Hit Parader #1: Shinoda x Dawson Edition

Instead of letting managers or agents make the call, the band did what they’ve always done best: took creative control. For Mike Shinoda, one name immediately stood out, Jean Dawson.

The 29-year-old genre-bending artist from Tijuana had already been making waves for his fearless mix of rock, hip-hop, punk, and R&B. The first time Shinoda heard Dawson’s music, it stopped him in his tracks. A track from Dawson’s Pixel Bath quickly landed on Shinoda’s Breadcrumbs playlist, sparking a connection that’s now come full circle.

Fast forward to today, with Dawson opening for Linkin Park on their massive comeback tour, the two sit down together in a quiet studio in the San Fernando Valley to talk about artistry, evolution, and the future of modern rock.

This is a meeting of minds. A conversation between two generations of innovators redefining what alternative music can be.

Hit Parader’s latest issue brings Mike Shinoda and Jean Dawson together on the cover, two icons, one unforgettable story.

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In This Issue...

Rico Nasty By Nature

On Lethal, her most self-assured album yet, she channels that instinct into a bold statement about standing alone, shedding approval-seeking, and reclaiming her power.

Too Hardcore for Pop, Too Pop for Hardcore: A Conversation With Scowl

Hit Parader caught up with Moss and drummer Cole Gilbert to chat about the success of the new album, the evolution of hardcore, and more.

Controlled Chaos: The Rise of Die Spitz

Blending punk, metal, and hard rock without regard for genre or expectation, Die Spitz are intent on being heard on their own terms. As they ready their Third Man debut, the Austin band is less concerned with labels than with making an album that moves, surprises, and hits as hard as their live shows.

The Cost of Momentum: Nova Twins Reflect on the Years That Changed Everything

After years of nonstop momentum, Nova Twins felt the strain of a career that had gone from stillness to overdrive almost overnight. On Parasites & Butterflies, Amy Love and Georgia South lay their armor down, confronting burnout, vulnerability, and the cost of always having to be strong — onstage and off.