November 13, 2016

RIFF RAFF would perform at Trump's Inaugural Ball for $50,000

While many artists want nothing to do with President-Elect Donald Trump, rapper RIFF RAFF reveals that he'd play at his Inaugural Ball—for a price. Read more: “I’m heartbroken and I’m sorry”: Bands react to U.S. election results “Give me about $50k and I'm good,” the rapper says (via TMZ). The reasoning behind his decision? “I’m in America....

Watch Neck Deep frontman Ben Barlow cover Ed Sheeran's "Lego House"

Watch Neck Deep singer Ben Barlow perform Ed Sheeran’s “Lego House” for APTV acoustic sessions. Make sure to subscribe for more covers from all your favorite bands!  

Makari (InVogue Records) stream gleaming 'Elegies' EP—exclusive

Orlando, Florida's Makari are exclusively streaming their gleaming new EP, Elegies, starting today on AltPress. With new vocalist Spencer Pearson in tow, formerly of Decoder and VersaEmerge, the band have found their best chemistry yet. Think the post-hardcore intensity of Circa Survive and Emarosa meeting the darker alt-pop properties of PVRIS. Our premiere is in...

23 things you need to know that happened this 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: 36 things you need to know that happened last week (10/30-11/6) 1. Highly Suspect premiered a...

Babymetal are releasing a live album

Japanese band Babymetal have announced that they'll be releasing a live album titled Live at Wembley recorded at Wembley Arena in London earlier this year. The band was the first Japanese band to ever play at the legendary arena and they even broke merchandise sale records there. Read more: Babymetal to star in animated web series The...