fountains of wayne

These 20 songs will make you nostalgic for the 2000s

The fact that 2000 is more than two decades away is enough to send most millennials into a cold sweat. It wasn’t all good, but the middle school days were enough to get you ready for the world. Once the new millennium opened up, it felt like anything was possible, and there was a kickass […]

Local H ​revisit Fountains Of Wayne's "Hackensack" for covers LP—listen

Local H are putting their own spin on Fountains Of Wayne’s iconic 2003 track “Hackensack.” The new cover premiered with Alternative Press. The song will appear on the group’s upcoming covers album Local H’s Awesome Quarantine Mix-Tape #3, out Oct. 8 via Brutal Panda Records. Read more: Daine offers a first look at upcoming “Salt” […]

This classic Fall Out Boy song was influenced by 'Josie And The Pussycats'

Fall Out Boy bassist Pete Wentz is officially taking over the radio waves at Apple Music. On April 12, he launched his weekly show Loud And Sad Radio. During every episode, Wentz will be talking about an array of topics in music, social media, TV and film. During the inaugural episode, Wentz played a slew […]

18 alternative songs that were actually nominated for Oscars

There are three types when it comes to songs in feature films: The first is the song that you just know isn’t only going to be nominated for an Academy Award but in all likelihood will win it; the second is the song that’s snubbed by the Academy in a year jam-packed with standard Oscar […]

10 iconic riffs that you’ll always recognize immediately

There are a number of factors that might make a song immediately recognizable—a whisper, a cough, a G note… But nothing gets our little black hearts racing quite as rapidly as a guitar riff we know like the backs of our hands. You don’t even have to be a guitarist to get the sentiment. As […]

2020 in memoriam: Remembering the ones we lost

Each year comes with loss and change. 2020, in particular, has been one with an overwhelming amount of grief. It’s hard to know what to say when you lose people you admire, whether you know them personally or were inspired by the art they created. Hold the people you care about close and thank them. […]

15 bands you probably didn’t realize are supergroups

There was a time when the “supergroup” was super obvious. When the world saw legendary axman Ted Nugent making his guitar squeal with the guy from Night Ranger to his right and a guy from Styx to his left, we all knew there was something special afoot. (Classic-rock lovers will recognize this ’80s band to […]

Watch AJR honor Adam Schlesinger with a new Fountains Of Wayne cover

Back in April, Fountains Of Wayne‘s Adam Schlesinger tragically passed away due to COVID-19 complications. Since then, tributes to Schlesinger have continued pouring out. Now, AJR are paying tribute to the late musician, songwriter and creator in a new Fountains Of Wayne cover. On June 17, AJR shared a cover of “Hackensack,” taken from Fountains […]

MCS, Nada Surf and more honor Adam Schlesinger in a new tribute album

It’s been two months since Fountains Of Wayne‘s Adam Schlesinger passed away from COVID-19 complications. Since then, the entertainment industry has continued to honor his memory in various ways. Now, a tribute album is being released in honor of Schlesinger that features Motion City Soundtrack, Nada Surf and more. All of the proceeds from Saving […]

Anakin’s new single originally started out as a birthday present 

Some music fans actively prefer artists to parse out singles instead of an entire album at one sitting. Which is cool, but it can get frustrating when a band leave you hungry for more. Like in the case of Anakin, the ’90s-tinged alternative-rock outfit from San Diego. Today AltPress is premiering “Starshine,” the third installment […]

Ice Nine Kills turn “Stacy’s Mom” into a rib-splitting ‘Friday The 13th’ parody

Ice Nine Kills packaged a horror-themed parody cover of Fountains Of Wayne‘s hit track “Stacy’s Mom” featuring none other than Jason Voorhees and his mother Pamela from the original Friday The 13th film. The “Jason’s Mom” video is the metalcore band’s contribution to Fearless Records‘ Fearless At Home livestream event and arrives just in time for Mother’s Day. Read More: Hear Megadeth’s […]

Watch Fountains Of Wayne honor Adam Schlesinger with a moving classic

On the night of April 22, New Jersey stars hosted a livestreamed benefit event called Jersey 4 Jersey. The event was designed to raise money for the New Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund in their fight against coronavirus.  The event featured a slew of stars including Fountains Of Wayne, Halsey, Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi, SZA and many […]

Here’s how to see Fountains Of Wayne play their first show in seven years

Following the tragic passing of Fountains Of Wayne member Adam Schlesinger over complications relating to the coronavirus, the band are reuniting for a benefit show as part of a live stream fundraiser event. The band will be joined by Sharon Van Etten on bass and backing vocals while the other three members will be coming back. Read More: Hear a former […]

Here's why Fountains Of Wayne regret releasing "Stacy's Mom"

After passing away due to complications from the COVID-19 coronavirus, Fountains Of Wayne‘s Adam Schlesinger was praised by several musicians and entertainers for his accomplishments in the music industry but his bandmate Chris Collingwood is revealing some regret they had about the band’s biggest hit, “Stacy’s Mom.” In a new interview with Rolling Stone, Collingwood says he attempted […]

Frank Iero, Tom Hanks and more pay tribute to Adam Schlesinger

On April 1, we learned the tragic news that Adam Schlesinger had passed away due to coronavirus. Schlesinger was more than just a founding member of Fountains Of Wayne. He was a Grammy, Oscar, Emmy and Tony-nominated songwriter and producer that impacted so many lives for the better.  Now, those who Schlesinger impacted are posting […]

Fountains Of Wayne’s Adam Schlesinger dies of coronavirus complications

Fountains of Wayne member Adam Schlesinger has passed away from complications related to his COVID-19 coronavirus diagnosis at the age of 52. According to Variety, the musician passed away this morning (April 1) after it was reported on Tuesday (March 31) that he had contracted the virus. Read More: Live Nation establishes relief fund to help crew affected […]

Fountains Of Wayne’s Adam Schlesinger is hospitalized with coronavirus

Fountains of Wayne member Adam Schlesinger is reportedly very ill after being infected with the coronavirus. The iconic musician is a founding member of Fountains of Wayne, best known for their smash-hit “Stacy’s Mom.” Schlesinger also formed Ivy and Tinted Windows. He is also a prolific songwriter, having won three Emmy’s and a Grammy for […]

15 songs that reference someone by name

Lyrics are a powerful artistic tool. Musicians often draw inspiration from their past experiences to write captivating songs. Less often, these same musicians will call out the people who inspired these songs by name. Whether it’s a sweet homage or a bittersweet confrontation, here are some noteworthy tunes that reference individuals in their lyrics. Read […]

How well do you know basic pop-punk trivia?

Pop punk is ever evolving—from blink-182 and New Found Glory to All Time Low and Fall Out Boy, a lot of iconic acts are associated with the genre. Everyone thinks they know pop punk, but do you have what it takes to score 100 percent on our quiz? Try your expansive knowledge out below. Read […]