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Catch Silverstein, Red Hot Chili Peppers and more on the road
This week, a handful of festival lineups were announced, as well as tour dates from Red Hot Chili Peppers, Silverstein, and others.
Pink Siifu won't repeat the story—he has to "give you a whole new book"
Within minutes of speaking to Pink Siifu, it’s clear that he’s a student of music who’s bursting with ideas. He mentions Pink Floyd in the same breath as Alice Coltrane, rattling off several more names that delight and inspire him. Like those artists, Siifu’s music demonstrates the same breadth and richness, tilting between punk-inflected free […]
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 […]
Pete Davidson covers Cheap Trick on an instrument he’s never played—watch
With a slew of acting credits ranging from the hilarious antics on Saturday Night Live to a serious reflection on life in The King Of Staten Island and the upcoming action-packed The Suicide Squad, it’s clear Pete Davidson is always up for a challenge. This still rings true outside of acting as the comedian hit […]
Here’s how Black Flag and LCD Soundsystem inspired sophie meiers
If it were still the ‘90s, you wouldn’t be able to go to your local Blockbuster, rent a teen rom-com and not hear sophie meiers echoing in the opening credits. Creating a celestial ambiance on their latest EP, you and me again, meiers embodies soft whispers while exuding Gwen Stefani’s “zero fucks given” attitude. Throughout you […]
Here's why Alicia Bognanno gave up some control on the new Bully LP
Alicia Bognanno’s solo project Bully is back for another round, dropping its third full-length, SUGAREGG, Aug. 21. The Sub Pop release is hypercharged and relentlessly confident from start to finish. Though it combines plenty of the grit and ferocity of their 2015 debut, Feels Like, with a dose of the prevalent lyrical focus of sophomore […]
This website generates your own '90s festival lineup with real show footage
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, festivals and large-scale shows won’t be resuming in the United States for a while. Now, thanks to the website Monkeon, music lovers can generate their very own ’90s festival lineups. The website generates randomized festival bills featuring ’90s artists and links to real concert and festival footage. Read more: Kanye West […]
10 covers we need to hear Brendon Urie take on next
The amazingly talented Panic! At The Disco frontman Brendon Urie has an impeccable vocal range and immense charm, making him capable of pulling off a wide array of hits, from the classic-rock era to modern pop tracks topping the charts. While he’s already covered the likes of Frank Sinatra all the way to Halsey, many […]
Brendon Urie offers jaw-dropping "Death Of A Bachelor" performance with the Roots on 'Fallon'
Panic! At The Disco teamed up with the Roots last night on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon—and the result will leave you speechless. Watch the jaw-dropping “Death Of A Bachelor” performance below, and be sure to let us know your thoughts in the comments. Read more: 10 songs featuring the wonderful Brendon Urie Performing […]
Andrew W.K. attempts 24-hour drumming record, streaming live now
Andrew W.K. is attempting to set a new world record today by drumming for 24 consecutive hours during the O Music Awards. Additionally, the Jonas Brothers have agreed to kick off the “Live Music Day Festival,” the world’s largest online and mobile music festival, taking place exclusively during the live awards event, beginning June 19, 2013 at 7 […]
Watch President Obama "slow jam" the news with the Roots on Jimmy Fallon
President Obama made an appearance on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon last night to “slow jam” the news with help from Fallon's house band, the Roots. The segement was recorded at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill and appropriately, college tuition hikes were discussed (or “slow jammed,” we suppose). Watch the video below.
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