Weezer’s Brian Bell and U.S. Bombs’ Nate Shaw collaborate on the Relationship
BRIAN BELL (middle left) and NATE SHAW (middle right) are not your typical dream team. Bell, the long-locked guitar mystic of Weezer fame, first met Shaw as a teenager, where the latter promptly introduced him to West Coast punk and the raw ethos of “the church of rock ‘n’ roll.” Shaw is best known for his tenure in...
Dave Grohl recalls meeting Frances Cobain and similarities with Kurt
In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, Kurt Cobain’s daughter, Frances Bean, told an interesting story about her first time (as an adult) meeting the surviving members of Nirvana. “They had what I call the ‘K. C. Jeebies,’ which is when they see me, they see Kurt,” Frances said in the interview. Now, in an...
Motionless In White join the conversation at Musicians Institute
On March 12, Motionless In White sat down with AP's Ryan J. Downey in front of an audience of Musicians Institute students for AltPress’ second participation in the MI Conversation series. The band discuss their backstory and how each member came to be a musician—among other things. Watch the full interview, and let us know your...
The Saddest Songs: Getting Through a Breakup with Dashboard Confessional
“And I knew / that you meant it / that you meant it.” “Hands Down” – Dashboard Confessional The first thing I did when she told me was nothing. I didn’t do anything. She walked out of my dorm room, and I watched her leave. I didn’t say a word. Instead, I sat on the...
Here's a recreation of Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit" with hard drive and floppy disk sounds
This is quite the sight to see. YouTuber Arganalth has posted an arduous recreation of Nirvana's classic “Smells Like Teen Spirit” with the use of only hard drives and floppy disks. Check out the video clip below and let us know what you think. Read more: Frances Cobain opens up about Kurt for the first time If you...
Friend of guy who punched Marilyn Manson at Denny’s gives radio interview
Slow news day, AP? Why yes, it is. Funny enough, one of the biggest music stories this week was about that time Marilyn Manson got punched in the face at a Denny’s in Alberta, Canada. Since it’s Friday, and we’re all ready for the weekend, let’s just listen to a “friend” of the alleged Manson-puncher...
Farewell, My Love, Famous Last Words announce tour with Sycamour, It Lives, It Breathes
Farewell, My Love and Famous Last Words have announced that they will embark on a co-headlining this summer alongside Sycamour and It Lives, It Breathes. Check out a full itinerary below and let us know which date(s) you plan on hitting up. Read more: Farewell, My Love give “Skip The Memories” the acoustic treatment Most recently, Farewell,...
Acceptance writing new music
Recently reunited Seattle, Washington rockers Acceptance have apparently spent the past two months writing music and “accumulating loads of new ideas for future songs.” You can read an excerpt from a recent interview with the band below. Read more: Acceptance announce first headlining shows in nine years Earlier this year, when Acceptance announced that they would be playing a...
Welcome To Rockville 2015 daily lineups revealed
The daily lineups for this year's Welcome To Rockville Festival, which will take place at Jacksonville, Florida's Metropolitan Park along the St. Johns River April 25 and 26, have been revealed. Doors open at 11:00 a.m. both days, and the festival ends at 11:00 p.m. on Saturday and 10:00 p.m. on Sunday. Check out who will be playing when below and let us know who you're stoked to...