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DE'WAYNE sees a place for everyone in alternative music

Singer, rapper and a true-to-form poet, DE’WAYNE is changing the scope of rock ’n’ roll and punk as we know it. His aggressive and brilliant sound is exactly what new audiences didn’t know they needed after just one listen. This year began strong with the release of his high-energy solo track “I Know Something.” Now, […]

Action/Adventure explore an alternate reality in high-energy “Poser”—watch

Pop-punk group Action/Adventure revealed that they have joined the Pure Noise Records roster. To celebrate, the band released a high-energy video for “Poser,” off their upcoming EP Pulling Focus. Action/Adventure shared the news on social media, expressing how excited they are to be among some of their favorite bands on the label. Read more: 10 […]

10 women vocalists who made the 2010s a monumental time for alternative

We already established that not all women sound like Hayley Williams with our look into unique-sounding frontwomen within 2000s alternative music. So, given the generalized diversification of the genre throughout the 2010s, we shouldn’t need to drive that point home again, right? That said, last time the dynamic range present in women’s vocal styles proved to […]

10 Dominic Fike collabs that prove he can make music in any genre

Dominic Fike is a powerhouse in music, combining elements of electro-pop, SoundCloud rap and grimy rock that make a sound all his own. And it’s a sound that many other artists want a piece of.  Fike got his start on SoundCloud and has amassed a huge fanbase, including BROCKHAMPTON, the Kardashians, Paul McCartney and more.  […]

Post Malone channels goth vibe in “Hollywood's Bleeding” Grammys performance

Post Malone returned to the Grammys stage Sunday to give a performance of “Hollywood’s Bleeding” that gave off serious seance vibes.  Posty, who was nominated for several awards throughout the night, gave the performance of a true scene kid. Read more: Harry Styles wins first Grammy after “Watermelon Sugar” performance—UPDATE He wore a floor-length leather […]

Paul Stanley weighs in on Gene Simmons’ claim that rock music is dead

All of the way back in 2014, Gene Simmons sparked a massive debate when he said that rock music is dead. Over the past few weeks, the KISS co-vocalist and bassist has brought back up his controversial claims and caught the attention of many including Alice Cooper. Now, Simmons‘ KISS bandmate Paul Stanley is weighing […]

10 dark-pop artists who are proving that genres are best when blended

These days, it’s safe to say that genre labels such as pop and indie aren’t sufficient enough.  It’s rare for artists to confine themselves to one genre anymore, even on one track. That’s led to a bunch of more specific but still just as confusing genre names we use in an attempt to narrow down […]

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, […]

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 […]

20 scene albums from 2009 that dominated your iPod playlists

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 […]

10 music videos that are totally goth (with the sound off)

From the underground in the ’80s to fashion runways in the 2000s to malls in 2010s to TikTok in 2020, goth aesthetic has been expanding and changing with the times. Due to its versatility and room for creative expression, the dark look and gloomy vibe have been a long-standing influence in many visual art forms, […]

17 rising Black alternative bands who are leading the next generation

Black musicians are at the heart of alternative music’s history. Whether it’s punk, emo, metal or pop punk, Black people have played an integral role in creating what the music scene is today. However, they’re consistently looked over in favor of white musicians, who have a long history of commodifying off the creativity of Black […]

Billie Eilish backs Tyler, The Creator's critique of Grammys "urban" awards

Billie Eilish is backing Tyler, The Creator in his comments about the Grammys’ use of the term “urban” in their awards categories. Back at the beginning of the year, Tyler took home the award for Best Rap Album and criticized the awards organization for using the phrase “urban” saying “it’s just a politically correct way to say the […]

Anonymous disrupts Chicago police radios with N.W.A.'s "Fuck Tha Police"

As the protests over the death of George Floyd and continued police brutality carry on throughout the country and across the globe, the notorious hacker group Anonymous emerged over the weekend and are showing solidarity with the protesters in various ways. One thing Anonymous did this weekend was disrupting the Chicago Police Department’s radio scanners, and with […]

G-Eazy dropped an indie song and the internet doesn’t know how to react

G-Eazy is best known for being a rapper but his latest song sees him branching away from hip-hop beats into melodically-tinged indie rock. He revealed “Free Porn, Cheap Drugs” earlier today and it’s far from the type of music you’re used to hearing from him. Read More: Senses Fail are writing enough new music to drop two […]

Hear FEVER 333 and Run-DMC's Darryl McDaniels collab on "ANIMAL"

FEVER 333 are linking up with Run-DMC co-founder Darryl McDaniels (aka DMC) for a remix of “ANIMAL.” It also features producers J Randy and Nellz breaking down the track with frontman Jason Aalon Butler as he and McDaniels trade bars. Read More: It’s halfway to Halloween and Disney is celebrating with spooky new merch Butler offers a statement […]

TikTok is changing the way some accounts can use music

Up until this point, TikTok users on the video-sharing app had free reign over the songs they chose to include in their videos. However, things are about to change for verified businesses and brands on the app. This week, TikTok is changing its rules on music usage for verified business accounts. This is in efforts […]

Run The Jewels are working with members of RATM and QOTSA on 'RTJ4'

Run The Jewels are getting ready to drop their fourth full-length record and now we’re finding out some special guests on the album including Rage Against The Machine‘s Zack de la Rocha and Queens Of The Stone Age frontman Josh Homme. The new record, RTJ4, is arriving on June 5 and features several other guest artists as well. Read More: Billie Eilish […]

Here's what Slayer would sound like mixed into an emo rap song

Slayer are widely known as one of the most iconic thrash metal bands of all time but their music has also made its way into the world of hip-hop before. While rappers like Lil Jon and Public Enemy have previously used the band’s shredding metal for beat samples, Youtuber Red Sky is taking “Raining Blood” and transforming it into an […]

Post Malone figured out he actually likes wine so he made his own

Post Malone may be best known for his consumption of Bud Light but he’s venturing into another type of alcohol business with a new wine company. The rapper is launching a French rosé called Maison No. 9 built through a partnership with his manager Dre London, and his friend James Morrissey of Global Brand Equities. Read More: Marilyn Manson […]
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