […]

Former Owl City guitarist Daniel P. Jorgensen has been charged with criminal sexual contact and attempting to lure a 14-year-old girl to a hotel room and tour bus while playing a show in Atlantic City in 2013. The charges were revealed by Atlantic County Prosecutor Jim McClain earlier today, August 5.  Jorgensen, 30, was indicted […]

Owl City will return this summer with a new record titled Mobile Orchestra. The latest single, “My Everything,” is now streaming on YouTube. Check it out below. Read more: Owl City reveals new album, 'Mobile Orchestra' Mobile Orchestra is Owl City's first full-length record since 2012's The Midsummer Station. Owl City released a four-track extended play last […]

In April, electro-whiz-kid Adam Young revealed that Owl City would be returning with a new album. Today, Young announced that he will release Mobile Orchestra on July 10. The effort's lead single, “Verge,” which features  Aloe Blacc, will debut this Thursday. Check out the artwork for Mobile Orchestra below and leave us a comment with your thoughts. Read more: The Cure, […]

The ever-eccentric Adam Young has announced that Owl City will be releasing a new full-length album this summer. The effort will follow 2012's The Midsummer Station. Check out how Young made the announcement below. Read more: The Cure, Owl City, Perry Farrell, Airborne Toxic Event, more on new Paul McCartney tribute  Are you excited to hear […]

The Art Of McCartney is a special album project celebrating Sir Paul McCartney. With backing provided by McCartney’s longtime band, classic tracks like “Maybe I’m Amazed,” “My Love,” “The Long And Winding Road,” “When I’m 64,” “Let It Be,” “Helter Skelter,” “Eleanor Rigby” and “Live And Let Die” have been recorded by a bunch of prominent […]

Owl City has released a music video for “Beautiful Times,” which features a guest appearance from violinist Lindsey Stirling. The track is taken from the Ultraviolet EP, which was released today, June 27. The effort is available for purchase now. Check out the video below, and be sure to leave us a comment with your thoughts!

Owl City is streaming a brand new song from the upcoming Ultraviolet EP, titled “Wolf Bite.” The effort is scheduled for a release date of June 27. You can listen to “Wolf Bite” below. Be sure to let us know what you think! Most recently, Owl City released a single titled “Beautiful Times,” which featured a guest appearance from Lindsey […]

Owl City has revealed plans to release a brand new EP titled Ultraviolet, on June 27. You can check out the upcoming effort's artwork below. Fans can unlock the EP's track listing a clipping of a brand new song be heading to Owl City's website. Most recently, Owl City released a single titled “Beautiful Times,” which featured […]

Owl City is streaming his new single, “Beautiful Times,” which features violinist Lindsey Stirling. Listen to the song below, and let us know what you think. No news has been revealed yet as to whether the single is taken from an upcoming album or not. Owl City’s latest album, The Midsummer Station, was released in 2012 […]

Owl City has announced plans to release a new single titled, “Beautiful Times,” on April 8. Lindsey Stirling will be featured on the track. Fans can stream a teaser for the song below. Tell us what you think! Owl City's latest album, The Midsummer Station, is out now. Post by Owl City.

Many musicians are constantly connected with fans, just like we are with friends and family, via their various social media accounts (Vine, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook, to name a few.) With photos often being a key part of their updates, there are naturally always a few that stand out amongst the rest. Check out what […]