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Indonesian pop band Seventeen were in the middle of a performance last night, unaware that a tsunami wave was about to sweep out the stage from behind them. The local group was playing a show at the Tanjung Lesung Beach Resort in Pandeglang when the wave crashed through the stage and into the audience, taking […]

Some people hear the word “pop” and have visions of Katy Perry dancing with Left Shark at the Super Bowl or Justin Timberlake trying to bring sexy back. Pop isn’t always sunshiny melodies and catchy choruses, however, as many artists have turned the genre on its head to offer a different perspective. Head below for […]

When it comes to metalcore, pop covers tend to take precedent over all other genres. Contrary to popular belief, however, turning a pop hit into an all-out rager is not easy. It takes a comprehensive understanding of both genres to make a cohesive crossover from radio sensation to pit-inducer. Below are metalcore's 13 best offerings […]

A new study conducted by McMaster University's Digital Music Lab has revealed which music fans are most open-minded, as well as those who are the least. According to their findings, which were deduced after studying roughly a billion song downloads over the past two years, indie fans are most likely to listen to other genres, […]

So you’re familiar with Babymetal, right? Well, now there's Ladybaby: The Japanese pop-metal band you didn't know you wanted. The trio break the traditional J-pop mold by adding a bearded man—Ladybeard—to the mix.  Read more: Let’s talk about Babymetal “I sing heavy metal covers of J-pop songs, combining my love for kawaii pop with my love of heavy metal. […]