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11 ways blink-182 are impacting the world outside of their discography
No collection of a musicians is more impactful outside their band than blink-182. If there is, it’s tough to think of who. Despite the multi-platinum records and countless sold out shows, the sum of blink’s parts might be better than the whole. Mark Hoppus, Tom DeLonge and Travis Barker (Matt Skiba is great too, but […]
8 essential solo and side projects started by your favorite alternative artists
You know these artists for fronting some of your favorite bands, having established themselves as driving forces in the scene. But their claims to initial fame aren’t all they have to offer to the musical stratosphere. From totally different takes on their sound to a sonic 180, head below for 8 essential solo and side […]
10 unexpected collaborations that effortlessly blend genres
Collaboration among artists can make good songs turn into great ones. Surely, the alternative scene has witnessed this, whether it’s Alex Gaskarth and Mark Hoppus joining forces to create Simple Creatures or even My Chemical Romance and the Used coming together to work on “Under Pressure.” These collabs, of course, were no surprise, as the […]
10 alternative music videos that brought your wildest dreams to life
Every music video an artist releases is a labor of love. Whether it’s a DIY home video or highly produced with costumes and epic themes, musicians get to add a visual element to their lyrics and melodies that come from a deep place. A lot of times, music videos will reflect the abstractness of dreams. […]
10 of the most ridiculous alternative music videos the scene has to offer
If there’s anything the alternative music community knows how to do, it’s goofing off. Seriously, just try to name a realm of genres better aligned with Razor scooters, stage pranks and off-the-wall music videos. While every day might as well be National Goof Off Day in our zany counterculture, March 22 gives us an opportunity to reflect […]
10 alternative musicians who founded more than one successful band
No lie, as exciting as it is when our favorite musicians take on new projects, it’s always a little disconcerting. After all, we have to wonder if they’re going to live up to the greatness we’ve come to expect. That said, a number of alternative artists have already proved that success doesn’t have to be a […]
10 new bands founded by scene icons that you might not have heard of
We may be a good decade out from the height of the scene heyday, but that doesn’t mean our favorite artists are anywhere past their prime. In fact, a good number of them have been extending their talents by forming new bands and side projects. Unless they’re getting broad recognition like Simple Creatures, however, these […]
10 bands who actually started their career covering other artists
Picturing our favorite bands in their fledgling stages is no easy task. But imagining them devoid of any original music and instead performing cover songs? That’s straight-up impossible. Remarkably, it’s not all that rare for now-iconic artists to reveal that they’d formerly performed as a tribute act. After all, what better way to get a […]
10 songs artists used to remind fans that they're only human
It’s incredibly refreshing to hear that your favorite band member with the angelic voice is just like you. Sometimes, it takes a little reminder for us to remember what lies beneath the cape we envision on the people who make our favorite songs. It takes a reminder to realize artists are just like us. These […]
QUIZ: Do you know how these alternative bands got their names?
Do you ever get a pang of excitement when you see the name of your favorite band pop up? Be it on Spotify, Instagram or the Rock Band catalog, we’re positively conditioned to jump at a familiar name. It’s crazy to think that these monikers we’ve come to know were once just loose ideas. We can’t […]
Here’s what Alex Gaskarth had to say on the future of Simple Creatures
It’s been a year since we last heard new music from Alex Gaskarth and Mark Hoppus‘ side project Simple Creatures. Now, Gaskarth has finally revealed what’s in store for Simple Creatures and why they haven’t released new music in 2020. Read more: Hear Senses Fail and Saves The Day take on these Misfits classics When […]
QUIZ: Did Tom DeLonge or Mark Hoppus sing these lyrics?
Mark Hoppus and Tom DeLonge are two pop-punk vocalists who have played a major role in making some of the scene’s most popular tracks. From all of their records with blink-182 and various side projects, including Angels & Airwaves, Box Car Racer, Simple Creatures and more, the two have belted out hundreds of lyrics over […]
Alex Gaskarth’s pick for “one of the best bands“ ever isn’t who you think
All Time Low‘s Alex Gaskarth is known for sharing his opinions on the internet. Now, the frontman is revealing which band he thinks “might be one of the best bands of all time” and no, it’s not blink-182. Read more: H.E.R. is making history with her new signature Fender Stratocaster All Time Low have worked […]
20 side projects you should already be listening to by now
Side projects have the special ability to give artists the chance to express themselves in whatever manner they choose without snobby genre lords or the (sometimes self-imposed) shackles of their previous works confining their sonic decisions. Sometimes these new bands go in an intentionally more mainstream direction, while other times the word “commercial” is never […]
Do you still remember the lyrics to “All The Small Things” by blink-182?
Prepare to feel old because blink-182’s Enema Of The State turns 21 years old today. The band’s third album with the iconic nurse on the cover contained some fan favorites, including “Adam’s Song,” “What’s My Age Again?” and “All The Small Things.” The latter featured the vocal stylings of both Tom DeLonge and Mark Hoppus, […]
See what Mark Hoppus had to say about Tom DeLonge rejoining blink-182
Since coronavirus lockdown began, blink-182‘s Mark Hoppus has been doing quite a lot of livestreams on Twitch. Recently, he has been livestreaming to fans while playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons. This week, Hoppus answered some fan questions while playing the Nintendo game and spilled some secrets about blink-182‘s next album. He also shared what he knows […]
How All Time Low used their break to create 'Wake Up, Sunshine'
Pop-punk stalwarts All Time Low are no strangers to reinvention—they’ve been doing it for the better part of two decades. With their latest record, Wake Up, Sunshine, the boys are eager for you to hear what they’ve been keeping secret for far too long. At the time of this interview, Alex Gaskarth is recovering from […]
Travis Barker dishes on YUNGBLUD, drummers, exes and life as an alien
We don’t think Travis Barker ever slows down. While most of his days require some sort of drumming or mixing-related activity (blink-182, $uicideboy$), Barker does find time to ruminate on other things. He shared a few of them with Jason Pettigrew. THE COMPLIMENT YOU GOT FROM THE WEIRDEST QUARTERS. I guess it’s when old people […]
Can you match the lyrics to the correct blink-182 side project?
The members of blink-182 probably have more side projects combined than any other band, and we absolutely love them all. With Mark Hoppus recently contemplating the possibility of a +44 reunion, we’re taking a look back. From side-project-turned-main-act Angels & Airwaves to Simple Creatures and Box Car Racer, there’s no shortage of tracks from Hoppus, Tom […]
Here’s how your favorite artists celebrated Christmas this year
With Christmas having come and gone, we’re all in a post-holiday haze of gift-giving and feast-eating with loved ones. The same can be said of your favorite artists including My Chemical Romance, blink-182, twenty one pilots, the Maine, Ice Nine Kills and more. From new photos to sharing throwbacks celebrating the season, see what some of […]
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