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Hallowed Be Thy Set. Top Story - October 2026.

Bruce Dickinson was singing about the Battle of Britain, and it was the first time I cried in a gym. I was 11 weeks out from my first bodybuilding competition, and had consumed the same white fish and green beans for so long that I had come to view the meal as my enemy. As I performed the last set of squats, my legs were shaking and the introductory riff of Aces High blared through my headphones like an air raid siren. I placed the barbell back onto the rack, sat down on the bench, and began crying into my towel. After my bout of self-pity, I completed another set.

10 Obscure 90s Alternative Rock Tracks With an Emo Tinge. Top Story - October 2026.

While grunge went mainstream in the 90s, hundreds of pop-punk, post-hardcore and early-emo bands were bubbling under the radar, waiting for their genre to have its turn in the spotlight. Unfortunately, many of these bands dissolved before the culture shifted in the mid-2000s. We can't go back in time and change the course of history, but we can enjoy their albums today--and I think it's time for the Internet to appreciate what these groups contributed to the music world.

The Bands You Didn’t Come to See . Top Story - September 2026.

“Would you take me in? Are you lonely in the dark?” So far, I’ve been to three concerts this year — Ghost , Bruce Springsteen , and Rush . These artists couldn’t be more different, but their shows shared one thing: none featured an opening act.

The Macklemore Controversy. Top Story - September 2026.

Everyone has the right to say “this is the cause I support.” Everyone else has the right to say “That’s cool and good for you, but it’s not my cause, so maybe promote it on your time at your event, not mine.”

My Exclusive Interview With Chloe Drallos. Top Story - September 2026.

With Western-inspired aesthetics and dark, unsettling videos, Chloe Drallos doesn't just release albums: she builds a surreal world with mysterious figures, Americana imagery and echoing vocals that make you imagine a cowgirl riding alone at sunset. Her latest record, The Cave , is a haunting addition to her discography. In this interview, I learned more about The Cave , her conglomerate (it's not what you think!) and how she used her influences to shape the Acid Western genre.

Pumps, Pirouettes, and Pop Perfection: Inside ADÉLA’s Must-Listen Debut Album PRIMA. Top Story - September 2026.

As I embark on my 23rd anniversary of celebrating living in the United States as a proud Slavic immigrant who " was like eight working the night shift to learn English...I'm like a spy, I studied this shit, call me the KG, bitch "...I feel very assimilated, proud, and comfortable calling myself a Polish-American, feeling content in that identity marker, and determined to fill the prophecy of being successful in my own right and on my own terms.

Dolly Parton. Top Story - September 2026.

Singer-songwriter. Actress. Businesswoman. She was known for her cultural and philanthropy. We knew her as the ‘Queen of Country’.

10 Weirdcore Tracks That Sound Like a Fever Dream. Top Story - August 2026.

With the popularity of liminal photography and films like 2026's Backrooms , weirdcore is having a moment. It's not quite horrorcore, but it's not clean and cheerful enough to fit into the pop categories, either. Some artists ditch the pop influences and veer off in another direction, creating music that sounds like the soundtrack to a child's nightmare. Whatever the case, this playlist contains weirdcore tracks from all ends of the spectrum--and if you're ready to get weird, sit back and let these songs plunge you into a feverish haze.

My Exclusive Interview With Caroline Chiesa

Compilation Craze: How a Clothing Brand Built the Ultimate Punk Collection

Brooks John Martin Lets the Waves In on "Ocean Breathes Salty"

🔥 Resurrecting the Scene: Producer Emery revives AresFl under new band name Ghost In The Room.

Sing Some Colorful Songs

My Second Favourite Album: El Dorado by The Electric Light Orchestra

Some Electric Light Orchestra Favourites

From Silly Song to Sinister Lure