Fit For An Autopsy’s Patrick Sheridan goes viral after this good deed
Fit For An Autopsy guitarist Patrick Sheridan is receiving positive praise after a recent good deed of his went viral on Twitter. On June 18, a young black female revealed that a man came to her aid after her vehicle ran out of gas on the freeway. Twitter users quickly identified the man in the […]
Hear a Paramore fan give “Hard Times” a cathartic reimagining
Amidst the ongoing Black Lives Matter protests, various Paramore fans have been showing their support in a number of creative ways. Last week, a fan paid tribute to police brutality victims by reimagining the Riot! album artwork and tracklisting. Now, another fan is using Paramore’s single “Hard Times” as a way to express herself as […]
J.K. Rowling defends her views after making more anti-trans comments
Harry Potter author JK Rowling is facing criticism once again for transphobic rhetoric she’s using online. The author’s latest controversy comes after she shared an article titled Opinion: Creating a more equal post-COVID-19 world for people who menstruate with a caption mocking the phrase “People who menstruate.” Read More: Dolls Kill address their insensitive clothing and inaction towards racism […]
Dolls Kill address their insensitive clothing and inaction towards racism
After backlash and boycotts for fashion brand Dolls Kill erupted over the owner’s comments regarding the ongoing Black Lives Matter protests, the company is giving new statements addressing their actions. The company’s Instagram has two new posts discussing their actions and addressing their previously sold “goth is white” t-shirt and selling indigenous American headdresses. Read More: Memphis May Fire vocalist […]
Memphis May Fire vocalist Matty Mullins apologizes for using a racial slur
Memphis May Fire vocalist Matty Mullins is issuing an apology for previously using a racial slur after a post began circulating online accusing him of being recorded saying the n-word on a voicemail to his manager. In his post, Mullins recalls the incident from the beginnings of their career offering his explanation of the context under why it […]
Norma Jean fans aren't accepting Cory Brandan’s apology for BLM post
After Norma Jean vocalist Cory Brandan shared a GIF on Twitter over the weekend that was insensitive of the Black Lives Matter movement, the vocalist is sharing a statement apologizing for his actions. Throughout his statement, Brandan acknowledges his responsibility in the harm he’s caused through his post but a lot of fans are divided about if the statement […]
See how a Paramore fan used ‘Riot!’ to honor police brutality victims
This week, Paramore has shown their support for Black Lives Matter and the George Floyd protests. On June 1, the band announced they are donating $25,000 to various organizations and that they stand in solidarity with the movement. Now, a Paramore fan has taken their 2007 album Riot! and transformed its artwork and tracklisting to […]
Jordan Peele and more Hollywood figures stand behind John Boyega
As protests over the killing of George Floyd make their way across the globe, Star Wars actor John Boyega was seen joining the Black Lives Matter movement in London. For the actor, he says he doesn’t care if he loses his career for doing so. Now, Get Out and Us director Jordan Peele and many others are standing in solidarity with […]
‘Riverdale’ star Vanessa Morgan criticizes the show’s black storylines
Protests worldwide have continued to take place in support of Black Lives Matter and the demand for change following the tragic death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police. Now, Riverdale star Vanessa Morgan is using her platform to spread awareness about the institutional racism found in Hollywood. In a note shared on […]
Nirvana’s Krist Novoselic leaves Twitter after backlash over Trump praise
Former Nirvana bassist Krist Novoselic has deactivated his Twitter account after receiving backlash for praising Donald Trump‘s recent speech. The now-deleted social media posts praised Trump for his Monday night speech in which he said that he’s “dispatching thousands and thousands of heavily armed soldiers, military personnel and law enforcement officers” to the Black Lives […]
Hear Michael Bohn return to the mic with new band the Villa
Former members of Issues, Woe, Is Me, Secrets and Nightmares are joining together to shape a new band called the Villa from the ashes of their past musical venture, WildHeart. Following WildHeart’s disbandment a little over a year after they formed, vocalist Michael Bohn (Issues, Woe, Is Me) along with guitarists Kevin Hanson (Woe, Is Me) and Turner Wood (Nightmares) brought bassist Michael Owens […]
Here are the LGBTQIA+ bands who should already be on your playlist
Alternative music genres that are distinctly queer and LGBTQIA+-oriented aren’t easily discoverable without the help of word of mouth. As platforms such as Instagram, TikTok and Twitter continue to showcase bands who promote individuality and unapologetic expressions of gender and sexuality, LGBTQIA+ musicians continue to grow at a rapid pace. Typically, alternative genres such as […]
TikTok is blaming Black Lives Matter hashtag blocking on a system error
Amid protests revolving around the death of George Floyd, TikTok is being accused of censoring posts from users writing the hashtags #BlackLivesMatter and #GeorgeFloyd. A user noticed he was unable to see posts using those hashtags while uploading a video and the social media site has responded and corrected the error. Read More: Grimes nicknamed her baby and […]
Here’s why Emmure won’t tell you what their new single is about
It looks like fans will get their hands on a new Emmure album sooner than anticipated. On Friday, Emmure announced that their new 14-track album Hindsight will be released this summer. The album arrives onto streaming services June 26 and physical copies will be available on July 24. To celebrate Hindsight‘s announcement, Emmure have also released […]
Here’s what Woe, Is Me have planned for the anniversary of ‘Number[s]’
Woe, Is Me are asking fans to share their memories of the band for their ten-year anniversary of Number[s] for some special nostalgic content coming soon. The band say they’re creating new merch and other things and are requesting fans follow their Instagram account and tag them in their posts. Read More: You can own a piece of […]
Yes, someone really put every Marvel movie scene in chronological order
If you ever wondered what every Marvel Cinematic Universe scene in chronological order looks like, look no further. A dedicated Marvel fan took it upon themselves recently to put every scene from the 23 MCU movies released so far in chronological order. So, for Marvel fans looking for another excuse to binge-watch the whole franchise […]
See Totally Kyle return in Drake Bell’s hilarious TikTok challenge
It’s been nearly 18 years since Nickelodeon‘s The Amanda Show starring Amanda Bynes went off the air. However, some of the show’s sketches and characters have stood the test of time including the “Totally Kyle” sketch which starred Drake Bell. Now, thanks to TikTok, Bell has brought back the iconic 2000s character. In a new […]
Here's how you can win a prop from Frank Iero's latest music video
Frank Iero is offering fans the opportunity to win a prop from his music video for “Medicine Square Garden” by recreating a scene from the video. He’s running a contest through his social media and the winners will be receiving props from the shoot while an extra prize will be announced later in the week. Iero […]
For Today frontman compares abortion to Hitler and Twitter isn’t having it
Although Christian metalcore band For Today have been broken up for a few years now, their vocalist Mattie Montgomery is getting the attention of bands still involved in the music scene with a crappy opinion. Montgomery made a post on Twitter comparing abortions to Adolf Hitler and a lot of people are rightfully calling him out for […]
Twitter is testing out a reply option to help you avoid awkward discussions
Twitter is testing out several changes to how the social media platform is working with some hefty shakeups to who can reply to your posts. According to a release from the company, they’re going to be allowing users to decide exactly who can reply to their tweets. Read More: Funko salute the Pumpkin King with new […]
