Writing and performing the perfect cover song is a challenge. However, as the bands who’ve made numerous appearances in the Punk Goes Pop series know, nailing a cross-genre cover is an art all its own. Taking a generic top-40 track and scene-ifying it is no easy feat. When done well, though, it can turn even the strongest opponents of pop music into believers.

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Over the years, there have been some serious masterpieces. Then there have been some song selections and stylistic choices that have left us scratching our heads. From the heyday of Britney Spears to the Ed Sheeran era, we’ve ranked 50 of the most iconic Punk Goes Pop covers from worst to best.

50. “Send Me An Angel” – Thrice (originally by Real Life)

Sometimes, changing up the entire feel of a song—tempo and key included—totally works. This wasn’t one of those times. Thrice’s cover of “Send Me An Angel,” off the very first Punk Goes Pop album, lacked the feeling of desperation that characterized the original song, and the intro feels all but empty without that celestial synth. Without any other distinctive sonic features to add staying power, “Send Me An Angel” is a pretty underwhelming cover.

49. “Bye Bye Bye” – Further Seems Forever (originally by *NSYNC)

Sure, Further Seems Forever spiced up this classic *NSYNC track with drums and a prominent bassline in the verses, but otherwise, there isn’t much that stands out in this cover. Taking away the glossy sheen on the boy band’s vocals make the song feel literally lackluster, and while it might sound crazy, we actually found ourselves missing the “Oh, oh”s. After all, what’s a ’90s pop hit without them?

48. “When We Were Young” – Andy Black feat. Juliet Simms (originally by Adele)

Andy Biersack and Juliet Simms’ rendition of “When We Were Young” seems to be one of the more controversial covers in the entire Punk Goes Pop series. While hearing this powerhouse couple together was a peak moment for fans, many critics state that Simms jumping up an octave felt unnecessary, as did the bombastic descending hits in the verses and the slightly overproduced quality. However, there are also many things about it that work well such as the guitar, drums and vocal harmonies in the second and third choruses.

47. “Ice Box” – There For Tomorrow (originally by Omarion)

There For Tomorrow frontman Maika Maile’s beautiful voice works well for this emotional R&B song. However, the band did themselves a disservice by sticking so closely to the original, without really adding much of their own signature sound. Thankfully, the second and third choruses are a bit more rock-infused.

46. “Crush” – Noise Ratchet (originally by Mandy Moore)

California alternative rockers Noise Ratchet decided to take Mandy Moore’s “Crush” in a different direction for their contribution to the very first Punk Goes Pop album. While they definitely succeeded in making the song feel less cheesy, their approach was a little too out there, and this track would have been best left to its sweet simplicity. 

45. “Can’t Feel My Face” – The Amity Affliction (originally by The Weeknd)

While the Amity Affliction’s cover of the Weeknd’s “Can’t Feel My Face” was a valiant effort, the note changes in the chorus and prechorus were enough to make the whole track sound somewhat off. The band challenged themselves by taking on a pop song with a very distinct sound and mood, and unfortunately, the end result was pretty generic-sounding. However, the accompanying zombie-apocalypse music video definitely adds a few points in the song’s favor.

44. “Love Song” – Four Year Strong (originally by Sara Bareilles)

Sara Bareilles’ “Love Song” is the epitome of mid-2000s, midtempo, piano-driven pop. Because of this, Four Year Strong’s interpretation comes off as a little too jarring. This is just one of many instances across the seven Punk Goes Pop albums where the issue wasn’t so much the band’s approach to the song but rather the choice of song itself. Needless to say, these longtime post-hardcore icons might’ve been better off covering a track in which it would’ve been more fitting to come on strong (no pun intended).

43. “I Knew You Were Trouble” – We Came As Romans (originally by Taylor Swift)

Metalcore mainstays We Came As Romans added some really cool guitar and drum elements to this still slightly overplayed Taylor Swift track from her 2012 album, Red. Ultimately, WCAR’s cover sounded a little too much like the original to be a standout Punk Goes… song. Our biggest question: Why weren’t the “Oh”s screamed more prominently?

42. “Wrecking Ball” – August Burns Red (originally by Miley Cyrus)

We love Jake Luhrs’ screams as much as the next person, and there are definitely a few sections where August Burns Red’s heavy sound fits, but clean vocals almost seem like a requirement to capture the undeniable emotion in Miley Cyrus’ “Wrecking Ball.” A mix of the two styles might’ve made for a more compelling cover. That said, there are some fantastic instrumentals in this version.

41. “Down” – Breathe Carolina (originally by Jay Sean feat. Lil Wayne)

Maybe it’s unfair to expect a primarily pop band to change the feel of a pop song all that much, but Breathe Carolina’s cover of Jay Sean’s “Down” definitely left a bit to be desired. We were pretty happy, though, to see the bridge of the song, originally rapped by Lil Wayne, turned into a sick breakdown with screamed vocals, albeit a short one. 

40. “Disturbia” – The Cab (originally by Rihanna)

It’s rare that this happens, but turning Rihanna’s “Disturbia” from pop to pop punk—if you can even really call it that—actually made this dark song sound a little too bright and happy. We will argue it’s not even so much that Alexander DeLeon’s voice doesn’t work for the song; it’s more that his singing lacks the distress that Rihanna’s conveys.

39. “Chocolate” – Knuckle Puck (originally by the 1975)

While the instrumentals in this cover are impressive, Joe Taylor’s aggressive vocal style just doesn’t fit this iconic 1975 single. There’s something about the allure and intrigue of an audible British accent in a song that can’t be replaced. Some true pop-punk defenders have argued that it’s nice to be able to actually understand the lyrics, but much like other rock-turned-pop acts such as Fall Out Boy, isn’t that just part of the 1975’s charm?

38. “Some Nights” – Like Moths To Flames (originally by fun.)

As cool as it was to see this all-too-familiar fun. track reimagined as an aggressive metalcore song, the balance between the screaming and blunt sung vocals felt a bit odd. Like Moths To Flames’ all-over-the-place approach just doesn’t work for a song with such a consistent feel throughout. However, they did interpret the quiet bridge beautifully. 

37. “Heathens” – Boston Manor (originally by twenty one pilots)

With such a unique style and sound, twenty one pilots’ shoes aren’t easy to fill. British pop-punk quintet Boston Manor definitely did “Heathens” justice, but even with vocalist Henry Cox’s impressive performance and the addition of distinct guitar, drum and bass parts, the dark themes of the song aren’t conveyed quite as clearly. 

36. “Drunk In Love” – Oceans Ate Alaska (originally by Beyoncé feat. Jay-Z)

We were on board with Oceans Ate Alaska’s metalcore reimagining of Beyoncé’s 2013 hit, up until the first “We be all night” kicked in. This was another less-than-perfect cover that mostly came down to poor song choice for the band’s style. Admittedly, there probably aren’t too many tenor vocalists out there who could fully match the power and soul in Queen B’s high notes.

35. “Love Yourself” – Grayscale (originally by Justin Bieber)

Grayscale swapped out the simple, chill diss-to-an-ex vibe for a driving rock sound, complete with plenty of pop-punk drum fills and a big chorus. In this particular case, the style of the original song might’ve just been more fitting. Grayscale’s reimagining could have worked better had they pushed it a little further. However, it was pretty cool to see the band give the song a new meaning through a clever and powerful music video, and to go harder than the likes of Justin Bieber ever could, even if the approach didn’t quite fit the song.

34. “Airplanes” – The Ready Set (originally by B.o.B feat. Hayley Williams)

The Punk Goes Pop series had already strayed from its first titular genre when the third volume was released in 2010. So, given the Ready Set’s massive popularity in the scene at the time, it only made sense to feature the singer-songwriter on the album. This cover of “Airplanes” is still undoubtedly pop, with some new twists and turns. While the song feels incomplete without Hayley Williams, we at least have to give Jordan Witzigreuter props for getting creative and singing the verses.

33. “Paper Planes” – This Century (originally by M.I.A.)

M.I.A.’s unique vocal style fits the meaning of “Paper Planes” so well, it’s hard not to find it a little boring when sung by anyone else. However, if This Century had to cover this track, we would’ve liked to see them do more to change it up from the original. By a fair margin, M.I.A. wins this round.

32. “Payphone” – Crown The Empire (originally by Maroon 5)

This cover has lots of great qualities, but it could’ve been better if Crown The Empire hadn’t changed the notes in the chorus. Adam Levine’s falsetto on the word “pay” is a standout part of the original that we would’ve liked to see preserved. 

31. “Grenade” – Memphis May Fire (originally by Bruno Mars)

Speeding up Bruno Mars’ “Grenade” definitely detracted from the song’s emotional quality. However, Memphis May Fire did add an acceptable amount of screaming—and a brilliantly crafted breakdown—to make this more than just your average Punk Goes Pop cover. We just found ourselves wanting more of that. 

30. “Bad Romance” – Artist Vs. Poet (originally by Lady Gaga)

Of course Artist Vs. Poet decided to bring their pop-punk sound to Lady Gaga’s “Bad Romance” by adding guitar, but it isn’t really enough to make their cover feel much different from the original. Tarcy Thomason’s voice sounds as sexy as ever on the track, but ultimately, Lady Gaga’s throaty style is what gives “Bad Romance” its signature vibe.

29. “We R Who We R” – Chunk! No, Captain Chunk! (originally by Ke$ha)

Ah, to go back to the days when Kesha had a dollar sign in her name. Like the original version of “We R Who We R,” this cover by Chunk! No, Captain Chunk! also sets the perfect getting ready for a night out at the club vibe—that is, if the club happens to have a metal band performing that night. Despite being composed of mostly screaming, the sung choruses make the song feel just as danceable.  

28. “Toxic” – A Static Lullaby (originally by Britney Spears)

The screaming in A Static Lullaby’s cover of Britney Spears’ iconic single “Toxic” feels well placed, and the drums and guitar make the song feel much more exciting. That said, we can’t help but feel like the bridge would’ve been the perfect spot for a breakdown.

27. “Dead And Gone” – Cute Is What We Aim For (originally by T.I. feat. Justin Timberlake)

Cute Is What We Aim For conveyed the feeling of having been traveling on the same road for too long by slowing down the tempo, dropping the key and adding acoustic guitar to this dark T.I. track. The rapped verses (with occasional bits of singing) don’t work quite as well at this new tempo, and some of the sung lines feel a bit awkward and oddly placed, but the choruses provide the opportunity to reflect more deeply on the song’s powerful message. 

26. “Run This Town” – Miss May I (originally by Jay-Z feat. Kanye West and Rihanna)

Miss May I’s sound lends itself well to an edgy hip-hop song such as Jay-Z’s “Run This Town.” Some of the band’s rhythmic choices feel a little off, particularly in the verses, and their interpretation of Kanye West’s section comes off as less effective than the original. But the real issue here is that there was only so much that could be done with this track, which is why it gets the solid middle-of-the-road spot on our list.

25. “Beautiful Girls” – Bayside (originally by Sean Kingston)

Bayside’s cover of “Beautiful Girls” features all the awesome instrumental qualities that have made the band a beloved fixture in the pop-punk scene, even after almost 21 years. The only major flaw here is that frontman Anthony Raneri’s vocal style is just a bit too straightforward for a Sean Kingston song.

24. “Love The Way You Lie” – A Skylit Drive (originally by Eminem feat. Rihanna)

A Skylit Drive struck a nice balance between screaming and clean vocals in their cover of Eminem’s “Love The Way You Lie.” Some of the notes, however, along with the change in rhythm, make the verses of this serious and emotional song feel a little too bright.

23. “Fuck You” – Sleeping With Sirens (originally by CeeLo Green)

Sleeping With Sirens frontman Kellin Quinn’s vocals shine in this cover of CeeLo Green’s “Fuck You.” We all love it when he adds in those impossibly high riffs and runs, but still, they don’t quite live up to Green’s soulfulness. The less aggressive sound in the original actually conveys this song’s clear message more effortlessly. 

22. “Super Bass” – The Downtown Fiction (originally by Nicki Minaj)

The Downtown Fiction gave this bouncy pop anthem more musical merit than we ever thought possible. The slower tempo does make the song feel a bit lacking in energy compared to Nicki Minaj’s version, but if nothing else, the charming lyrical changes (“She might drink Coke” in place of “He might sell coke,” for example) are sure to make you smile, regardless of your stance on the original song.

21. “We Found Love” – Forever The Sickest Kids (originally by Rihanna feat. Calvin Harris)

Forever The Sickest Kids couldn’t have made Rihanna’s “We Found Love” sound any more anthemic. Their particular brand of pop-rock makes the song feel, well, hopeful, as it should. It’s clear that the band had a lot of fun with this cover, but we definitely would’ve liked to see more of the guitar and drums that made the instrumental parts of the chorus so awesome.

20. “Ass Back Home” – SECRETS (originally by Gym Class Heroes feat. Neon Hitch)

The choruses in this cover by SECRETS are nearly flawless, but this is one of those instances where replacing rapping with screaming in the verses doesn’t work as well. Perhaps some more variance in the screaming styles or even a mixture of screams and clean vocals would’ve made for a better tribute to Gym Class Heroes.

19. “Billie Jean” – Breathe Carolina (originally by Michael Jackson)

Surprisingly, former Breathe Carolina frontman Kyle Even’s voice is much better suited for Michael Jackson than Jay Sean. Of course, covering a song by the King of Pop, and replicating that signature soulful groove, is hard to do, which might be why the song feels a little underwhelming. At least until the end, when BC finally get creative with a sick breakdown.

18. “I’m Real” – The Starting Line (originally by Jennifer Lopez)

Ironically, the Starting Line’s uptempo rendition of J-Lo’s “I’m Real” has a more raw and authentic feel to it than the original. If you’re a late ’90s/early 2000s hip-hop purist, though, you might find the totally transformed vibe of this cover to be a bit much.

17. “Turn Down For What” – Upon A Burning Body feat. Ice-T (originally by DJ Snake and Lil Jon)

Is hip-hop metalcore considered an official genre? Because if not, Upon A Burning Body totally turned it into one with this cover of DJ Snake’s “Turn Down For What.” While it isn’t quite as strong as some of the purer rock renditions of hip-hop tracks, there are plenty of entertaining elements that make us want to fire up the loud.

16. “Blank Space” – I Prevail (originally by Taylor Swift)

Ditching the carefree pop vibe for a much darker, heavier sound, I Prevail’s cover of “Blank Space” is widely regarded by fans as one of the best Punk Goes Pop covers. It’s also the song that put the band on the map. They boldly went where no Swift cover had gone before, adding in lots of screaming and a breakdown, one of the track’s standout moments. However, it would’ve been interesting to hear more variances in the melodies from clean vocalist Brian Burkheiser, rather than trying to stick so closely to the original.

15. “Animals” – Ice Nine Kills (originally by Maroon 5)

Ice Nine Kills added some really interesting elements, both vocally and instrumentally, to Maroon 5’s “Animals.” As a band known for incorporating vivid horror themes into their lyrics, it seems fitting that Ice Nine Kills would’ve picked a song with such a distinct and eerie metaphor. However, the howl gets lost in the breakdown.

14. “What Goes Around…Comes Around” – Alesana (originally by Justin Timberlake)

For the most part, the balance between screams and clean vocals in Alesana’s rendition of “What Goes Around…Comes Around” feels pretty solid. They manage to add even more texture by combining highs and lows. The main stylistic aspects that feel questionable are the decision to split the lines of the chorus as half-screamed, half-sung and the spontaneous key change. 

13. “Let It Go” – The Plot In You (originally by James Bay)

Say what you will about the lack of screaming and breakdowns in this cover, but there’s definitely something to be said for this stripped-down version of the Plot In You. They honored the tender sound that English singer-songwriter James Bay is known for while still managing to add their own twist and an extra layer of emotion, thanks in no small part to frontman Landon Tewers’ incredible vocal performance.

12. “Gangsta” – New Years Day (originally by Kehlani)

From the same movie soundtrack that gave us “Heathens” (DC Films’ Suicide Squad) came this badass single. And New Years Day’s cover, led by a Harley Quinn-ified Ash Costello, only enhances the song’s eerie vibe. In fact, we’re not sure the band could’ve picked a better “pop” song to cover for the seventh Punk Goes Pop album. The line “That’s just what gangsters do” gives us chills every time.

11. “Over My Head (Cable Car)” – A Day To Remember (originally by the Fray)

Despite being categorized as a rock band, the Fray’s songs have a tendency to sound a lot like lullabies. Of course, in complete contrast, any pop song covered by A Day To Remember is gonna be made loud—and “Over My Head” is no exception. The acoustic guitar only lasts for a few measures before giving way to ADTR’s signature sound. 

10. “Bulletproof” – Family Force 5 (originally by La Roux)

Knowing that synth-pop duo La Roux specifically wrote “Bulletproof” in an attempt to stand out from the same old musical and lyrical themes that dominated mainstream radio in 2009, we can appreciate Family Force 5’s cover even more. Their take feels distinctly different from other Punk Goes Pop tracks, but somehow it just works. We’re curious to know what the song would’ve sounded like with more guitar, but we’re definitely not complaining about FF5’s interpretation. 

9. “Need You Now” – Sparks The Rescue (originally by Lady Antebellum)

Sparks The Rescue made more changes to Lady Antebellum’s (now Lady A) “Need You Now” than what’s typically heard on a Punk Goes Pop track. But in this case, the changes worked simply because Sparks The Rescue committed to altering the whole mood and tone of the song. The central theme of longing still feels just as genuine with a faster tempo and intensified instrumentals.

8. “Heartless” – The Word Alive (originally by Kanye West)

The Word Alive frontman Telle Smith’s vocal delivery in this cover of “Heartless” somehow makes the song feel so much more emotional. Not to mention, the band did an incredible job of creatively reimagining the verses without a single bit of clean singing. And the guitar outro is the perfect finish to a metalcore cover.

7. “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” – The Maine feat. Adam Lazzara (originally by Cyndi Lauper)

Right off the bat, you know a John O’Callaghan/Adam Lazzara collab is going to be worth listening to. The two prominent vocalists from different eras of the pop-punk scene give an entirely new meaning to this Cyndi Lauper classic. Some stronger instrumentals would’ve elevated the Maine’s cover of “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” from good to great. 

6. “Stitches” – State Champs (originally by Shawn Mendes)

Who knew that some guitar, drums and fresh pop-punk energy was all this Shawn Mendes track needed to go from overplayed breakup song to total banger? Vocalist Derek DiScanio puts a unique spin on “Stitches,” while drummer Evan Ambrosio’s fun fills tie everything together beautifully. State Champs stayed true to the original in many ways, adding their own sound in all the right places.

5. “Everywhere” – Yellowcard (originally by Michelle Branch)

Yellowcard’s cover of Michelle Branch’s “Everywhere” is undeniably one of the most memorable and well-done tracks on the album that started it all. The second verse feels a bit strange, but we can still appreciate the band’s attempt to add texture to this 2001 hit.

4. “Somebody That I Used To Know” – Mayday Parade feat. Vic Fuentes (originally by Gotye feat. Kimbra)

Mayday Parade’s rendition of “Somebody That I Used To Know” takes on an entirely different feel than the original—in a good way. Despite the new key, tempo and pop-punk instrumentals, it still has all the emotion of a breakup song. How could it not, having been performed by Mayday Parade? And Vic Fuentes’ verse is just to die for. 

3. “Rolling In The Deep” – Go Radio (originally by Adele)

Go Radio frontman Jason Lancaster’s voice packs the same emotional punch and features the same soulful rasp as Adele’s. That makes him a perfect candidate to cover the English singer-songwriter’s breakout single, “Rolling In The Deep.” Lancaster’s bandmates back him up with far more interesting guitar and drum parts than those heard in the original, helping to kick this fiery chart-topper up a notch. 

2. “Apologize” – Silverstein (originally by OneRepublic)

The members of Silverstein certainly don’t need to apologize for their faster yet just as emotional (if not more) rendition of this well-known song. From the soft guitar intro to the fervent drum fills, which build up to an explosive chorus, Silverstein add the perfect raw punk touch to OneRepublic’s “Apologize.”

1. “Little Lion Man” – Tonight Alive (originally by Mumford & Sons)

No cover can ever fully compare to the melancholy yet stomp-along quality of Mumford & Sons’ debut single, “Little Lion Man.” But Tonight Alive’s cover is such a fantastic reimagining. While the original is an excellent example of modern folk-rock done right, the Tonight Alive version is a great example of a Punk Goes Pop cover done right. They made the sound brighter, the chorus punchier and the guitar work tighter, all while holding on to the raw passion in the original. To top it all off, frontwoman Jenna McDougall’s vocals are incredible. 

On Thursday, it was announced that Groves’ posthumous album is on the way.

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Groves’ brother took to Twitter on May 3 to announce that his sister had suddenly passed away at the age of 30. Following the news of her passing, artists and friends alike took to social media to share their condolences. Debby Ryan, The Summer Set‘s Brian Dales, Cheat Codes‘ Trevor Dahl and The Cab‘s Alex DeLeon were just a few of the artists to pay tribute to Groves.

Now, it has been announced that Groves’ forthcoming album Bless My Heart will be released onto digital streaming platforms May 29. Prior to her passing, Groves had completed the vocals and overdubs for the LP. She had spent the last 14 months working on the record with the creative trust at SMACK Songs. However, the album was put on hold when coronavirus hit.

With the help of her team and Nashville entertainment brand Thirty Tigers, Bless My Heart is now finally ready to be released. Groves’ team hopes that this set of songs will help those struggling during this difficult time.

“While Cady isn’t here to see it, her music is being released to cheer people through the anxiety, uncertainty and loneliness,” her team shares in a press release.

Returning to her Kansas roots on Bless My Heart, the posthumous album features five songs including a cover of James Blunt’s “Bartender,”  a reprise of her life-telling “Crying Game” and three new original songs. According to the press release, Bless My Heart is full of music reflective of the good times Groves’ had during her life.

“Shining, bright, uplifting and finding the love in every single moment, it is a collection that summates a life lived to the fullest in the good times and the moments that challenge the best of us,” the press release reads.

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In celebration of Bless My Heart‘s announcement, fans are now able to hear the album’s title track. The new song features Groves’ country-inspired sound as she sings about looking forward to better times ahead. It is also her first song to be released since 2017’s “Oil and Water.”

“Bless My Heart” is available to listen to below. It is also streaming exclusively on PEOPLE.

Throughout her career, Groves hit the road with many scene favorites including the stacked 2010 Bamboozle Roadshow alongside All Time Low, Boys Like Girls, LMFAO, Good Charlotte and Third Eye Blind. Following that run, she supported the Downtown Fiction on the Let’s Be Animals tour in 2011 and Hot Chelle Rae on the Beautiful Freaks tour in 2012. As well, her duet with Dahl’s former project Plug-in Stereo called “Oh, Darling” is also well known by many.

Are you excited to hear Cady Groves’ new album? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

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In the tweet, Cody states that “details are limited” and the family is currently trying to obtain more information. He also pays tribute to their late siblings Casey and Kelly.

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“@cadygroves has left this world,” Cody writes. “Details are limited right now but family is trying to get them and will keep people updated. Rest In Peace little sis. Hope you’re reunited with @kellydgroves and Casey.”

UPDATE: MAY 3, 2020, 7:59 P.M. EST

The cause of death was initially unknown, but Cady’s brother Cody has since taken to Twitter to share another update on the vocalist’s passing. In the new post, Cody says that an autopsy report shows Cady died of natural causes. While testing is still being done, Cody believes it is related to undisclosed health problems she endured last year.

“I hate that I even have to do this, but apparently the world and Internet is a cluster of twisted misinformation,” Cody writes in a private Facebook post screenshotted for Twitter. “In my original post, I had stated we had no information to try and prevent that, but to expel rumors, I will provide an update.

“The medical examiner has completed [the] autopsy, and there was no indication of foul play or self-harm. Simply put, Cady Groves died of natural causes. She had some medical problems last fall and our best guess at this point until further testing is complete is that they resurfaced. Please respect her name and family before sharing information that did not come directly from here.

“Carol Petitt and I are a little over halfway to Nashville and basically running on adrenaline and caffeine. Cady was really looking forward to the next few months and release of her new album. Our latest in-depth conversation (since most were witty banter) was her sending me songs to critique and give feedback on.”

UPDATE: MAY 3, 2020, 10:59 P.M. EST

According to her friend and Time magazine West Coast Editor Sam Lansky, Cady passed away Saturday.

“I talked to her last week, and she sent me new mixes of songs she was getting ready to release; they were so good,” Lansky writes alongside a collection of photos. “I’m so grateful that in my last communication with her, I got to tell her that I loved her. But I will miss her terribly. I hope the world remembers her for the fierce spirit and rare talent she was.”

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Debby Ryan commented on Lansky’s tribute by sharing her own.

“I love you,” Ryan writes. “Very grateful for the time I had with Cady and with you two. effervescence personified and a sweet gift within our journeys to’ve fallen apart together, in three different ways.”

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The vocalist’s last post on social media includes several Boomerangs on April 23 where she gave an update on life at home.

“AND NOW….A SHORT FILM ?? ON WHAT QUARANTINE DAY NUMBER 967 HAS BEEN LIKE FOR ME. (Swipe in order) ??????

Slide #1: HEY GUYS! It’s been a hot minute since we talked. And although I’m pretty sure I’m going batshit crazy in my house for week 7…I figured I’d update you on what I’ve been up to! Slide #2: wait a sec gimme a kiss y’all buttheads I miss you. No frenchers though I’m a lady.

Slide 3: I listened to the entire Britney Spears …Baby One More Time album before my 7th morning snack. Slide #4: then I sat around and stared out the window at the rain while waiting until it was socially acceptable to eat another snack. Slide #5: now I’m reading a book in my living room. That I’ve already read twice.

So AS YALL CAN SEE…I’m not running out of things to do..just mostly running out of cheese to eat. And books to read. And basically…yeah I’m running out of things to do help me I love you I’m just having a lot of feelings ok bye. Let me know what y’all have been up to and tag me with your short film! ??”

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Fellow artists have begun paying tribute to the vocalist including Nate Blasdell (I Set My Friends On Fire), Brian Logan Dales (The Summer Set), Alexander DeLeon (The Cab, Bohnes) and SayWeCanFly.

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The Ready Set and Stephen Jerzak also shared tributes. Cady joined the Ready Set and Christofer Drew for the holiday song “The Blizzard Of ’89” in 2009. She also teamed up with Jerzak for a collab in 2010, “Better Than Better Could Ever Be.”

In addition to collabs with the Ready Set and Jerzak, Cady was known for teaming up with Trevor Dahl (now of Cheat Codes), who also paid tribute. The duo worked together on “Oh Darling,” a song released on his former project Plug In Stereo’s Nothing To Something LP in 2011.

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Cady released her debut EP, A Month Of Sundays, in 2009. She followed it up with three more EPs: 2010’s The Life Of A Pirate, 2012’s This Little Girl and 2015’s Dreams. The collections featured several notable singles including “This Little Girl,” “We’re The Shit” and “Love Actually.”

Throughout her career, Cady hit the road with many scene favorites including the stacked 2010 Bamboozle Roadshow alongside All Time Low, Boys Like Girls, LMFAO, Good Charlotte and Third Eye Blind. Following that run, she supported the Downtown Fiction on the Let’s Be Animals tour in 2011 and Hot Chelle Rae on the Beautiful Freaks tour in 2012.

She released a music video for “Oil And Water” in October 2017, which marks her most recent single. You can see it below.

This post will be updated should any additional information become available. Our thoughts are with Cady Groves’ family and friends at this time.

At first glance, the show seems to be the exact opposite of the scene—EDM music, flashy outfits and tan people who would never dare date goths. However, if you jog your memory and really think about it, deep down the entire cast is scene kids. From their fashion to their behavior, they’re just like us.

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Enjoy this blast from the past and realize why the cast of Jersey Shore is all scene kids, whether we’d like to claim them or not.

1. When Snooki was super emo after the first night

Snooki might be one of the most recognizable parts of Jersey Shore, but she almost left after day one. After a wild night in the hot tub, she was ready to call it quits because she felt like she didn’t fit in. She was being so emo and down on herself about it, but thankfully, her roommates helped her feel like she belonged.

2. Angelina brought her luggage in garbage bags like a punk

Angelina is arguably the most hated cast member, but she truly didn’t care at all. She showed up to the house Season 1 with garbage bags. It was super punk rock, and even when they made fun of her for it, she couldn’t care less what the mainstream thought of her.

3. When JWoww and Snooki wrote a note to Sam like we did in middle school

JWoww and Snooki wrote an iconic note to Sam about Ron cheating on her, which caused mayhem in the house. It’s so all of us in middle school when we wrote notes to our crushes, enemies and everyone in between because there was no way we would ever have real confrontation. Or we’d make a mixtape; that’s more our speed.

4. Two words: hella eyeliner

5. The way they slack off work because screw capitalism

6. They’ve played some definite scene tracks

During most MTV shows, they play music during certain scenes as part of their soundtrack. While this isn’t the exact decision of the cast, it’s hilarious to watch the Jersey Shore crew get ready while Cobra Starship plays or when a Wavves song soundtracks Deena and Snooki’s drunken nap. And that was just the beginning as the series also included snippets of A Day To Remember, Set Your Goals, Atreyu, the Downtown Fiction, Sing It Loud, Hawthorne Heights, Motion City Soundtrack, Anarbor and so many more.

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It’s hard to think that 2008 was already an entire decade ago. It was the year that brought us Twilight, the Fred YouTube channel and a slew of rising musical talent in the alternative scene. So we’re taking a trip down memory lane to recall some of the beginnings of our favorite bands’ groundbreaking careers.

Read more: Musicians share their most anticipated record of 2018

ASKING ALEXANDRIA

Originally started in 2006 by guitarist Ben Bruce in Dubai, Bruce realized he would not gain international success and moved back home to Nottingham, England, to reassemble the band two years later. Now, after a long, tough period of not speaking with the other members, original vocalist Danny Worsnop is back, and the band have just released their self-titled sixth album.
Latest video: “Into The Fire”

FUN.

After the split of his former band the Format, vocalist Nate Ruess went on to form Fun. with his fellow touring buddies. Years down the line, the New York indie-rock act announced they were going on hiatus in 2015. Ruess debuted his solo album, Grand Romantic, that same year, and he is best known for his collaboration with pop singer P!nk on her song “Just Give Me A Reason.”
Latest video: “Why Am I The One”

GET SCARED

Assembled by members of four different bands the previous year, Get Scared released their first-ever EP, Cheap Tricks And Theatrics, in 2009. They opened for I See Stars on their Light In The Cave tour in 2016 and performed in Mexico and Japan. Nowadays, they’ve been in the studio writing and recording for their upcoming fourth studio album.
Latest video: “R.I.P.”

THE WORD ALIVE

Beginning as the side project of Escape The Fate’s Craig Mabbitt, the band later recruited Tyler “Telle” Smith as their new vocalist and began recording shortly after. In August, bassist Daniel Shapiro announced his departure, and he was replaced with Ryan Daminson. They supported I Prevail on their Rage On The Stage tour along with We Came As Romans and Escape The Fate.
Latest video: “Trapped”

TONIGHT ALIVE

Frontwoman Jenna McDougall officially joined Tonight Alive the day before her 16th birthday, making us feel really old when we look at how far they’ve come since. Earlier this year, they signed with Hopeless Records and UNFD and recorded their upcoming album Underworld in Thailand, despite parting ways with guitarist Whakaio Taahi.
Latest video: “Crack My Heart”

AMARANTHE

The power metal act, originally named Avalanche but changed due to legal issues, formed in 2008 in Gothenburg, Sweden after a photo shoot for their Leave Everything Behind demo. Earlier this year, founding vocalist Jake E left to form a new project, and the band has recruited Nils Molin of Dynazty as his replacement. They just announced a European tour for fall 2018.
Latest video: “Maximize”

HANDS LIKE HOUSES

Hands Like Houses were  formed from members of two bands, So Long Safety and Eternal Debut. Soon after their formation, the Aussie act traveled to Chango Studios to record their debut album, Ground Dweller, with producer Cameron Mizell. This year, the band signed to Hopeless Records, while continuing their partnership with Australian label UNFD.
Latest video: “Drift”

BAND OF SKULLS

Initially, this British rock act met in college and started out playing nightclubs in the Greater London area under the moniker Fleeing New York before changing their name in 2008. Earlier this year, founding member Matt Hayward announced his departure. Since then, the band was featured on a compilation album put out by record label Sotones in January 2017.
Latest video: “Black Magic”

THE DOWNTOWN FICTION

With a name inspired by cult-classic Pulp Fiction, the band started out posting their demos on mid-2000s social media polestar, Myspace. The band’s biggest hit, “I Just Wanna Run,” has since reached Gold RIAA status. Their latest video stars actress Matilda Lutz, and guitarist and lead singer Cameron Leahy has recently been putting out his own solo material.
Latest video: “Hepburn Shades”

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Between playing their two original songs, “Thanks For Nothing” and “I Just Wanna Run,” singer Cameron Leahy breaks out and sings a short excerpt from the song “Kiss” by Prince, showing off his high-pitched vocals.

Check out the video, and let us know what you think in the comments!

The band teamed up with AltPress to exclusively premiere the music video for the album opener “Let’s Fade Away.”

“Alligator Tears. The realities we choose to see. The people we re-invent. The disconnect we feel in an era of relentless connectivity,” lead singer and guitarist Cameron Leahy says. “I started working on the songs in my studio against the backdrop of late-night Los Angeles—trying to tap into that desolation of empty streets in a city filled with people. Once the songs were fleshed out, we re-tracked bass and drums live in-studio, which allowed us to lock in and complete the final overdubs back at base. The process infused the sound with a surreal serenity—the kind you feel when alone with your thoughts.”

Alligator Tears consists of the following tracks:

1. Let’s Fade Away
2. Dream Within A Dream
3. Van Gogh Colors
4. Is This The End
5. Hepburn Shades

Pre-order the EP on iTunes today and receive an instant download of “Let’s Fade Away” along with pre-order only bonus tracks “I Just Wanna Run” and “Santa Cruz,” which were recorded live at a show while the band was on tour with Yellowcard and Finch last spring.

Check out the video below and let us know what you think in the comments!

“’Right Where We Left Off’ was inspired by strange chance-encounters with people from your past,” says vocalist/guitarist Cameron Leahy. “It's a surreal feeling, like being at a party in a haunted house. The video shows actual footage from the recording day at NRG studios in North Hollywood. The song itself is very stripped-down and focuses on this conversation. It's a raw story.”

Catch the band on tour with Finch and Yellowcard.

Losers & Kings was released in June via Fearless Records. TDF are currently out on the road alongside Metro Station and the Ready Set. You can check out a full list of remaining dates and locations below, as well.

Metro Station, the Ready Set, the Downtown Fiction, Against The Current:

Oct 25 – Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave 
Oct 26 – Chicago, IL @ Bottom Lounge 
Oct 28 – Indianapolis, IN @ Deluxe @ Old National Center
Oct 29 – Detroit, MI @ St Andrews Hall 
Oct 30 – Toronto, ON @ Phoenix Concert Theatre
Oct 31 – Cleveland Heights, OH @ Grog Shop 
Nov 1 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Altar Bar 
Nov 3 – Boston, MA @ Brighton Music Hall 
Nov 4 – New Haven, CT @ Toad's Place 
Nov 6 – New York, NY @ The Gramercy Theatre
Nov 7 – Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Soundstage 
Nov 8 – Philadelphia, PA @ District N9NE
Nov 11 – Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade 
Nov 12 – Lake Buena Vista, FL @ House of Blues
Nov 14 – San Antonio, TX @ White Rabbit
Nov 15 – Dallas, TX @ House of Blues – Cambridge Room 
Nov 16 – Houston, TX @ House of Blues – Bronze Peacock 
Nov 19 – Phoenix, AZ @ Joe's Grotto 
Nov 20 – Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues 
Nov 22 – San Diego, CA @ House of Blues