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QUIZ: Which legendary drummer are you the most like?
Without drummers, rock music would be so boring. Thanks to the likes of blink-182’s Travis Barker, twenty one pilots’ Josh Dun, kid extraordinaire Nandi Bushell, the Summer Set’s Jess Bowen and many, many more, they give songs driving beats and rhythms that make you want to headbang. Despite being placed at the back of the […]
Here's how Meet Me @ The Altar are changing the landscape of pop-punk
As 2020 prepares to close up shop, no one needs a reminder that it has been one hell of a year. Between COVID-19 and the election alone, it’s been a relentless beast. Bands not being able to tour or perform live was a devastating blow for musicians and fans alike, so when something good happens […]
QUIZ: Can you match the character to the right album?
Some of our favorite bands get creative when they come up with an album, thinking outside of the songs and implementing a huge concept for art, live shows and more. One popular trend among artists is the use of mascots or characters to feature on album covers, onstage and in music videos. While metal bands […]
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 […]
QUIZ: Which neon-pop punk band are you?
2020 has really made many of us miss the good old days where we could blast “Party In Your Bedroom” by Cash Cash on our iPod Nano while taking a new cringey Myspace or Facebook profile picture with neon shutter shades and silicone bracelets. The late 2000s and early 2010s were the height of breezy pop […]
10 artists we need to see play ‘Saturday Night Live’
Many scene favorites have gone through the Saturday Night Live gauntlet, including Fall Out Boy, My Chemical Romance and twenty one pilots. This season, Jack White took over for one of the musical guests when country artist Morgan Wallen didn’t follow the show’s COVID-19 restrictions and was prohibited from performing in the studio. Some artists […]
20 scene albums from 2009 that dominated your iPod playlists
In 2009, Myspace was beginning to disintegrate, and scene bands were growing less and less popular. Despite their distinct capabilities of genre-blending emo, pop punk, metalcore, neon pop, electronica and more, the scene started to die and was aching for a rebirth. As the year progressed, new bands emerged, and seasoned musicians cultivated their craft […]
See which rock artists made history with their wins at the 2020 BBMAs
The 2020 Billboard Music Awards took place on Oct. 14 and a lot of history was made. From Post Malone winning a staggering nine awards to Billie Eilish earning a few more trophies for WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP WHERE DO WE GO?, a lot of firsts took place at the awards show. As well, […]
QUIZ: Can you name the original artist behind these popular cover songs?
One thing is for sure: Punk and rock artists know how to make amazing covers. Take the many volumes of Punk Goes… (including Punk Goes Christmas and Punk Goes Classic Rock) as an example. Even Brendon Urie loves to play covers such as Billy Joel’s “Movin’ Out (Anthony’s Song)” and Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” in Panic! […]
twenty one pilots hid a nod to each album era on the Bandito tour
Josh Dun and Tyler Joseph are the kings of hiding Easter eggs and double meanings in their music and performances. Now, twenty one pilots‘ lighting director is pointing out a subtle Easter egg that many fans missed on the BANDITØ tour. The Easter egg is both a nod to the band’s logo and their past […]
10 times bands switched the lyrics of some of their most popular songs
We’re all guilty of singing the wrong lyrics to a favorite song. (Seriously, there have been entire books compiled about this very subject.) But occasionally, you’ll see a band play and you’re stoked to hear your favorite song. You’re singing along at the top of your lungs, and the lead singer decides to go rogue […]
This blunder over Hayley Williams’ EMA nom has already sparked memes
Hayley Williams has earned a nomination at this year’s MTV Europe Music Awards. Shortly after the announcement, Williams’ label congratulated her on the big nomination. However, the post has caught the internet’s attention for all of the wrong reasons. Read more: Tom DeLonge is directing a sci-fi film that’s all about paranormal activity Following the […]
Report claims labels paid to get Halsey, twenty one pilots and more airplay
It looks like a lot of record labels are in some hot water. A report has been published that claims various labels have been making illegal pay-for-play deals for artists including Halsey, twenty one pilots and Panic! At The Disco. According to the report, these shady deals have been going down behind closed doors with […]
How Josh Dun gave Frank Zummo the courage to make his own music
Frank Zummo’s storied career behind the drums has taken him places he never expected. He’s created regimented percussion ensembles, played with bona fide rock stars and currently keeps the machine moving in Sum 41. But it was the encouragement of twenty one pilots’ Josh Dun that gave him the momentum to make the step toward […]
See how MGK celebrated his first No.1 debut with ‘Tickets To My Downfall’
Machine Gun Kelly is celebrating a major milestone this week. His new album Tickets To My Downfall has officially debuted at No.1 on the Billboard 200, the first-ever in his career. Read more: See Badflower play “30” in ‘Big Bang Theory’ star Johnny Galecki’s barn Machine Gun Kelly clearly took a risk with his genre […]
See how MGK celebrated ‘Tickets To My Downfall’ in the “drunk face” video
Machine Gun Kelly just released his new album Tickets To My Downfall on Sept. 25. Now, MGK is showing fans just how he celebrated his album release day in the entertaining new video for “drunk face.” Read more: These new Dr. Martens are inspired by two iconic Black Sabbath albums Directed by collaborator and friend Mod […]
MGK could have his biggest chart debut yet with ‘Tickets To My Downfall’
On Sept. 25, Machine Gun Kelly released his highly-anticipated album Tickets To My Downfall. Now, the early sales projections for the LP are in and MGK could have his biggest chart debut yet with Tickets To My Downfall. Read more: Mariah Carey made a secret alternative album, and it’s full-on 90s grunge Throughout his career, […]
See YUNGBLUD seek self-love in “god save me, but don't drown me out”
On Thursday, YUNGBLUD unveiled his emotional new video for “god save me, but don’t drown me out.” The video, which is co-directed by YUNGBLUD, is a beacon of hope for fans that may find themselves struggling in dark times. Read more: It looks like McDonald’s all-day breakfast may disappear forever Last week, YUNGBLUD announced that […]
10 bands we wish we could’ve seen play Warped Tour’s main stage
Warped Tour may be long over, but it will truly live forever in our hearts. Every scene kid probably spends an embarrassing amount of time thinking about their favorite moments at the summer music festival each year and daydreaming about the lineups we never witnessed. Recently, we’ve been doing the same thing and started thinking […]
Billie Eilish, Post Malone and more earn historic 2020 BBMAs nominations
The nominations for the 2020 Billboard Music Awards have finally arrived and many artists could make history at this year’s show. Among those artists are Post Malone, who leads the nominations, Billie Eilish and Taylor Swift. The Billboard Music Awards were originally supposed to take place in April. However, due to the coronavirus pandemic, the […]
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