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Emo Night Brooklyn have announced their biggest event of the year—on Thanksgiving Eve, to be exact—and they have an epic party planned. Breaking out all the party tricks for this one, the night will feature acoustic sets from the Starting Line’s Kenny Vasoli, Ace Enders and the Dangerous Summer’s AJ Perdomo. Not to mention, the night will have […]

Ahh, emo music: dramatic, poetic and just the right amount of whiny. The often harsh and descriptive lyrics are all too relatable, loved by emo fans everywhere. We rounded up some of the most memorable and heartfelt lyrics from 10 different bands for you and deciphered their meanings. Get ready to sing your heart out! […]

So far, we’ve brought you the best songs and albums of the first half of 2017. Now we’re looking ahead to the 13 records you need to keep an eye out for during the rest of the year. You do not want to sleep on these LPs. Read more: Top 5 most anticipated albums of the […]

The children are the future, says everyone. This is especially true in terms of music: The only way some of the music from the 21st century will continue to be in circulation is thanks to the scene's youngest fans. After being exposed to this unique art form, they chose to put their own twist into […]

Of course, every live show is special in its unique way— for the fans and especially for the bands. Find out why Warped Tour has had such a significant impact on these Warped veterans. Cole Crutchfield, Knocked Loose Warped means a lot to me. It's a very important tour and it's been my dream ever […]

Senses Fail In Your Absence FILE UNDER: Acoustic Punk for Love and Death ROCKS LIKE: As It Is, Silverstein, Man Overboard WHAT'S DIFFERENT: With six full-length albums since their inception 15 years ago, Senses Fail have perfected their equation. The band typically opt for theatrics, from the melodic mortality of their first two albums to the reverberating bone-chill […]

[Photos from AP Issue 199] Fifteen years from when they first started, Senses Fail still feel like a local New Jersey band. Talk to anyone who has been in that state’s music scene for a while and you’ll hear stories about the one time they got to play with the screamo band that helped define […]

Tattoos are common in the scene, and some designs stand out more than others. While sometimes tattoos have a good story behind them, other times, they’re chosen because they look pretty cool. And none look cooler than these.Here are 13 iconic tattoos and the musical icons who got them: 1. Trace Cyrus: Geronimo portrait   […]

Senses Fail have debuted a new song that will be featured on the band's latest acoustic EP, In Your Absence. Check out “Jets to Peru” below! Read more: 10 songs for the blasphemer Senses Fail has been teasing the EP for about a year now and it all started with this tweet. We are recording an acoustic […]

From hardcore to metalcore to dark alt pop, the alternative music scene is filled with musicians who turn their qualms with religion into pit-spinning bangers. To be clear, though, most of the time it’s not the religion that these band members have a problem with, but the way it is wielded. Those of us who […]

UPDATE: Thursday, November 17 at 4:53 p.m. EST In addition to their spring headlining tour, Senses Fail announced that they will be releasing a new acoustic EP, In Your Absence, March 3 via Pure Noise Records. Pre-orders will be announced soon, but you can stream “Lost and Found” here. Track List: Jets to Peru In […]

With Election Day only one week away, you might be feeling a little overwhelmed. This has been a long, intense election cycle that has left many feeling disenchanted. While you may feel like you are choosing between the lesser of two evils, it is still important to make a choice. We asked musicians why it […]

THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA – Zombie Release Date: August 23, 2010 How about the eerie nothingness of a foggy field to stir up your imagination with visions of an undead apocalypse? SENSES FAIL – Let It Enfold You Release Date: September 7, 2004 Mirrors are normally used to check your hair and make sure it […]

Senses Fail frontman Buddy Nielsen piqued the interest of many back in May when he tweeted that he and members of Finch had formed a new band, Speak The Truth, that “sounds like 2002.” Well, now we can all finally hear for ourselves. The world is getting its first taste of Speak The Truth with […]

Chances are if you grew up in the scene in the early 2000s, your parents put up with a lot. From blasting punk music until 2 a.m. to wearing waaaay too much eyeliner to school, your parents “just didn’t understand!!!” Here are 10 bands we bet they couldn’t stand—which only made you love the music […]

By now, the image of Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps preparing for his swim has gained meme-worthy status. Just look at his inner rage. Although he already opened up about his playlist to the New York Times (it included Eminem, Young Jeezy and Eric Church), we like to imagine a different kind of playlist for Olympic athletes. […]

Sum 41 have announced a North American fall headlining tour with Senses Fail and As It Is. You can check out a full list of dates and locations, along with VIP pre-sale ticket information, below. Listen: Sum 41 release first single from comeback album, 13 Voices Sum 41 will be out in support of their upcoming […]

Senses Fail frontman Buddy Nielsen has tweeted that he and members of Finch have formed a new band, Speak The Truth. Their music “sounds like 2002,” he added  Read more: Buddy Nielsen talks sexuality, addiction and the new (heavier) Senses Fail No further information on the group has been revealed as of yet, though they do […]

Guitar Hero II quipped that a mini fridge is more important than a bassist. And while it is true that many people undervalue the role a bass guitar plays, it’s hugely important in providing a sturdy backbone to almost any song, giving it a fuller, more intense sound. (Not to mention that the drummer naturally […]

Editor’s note: In its origins, the TASTE OF CHAOS tour was frequently deemed “Winter Warped” by both fans and organizers. The 2006 road show took place in the late winter and early spring, featuring lineups populated by some of the most diverse voices in the scene, including bands like My Chemical Romance, the Used, Underoath, […]