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Cocteau Twins' Simon Raymonde learned that the best plan is none at all
Simon Raymonde is a man of many talents. His artistic range spans from the ’80s with the prolific dream-pop/shoegaze band Cocteau Twins to the founding of Bella Union, an independent record label that’s seen the likes of Beach House, Father John Misty and Explosions In The Sky. His recent project, Lost Horizons, are also signed […]
Daft Punk announce their break up with this powerful video—watch
After 28 years of creating music together, French duo Daft Punk have officially announced they are retiring. On Monday, Feb. 22, the duo released a powerful new video confirming the break-up news. Read more: 24kGoldn laments a broken relationship in the video for “3,2,1”—watch Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo formed Daft Punk in 1993 […]
10 extreme fashion trends musicians have actually pulled off
For some musicians, their fashion choices are almost as important as their art. Pop divas, rappers, rock stars and more have given us some of the most cutting-edge looks of all time that aren’t exactly wearable for an everyday person. We decided to take a look back and find 10 of the most extreme fashion trends […]
10 songs we need to hear covered on a new 'Punk Goes Pop' album
If you grew up as a scene kid, you know that Punk Goes Pop: Volumes 1-7 via Fearless Records is the one thing that connects you to the mainstream. With great music coming out, including record-breaking songs and artists, we decided we would throw a couple of ideas into the ring as to which songs […]
Juice WRLD's team staged an intervention for rehab days before his death
Back in December 2019, Juice WRLD tragically died at the age of 21 after an accidental overdose. Now, Juice WRLD’s label head Lil Bibby has revealed that the late rapper actually agreed to go to rehab just days before his sudden death. Read more: You can hear Andy Biersack read his autobiography to you—here’s how […]
Green Day are returning to the stage for this Super Bowl 2021 event
We are just under a week away from seeing the Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers go head-to-head at the 2021 Super Bowl. Of course, the entire week leading up to Super Bowl Sunday is set to be filled with celebratory events including a new performance from Green Day. The punk rock trio are […]
Here are the top 50 ‘Punk Goes Pop’ covers of all time
Fearless Records’ famous Punk Goes… franchise has certainly come a long way since its first installment in 2000. Genre discrepancies aside, it’s impossible to deny the success of one particular subseries: the Punk Goes Pop albums. There are now seven volumes, with speculation of an eighth floating around online. Of course, as with any expansive […]
The 2021 Grammys are reportedly postponed over COVID-19 concerns
The 2021 Grammy Awards were set to happen on Jan. 31. However, it looks like concerns over the coronavirus pandemic have put a halt to those plans. The Recording Academy has reportedly decided to delay the awards ceremony to later this year. Read more: Did Travis Barker just confirm blink-182’s next album is on the […]
QUIZ: Create a playlist, and we'll pull a tarot card for you
Using tarot cards is the ultimate form of spiritual guidance for many young people today. It’s especially true for those who are delving into the world of witchcraft or astrology. For those who are unfamiliar, tarot cards have illustrations and meanings attached to them that do not predict the future. They rather help you understand […]
Spotify's top streamed artists and songs of 2020 may surprise you
It’s safe to say that 2020 was unlike any other year we’ve experienced. Due to coronavirus, many of us stayed at home and streamed a lot of music on Spotify and binge-watched plenty of movies and films on Netflix, Hulu and more. Now, Spotify has finally unveiled the artists, albums and songs the world streamed […]
Halsey calls for more transparency over Grammy nominations after snub
Last week, the 2021 Grammy Awards nominations were unveiled. Although the list of nominees marked a slew of personal triumphs and industry firsts, it also included plenty of snubs many weren’t happy about. Among the list of snubbed artists is Halsey who earned zero nominations for her album Manic which debuted earlier this year. Now, […]
Alex Gaskarth, the Killers and more react to outcry over 2021 Grammy nods
On Tuesday, the nominations for the 2021 Grammy Awards were finally announced. Shortly after the unveiling, however, many artists and music lovers flocked to social media to express their opinions on this year’s surprises, triumphs and snubs. Among those sharing their reactions are the Killers and All Time Low‘s Alex Gaskarth. In a series of […]
The internet has some thoughts on the rock nominations at the 2020 AMAs
On Monday, the American Music Awards unveiled all of the nominations for its upcoming 2020 ceremony on Nov. 22. However, the list of artists is catching the internet’s attention for some interesting reasons. The AMAs have not only combined rock and pop artists into the same categories, but the alternative rock nominations are sparking a […]
Spotify reveals which songs we’ve been listening to most this summer
The world has been streaming a lot of music this summer. So much so that Spotify has unveiled the top songs both the world and United States have been streaming over the past few months. The top 20 lists include music from Lady Gaga, Harry Styles, beabadoobee, the Black Eyed Peas and more. Spotify’s most-streamed […]
Here’s why 2020 VMAs performers are exempt from NYC’s quarantine rule
The 2020 MTV Video Music Awards are right around the corner. Despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the award show is still happening with various live performances from around New York City. Now, it has been revealed that this year’s performers are exempt from mandatory quarantine. Read more: Chris Cornell’s estate says upcoming ‘Black Days’ biopic […]
Must-See Music: new tracks from MIW, Juice WRLD, Poppy and more
You know what happened this week? An American goth-metal gang enlisted some international vocalists to boldly reinvent some fan favorites. Two post-hardcore artists traded loud guitars for melodic synths to explore new vistas. Britain’s finest punk band teamed up with a world-acclaimed video director used to hanging out with Jack White and Jim Carrey. We […]
Republic Records will stop using the term “urban” to describe genres
Republic Records is currently one of the most powerful labels in North America. This week, Universal Music Group, which owns Republic, announced its pledge to donate $25 million to social justice organizations in support of Black Lives Matter. Now, Republic is taking a progressive step towards eliminating terms that show marginalization in music. The label […]
WMG reveals vague $100M social equity fund after the Weeknd’s request
Warner Music Group is announcing it is donating $100 million towards charitable causes for the music industry, social justice and organizations fighting violence and racism. The decision comes after the music industry participated in Blackout Tuesday in solidarity of the Black Lives Matter movement and Toronto R&B star the Weeknd‘s call out for the three major music labels […]
Stephen Christian made a new album and didn’t even have to get arrested
At first glance, one might think that Stephen Christian may have turned a scary corner. TENSION, the impending album from his solo project Anchor & Braille, portends a sea change. The perpetually posi singer has delivered tracks with titles such as “DANGEROUS,” “MADNESS” and “PHANTOM PAIN.” If it weren’t for the curious LP cover, we […]
‘Game Of Thrones’ to feature track by the Weeknd, Travis Scott, SZA
Game Of Thrones fans, the wait for the eighth and final season is almost over. Now, it’s been reported that The Weeknd, Travis Scott and SZA are working on a song that will be featured in the show. The three hip-hop stars track was confirmed by Pitchfork, and it will appear in the final season of the […]
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