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When the new millennium broke, the alternative music community was heavily saturated with popular genres such as punk, pop punk and emo. Lying dormant, a new alternative music sound and scene was awaiting its time to shine. In 2002, it absolutely exploded. It was virtually impossible to go a day without hearing Simple Plan’s latest […]

Pop punk began to rapidly gain traction in the early 2000s, landing impressive spots on mainstream charts that propelled the success of the genre today. This transformative period uncovered legendary bands who produced albums that have stood the test of time. While it’s apparent that pop punk began a definitive era 20 years ago, it’s […]

The year is 2005, and new gadgets are being introduced constantly. iPod Nano made its debut, and what could be considered the first video social media, YouTube, launched as well. This new platform encouraged artists to create easy, accessible music videos. Despite the low-quality, primarily small-budgeted videos, some bands went all out. Here’s a list […]

Drive-Thru Records just broke a stint of silence by launching an Instagram account to announce a classic compilation is heading to vinyl. The beloved scene staple shuttered its doors in 2008 (and briefly attempted to relaunch in 2012). Before closing up shop, the label championed releases from Allister, Midtown, the Movielife, New Found Glory, Something Corporate, […]

It’s been nearly a week since Riot Fest celebrated its 15th year with a stacked lineup and legion of fans. Taking over Douglas Park in Chicago, the fest featured everyone from the Struts to GWAR. You may have seen them perform onstage with your own eyes or vicariously through social media posts. But we wanted […]

Another Riot Fest has come and gone, but this year’s marked an extra special milestone as the event threw its 15th punk-rock festivities. It went big this year, even past its lineup including schedule-wrapped beer cans and the return of Punk Rock & Paintbrushes. The latter hosted artwork from Tim Armstrong (Rancid), Tim McIlrath (Rise […]

Starting June 29-30 in Atlantic City, New Jersey, the Vans Warped Tour will hold its final high-decibel celebrations of punk rock and youth culture. Once the traveling roadshow returns to Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California, July 20 and 21, founder Kevin Lyman’s great touring experiment will become a part of rock ’n’ roll history, […]

The wait is finally over, Riot Fest fans. The first wave of the 15th anniversary lineup for 2019 is officially here. Yesterday, the festival reminded fans that the lineup was on its way in true Riot Fest fashion. Read more: Ice Nine Kills combat Disney ban with Orlando “revenge” show “Tomorrow at 10am, you can stop complaining […]

We certainly don’t just buy albums because they look cool, but we still think it’s important to appreciate a piece of music for its overall package. While the contents are what’s most important, we can all appreciate epic album art. As for these specific ones, they’re often viewed as scene staples, so it’s never surprising […]

To celebrate 20 years as a band, the Starting Line have recently announced a special anniversary tour. The band revealed a total of nine dates, which include stops on the Vans Warped Tour and their yearly holiday show in Philadelphia. On the tour, the band will include a storytelling portion, which will feature anecdotes about […]

If there’s one guilty pleasure of ours, it’s watching various generations of people react to some of our favorite bands. Luckily for us, FBE. have been feeding our obsession with these types of videos for quite some time, and if there’s one thing we’ve learned from them, it’s that they have the ability to make us […]

Loneliness is an inescapable emotion that all humans go through. One thing that helps is knowing that you’re not alone. Here are some of our favorite lyrics that find the words to describe just how over love we are. Read more: 15 band-themed valentines to show your love this year “I Hope You’re Miserable”—MOOSE BLOOD “I […]

Emo Night Brooklyn have announced their biggest event of the year—on Thanksgiving Eve, to be exact—and they have an epic party planned. Breaking out all the party tricks for this one, the night will feature acoustic sets from the Starting Line’s Kenny Vasoli, Ace Enders and the Dangerous Summer’s AJ Perdomo. Not to mention, the night will have […]

Ahhh, pop punk, the genre gift that keeps on giving. It’s so much more than palm-muted power chords and the desire to eat pizza. Pop punk speaks directly to our souls. It sustains our scene; it gives us a reason to wake up in the morning. Pop punk is a part of us… which means […]

Nothing is more frustrating than finding a new band and falling in love with their music, only to realize you've just missed out on seeing them play in your hometown. We're here to save you that heartbreak and fill you in on some upcoming tours and festivals that are definitely worth checking out. Take a […]

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! No, not the time when you get a bunch of candy just for putting on a costume or the time when you get a bunch of presents from relatives who otherwise never communicate with you. It’s time for Thanksgiving, the one day of the year when, hopefully, […]

Editor's note: In its origins, the TASTE OF CHAOS tour was frequently deemed “Winter Warped” by both fans and organizers. The 2006 road show took place in the late winter and early spring, featuring lineups populated by some of the most diverse voices in the scene, including bands like My Chemical Romance, the Used, Underoath, […]

There’s only one Friday the 13th this year, and you’re in the midst of it. Some people celebrate the occasion by watching Jason Voorhees slaughter unsuspecting youths who are just trying to get some action while others spend the day performing rituals to ward off bad luck. However you spend the day, we decided it […]

On July 16, Taste Of Chaos will return to San Bernardino for the annual day-long festival. After a five year break, last year marked the festival’s return, with over 13,000 in attendance for the all-day event. Read more: Warped Tour 2016 lineup announced This year's amazing lineup includes Dashboard Confessional, Taking Back Sunday, Quicksand, The Get […]