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Steve Lacy may admit to having a bit of a "bad habit," but he's a hell of a performer.  The alt R&B singer took the stage to perform his three-time Grammy-nominated song "Bad Habit" at the 2023 Grammys, and gave one of the best performances of the night. In perf...

Turnstile’s nominations at this year’s Grammys are bewildering, to say the least. Because while, yes, the band are full-fledged rock stars now who sell out 6,300-cap venues and inspire the kind of wide-eyed devotion that clung to bands like Nirvana (who received the Lifetime Achievement Award on Saturday), Radiohead, and MF DOOM, it's another thing to receive recognition for that quantum leap from

The 2023 Grammy Awards are happening today (Feb. 5) in Los Angeles. The rock, alternative and metal categories are stacked with stalwarts as well as unexpected nominees. Turnstile were nominated in three categories: Best Rock Performance, Best Metal Performance, and Best Rock Song, while Wet Leg received five nods including Best Alternative Music Performance, Best Alternative Music Album, and Best

Leafar Seyer of Prayers joined Joel Madden on the most recent episode of the Artist Friendly podcast, presented by Alternative Press. Here's what we learned.

Our next installment of Sound Station is here wrapping up our top tracks of the week. Head into the weekend with songs from Yves Tumor, Carlie Hanson, sadie, and more.

In anticipation of Jonas Brothers' upcoming new record, 'The Album,' we're ranking the band's entire discography, from 2019's Happiness Begins to early favorites like 'A Little Bit Longer.'

End of June is an online vintage store inspired by Harry Styles and his fashion. Founder Alissa Martin explains how her love for thrifting and the pop star came together to form the shop.

Mia Berrin of the indie-rock band Pom Pom Squad is famous for wearing corsets and cheercore dresses on stage. She and designer Bailey Elayne discuss how they collaborate on Berrin's stagewear.

Stay Home Club makes merchandise featuring quirky designs and phrases with introverts in mind. Founder Olivia Mew talks about the brand and collaborating with bands on designs.

Whimsigoth is a style trend on TikTok that combines grunge and witch-inspired aesthetics. Here's how '90s pop culture informed the trend and how to get the style yourself.

Michael Ngo has worked with the likes of Ariana Grande and Doja Cat. In his interview, Ngo discusses his upbringing and dreams of working with Rhianna.

From hot pink motorbikes to tattoo machines, LIGHTS has compiled her holiday gift guide. Here is the singer's list of must-haves.

'Jamojaya,' which premiered at Sundance, marks Brian Imanuel's (aka the rapper Rich Brian) acting debut. He and director Justin Chon talk about his transition into acting, making the drama, and more.

With roles in horror movies like Infinity Pool, X, Pearl, Suspiria, & more, Mia goth has become a scream queen. Here's why her portrayal of unhinged characters makes her a star.

My Animal, directed by Jacqueline Castel and written by Jae Matthews, stars Bobbi Salvör Menuez as a teen werewolf who falls for a girl played by Amandla Stenberg. Here's why the Sundance hit is a must-see horror-romance.

DENCITY is a Nigerian skateboarding collective that offers a safe space for women and queer skaters. Founder Blessing Ewoma explains how she launched the skate crew.

Geoff Rickly of the bands Thursday and No Devotion will release his debut novel, based on his experience at an ibogaine clinic, later this year. Here's what you need to know.

The cult horror-comedy 'Teeth,' about a teenage girl with vagina dentata, just turned 15. Director Mitchell Lichtenstein reflects on the feminist horror film, why it was ahead of its time, and how it says more about misogyny than anything.

Visual artist Snuffy is expanding his career beyond tattoos. With his new Web3 project Looking In: To Know Yourself, he blends surreal art with mental health.

So-Hee Woo is the creator behind metaverse sets for the Kid LAROI, Oliver Tree and Trippie Redd. In this interview, Woo details how she brings them to life.

This State of the Metaverse Address is an homage to internet pioneers of the ’90s. Welcome to the Wild, Wild West of Web3.

PRISM founders GRL and REN are on a mission to onboard more artists in Web3. The duo is diversifying the metaverse and helping others feel like they belong.

For the past quarter of a decade, Scott Campbell has been building his reputation as one of the world’s most celebrated tattoo artists.

​​Slipknot’s foray into the metaverse was only announced this month, via a partnership with Sandbox, but it’s been a lifetime in the making. Inspired by the early days of playing the video game Quake online via dial-up internet with friends in different parts of the world to the creativity that came from editing the source code, Clown has always been interested in how communities can work together