Jake is a freelance music writer based near Manchester in the UK. He started out as an intern at Kerrang! and has since become a regular contributor to Kerrang! and Loudwire, with his writing also appearing in the likes of Alternative Press, Upset, Dork and Note to Scene. He was first introduced to rock as a child by way of the Darkness’ celebrated debut LP 'Permission to Land', and has since become a lover of all things emo and (pop) punk, counting My Chemical Romance, Creeper, Slowly Slowly, Holding Absence and the Ramones among his favorite bands. Away from music he likes 'Star Wars', 'Pokémon' and soccer, and regularly attends fixtures of his beloved Blackpool FC. Twitter: @JakeRichardso17
Jake Richardson
The 12 Best Emo Power Ballads
From All-American Rejects to Yellowcard.
Stone Temple Pilots and Bush Cancel Tour Due to Covid
"Unavoidable Covid-related circumstances" have forced the cancellation.
Incubus Cancel Shows Over Covid Case
Two dates have been postponed.
blink-182’s Mark Hoppus Has Finished Chemotherapy
More good news from Mark!
30 Scene Albums Turning 15 in 2021
Take us back to '06.
Funko are Releasing Fall Out Boy POP! Figures
Check them out here!
12 of the Best Scene Christmas Songs
Check out these festive offerings from the scene.
Tom DeLonge Features on New EDM Song – Listen
Listen here.