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5 Reasons To Love Echosmith’s ‘Talking Dreams’

Echosmith’s debut album is almost here! I know you guys have been falling in love with them over the past few months, and their debut album will make you fall EVEN harder


State Champs Take Us To The Rink In ‘Hard To Please’ Music Video

State Champs has a new music video for, “Hard To Please” on MTVU today! As a teen who grew up loving pop/punk and spent weekend nights at the hockey rink, this video was made for…


We The Kings Need Your Help For Their Fourth Album

We The Kings have announced they will be using Indeigogo Campaign to raise money to record and release their fourth studio album.

“You guys [the fans] are the reason we’ve made it…



Touche Amore Record Release Show In LA

Touché Amore and Balance And Composure have both just put out two VERY exciting albums this month — and last night they celebrated together in Los Angeles. The small show was held at Los…


Lyrics Rule: Jimmy Eat World’s ‘In The Middle’

Keep your eyes down, and the volume up. There are days you just want to put on your headphones, close the door to your room and soak in music. Listen to a story paired with a nice melody you can hum along to and later turn to when you need it. There are lyrics you… More »


All Time Low Share ‘Don’t Panic: It’s Longer Now!’ Commentary

All Time Low‘s reissue of their 2012 full-length Don’t Panic will hit stores on October 1st, almost exactly one year after it’s original release. Don’t Panic: It’s Longer Now, will feature 20-tracks and…



Lorde’s Rooftop Set In Hollywood: ‘Let Me Live That Fantasy’

I am sure all of you have seen this video and have heard this song.


Feeding You Music: Saves The Day

My mission is to always give you a well balanced diet of music, so allow me to feed you music.

In 2002 a friend suggested I listen to Saves The Day’s Stay What You…


JSYK: Panic! At The Disco Covered ‘This Is Halloween’

You will have to forgive me I had no idea Panic! At The Disco did a version of The Nightmare Before Christmas’ “This Is Halloween.”

And of course…



5 Favorite Photos From Riot Fest

Riot Fest is all over but Erica Lauren took some rad photos so we can keep livng that weekend over and over and over and over…. #musicrules 

Here are my top 5…


Group Texting With The Swellers & Candy Hearts

Reblogged from Sara Scoggs

This fall The Swellers & Candy Hearts are both heading out on tour — and they’re even playing…


Group Texting With The Swellers & Candy Hearts

This fall The Swellers & Candy Hearts are both heading out on tour — and they’re even playing a few shows together! I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to talk to…



Let’s Talk Music: Mayday Parade’s ‘Girls’ Lyric Video

Mayday Parade has release a new song “Girls” off their upcoming album, Monsters In The Closet. The song is in line what Mayday has put out in the past and fans…


Let’s Talk Music: The Leagues ‘The Dream Show’

Traditionally my “Let’s Talk Music” posts are reserved for discussing the latest songs and music videos to hit the web, but today our spotlight is shinning on a band for getting involved. 

The Leagues


Lorde’s ‘Royals’ Surpasses Alanis Morissette’s 18-Year Billboard Reign

Alanis Morissette’s record for the longest number one single on the alternative charts by a female has been taken over by the latest sensation, Lorde.  I know that all of us have been…



The Mixed Tape: The Riot Fest 2013 Mix

Here we go Riot Fest, here we go! The line up is pretty stacked so there is a lot to take in. Here’s a mix featuring the top 10 bands I would…


Falling In Love With…. Dresses

This past month I have been falling in love with a duo from Portland called, Dresses. They just put out a debut album, Sun Shy!


INTERVIEW: Who In The Band With ‘Tonight Alive’ Part 2

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Tonight Alive have a brand new record out, 



Tonight Alive’s ‘The Other Side’ Album Review & So Much More

In 2010 I came across Tonight Alive’s profile on PureVolume and was instantly hooked. I downloaded their EP, Shapes and Disguises on iTunes and told…


The 10 Bands To Catch At Riot Fest 2013 In Chicago

Riot Fest is coming up this weekend and there are 10 bands in particular I would be most concered about seeing live. Here we go.

 #musicrules.

Blink-182 because who knows, you might fall in…