5 songs you need to hear this week (January 2, 2026)

Every week, the Paste staff and contributors will choose their five favorite songs of the previous seven days, awarding one ...

The story of Tonight Tonight, the only grunge classic to involve SpongeBob SquarePants

Billy Corgan & co. entered into a different realm with this all-time cut from Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness ...

Ethan Slater’s Breakout Role as Broadway's SpongeBob Started with Casting Director Saying 'I Think You're the Right Shape'

Ethan Slater revealed details about landing his breakout role as the titular sea sponge in Broadway’s The SpongeBob Musical ...
Bleeding Cool

The Top 100 Most-Read Stories On Bleeding Cool In 2025

The story of R.E. Burke being detained in the USA topped the Top 100 Most-Read Stories On Bleeding Cool In 2025 list ...
American Songwriter

The American Songwriter Song Contest

If you’ve written a tune or crafted lyrics that capture the magic of the holidays, this is your moment to shine. We’re looking for everything from Christmas classics in the making to festive drinking ...