The Story Behind The Song: My Chemical Romance’s Thank You For the Venom By Marianne Eloise published 24 May 21 Often overlooked in favour of bigger My Chemical Romance songs, Thank You For the Venom isn't just one of My Chem's best tracks – it's a touchstone of the band's unique history
The Story Behind The Song: My Chemical Romance’s Helena By Marianne Eloise published 16 May 21 How Gerard Way’s tribute to his late grandmother became My Chemical Romance’s breakthrough hit – and helped spark a new movement
How Jedward became the unlikely face of the revolution By Marianne Eloise published 23 March 21 Jedward started off life as a big-haired X Factor novelty act, but over a decade on they're back – and this time they're waging war against the establishment, one tweet at a time
How Justin Courtney Pierre cheated death and fell in love with life again By Marianne Eloise published 22 February 21 Chaos, setbacks and life-changing accidents: the last 12 months haven't been quite what Motion City Soundtrack frontman Justin Courtney Pierre anticipated. Here, he opens up about his journey to the brink and back again
We need to talk about the response to the Marilyn Manson abuse allegations By Marianne Eloise published 5 February 21 When abuse allegations against Marilyn Manson broke earlier this week, it sparked a dangerous narrative around abuse and its victims – here, experts address key doubts and questions head-on
God, shame and redemption: how Julien Baker wrote her best album yet By Marianne Eloise published 4 February 21 US indie rock artist Julien Baker joins us to talk new music, the dark side of devotion, and the cathartic power of owning your failures
Will the real Taylor Momsen please stand up? By Marianne Eloise published 21 December 20 Think you know Taylor Momsen? Think again. After years of personal turmoil and soul-searching, The Pretty Reckless singer is back with a new album and a brand new outlook on life
Listen to Last December, Good Charlotte's first new music in two years By Marianne Eloise published 18 December 20 Good Charlotte release video for new single Last December – the cathartic winter anthem 2020 needs
Phoebe Bridgers just released the most 2020 video of 2020 By Marianne Eloise published 1 December 20 Phoebe Bridgers' new video for single Savior Complex is directed by Phoebe Waller-Bridge and stars 2020 breakout star Paul Mescal
Phoebe Bridgers is on a mission to make us all cry – and it’s working By Marianne Eloise published 18 November 20 Phoebe Bridgers' new EP Copycat Killer adds a cathartic new dimension to four already heartfelt songs
Like emo-rap and cute animals? Nothing,nowhere.'s new video has you covered By Marianne Eloise published 27 October 20 Nothing,nowhere.'s new single Blood is the only place you'll see a rapper with a chinchilla on their head today
Beabadoobee's Fake It Flowers: an authentic grunge album for the 21st century By Marianne Eloise published 15 October 20 Beabadoobee's new album Fake It Flowers is the energy of a 90s Alanis Morissette wrapped up in a very 2020 star
Elliott Smith 25th anniversary edition: a careful tribute which lays an artist bare By Marianne Eloise published 8 October 20 Elliott Smith's self-titled album has been re-released to celebrate its 25th anniversary – the result is a poignant tribute by the people who knew him best
Salem: life-affirming pop-punk for people who want to f**k witches By Marianne Eloise published 6 October 20 Creeper's Will Gould joins us to discuss his new project Salem, the joy of collaboration and getting back to his DIY roots
Beabadoobee's new single How Was Your Day? is the best song the 90s never had By Marianne Eloise published 29 September 20 Beabadoobee releases new single How Was Your Day?, the fourth track to be taken from upcoming album Fake It Flowers
Waterparks' new single Lowkey As Hell dials ups the angst and ditches the neon By Marianne Eloise published 25 September 20 Waterparks are back with new single Lowkey As Hell – and it's the sound of a whole new era for the band
Good Charlotte: the album that taught pop-punk how to give a sh*t By Marianne Eloise published 25 September 20 When Good Charlotte released their self-titled debut album in 2000, they convinced pop-punk fans everywhere that it was actually cool to care
Beabadoobee's new single Worth It is the sound of Generations X and Z colliding By Marianne Eloise published 17 September 20 Beabadoobee releases video for new single Worth It – the third to be taken from upcoming album Fake It Flowers
So it looks like women still aren't allowed to headline Reading and Leeds By Marianne Eloise published 3 September 20 Reading and Leeds have announced six headliners, and there's not a female artist among them. Is there really still no room for women at the top of our festival bills?
Decolonise Fest: the only place you'll find Kenyan punk rock and US post-punk on the same bill By Marianne Eloise published 28 August 20 Decolonise Fest are about to embark on their fourth annual event – although this year it's all looking a little different. Organiser Stephanie Phillips talks us through this year's event and the challenges of taking a festival online
100 gecs are the sound of full-blown chaos – and now Fall Out Boy are joining in By Marianne Eloise published 25 August 20 Experimental pop duo 100 gecs have enlisted Fall Out Boy on their latest single Hand Crushed By A Mallet (Remix) – and the result is absolute pandemonium
Bright Eyes' Down In The Weeds... is a powerful collage of grief and resilience By Marianne Eloise published 21 August 20 Bright Eyes break their nine-year silence with new album Down In The Weeds, Where The World Once Was
Creeper's new album is where 80s goth, rock opera and the apocalypse collide By Marianne Eloise published 30 July 20 Creeper's new album Sex, Death & The Infinite Void is an ambitious musical melting pot which will keep you hooked 'til the end
Slept on boygenius? Now's the perfect time to fix that By Marianne Eloise published 3 July 20 Boygenius – AKA Phoebe Bridgers' band – are releasing three demos from their 2018 EP, but you only have 24 hours to grab them
Why is no one talking about Phoebe Bridgers' best song? By Marianne Eloise published 1 July 20 Much has been made of Phoebe Bridgers' new album Punisher, but we want to talk about its cathartic climax I Know The End for a second
