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*NSYNC, Springsteen, & Elvis On 'Now' Christmas Collection

*NSYNC, Bruce Springsteen, Celine Dion, and Britney Spears join traditional artists such as Bing Crosby, Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, and Ella Fitzgerald on the upcoming holiday collection, Now That’s What I Call Christmas!, due October 23. The makers of America’s best-selling multi-artist album series Now That’s What I Call Music! get into the Christmas spirit with their first-ever holiday collection, which features 36 songs on two discs. Now That’s What I Call Christmas! was assembled through the combined efforts of Universal Music Group, the EMI Group, Sony Music, and Zomba Music. Universal Music Enterprises will release it. Complete tracklisting for… Read more »

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Danny Elfman Returns As Jack Skellington at Hollywood Bowl

Los Angeles, CA, is once again transforming into Halloween Town for the 10-year anniversary celebration of Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas at the Hollywood Bowl. And with it…Jack is back! Danny Elfman—the original composer, lyricist, and vocalist of the film’s protagonist Jack Skellington in the 1993 classic—will return to his role as the Pumpkin King during the annual live performances of the beloved spooky film this October. First launched in 2015, the annual performances have become a rite of passage for fans of Tim Burton and of the stop-motion film. To celebrate the milestone year, Elfman will be joined… Read more »

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joan Exist In The In-Between On “lucid dreaming” Ahead Of Sophomore LP

Little Rock, Arkansas indie-pop project joan, aka Alan Benjamin Thomas and Steven Rutherford, are dreaming—”lucid dreaming,” that is. The two just launched their latest single, “lucid dreaming,” a glowing pop tune that won’t leave you snoozing, but will transport you out of this world. “Don’t go away/I’m hanging onto every word you say/You got me feeling like I’m in a daze/This can’t be real/There’s no way that I’m awake cause/You got me stuck in an alternate reality,” they sing. Beyond this track, joan has offered an array of upbeat indie-pop works with ethereal vocals and synths for days—a sound that… Read more »

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Fans Are Obsessed With This New Political Hayley Williams Song

After sharing her surprise single “Mirtazapine” on Nashville’s WNXP to show support for public radio, Hayley Williams has officially dropped 17 solo singles on streaming platforms. Some fans have been referring to this as Ego as a pseudo-album name. This week, the Paramore leader shared the singles on her website, protected by a code shared by her hair dye company, Good Dye Young. However, she encouraged people to share codes to get access to the collection. So, whether you heard the new singles collection earlier this week, or are streaming it today, it is certainly a set to behold. This… Read more »

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16 Alternative Musicians Celebrating Birthdays in April

April is a magical month, full of both courageous Aries and creative Tauruses who have birthdays in this stretch of 30 days. TBH, there is something undeniable going on in the cosmos as some of the most prolific musicians in the alternative scene were born in April, including all three frontmen of the “emo trinity.” That’s right, Patrick Stump, Gerard Way, and Brendon Urie are all April babies. Here are 16 alternative birthdays to celebrate this April and every April. Rory Rodriguez — April 2 Dayseeker‘s Rory Rodriguez kicks off his spring with a birthday every year. We hope your… Read more »

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The Growing Up Is Dumb Festival Is Returning To Los Angeles

After nearly a decade, the Growing Up Is Dumb Festival is making its return to Los Angeles. The DIY/emo fest will be presented by Lauren Records on April 5 at The Echoplex beginning at 4 PM PT. Headliners include Algernon Cadwallader, Ging Nang Boyz, and you can catch performances from The Taxpayers, Dogs On Acid, and more. In fact, Dogs On Acid shared, “Excited as hell to announce Dogs on Acid will be officially reuniting for this officially off the fucking chain gigfest.” Plus, for fans of Walter Mitty and His Makeshift Orchestra, the act shared, “Playing GUID festival in… Read more »

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Leighton Meester’s “Somebody To Love” Is Back On The Charts, Here’s Why

Flavor Flav is all over TikTok championing pop girlies from the 2010s, and for good reason. The rapper and Olympics Team USA hype man shared a video with the caption, “Stream @LeightonMeester Somebody to Love and use the song in yo TikTok’s.” The video text also reads, “Starting to hype up my girl Leighton Meester and help her family recover from the fire.” As of publication, the TikTok has 3.1 million views. Meester, known best in alternative music spaces for her work with Cobra Starship in “Good Girls Go Bad,” has many underrated bangers, including a 2009 “Christmas (Baby, Please… Read more »

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This ColourPop ‘Twilight Saga: New Moon’ Makeup Collab Has Us Howling

Sure, Christmas just passed, but it might be time to start writing your Valentine’s Day wishlist because ColourPop just announced a forthcoming The Twilight Saga: New Moon collab. And yes, we need all of it. The brand is not new to sparkly Twilight-themed eyeshadow palettes and highlighters. ColourPop launched an entire collection inspired by the first film in early 2024, and is back to honor the second installment. Unlike the blues and grays associated with the first Twilight movie, New Moon has warmer tones, thus the brand’s gold and red-forward eyeshadow palette ($24). Read more: Netflix Announces Upcoming ‘Twilight’ Animated… Read more »

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Fresh 5: Holiday Tunes From The Maine to LØLØ

Ho ho hopefully, you didn’t think we’d leave you hanging this week! Despite the lack of new releases during the holiday season, that doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty of music to celebrate. With festivities in full swing, we’ve adjusted our weekly Fresh 5 to bring you the best holiday tunes to get you into the spirit of the season. From seasonal saddies to warm classics, here are our favorite holiday tunes to turn to at this time of year. We’ll be spinning these classics and covers from your favorite artists like LØLØ and The Maine, so make sure you download… Read more »

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10 Alternative Holiday-Themed Films To Watch This Winter

Not quite feeling the traditional holly-jolly spirit this holiday season? We’ve got you covered. Whether you crave a dose of Creepmas with a haunted holiday atmosphere, something whimsically gothic with noir undertones, or simply a break from saccharine sweetness, these 10 alternative holiday-themed films offer a welcome escape this winter. The Nightmare Before Christmas While Jack Skellington may have made a “terrible mess of Christmas,” Tim Burton‘s The Nightmare Before Christmas remains a whimsical marriage of eerie mischief and holiday cheer—a true “Creepmas” classic. Directed by Henry Selick, this stop-motion marvel follows Jack’s misguided attempt to commandeer Christmas, resulting in… Read more »