Wilco cancel Indiana concert over state’s new anti-LGBT law
Earlier today, Wilco canceled a show in Indiana after expressing their distaste for the state’s controversial new “religious freedom” law. Critics warn that the law will enable business owners to discriminate against the LGBT community. “We're canceling our 5/7 show in Indianapolis,” the band said in a tweet. “’Indiana Religious Freedom Restoration Act’ feels like...
twenty one pilots are releasing vinyl the shape of Ohio
twenty one pilots will be releasing an exclusive three-song 12-inch vinyl for Record Store Day on April 18. The cool part? The vinyl will be cut in the shape of Ohio, the duo's home state. Check out a picture and track listing below. Be sure to leave us a comment with your thoughts! Read more: Watch...
Former Gallows frontman launches new project with "Fangs"
Former Gallows frontman Frank Carter has officially launched his latest musical endeavor, Frank Carter And The Rattlesnakes, with their debut single, “Fangs.” Give the track a spin below and be sure to leave us a comment with your thoughts! Read more: Wade MacNeil on becoming Gallows’ new singer If you dig what you hear, you can download...
Hear 15 seconds of a new August Burns Red song
August Burns Red are teasing their highly anticipated upcoming album with a 15-second teaser of a new song, which you can check out below. It looks like the band will be releasing the LP, which marks their Fearless Records debut, on June 30. Be sure to leave us a comment with your thoughts! Read more: “As we’ve been...
The Maine stream new song, “Same Suit, Different Tie”
The Maine are streaming a new single from their upcoming album, American Candy, titled “Same Suit, Different Tie.” Give it a listen below and let us know your thoughts. Read more: “The band made this record just for the fans”—‘American Candy’ producer talks the Maine, progression American Candy is due out tomorrow, March 31, via 8123. Pre-orders are available...
There’s not one bad song on the Maine's 'American Candy' (review)
The Maine American Candy After working with Brendan Benson on 2013’s Forever Halloween, the Maine decided to tap old friend Colby Wedgeworth to produce and mix their fifth album, American Candy. The band’s chemistry with Wedgeworth (who also produced 2011’s Pioneer) is evident: American Candy is full of the classic-sounding pop-rock they do so well, from easygoing, campfire-jam shuffles (the...
Brigades stream new acoustic EP, ‘Our Lives Unfold’ (exclusive)
South Carolina quintet Brigades will release a new acoustic EP, Our Lives Unfold, on March 31 via Pure Noise Records. Today, the band are teaming up with AP to give you an early listen to the EP, which you can stream in full below. Check it out, and let us know your thoughts. Our Lives...
300 Bands We Told You So—The best of AP’s “100 Bands You Need To Know” special
Every year since 2001, AltPress has made it our mission to introduce you to 100 up-and-coming bands, and looking back, we got it right at least a couple times. We recently scoured our back-issues for some of the artists who have since made the most impact. Take a trip through AP history with these artists...
Turnover premiere '80s-tinged video for "New Scream"
Turnover have premiered a fun '80s-tinged music video for their latest single, “New Scream,” over at Stereogum. Check out a the clip below and leave us a comment with your thoughts! Read more: Fireworks announce headlining tours with Turnover, Weatherbox, others “New Scream” is taken from the band's upcoming studio album, Peripheral Vision, which is due out...