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Producers Howie Abrams, Seth Abrams, and Jammi York initially planned to write a book about the healing power of hardcore music. Genres like punk and heavy metal, and bands like Social Distortion, the Ramones, Bad Religion, and H2O. They wanted to dive deep into how hardcore helps those with chronic conditions, mental health issues, or cancer. But the book idea didn’t quite capture the entire vision they were working toward. […]

Tori Amos has always been known for her deep lyrics and abstract song meanings. Interestingly, these are kind of both true for her 1994 hit, “Cornflake Girl”, which was partly inspired by reggae music and harrowing stories about genital mutilation. In a throwback interview about the song, Amos confessed that “Cornflake Girl” had a “wild beginning in reggae.” The singer explained that she had been “listening to reggae music” with […]

Story of the Year and Silverstein have announced the Camp Screamo Tour, a co-headlining outing that will see the two bands playing 16 U.S. shows this summer. Origami Angel will be in the support slot for the majority of dates, with the exception of festival stops. The tour kicks off in Daytona Beach, Florida on May 7 and will wrap up August 7 in Buffalo, New York, not including a […]

When a lot of people imagine Philadelphia, they might only think of cheesesteaks and Rocky Balboa. However, locals know how integral dirt bikes and ATVs are to Philly’s street culture. In various blocks across the city, you can see kids popping wheelies and speeding up and down the street on their bikes. However, some people find this tradition unsafe for fellow residents and for bike riders themselves. Meek Mill is […]