No question the ‘70s/‘80s are coming back to mainstream dance floors—Random Access Memories took Album of the Year, so don’t bother arguing. For dance-pop-synth bands like Chromeo ...

In the early ‘90s, Before DIY was a household term, hip-hop enthusiasts were scrambling to submit tapes to majors, hoping to secure a deal that would alleviate the pressures of ...

In the early ‘90s, Before DIY was a household term, hip-hop enthusiasts were scrambling to submit tapes to majors, hoping to secure a deal that would alleviate the pressures of ...

Of all the Unsigned and DIY recording artists we critiqued this year, here are the absolute best—our 25 highest scorers as well as an extra 18 Top Prospects. Each total ...

Before music television, bands had to tell stories through their music. Concepts through their art. Pink Floyd built The Wall and the Who told the tale of a young boy ...

Music conferences can seem like a bore: hundreds of artists pitching their mediocre songs to producers who are paid to sit at a panel all day, giving an uninterested thumbs ...

Date Signed: November 1, 2012 Label: Warner Bros. Records Type of Music: Plasma Punk Band Members: Michael Ian Cummings, vocals; Josh Hubbard, guitar; Noah Rubin, drums; Dan Burke, tour bassist. ...

Paramore shot onto the pop-punk scene in 2005. Since then, they have released three full-length records, been featured in major motion pictures and prominent video games (Twilight, Guitar Hero, Rock ...

Step one: Stand in line for what feels like forever. Step two: Come before a panel of judges, cameras, bright lights, and sing yourself hoarse. Step three: Make it to ...

By Andy Mesecher                   Eight years ago, a band from Ocala, FL was given an ultimatum: be pop-punk, or be hardcore… just ...