August 14, 2016

17 things you need to know that happened last week

A lot happens in our scene each week. In an attempt to capture what you might've missed, we gather up noteworthy moments and package them in one convenient post every weekend. Check out this week's roundup below! Read more: 23 things you need to know that happened last week (8/1-8/7) 1. Machine Gun Kelly released...

Steve from 'Stranger Things' is in a psych rock band

[Photo by: Netflix] When he's not poofing up his glorious hair for his role as Steve Harrington in the Netflix show Stranger Things, actor Joe Keery also spends his time drumming in the psych rock band Post Animal. Read more: This fan theory shows how ‘It’ and ‘Stranger Things’ might be connected The Chicago band has some...

Bands react to the end of Warped Tour 2016

Warped Tour withdrawal can be rough on some bands. Others go back to their normal lives without a problem. Here are some of the end-of-summer reactions that Warped bands are experiencing:   Against the Current had a good summer. Portland, thanks for ending @vanswarpedtour on a high with us. This summer has been incredible! ��...

10 songs Olympic athletes use to get pumped up, probably

By now, the image of Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps preparing for his swim has gained meme-worthy status. Just look at his inner rage. Although he already opened up about his playlist to the New York Times (it included Eminem, Young Jeezy and Eric Church), we like to imagine a different kind of playlist for Olympic athletes....

WVNDER deliver the goods on 'Precipice'—exclusive album premiere

Frederick, Maryland's WVNDER will release their sophomore album on August 19—but you can listen now in advance on AltPress. On Precipice, the band introduce more alternative emo sounds, without ditching the energy and catchiness of pop-punk. Also worth noting, Emarosa frontman Bradley Walden makes a guest appearance on track eight, “Limbo.” PRE-ORDERS: Victory Merch // iTunes ALBUM...