We talk a lot about nostalgia, but rarely when it comes to the world of hip hop. Aside from our features on Lord Willin and Eminem’s “Lose Yourself” we have been admittedly lacking in our celebration of legendary releases in hip hop. This morning, however, a headline hit me in the face with all the […]
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EDITORIAL: DMX’s ‘It’s Dark And Hell Is Hot’ Turns 15
May 21st, 2013 
James Shotwell 
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15 Years Later: UTG Reflects On *NSYNC
March 22nd, 2013 James Shotwell We’ve said it before and we’ll probably say it again before the month is out, but nostalgia is the trend to beat in 2013. From albums, to books, movies, and television, people are in love all over again with the things they used to love. This weekend, one of the biggest pop music releases of […]
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Story Of The Year Announce ‘Page Avenue’ Tenth Anniversary Tour
March 11th, 2013 James Shotwell Good morning, everyone! While you were partying this weekend away, Story Of The Year came forward and revealed plans to once again tour the country in support of the tenth anniversary for their breakout album, Page Avenue. Taking to their Facebook on Friday, Story Of The Year posted a lengthy update to fans thanking them […]
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R.E.M. Announces ‘Green’ 25th Anniversary Reissue
March 6th, 2013 Grant Trimboli Alternative rockers R.E.M. announced today that on May 14 they will be releasing the deluxe edition of their multi-platinum sixth studio album Green through Rhino Records. This album has gone on to sell more than four million copies worldwide. The special two-disc set includes a remastered version of the album, with a disc of live […]
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10 Years Later: Cody Votolato Discusses ‘Burn, Piano Island, Burn’
March 4th, 2013 James Shotwell Nostalgia has pretty much overtaken the internet in 2013. From comeback albums, to films, television, and even Tamagotchi, people seem more obsessed than ever with the (relatively) recent past. We thought for a long time about launching a column that celebrated this mutual adoration for days gone by, but in the end decided such a […]
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MUSIC VIDEO: Mac Miller – “One Last Thing (Blue Slide Park Anniversary Edition)”
November 9th, 2012 James Shotwell Yesterday marked the one year anniversary of the release of Mac Miller’s debut album, Blue Slide Park. To mark the occasion and close that chapter of his life, Miller celebrated the date with the release of a brand new track and video entitled, “One Last Thing.” Both the clip and track reflect on the last […]
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Matchbook Romance Return (On Twitter)
September 27th, 2012 James Shotwell In 2003, a little album by the name of Stories & Alibis hit shelves by way of Epitaph Records. The release marked the first full length effort from then rising act Matchbook Romance, and it packed one hell of an emotional punch. As word of the album’s power began to spread, so did the popularity […]
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Sum 41 Announces Does This Look Infected? 10 Year Anniversary Tour
September 10th, 2012 Tyler Osborne Canadian punks Sum 41 announced today the full tour routing to their ten year anniversary tour for their acclaimed album Does This Look Infected? The tour, which spans from November 2 to December 9, will consist of the band playing their album from front to back. With all the different anniversary tours happening right now, […]
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FEATURE: Clipse’s “Lord Willin” Turns 10
August 20th, 2012 James Shotwell It’s hard to believe a decade has passed since 2002, but it becomes ever more true by the week as it seems the influence of that year’s Freshman music class essentially set the tone for everything that has happened in mainstream and alternative music since. We’ve probably celebrated a dozen (likely more) anniversaries in 2012 […]
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The Swellers’ Jono Diener Writes Blog On 10-Year Anniversary
August 3rd, 2012 Grant Trimboli The Swellers drummer Jono Diener is celebrating the band’s 10-year anniversary today by playing a special show in Flint, MI and writing an inspiring blog about his time with the group. Please be sure to check out Diener’s thoughts on the milestone by heading past the jump and get out to the show tonight. “I’m […]
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Bayside to Open For Taking Back Sunday on Tell All Your Friends Tour
July 30th, 2012 Tyler Osborne Welp, this makes sense. Via another leaked image of a tour poster, Bayside has been unofficially announced as the support for Taking Back Sunday’s Tell All Your Friends 10 Year Anniversary Tour. Both bands are from New York, both have the same fan base, it just is a tour that just works. I know for […]
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Simple Plan Celebrate 10-Year Anniversary Of ‘No Pads, No Helmets…Just Balls’
March 22nd, 2012 Grant Trimboli Our friends over at Alter The Press took some time with Canadian rockers Simple Plan to discuss the 10-year anniversary of their debut album, No Pads, No Helmets…Just Balls. The band discussed their favorite SP albums, potential touring plans, and signing to a major label right off the bat. Check out an excerpt from the […]
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