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15 emo anthems that would suit Robert Pattinson’s Batman
R-Battz is finally here. We’ve waited a long time to visualize Robert Pattinson’s interpretation of the Dark Knight, and the first official trailer for next year’s The Batman gave us more emo vibes than we could handle. This is the first incarnation of the caped crusader to show the black eyeliner every Batman wears beneath […]
Hawthorne Heights have some advice for Kanye’s plan to sue his label
Earlier this week, Kanye West took to Twitter to announce that he wants to be released from his contract with Universal and Sony. Following his tweet, he revealed his plans to possibly sue the labels after receiving no response from them. Since then, he has shared every single page of his current contract online. Now, […]
These 8 emo song lyrics will continue to soothe future broken hearts
Let us make a toast to modern emo. The drama! The poetry! The minimum daily requirement of whining! Let’s make it perfectly clear right now that we’re not throwing shade on the genre. We’ve come to celebrate it in all of its heart-wrenching enormity. That’s why we’ve taken eight of the most emo song lyrics […]
The world may be sad, but '68 say 'Love Is Ain't Dead' with new EP
We didn’t ask him directly, but we’re pretty sure that the best part of Josh Scogin’s 2020 was recording the new ’68 EP. Love Is Ain’t Dead. contains three new songs and a cover of David Essex’s eternal groove-jam “Rock On.” Today Scogin and drummer Nikko Yamada released a socially distanced video for the opening […]
19 of the best debut albums to come out of the scene
They say you have your entire life to create your debut album, but they’re usually pretty terrible. However, these scene acts went above and beyond the call of duty, making bona fide masterpieces from the very start. There’s hardly any filler on these records, and many of the albums mentioned here are fan favorites to […]
Here’s where you can watch Thursday’s livestream gig with Frank Iero
Frank Iero is filling in on guitar for Thursday‘s upcoming livestream performance that kicks off Wednesday afternoon at 1 P.M. PT/4 P.M ET. Alongside Thursday and Iero, Cursive and And So I Watch You From Afar are supporting the virtual gig with sets of their own. Read more: Here’s why Spotify users were having trouble […]
These 18 singers from the 2000s will forever define the scene
Leave it to us to create a video for a list that was bound to fuel some fire. This APTV installment salutes singers from the 2000s whose voices shaped the scene. It was a pivotal time in youth culture. The combined tidal waves of annoying pop stars and nu-metal dudes in funny pants were giving […]
Prince Terrence began with hardcore in order to arrive at goth slow-jams
There’s something bold and brazen about the culture of the “punk lifer.” No cubicle farm could ever hold them. And they’ve spent more on tats and piercings than they have utility bills. With no fixed address, their only roots are in the scene. Fortunately for him, that life wasn’t good enough for Prince Terrence. It’s […]
Here are the 18 best scene vocalists from the 2000s
The first decade of this century began in the wake of boy bands and nü metal, so no one truly knew which sounds and bands would break out this time around. Well, “the scene” became a widely used (and misused) phrase, and bands decided to become more egalitarian. Read below for more on both points, […]
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 […]
See why Motionless In White’s first photo shoot was so awkward
Motionless In White are one of the more recent bands to be impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Last month, they postponed their upcoming tour with Knocked Loose that was set to kick off this month. Despite the setback Motionless In White have faced, vocalist Chris Motionless is hoping to lift some spirits during this […]
20 scene albums from 2003 you probably still know every word to
In 2003, major scene bands were gaining popularity on the Warped Tour circuit. The musical mixture of emo, pop punk and punk was growing in both the mainstream and the underground. As some of the millennium’s biggest names in the alternative scene started changing their sound, younger musicians joined in with their own take on […]
10 Gerard Way collabs every My Chemical Romance fan needs to hear
Gerard Way, the ever-iconic face of My Chemical Romance, has participated in a number of musical collaborations. With the relentlessly rising popularity of his comic book series The Umbrella Academy and a successful solo career under his belt, he’s somehow found plenty of spare time to contribute to other artists’ works over the years. In […]
Thursday sell out their face masks made of merch and donate hundreds
Thursday revealed a week ago that they would be using their unsold merch items to help create resources for workers on the front lines of the battle against the COVID-19 coronavirus and they’re revealing some good news about their initiative. Their masks for fans sold out in just nine seconds giving them the ability to create hundreds […]
Here’s what musicians think about Bernie Sanders’ campaign suspension
Bernie Sanders just suspended his presidential campaign. This essentially paves the way for Joe Biden to grab the Democratic nomination. That being said, musicians are expressing their concerns on social media. While some are simply lamenting the fact that four more years of Donald Trump may be more likely, others are thanking Sanders for everything […]
Geoff Rickly expects "worst stupidity" before post-pandemic enlightenment
Last week, Thursday frontman Geoff Rickly announced the band’s plan to aid in the coronavirus pandemic. The band are repurposing unsold tour shirts into masks to combat COVID-19. Working with NJ Maskmakers and FaceMaskWarriors, the band hope to quickly get masks to frontline workers. The band will also be creating special Thursday dove-branded masks via […]
My Chemical Romance Holy Book: the Return we thought wouldn’t happen
When My Chemical Romance announced their intention to reconvene on Halloween last year, they broke the internet. Fortunately, millions of hearts all over the planet were mended in the process. The joy kept sparking like downed power lines long after their triumphant Los Angeles comeback performance Dec. 20 at the Shrine Auditorium. We’re not kidding. […]
Beartooth want you to stay inside and they have the merch to help you
Midwest metal heroes Beartooth are putting their money where people’s lives are. The band have put together “stay at home” merch bundles. The proceeds will benefit the Grammy Awards’ MusicCares COVID-19 Relief Fund. The Beartooth “stay at home” kit consists of a specially designed hoodie, fleece blanket, deck of cards, bottle opener and a tote […]
Here’s how Thursday are using merch to help frontline medical workers
Thursday are putting their unused merchandise items to good use right now in an effort to help out front line workers in the fight to put an end to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. The band are going to use any appropriate merch items and turn them into face masks while places all across the world are reporting shortages. […]
10 essential politically charged songs you need to hear
With the election in full swing, take a look at some of the best politically charged songs from the scene. Over the last three decades, bands such as Rage Against The Machine, Anti-Flag and Against Me! have left their stamp on politics, letting their stance be known. Whether it’s a presidential disagreement or a response […]
