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10 vocalists who brought a unique sound to the 2000s scene
2000s vocalists received an enormous amount of attention compared to the rest of their bandmates. It’s no surprise, really. In a scene characterized by edge, these frontmen and women drove their bands’ unique personalities. That’s not to say that they were all distinct. In fact, the era saw notable homogeneity in vocal style, even among more […]
Machine Gun Kelly just saw a UFO, but it wasn’t the first time—watch
Someone call Tom DeLonge and To The Stars Academy because Machine Gun Kelly is sharing some new UFO stories. During a recent appearance on The Late Late Show With James Corden, the Tickets To My Downfall musician revealed he encountered an extraterrestrial lifeform just last week. Read more: Musicians react to President Joe Biden and […]
Find out which blink-182 song matches your zodiac sign
If you’re a forever scene kid at heart, then you can admit that there’s truly a blink-182 song to fit every situation. Whether you’re going through a breakup or having an attitude toward your parents, the band have put out dozens of tracks throughout the decades that perfectly get us. Read more: Here’s why Raven, […]
It looks like Dead Kennedys praising Mitt Romney didn’t work out too well
Amidst the ongoing Pro-Trump protests at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Dead Kennedys decided to share their thoughts on the events that transpired. However, it looks like their comments have backfired. Many individuals in the punk community including former Dead Kennedys member Jello Biafra and Eve 6 have responded to Dead Kennedys’ latest comments. As […]
Rock musicians react to pro-Trump supporters taking over Capitol Hill
What was supposed to be a peaceful transition of power this morning in Washington D.C. was anything but. Ahead of the Electoral College certification process, lame-duck President Donald Trump held a “Stop The Steal” rally where he fanned the flames of allegations of a fraudulent election. These Trump supporters, white supremacist groups and militia groups, […]
20 albums you won’t believe are turning 10 in 2021
2011, like the years that preceded it, gave us a number of great alternative albums. But can you believe that 2021 is going to bring their 10-year anniversaries? Just like the 2000s came to pass in the blink of an eye, so did the last decade. And so we’re left soaking in nostalgia and wondering where the […]
QUIZ: Which legendary 2000s pop-punk guitarist are you the most like?
What is pop punk without its guitarists? Really just some angsty spoken word over punchy drums and a bassline. Let’s be honest: We’d still probably listen to it, but it wouldn’t be nearly as good. We may like to focus on vocals and lyrics when it comes to channeling our 2000s nostalgia. However, the guitarists […]
Are Travis Barker and Tom DeLonge teasing something for Box Car Racer?
Nearly two decades ago, Travis Barker and Tom DeLonge took a brief break from blink-182 to form Box Car Racer. It’s been 18 years since they dropped their first, and only, album. However, it looks like Barker and DeLonge may have some big plans up their sleeves for Box Car Racer’s 20th anniversary next year. […]
This is what it would sound like if Angels & Airwaves made “Ocean Avenue”
Have you ever wondered what it would sound like if Yellowcard’s classic “Ocean Avenue” was actually by a completely different band? Odds are, probably not. However, this new cover may cause you to ask this type of question more often. This past week, YouTuber Alex Melton finally showed us what it would sound like if “Ocean […]
50 most anticipated albums of 2021 in alternative, metal and beyond
This year’s biggest lesson for most of us has been to expect the unexpected. While that mainly went for life itself, it certainly also applied to music. But still, there’s a lot to look forward to in the most anticipated albums of 2021. 2020 saw plenty of surprise drops and album release-date pushbacks. So, really, […]
QUIZ: Can you tell if these lyrics are from blink-182 or Green Day?
Whether you’ve known the name Billie Joe Armstrong since his band’s inception in the ’80s or have no idea who Tom DeLonge is, blink-182 and Green Day are arguably two of the most influential bands in modern pop punk. Fans of their decades-spanning discographies may not be stoked to hear that there won’t be a […]
10 alt Kidz Bop covers from the 2000s that are so bad, they’re good
From low-rise jeans to flashy Myspace themes, the 2000s was an era defined by flamboyancy. While the majority of those embarrassing trends naturally faded with time, one product of the ’00s has overstayed its welcome. The infamous brand Kidz Bop has been churning out family-friendly compilation albums since 2001 sung by kids, for kids. But […]
One of blink-182’s classic albums almost had a completely different name
Especially in their early days, blink-182 were known for throwing out the occasional unconventional song name and album title. From puns some of us still don’t realize are puns to titles we would never say around our grandparents, blink-182 took their unique ideas and really ran with it. Now, it looks like blink-182 almost added […]
Here are 10 of the most unexpected collabs to come from 2020
What’s better than a new track by one of your favorite artists? That’s easy: a collaboration between multiple favorites. Despite all odds, 2020 has proven to be the year of collabs. From MGK and Halsey‘s shared pop-punk debut to FEVER 333 and Run-DMC‘s “ANIMAL“ remix and merch line, we’ve been consistently surprised by some great team-ups. […]
Hear Benji and Joel Madden weigh in on the best blink-182 lineup
Along with being a member of blink-182 and Simple Creatures, Mark Hoppus recently added radio show host to his long list of accomplishments. Hoppus just launched After School Radio, a new show where he talks about all things alternative music related. Good Charlotte‘s Joel and Benji Madden recently appeared on the show where they found […]
Hear Tom DeLonge bring pop-punk nostalgia to EDM on Illenium’s “Paper Thin”
Just days after announcing the collaboration, Illenium has dropped his new track “Paper Thin” featuring Tom DeLonge. The single, which is also credited to Angels & Airwaves, marks the former blink-182 guitarist’s EDM debut. DeLonge performs vocals on the track, adding what is best described as a pop-punk flair to the melodic dubstep backings. Read […]
See how Demi Lovato says meditation helped her make contact with UFOs
Someone call Tom DeLonge because Demi Lovato has recorded alleged evidence of a UFO sighting. The “OK Not To Be OK” singer recently traveled to Joshua Tree with her loved ones and Dr. Steven Greer and his CE5 team. While there, she caught an apparent sighting on video. Read more: It looks like you’ll be […]
QUIZ: Did Tom DeLonge or Mark Hoppus sing these lyrics?
Mark Hoppus and Tom DeLonge are two pop-punk vocalists who have played a major role in making some of the scene’s most popular tracks. From all of their records with blink-182 and various side projects, including Angels & Airwaves, Box Car Racer, Simple Creatures and more, the two have belted out hundreds of lyrics over […]
15 bands you probably didn’t realize are supergroups
There was a time when the “supergroup” was super obvious. When the world saw legendary axman Ted Nugent making his guitar squeal with the guy from Night Ranger to his right and a guy from Styx to his left, we all knew there was something special afoot. (Classic-rock lovers will recognize this ’80s band to […]
Here’s how Tom DeLonge’s time in blink-182 influenced his new sci-fi film
In case you didn’t know, Tom DeLonge is making his directorial debut in the new sci-fi film Monsters Of California. Now, DeLonge has opened up on what fans can expect to see in the upcoming film including some blink-182 era throwbacks. Read more: twenty one pilots hid a nod to each album era on the […]
