My mom always said that technology makes you stupid. I can see decent arguments on both sides of that one. You can do and learn a lot with the aid of something with a silicon chip in it, but you can also grow dependent on it (like my friend who can’t drive anywhere without the GPS on, even if she’s...

I’m an adult but I still love pop-punk/powerpop/whatever the kids are calling it these days. I should probably grow out of this phase, but I haven’t and don’t picture myself doing it any time soon. Lately, the band that has been satisfying my pop sweet tooth with sugary punk-infused melodies is...