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15 iconic music video locations you can visit in real life

Ever wonder where your favorite artist filmed that one music video? While the answer is probably some private set in Los Angeles, a handful of music videos were actually filmed in public locations. With the weather warming and in-person concerts still on hold, why not support your favorite artists by visiting the sets of their […]

10 neon-pop bands who need to make a comeback

The late 2000s through early 2010s were defined in our scene by catchy synths intertwined with pop-like melodies, garnering the name “neon pop” or “neon pop punk.” With merch that was just as bright as the dance anthems that were produced, we can’t help but look back on the short-lived genre with fondness and a […]

10 unexpected cameos Fall Out Boy snuck in their music videos

Fall Out Boy are one of the biggest bands in the scene, and they certainly have the music video cameo appearances to prove it. From fellow musicians all the way to reality stars, the rock quartet made memorable, hilarious videos to their most famous tracks with help from special guests.  From the guest themselves to […]

Alkaline Trio basically shut down two record labels during 'Agony & Irony' cycle

After reaching what was quite possibly the peak of their goth aesthetic on Crimson, Alkaline Trio dialed down the darkness for their sixth album in favor of a more straight-up rock look and sound. We caught up with vocalist/bassist Dan Andriano to revisit Agony & Irony for our annual Class Of special (pick up a […]

'The Hills' producer creates new reality show about musicians in Nashville

[Photos by: CMT/YouTube] The creator of MTV's coming-of-age touchstones Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County and The Hills has a new reality show about emerging Nashville musicians called Music City set to debut early next year on CMT. Read more: Remember when Alkaline Trio were on 'The Hills'? As reported by People, the eight-episode first […]

Remember when Alkaline Trio were on ‘The Hills’ and it was painfully awkward?

Hi! This is a polite reminder that Alkaline Trio were on MTV’s “hit reality show” The Hills—you know, the LA-centric sequel to Laguna Beach—and it was so painfully awkward. The band weren’t awkward, of course. They played great! But the drama surrounding them—a rift between Audrina, LC and Lo—filled the air with nail-biting tension. You […]