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TikTok breakout Aidan Bissett redefines what it means to be a heartthrob with his nostalgic pop-rock

Welcome to AP&R, where we highlight rising artists who will soon become your new favorite. Having grown up in an era when movie star charmers like Hugh Grant and Matthew McConaughey played the leading man in iconic romantic-comedies, Aidan Bissett knew the ins-and-outs of being in love at an early age — and you can hear […]

14 modern artists who are continuing to build the legacy of indie

Short for “independent music,” indie music is a term that was coined in the ’80s to describe music outside of the mainstream and artists not signed to one of the “Big Four” labels—EMI, Sony, Universal and Warner. Read more: Lauren Hibberd delivers witty lyricism and charm on new ‘Goober’ EP However, since its inception, a […]

The Maine deliver sonic warmth on their summery eighth record

It’s hard to believe that the Maine have been releasing music for over a decade. With the release of their eighth studio album, XOXO: From Love & Anxiety In Real Time, the group only further prove that they hardly ever miss when it comes to their music. As long as they’ve been around, one thing […]

AltPress Weekly: Eyedress, Syd, boyband, the Velvet Underground and more

Welcome back to AltPress Weekly. It’s hard to believe we’re already at our fourth installment of our weekly roundup, which gathers up everything we want you to check out. Each week, we showcase longtime favorite tracks and brand-new cuts. We also focus on all the things happening at Alternative Press, as well as the latest […]

Valley take a stand against music industry pressures on “SOCIETY”–listen

Canadian Indie-pop quartet Valley have released a new single and video for “SOCIETY.” The acoustic track is a defiant statement rejecting the demands put upon musicians by the recording industry. Valley have come a long way since their 2016 EP, This Room Is White. Since then, the band put out their debut full-length in 2019, […]

Aidan Bissett finds authentic sound in indie track “Communication”—watch

Indie-rocker Aidan Bissett wants people to start talking to each other again in his new song “Communication,” exclusively premiering with Alternative Press.  While both the song and video are breezy and light-hearted, the underlying message is much deeper. After dealing with the pandemic for over a year, the way people interact with each other has […]

10 best remixes of alternative songs to help you study

Music is one of the greatest companions to an all-night study session. It’s easy to pull up any mix on YouTube to play in the background. But sometimes you crave something different than “lo-fi beats,” and these tracks will help bring it up a notch. They’re still chill songs, just with more life in them, […]

10 new songs you need to hear this week

You’re welcome: We’ve made finding new songs by rising bands easy. Each week, we’re gathering the best from the underground and offering it to you in one, concise list. Scroll to the end and check out our Spotify Discover playlist, featuring these tracks and more! In return, we want to hear your favorite. Let us […]

Senses Fail announce headlining tour and other news you might have missed today

[Photo by: Senses Fail/Tyler Ross, Mike Frazier/Facebook, Half Waif/Tonje Thilesen, COIN/Facebook] Watch new music videos from the Weekend Classic and Palisades—plus, don’t miss COIN and Mike Frazier on tour. Check out the news you might have missed today below! Read more: BMTH debut limited-edition print series to celebrate every album release to date 1. Senses Fail […]

Florida teens are recruiting musicians for Parkland benefit concert

Earlier this month Florida endured the worst school shooting in the state's history, where a former Stoneman Douglas student used an AR-15 to kill 17 students and faculty members. Now, teens have chosen to find hope within their grief, reaching out to some of their favorite musicians as they organize a Parkland benefit concert to […]

Goldfinger release "Tijuana Sunrise" music video and other news you might have missed today

[Photo by: The Sewer Rats/Michael Winkler(Iconographic), Milestones/Nick Karp] Watch new music videos from Goldfinger, Milestones and the Sewer Rats—plus, don’t miss TesseracT’s new album. Check out the news you might have missed today below! Read more: Here’s how to change your font on Snapchat 1. Goldfinger dropped a new music video for their song “Tijuana Sunrise” […]

Fall Out Boy's Patrick Stump remixes COIN's "Talk Too Much"—listen

Indie-pop breakthroughs COIN are on the move once again. After a non-stop touring schedule, including memorable performances at major festivals like Lollapalooza and Firefly, COIN are adding another impressive feat to their résumé. The synth-spiked quartet have teamed up with Fall Out Boy’s Patrick Stump to create a remix of their single “Talk Too Much” […]

COIN premiere youthful "Run" music video

One of AP's 100 Bands You Need To Know, COIN, have premiered a music video for “Run,” which is taken from their impending debut LP. Check it out below and leave us a comment with your thoughts! Listen: COIN premiere lead single from debut LP The effort is set for release on June 9 via StarTime International. They recorded […]

COIN perform Daytrotter session

One of AP's 100 Bands You Need To Know, COIN, stopped by the Daytrotter studios earlier this week to record a live session, which featured from their self-titled EP, including their popular single “Run.” You can stream the session over at Daytrotter's official website. Listen: COIN premiere lead single from debut LP The band's impending LP is set for […]

COIN premiere lead single from debut LP

One of AP's 100 Bands You Need To Know, COIN, have premiered the lead single from their impending self-titled debut album over at Idolator. You can listen to “Run” below. Be sure to leave us a comment with your thoughts! Effortlessly keep up with with all of our 100 Bands You Need To Know in […]