All Punked Up • 10th February 2022

The E-Girl Review: Alexx Bean releases “Castles” and chats the future of new era pop-punk

Okay, the rise of this sad Gen Z kid genre is either going to be another era of absolute emo phase chaos or it’s going to shut down pop-punk forever — there is absolutely no in-between. However, if Alexx Bean’s new single “Castles” is any indication of which way this will go, then we’re thinking the new norm of Alt-Rock is here to stay.

The Click • 7th February 2022

Content Houses Are Going Industrial: Behind the Scenes of Social Media’s Biggest Trend

(NEW YORK) — Los Angeles was once a starry-eyed dream of a lavish Hollywood lifestyle. Since the rise of the modern influencer, LA has become indicative of every teen’s fantasy of independence: partying and popularity is not just showcased, but rather commercialized on every social media site.

The Click • 20th December 2021

Not Your ‘Babe’: Online Harassment Persists Against Women in Gaming

(NEW YORK) — Being verbally abused, harassed, and degraded is a common occurrence when I dare to stream video gameplay online. Turns out, I’m not alone.

The New Nine • 9th September 2021

Emblem 3’s Reunion Tour Showcases Strong Independent Artist Identities in an Awe-Inspiring Way | The New Nine

Since June 2014, Emblem 3's (Keaton Stromberg, Wesley Stromberg, and Drew Chadwick) uncertain future as a band has been unclear and often speculated about by fans. It's been a rocky road of teasers, solo work, and more. While there was no formal "break up" post, the three artists found themselves exploring their own musical sound and projects that all seemed to deviate from the original "Emblem 3 sound" in different ways.

The Click • 30th November 2021

This Is the Company Backing Some of Your Favorite Gaming Creators

(NEW YORK) — A teenage boy with far too much free time cowers away from his homework and instead lifts up a controller and headset for his new XBOX 360, a bottle of Mountain Dew next to him. The day slips away to night as he plays game after game, mesmerized by the screen. This is the image of the gamer that has been engraved in our minds over the past several years, but that’s all changing.

The Click • 17th December 2021

Harry Styles Sells Out Madison Square Garden for a Two-Night Halloween Party

(NEW YORK, N.Y.) — Last year, October 31 was a bleak and gloomy night in New York as the pandemic continued to plague the city. A year later, Halloween was back on and midtown buzzed...

ali & alex • 29th November 2021

How Can Male Artists Better Support Women in Music?

Somewhere, I know a nasty security guard or maybe a box office teller is glaring at a young woman. He's thinking it would be impossible for her to actually be on the guest list, especially not the press list. The VIP badge she needs is apparently missing and the ushers are thinking she must be some groupie. Even as she's escorted backstage, the curious eyes of crew members are watching her every move.

The Click • 7th November 2021

A Sex Educator Gets Real About the California Stealthing Ban

(NEW YORK, NY) —Niki Davis-Fainbloom rings me between meetings with the city noises bustling through the speakers. She’s chipper and ecstatic to talk about it—sex that is.

TheNewNine • 6th August 2020

EBEN Talks Latest EP Honeydew, Connecting With Fans, And Personal Growth

“It feels like I finally made it to the summit on a big mountain!” proclaims singer-songwriter EBEN. His latest EP-- Honeydew-- has been long awaited by a both growing and eager fan base. It’s safe to say that this new project has showcased not only his ever-evolving style, but his truth and passion. He notes: “I’ve made my fans wait so long for this music so it’s really satisfying being able to give them something that has come from my heart and soul.”

The Click • 4th November 2021

“Perversion of Justice” Acts as a Truly Remarkable Piece of Both Investigative and Advocacy Journalism

Julie K. Brown’s investigative reporting on Jeffery Epstein’s sex pyramid scheme and its subsequent cover-up is an astonishing piece of advocacy journalism that uplifts the voices of his victims. Brown worked diligently to unlock answers surrounding Epstein’s crimes and the coverup by federal prosecutor Alexander Acosta. She detailed in her timeline the events as they unfolded, revealing that Epstein’s sex crimes were first reported as early as 2005. Until Brown’s work in 2018, according to an

The Click • 27th October 2021

Anonymous Has a Hand in Dispersing Key Information, But That’s Not Enough to be Journalism

Do you need an identity to be a journalist? Hacktivist collective ‘Anonymous’ brings us this question. Beyond the inherent question of ethics and Senator Charles Schumer’s, “Legitimate newsgathering activities,” definition of similar groups like WikiLeaks, there are even more factors in dictating whether or not Anonymous has journalistic credibility. These include the interjection of editorial narrative in their content, anonymity, and the lack of structural organization.

ali & alex • 7th October 2021

A Love Letter From the Front Row | Open Letter

“Front row or no go,” I proudly scrawl across my Instagram story after clicking a blurry picture, clutching the barricade at yet another dingy, rundown concert venue. In my mind flashes the image of every previous show from Pittsburgh to Connecticut to New York City to Philadelphia to London to Orlando to Toronto. Every stage showered in blue and red lights, crowded by eager fans trying not-so-discretely to maneuver their way to the spot I held onto dearly.

TheNewNine • 6th August 2020

FLETCHER’s Sold-Out Show At The Music Hall Of Williamsburg Brings An Inspiring Sense Of Authenticity

Every show has its own particular energy curated by the artist, the city, and some sort of factor that I have yet to define. For FLETCHER the energy in the Music Hall of Williamsburg immediately transcended through the mix of different people that came out for the show. It was electric and energetic, but more importantly: it was raw and real. Supporting her EP, "you ruined new york city for me," FLETCHER’s New York City date some-what ironically sold out, and fans showed up eager to the concert

The Click • 17th October 2021

Upper West Side Community Garden Hosts Flea Market

(NEW YORK) — As summer turned to fall, the West 104th Street Community Garden hosted a flea market to raise money for the community space. On Sept. 25, the garden saw an uptick in traffic as members of the local community flocked to the quaint garden. Volunteers and vendors sold a variety of items including home decor, clothes, and cookware. Among the crowd were garden members and general neighborhood community members.

Odyssey • 24th September 2018

To My Long Distance Ex, Here's How I Knew I Was In Love With You

Your color choice speaks volumes. It doesn't just emit an image for the car, it also says something about your style and personality! It's a form of self-expression. Are you confident? Are you sophisticated? Are you easy-going? Are you outgoing? Are you practical? As you're reviewing car sites for your next car purchase, what color will you opt for? Find out what certain color choices says about you!

All Punked Up • 14th September 2021

The E-Girl Review: MNYS’s latest release, Lil Huddy at the VMAs, and more

What’s new in the e-world? A whole lot. We’ll explore all the highlights of the recent e-kid favorites. We keep our eyes on everything from music releases to the stars’ appearances to performances to more. Any alt-pop culture moment of significance that we can find, we’ll give to you.

All Punked Up • 12th August 2021

MNYS releases new alternative pop single “Backwards” capturing our full attention

MNYS is back with a new single called “Backwards“! In case you’re unfamiliar, MNYS is an artist-on-the-rise that we here are APU are keeping a close eye on. His latest releases have been full of promise and radiating candor. It seems, though, that we aren’t quite the only ones who have caught on, either. “Backwards” is MNYS’s second release with Pure Noise Records; the first being “Night Terrors”.

All Punked Up • 29th July 2021

The E-Girl Review: Ryan Caraveo is dropping a new album tomorrow and he’s spilling the inside scoop here

Need another e-boy obsession? We gotchu. The E-Girl Review is the corner where we give you the rundown on everything catching in the alt-modern-Internet era. With a sharp focus on everything alternative pop culture, we’re catching the TikTok trends, new music icons, and more for you. This time, we’re introducing you to your new favorite e-rapper: Ryan Caraveo is about to grace us with a new album — Northend Sweetheart — and to say it’s highly anticipated would be an understatement. Ryan has be

All Punked Up • 8th July 2021

The E-Girl Review: Grace Ricci drops “My First Hit” and gets real about songwriting, inspirations, and depression

In case, you’re new: The E-Girl Review takes you through the latest trends in alternative music with an emphasis on what’s young, new, and exciting in a world where music and pop culture news moves faster than we can keep up with. We’re here for all things e-kid and emo. So, let’s dive into the next up-and-coming alt pop icon, Grace Ricci!

Odyssey • 4th April 2018

To My First Love, It Was Neither Of Our Faults

To My First Love, It Was Neither Of Our Faults You promised so many things. Then again, so did I.