In April 2024, Lana Del Rey boldly claimed that she invented bows. She commented on a fan post on Instagram with the remark, and fans went wild over it. This begs the question: did she actually invent them as a fashion staple in today’s scene? Before we dive in and discuss this, let’s clarify a few things. I am a Lana Del Rey fan and am not downplaying her legendary influence in fashion and trend-setting. This woman brought flower crowns, Waffle House, flowing dresses, Coca-Cola, and vintage Americana fashion to the forefront. She led Tumblr culture in the 2010s and… Read more »
Lana Del Rey, aka the 2023 VMAs winner in the category of Best Alternative for “Candy Necklace,” has gone viral this year, but not for her music. Fans were utterly stunned to see the Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd singer seemingly picking up a shift at Waffle House. In fact, many celebrities seem to be cosplaying as service workers. Spotted working in Florence, AL, in mid-summer, Del Rey still took pictures with fans and even signed a few autographs along the way. This is all fine and dandy, but the biggest question the internet was… Read more »
Pack your bags—we’re heading to Washington, DC for the female-led All Things Go Festival! Occurring Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 at Merriweather Post Pavilion, the ninth edition of All Things Go Festival features a stacked lineup of female artists and cements the festival organizers’ ethos to create a space of inclusivity and community for music fans. This year’s lineup also marks the festival’s largest event to date, with 32 artists performing across two stages during the two-day event. The festival will also include immersive art installations and interactive experiences for festival goers to participate in. You can register for fan… Read more »
— Today we talk about the next band we want Paramore to collab with, Rebecca Black’s new single, and Lana Del Rey’s announcement. — Our Dream Collab While some are dreaming of sugar plum fairies, we are dreaming of a collab between Paramore and The 1975. Paramore frontwoman Hayley Williams talked to KROQ recently about Matt Healy saying, “He was really encouraging. He saw me talk about one of their songs and he wrote this very long thing about ‘This Is Why’ and about how he’s come to every Manchester show that we’ve ever played and he just loves the… Read more »
On November 5, Slipknot shared a message on their social media platforms sharing that they departed ways with drummer Jay Weinberg. However, hours after their initial statement, the post was taken down. Initially, the post read: “We would like to thank Jay Weinberg for his dedication and passion over the past ten years. No one can ever replace Joey Jordison’s original sound, style or energy, but Jay honored Joey’s parts and contributed to the last three albums and we, the band, and the fans appreciate it.But as ever, slipknot is intent on evolving. the band has decided to make a… Read more »
Lana Del Rey transforms Sleeping Beauty’s lighthearted theme into a chilling, creepy rendition for this week’s (Un)covered!
As the year comes to a close, and we bid “farewell” (and maybe “fuck you”) to 2024, it’s the perfect time to look back and celebrate the albums that shaped the soundtrack of the last 12 months. From deeply personal indie projects to genre-defining heavy hitters, 2024 was filled with groundbreaking releases that reminded us of the power of music and, more importantly, of the alternative community. With so much incredible work to choose from, narrowing down our favorites was a daunting task. This year, the quality and variety of music made it impossible to rank our picks—every album brought… Read more »
On April 22, Coachella confirmed on Instagram that they would be back on April 11-13 and 18-20 for the 2025 installment of the famous arts and music festival. With the fest only mere months away, rumors are now starting to swirl about who might be on the lineup. While an official roster hasn’t been revealed, some reports have shared a handful of stars set to appear. Per a Rolling Stone piece by author Tomás Mier, Green Day and Post Malone will be festival headliners, as well as Travis Scott, who will be in a special guest slot for 2025. Additionally,… Read more »
From 2011 to 2014, there was one social media niche that defined the music taste for young people and became the go-to platform for tastemakers: Tumblr. It was the birthplace of the indie sleaze aesthetic, soft grunge teens in Dr. Martens, tights under denim shorts, oversized flannels, emo black and white photography, Jeffrey Campbell Litas, and American Apparel basics. Back then, we curated our blogs with the same precision required on today’s Instagram feeds. With this brooding, indie fashion look came an edgy side of music that was fully loaded with personality and grit. We relished in fan fiction and… Read more »
This week, we welcome Beccs! She is a talented singer-songwriter known for her emotive voice and poignant lyrics. Blending soul, pop, and alternative sounds, she explores themes of identity and empowerment. Her powerful performances and authentic storytelling have led to her all-new 5-track EP, stay moist out June 29th.
