the wonder years

One of the best parts of fall, besides Halloween of course, is the endless announcements of fall tours and festivals featuring some of our favorite bands and artists. So why not combine our love of fall tours and our favorite holiday to compile a list of must-attend Halloween and horror-themed shows? From Ice Nine Kills […]

It’s pretty safe to say that once August comes around, no one is excited to head back to school and hit the books. When the homework or teachers become too much, we often turn to music to try to relax us and cope with the daily stress of getting an education. Read more: twenty one […]

Plenty of thought goes into the images plastered across album covers, even if they don’t have the same relevance in the digital age. Now, artists can focus on making the right statement and summing up their music with the visuals. These records could belong in any top 10 list, but the ability to see them […]

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, […]

Many big-name bands evolve over time as trends come and go, traversing through different styles and influences. Oftentimes, many of these bands share humble beginnings with a debut full-length that serves as a vital stepping stone in their career. Among the many successful albums that defined the scene, we’re here to test your knowledge on […]

In their relatively brief time on Earth, Rocky and Ross Lynch, the navigators of THE DRIVER ERA, have seen a lot. You may remember them as members of the pop band R5; if not, you’re most assuredly familiar with Ross’ high-profile acting career in things both commercial (as Harvey Kinkle in the Chilling Adventures Of […]

It’s not unusual for fans to credit their favorite musicians for “saving” them through the power of a song. Music can positively influence someone’s life whether it be through making them feel less alone, boosting their mood or inspiring them to find their own path of creativity. We spoke to some artists who recall the […]

While Valentine’s Day has already come and gone, that doesn’t mean we can’t get in our feelings. What better way to reflect on past relationships, future loves, and everything in between than with some acoustic songs? Check out the list below and let us know which one made you cry the hardest. Read more: blink-182 unveil […]

Get ready to starve your wallet and feed your turntable because the 11th anniversary of Record Store Day falls this weekend (Saturday, April 13).  Because let’s face it, looking at playlists on your phone is kind of boring, but that triple-vinyl set of twenty one pilots’ Blurryface Live is a joy to witness and caress. There’s […]

As last week came to a close, several of our scene favorites began teasing something called Sad Summer Festival. At the time, not much info was available as each artist posted a mysterious clip and the date March 19. That day is finally here, and we now know exactly what Sad Summer Fest is, and we’re […]

We love when bands get together to work on projects together, and that’s just what the Wonder Years’ Dan Campbell and the Early November’s Ace Enders did. The two vocalists unveiled their new project Clear Eyes Fanzine, a “musical fanzine” that’s dedicated to the mid-2000s drama, Friday Night Lights. Read more: Gerard Way talks “Dasher” lyric video, shares kind words of Lydia Night […]

Alkaline Trio announced three hometown shows—plus don’t miss a new song from the Menzingers. Check out the news you might have missed today below! 1. Unwill release new single “Slaves” Unwill released their latest single “Slaves” from their upcoming record Can’t Kill Me. The album is described by the band as being “a journey through […]

Holy Wars drop new single—plus, All Time Low released a new Green Room Session covering “Drugs & Candy.” Check out the news you might have missed today below! Read more: Ultra Music Festival gets evicted by the City of Miami 1. Stand Atlantic release new song “Lost My Cool” Stand Atlantic released the second single […]

There’s little that is more traumatizing than singing along so confidently to your favorite song only to have your friends suddenly start laughing at you over your lyric choice. Suddenly you’re questioning every line, every lyric and wondering what other songs you’ve been singing wrong your entire life. We’ve gathered some of the most commonly […]