10 new songs you need to hear from March 2015
Sometimes the rock world can get noisy, and we don’t just mean in decibels or fuzz. Often the signal-to-noise ratio is more noise than signal. But no worries: We read, listen to and watch everything so we can sort it for you. Here are some of our favorite new songs and videos of March 2015....
Watch the Downtown Fiction’s “Right Where We Left Off” video (exclusive)
Watch the Downtown Fiction’s new performance video for “Right Where We Left Off,” taken from the their latest album, Losers & Kings, which is out now on Fearless Records. “’Right Where We Left Off’ was inspired by strange chance-encounters with people from your past,” says vocalist/guitarist Cameron Leahy. “It's a surreal feeling, like being at...
TesseracT are the first band to ever play on a stage made completely of ice—watch
Prog-metal powerhouses TesseracT made history earlier this year by performing a gig on a stage made entirely out of ice, (via Metal Hammer). The stage, located in Kittila, Lapland (which is above the Arctic Circle), is part of Snow Village: A man-made community built annually from 20,000,000 kg of snow and 350,000 kg natural ice. As Metal Hammer reported,...
Falling Up begin pre-production on new album
Falling Up have begun pre-production on what will be their final studio album. The band successfully funded a Kickstarter campaign last September, raising $48,346, passing their goal of $40,000. Read more: Former Hawk Nelson frontman wants to “keep pop-punk alive” with new project Additionally, the group have revealed that they will be re-imagining and re-releasing their classic...
Bonfires sign with Bad Timing Records
Chicago, IL-based Bonfires have officially signed with Bad Timing Records. In light of the announcement, the band have premiered a new stand-alone single, “Bury Me,” which you can stream below. Be sure to leave us a comment with your thoughts! Read more: Light Years, Bonfires, Dryjacket announce spring tour The band will release a new EP...
Anti-Flag premiere lead single from 'American Spring'
Anti-Flag have premiered the lead single from their upcoming studio album, American Spring, titled “Fabled World.” Check out the track, along with an accompanying lyric video below. Be sure to leave us a comment with your thoughts! Read more: Anti-Flag reveal interpretational American Spring artwork “The songs of American Spring are an aggressive critique of the global social and...
“[He] has spunk, moxie and probably a few other STDs”—Watch Will Ferrell tear apart Justin Bieber
Last night, Comedy Central aired “The Roast Of Justin Bieber,” which featured a group of celebrities digging into the pop star's past and tearing him apart piece by piece, (via Elite Daily). Will Ferrell's appearance, however, was somewhat different than you'd expect. First off, he came on stage dressed as his famous Anchorman character, Ron Burgundy. Secondly, he essentially told Biebs that his...
Here are all the 2015 APMAs nominees!
It is time! After months of deliberation at the AltPress HQ, the nominees for the 2015 Journeys Alternative Press Music Awards, fueled by Monster Energy Drink have been finalized, and it's time to vote! Check out all the categories and nominees below, then head to our APMAs page to cast your vote and see who is performing...
Weezer, Panic! At The Disco, more to play 2015 APMAs; voting begins today!
The wait is over! Rock music’s newest and most popular awards show, the Journeys Alternative Press Music Awards, fueled by Monster Energy Drink, is pleased to announce this year’s headliners, award categories and nominees, as well as voting information, ticketing, broadcast details, sponsor partnerships and more. The APMAs take place on July 22 at Quicken...