Atreyu's Dan Jacobs is here to amp up your home decor with 'Jack Racks'
Artists and writers are known to have gone to great lengths to spark their creativity, but what if activating your imagination was as easy as hanging your keys? This is the hope behind Dan Jacobs’ Jack Racks, a key rack designed like an amp that you can literally plug your keys into. “Every time you...
Pop punks For The Win reflect on karma with new video for "Crash And Burn"—watch
San Diego quintet For The Win return with their new music video for the track “Crash And Burn.” Laden with raw energy and catchy hooks, this jam is sure to stuck in your head in an instant. “I spent weeks on the chorus because I wasn't happy with it and didn't think it was strong...
Body/Head has fury oozing through every chord and squeal.
Body/Head No Waves Body/Head No Waves The teeth-rattling noise and detuned guitar glory of ex-Sonic Youth member Kim Gordon and guitarist Bill Nace is captured here in a live performance, recorded during the 2014 Big Ears Festival in Knoxville, Tennessee. Unlike many live albums, these aren’t note-for-note re-creations of the work found on Body/Head’s 2013...
PVRIS push back against Trump with special merch donations to charity
Who doesn’t love an exclusive item that also benefits a good cause? The Lowell, Massachusetts band PVRIS are taking a stand to ensure that all Americans will be able to express their basic freedoms, and have released a limited edition T-shirt design that is limited to just 250 units. Read More: 10 band patches to...
Real Friends postpone tour, Dan Lambton bravely shares statement on mental health
Real Friends have announced that their upcoming Europe and U.K. tour will be postponed until early 2017. In a lengthy statement written by Dan Lambton, the frontman bravely shares his ill mental health and immense struggles with anxiety, stating “I need to be present, sharp, and focused, and at this point I feel that as...
Leonard Cohen's music reaches across generation gaps, genres
Last night, this writer was walking to his car after a show when he heard two middle-aged men walking out of a brewpub. They were discussing the artistic contributions of Leonard Cohen, the influential singer-songwriter who passed away yesterday at 82. A few lines were spoken about his output, but then the discussion turned cynical...
Melanie Martinez opens up about overcoming bullying, finding confidence-watch
Melanie Martinez and APTV Correspondent Nick Major recently spoke about bullying and growing up in this APTV multi-part interview. When asked about her personal style, Melanie replies, “I feel like I know exactly what I want, so I kind of go for it.” To hear more from Melanie about her time on The Voice and...
Dizzy Pleasure Club (Turnstile, Angel Du$t members) drop "Drown" single—exclusive
AltPress can exclusively introduce throwback pop-punk outfit Dizzy Pleasure Club—DPC for short. Coming out of the Baltimore/Washington D.C. scene with players from Turnstile, Angel Du$t, In Between and more, the band recall an early '00s punk attitude of imperfect recordings and tight harmonies in two minute packages. Head down to hear “Drown,” the elected single from...
Musicians talk about their favorite albums of all time
This is the one question guaranteed to elicit a “but that’s so hard!” from every single person asked—“What is your favorite album of all time?” But, here at AP, we don’t shy away from the tough questions. We asked around and got some diverse responses: Jaime Preciado, Pierce The Veil Good god. [Laughs.] These questions...