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15 essential post-punk bands who represent the evolution of the genre
Post-punk had to happen. Punk rock opened all this space for people to make exactly the kind of art or culture that the disenfranchised had been imagining in their heads, and maybe had limited means or skills by which to make it. But what if you didn’t want to crank out recharged three-chord rock ’n’ […]
10 guitarists who brought punk rock firmly into the 2000s
As we exited the ’90s and entered the new millennium, pop divas, prefabricated boy bands and rappers bragging about conspicuous consumption and how poorly they treated women ruled the airwaves. Meanwhile, what passed for “rock” was the white guys who beat you up in high school P.E. class who’d discovered hip-hop and figured it’d sound […]
10 most unexpected musical moments from 'Saturday Night Live'
Performing on Saturday Night Live is a milestone for musicians in any genre, as it’s a moment in history that will be looked back on for years to come. For decades, some of the biggest artists of the time have taken the SNL stage, and most take the opportunity to give a memorable performance. Read […]
Chrissie Hynde never really wanted to be punk-rock royalty
Since 1978, the Pretenders’ outspoken singer/songwriter/rhythm guitarist Chrissie Hynde and her band have brought sophisticated compositional smarts and instrumental chops to punk rock. They took the music to radio and MTV in the early ’80s, subversively selling it to people who thought they were just listening to exciting rock ’n’ roll. Hynde spoke exclusively to […]
10 drum performances that prove Josh Dun can really play anything
Josh Dun, one-half of twenty one pilots, has done impressive drum covers onstage and offstage with Tyler Joseph, other artists and on his own. He’s also filled in on drums for fellow scene vocalists with ease. Undoubtedly, he can play anything with anyone. It’s safe to say that he can tackle everything from a kid’s […]
10 'Simpsons' band cameos that'll make you wish you lived in Springfield
As the longest-running animated television show in history, The Simpsons has been around for the rise and fall of grunge, the emergence of pop punk and countless other shifts in the music world. Throughout the past 31 years, The Simpsons has landed some of music’s most successful artists as guest stars. While the fan-proclaimed “golden […]
Here’s how Jack White ended up replacing a busker’s smashed guitar
For those of you that are looking for some positive news this week, Jack White has got you covered. The White Stripes frontman bought Matt Grant, a Scottish busker, a new guitar after his old was destroyed. Now, Grant is reacting to the random act of kindness that has since gone viral. Read more: ‘Addams […]
The internet is here for Jack White as the last-minute ‘SNL’ musical guest
Earlier this week, we learned that country artist Morgan Wallen has been removed as this weekend’s Saturday Night Live musical guest. The reason? Well, he was seen partying it up in a TikTok video without a mask which is a violation of SNL‘s COVID-19 protocols. Given the last-minute change, Saturday Night Live scrambled to find […]
20 side projects you should already be listening to by now
Side projects have the special ability to give artists the chance to express themselves in whatever manner they choose without snobby genre lords or the (sometimes self-imposed) shackles of their previous works confining their sonic decisions. Sometimes these new bands go in an intentionally more mainstream direction, while other times the word “commercial” is never […]
10 musicians with hobbies you probably didn’t know about
Musicians are just like us—they also do strange things when boredom takes over. While many artists talk about their love of making TikTok dances or binge-watching Netflix, a few rock stars prefer hobbies that are a little more unusual. We thought it’d be fun to find 10 musicians who have interesting hobbies, from beekeeping to collecting […]
15 times comedians joked about musicians in stand up
Comedians and musicians are more similar than you may think. They both strive to make their audience think, feel and see things in new ways, love saying “fuck” a lot and travel in busses across the country, consuming a questionable amount of gas station food and Starbucks coffee. Below we’ve found some of our favorite […]
These are the weird band merch items we all secretly want
Ever since the music industry shifted much of its focus away from physical product, the race is on to see who can come up with the best weird band merch. What beautiful (yet useless) tchotchke will get a fan to lighten their wallet? We’re sure you’ve seen more than a few examples. But if you’re […]
Here are 10 classic songs you can play in ‘Animal Crossing’
It feels like everyone is spending their time social distancing by playing the new Animal Crossing game on the Nintendo Switch. Animal Crossing: New Horizons dropped March 20, and people have been playing it addictively since. Because the game is so customizable, people have discovered you can actually play several scene songs in the game, […]
Tyler Joseph talks “stay[ing] inspired” after receiving Jack White’s gift
Tyler Joseph of twenty one pilots received a gift from The White Stripes and The Reconteurs singer Jack White, along with a sincere message. This isn’t the first time White gives some attention to the alt-rock duo. In an interview with Rolling Stone last year, the singer had high praise for the band. Read more: Hayley Williams escapes herself […]
The White Stripes last show together surprise released as live album
It’s been over a decade since The White Stripes broke up, but today fans are getting a surprise with a new release. A new live album consisting of the final show they ever performed together back in 2007 has surfaced online and is available for download. Read More: Netflix stocks drop with “tough competition” from new streaming […]
Jack White clarifies heroin usage joke, calls out “trash music” sites
Jack White has issued a statement to clarify some comments he recently made joking about using heroin. White’s band The Raconteurs just put out their first album in 11 years. White recently gave an interview with The Irish Times to talk about why it took so long and make the joke. Read more: twenty one […]
Jack Black, Jack White crossing paths finally results in epic selfie
In the most meta moment of all time, Jack White and Jack Black, arguably, two of the most famous Jacks, have finally crossed paths. It isn’t the first time they met. They both were are the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards and once Black introduced The White Stripes during a show. Read more: The 1975 share […]
Jack White receives honorary doctorate for philanthropic work
Jack White has given a lot to the world, founding the White Stripes, the Raconteurs, the Dead Weather and his record label Third Man Records. Now, the world is giving something back to him as he receives an honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters. White received the degree from Wayne State University for his philanthropic work […]
Jack White says rock 'n' roll needs some new blood
[Photo by: David James Swanson] Jack White's offering his advice for the well-being of rock music, saying that rock 'n' roll needs “some new young blood” in order to carry the guitar-wielding torch into the next generation. Read White's rockin' comments below. Read more: Hear Jack White's funky new song “Corporation” The former White Stripes […]
Listen to Jack White's funky new song "Corporation"
[Photo by: David James Swanson] Jack White's back with a rockin' new track—the latest single revealed from his upcoming third solo album, Boarding House Reach, out March 23—and it's a total barn burner. Get your groove on to White's “Corporation” below. Read more: Is Post Malone collaborating with BMTH? The former White Stripes frontman announced […]
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