secondhand serenade

The emo genre is cathartic by nature, but slow songs provide an opportunity for artists to reflect even more deeply on the feelings that make us human. And somehow, even when featured alongside angst-fueled, uptempo tracks, the ballads always end up being some of the most memorable songs on their respective albums...

Nothing beats the first time hearing one of your favorite songs. It's a feeling we never fully appreciate at the moment but then nostalgically crave forever. Fortunately, alternative artists frequently grant us the opportunity to once again hear these tracks from new perspectives through reimagined versions...

We've already established that there are some surprises that come with RIAA certifications. That said, there's nothing more troubling than realizing that some of the most iconic alternative albums have never been certified gold. It's not particularly surprising that there are some discrepancies between an album's generalized reception and its certification standing. Aft...

Emo may be a vague term, but it conjures up some seriously vivid 2000s nostalgia. You know, memories akin to straightening our bangs and overlining our eyes while listening to the saddest songs imaginable...  Regardless of what exactly your emo phase looked like, there were certain staples that everyone had to load onto their iPods. Jus...

What's the dumbest pickup line you ever heard? Better yet, what's the dumbest one you've ever used? It's probably something you wouldn't want to own up to in the first place. Then again, maybe it worked so amazingly well, you're keeping it to yourself...

When this style of music was first coming out, “emo” was saddled with a handful of negative connotations. It was generally looked down upon by the mainstream who saw the budding genre as distasteful, whiny teenage angst. But for those of us who clutched these albums close to our chests and put ourselves to sleep with lyrics that sympathized with the pain we were going through, emo was much more th

Nothing is more frustrating than finding a new band and falling in love with their music, only to realize you've just missed out on seeing them play in your hometown. We're here to save you that heartbreak and fill you in on some upcoming tours and festivals that are definitely worth checking out. Take a ...