pop rock

In 2009, Myspace was beginning to disintegrate, and scene bands were growing less and less popular. Despite their distinct capabilities of genre-blending emo, pop punk, metalcore, neon pop, electronica and more, the scene started to die and was aching for a rebirth. As the year progressed, new bands emerged, and seasoned musicians cultivated their craft […]

Tom DeLonge, the face and leading voice of To The Stars Academy of Arts & Science, the Angels & Airwaves frontman and a former blink-182 cornerstone, has the ability to write lyrics that feel both personal and universal. Featuring mysterious space imagery, these lyrics from different points in his creative career invite listeners to explore […]

Taylor Swift won her first American Music Award of the night for her album Lover, but music fans were a bit confused about the category she won it for.  Swift’s first award was for the best album in the “Pop/Rock” category. She beat out Ariana Grande and Billie Eilish.  Read more: Halsey dedicates first-ever AMAs […]

Historically, the music world has always been motivated by trends. From fake Madonnas to hip-hop opportunists to the entire metalcore section located next to plumbing supplies at Home Depot, somebody is always jumping on someone else’s train. Thanks to a new consciousness and the advent of playlist culture, there’s been a concerted effort on behalf […]

Ahead of kicking off the third leg of the Midnight World Tour, Set It Off vocalist Cody Carson shared news of a health problem that could affect his performance on upcoming shows. On a video posted to Twitter, the frontman explains a vocal injury he suffered on the final date of leg two. Read more: Dr. Martens release festival-ready sandals […]

L.A.-based rock-force-in-waiting Silent Rival spent the entire month of June out on tour with Night Riots, creating a ripple effect of their own design with their exuberant pop rock. Frontwoman Sara Coda is equal parts carefree and confident, while guitarist Joz Ramirez and bassist Yutaka Sao bring the sweet hooks and the unbridled rock. Read […]