April 20, 2017

Volumes release reflective new song and other news you might have missed today

We have new music from Volumes and Bully, along with a killer tour announcement from Strawberry Girls. Here's the news you might have missed today. Read more: Dreamcar (AFI/No Doubt) take the stage on ‘Kimmel’ and other news you might have missed yesterday Volumes debut live video for “Left for Dead” This song has both an...

Sonny Moore (Skrillex) pulled over for playing music too loud—watch

It looks like From First To Last's Sonny Moore (aka Skrillex) was pulled over last night in Hollywood for something we're all too familiar with—playing music too loud in the car. Then, Moore was handcuffed and detained for a short period of time because he did not have proper identification. Read more: Apparently an 11-year-old...

Here are our AP staff picks for Record Store Day 2017

The third Saturday in April means one thing: The 10th annual Record Store Day, where vinyl junkies and discerning collectors (as well as the inevitable POS eBay “flippers”) converge upon the nation’s remaining record stores to feed their turntables and hearts with exclusive collectable releases. If you’re deliberating over trading your external hard drive for...

The Box launches with exclusive mini-mag featuring Melanie Martinez

Alternative Press is excited to announce our new product line: The Box by Alternative Press! Each version of The Box will feature an out-of-print cover story from your favorite AP mags along with special products from some amazing brands. You asked, and we brought it back! A limited edition reissue of our Melanie Martinez issue...

7 things "normal" people never understand about punks 

Look at that hair. Look at those clothes. Why is this music so abrasive? These are comments that punks get on a regular basis. The fact of the matter is, there are always going to be people out there who don’t understand your particular way of life. Aside from hair dye and ripped clothes, there...

We're "hypnotized" by this perfect Set It Off acoustic session

The beautiful and talented Set It Off took a moment from their tour with Simple Plan to perform an acoustic rendition of “Hypnotized.” “Hypnotized” comes Set It Off's latest album, Upside Down. Check out their official video below Subscribe to APTV for more videos of your favorite bands.    

New Years Day's Ash Costello files lawsuit against Iron Fist over Bat Royalty clothing brand

[Photo by Tim Tronckoe] UPDATE—Iron Fist Clothing provided the following statement via email: “This is a legal matter that will be responded to accordingly, and that Iron Fist denies the allegations in the complaint and in the story published by Alt Press.” When New Years Day frontwoman Ash Costello entered into a collaboration with Iron Fist...

Eighteen Visions release first song in 10 years, announce new album

Eighteen Visions promised us that on “April 20th, there will be three major announcements,” and they definitely weren't kidding, as the band has announced they've signed to Rise Records, a new album and even debuted a new song for us to jam to. Listen to “Oath” below and find out when you'll be able to...

Rise Against release new song "The Violence" from upcoming new album 'Wolves'—listen

Rise Against have dropped the first new song from their forthcoming eighth album, Wolves. Listen to “The Violence” below! Read More: Rise Against announce House Of Vans concerts Wolves is set for release on June 9 from Virgin Records. Rise Against plan to debut some songs from the new record at their upcoming House Of...
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