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15 alternative songs that were essential for 2000s summer road trips

Flashback to your 2000s scene phase. You’re a day out from a road trip and focused entirely on prepping. Does that mean double-checking your suitcase or gas tank, though? Of course not. You’re more concerned with loading up your iPod with alternative summer hits. Fortunately, even in the wake of widespread technological innovations, some basic […]

Nine Inch Nails, Run The Jewels and more set to headline Riot Fest 2021

The organizers of Riot Fest have announced that the festival is returning to Douglass Park in Chicago this fall. In typical Riot fashion, the lineup for Sept. 17, 18 and 19 is stacked. “We’ve missed you and we can’t wait to see you this year,” the festival organizers shared.  Headliners include alternative veterans Nine Inch […]

Cobra Starship’s mega collab for 'Snakes On A Plane' almost didn't happen

Back in 2006, the emo music world was introduced to Cobra Starship and their debut single “Bring It (Snakes On A Plane).” The mega collab brought together some of our favorite musicians for a song based on a movie we still don’t know if we love or hate. Now, it turns out that Cobra Starship’s […]

Riot Fest postpones until 2021 and reveals the first wave of the lineup

Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Riot Fest 2020 has been postponed until 2021. The festival announced the new dates and first lineup announcement on June 16. The Chicago-based festival follows a long list of other festivals that have been postponed this year including Lollapalooza, Glastonbury, Coachella and Reading and Leeds. Read more: My Chemical […]

9 Myspace era songs that are impossible not to sing along with

Call it “neon punk,” call it “Myspace-core,” call it something even nastier, but we won’t stop listening to the weird-ass genre that emerged in the mid-2000s. Some of these artists went on to have huge mainstream success, and others, well…you can’t delete anything off the internet, right? Bring the party on, studded belt and all. […]

15 most-streamed Spotify songs that might surprise you

We all know our favorite songs by our top bands, but we aren’t always spot-on when it comes to their most popular ones. The Spotify listeners have spoken, and their answers took us off guard. Here are the most surprising top-streamed songs on Spotify that we may or may not agree with. Read more: blink-182 will bring back […]

“Snakes On A Plane” is a mid-2000s nightmare come true

As if the world isn’t already terrifying enough, we now have to worry about literal snakes on actual planes. Samuel L. Jackson tried to warn us. The scene’s first introduction to reptiles on an aircraft came via Cobra Starship and their 2006 hit “Bring It! (Snakes On A Plane).” Made for the Snakes On A Plane soundtrack […]

Watch the Sounds perform "Shake Shake Shake" live

The Sounds recently stopped by VH1's Big Morning Buzz Live to perform their latest single, “Shake Shake Shake.” The track is featured on the band's 2013 album, Weekend. The record is available for download on iTunes now. Fans can watch the performance below. Tell us what you think! In case you missed it, the band's […]

Twitpicks: November 16, 2013

Many musicians are constantly connected with fans, just like we are with friends and family, via their various social media accounts (Vine, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook, to name a few.) With photos often being a key part of their updates, there are naturally always a few that stand out amongst the rest. Check out what […]

The Sounds post "Weekend" lyric video

The Sounds have released a lyric video for the title track off their latest album, Weekend. The record is available for download on iTunes now. Fans can watch the video below. Leave us a comment with your thoughts!

The Sounds release "Shake Shake Shake" lyric video

The Sounds have premiered a lyric video for their latest single, “Shake Shake Shake.” Fans can download the track on iTunes now. Check out the video below and tell us what you think!

The Sounds release "Yeah Yeah Yeah" video

The Sounds just unveiled a new video for “Yeah Yeah Yeah” from their 2011 full-length Something To Die For. Check it out below.

The Sounds release remix of "Dance With The Devil"

The Sounds have debuted a new Innerpartysystem remix of “Dance With The Devil”. The original version of the song is featured on the Sounds' fourth full-length album, Something To Die For. Listen to the remix here and let us know what you think!

Fifteen Memorable Fueled By Ramen Videos

In honor of Fueled By Ramen's 15th birthday, we picked out 15 memorable videos for songs released by the label–and, of course, a bonus clip to grow on. Enjoy! Fall Out Boy, “Grand Theft Autumn/Where Is Your Boy” Fall Out Boy’s most popular video while on Fueled By Ramen, the clip actually became more popular—just […]

The Sounds announce North American headlining tour

The Sounds have unveiled dates for their North American headlining tour this fall. Natalia Kills, the Limousines, and Kids At The Bar will also be on the tour. Fans can purchase pre-sale tickets starting tomorrow. For more information on the pre-sale head here. The dates are as follows: 10/12 Ft. Lauderdale, FL Culture Room 10/13 […]

The Sounds release official video for "Dance With The Devil"

The Sounds have debuted the video for “Dance With The Devil”. The song appears on the band's latest release, Something To Die For. Watch the video below and tell us what you think!

Download a new song from The Sounds

The Sounds have recently released their latest track, “Better Off Dead”. The song appears on the band's upcoming album, Something To Die For, in stores March 29.  All fans who download “Better Off Dead” are eligible to enter a cover contest hosted by the band, with a chance to appear on the b – side […]