A Lizzo song was removed from ‘Rock Band 4’ because of its lyrics
Rock Band 4 came out back in 2015 and it’s surprisingly still going strong with new content being frequently added to the game but a new addition of a Lizzo track is causing some controversy over uncensored lyrics. The game developers recently added her song “Juice” to the game as well as the Strokes‘ “Bad Decisions” and players quickly...
You’re going to see the Hella Mega tour one way or another
Fans are eagerly awaiting further news on Green Day, Fall Out Boy and Weezer‘s Hella Mega Tour and while some shows are being postponed, the tour could go on in other ways. In a new interview with Pete Wentz, Alt Press correspondent One on Gunz is getting an answer about the status and while no one really knows how...
Here’s why Metro Station refuse to make another “Shake It” in 2020
We know you’re down with “Shake It,” the massive 2007 neon, emo-dance track by Metro Station. How do we know that? Because Spotify streams don’t lie. But while nostalgia is a cool place to visit, you shouldn’t live there. That’s what Station-masters Mason Musso and Trace Cyrus tell Altpress content editor Paige Owens on the...
Louder Than Life is officially canceling their 2020 festival
After calling off all of their spring music festivals, Danny Wimmer Presents is making the unfortunate announcement that Louder Than Life, Hometown Rising and Bourbon & Beyond are all canceling their 2020 editions. The organizer made the announcement today (April 24) and are offering full refunds for all ticket holders. Read More: Here’s how Vans is...
Here's how Vans is using their shoe materials to help frontline workers
Vans have been staying active through providing new footwear and supporting people and independent businesses through the coronavirus pandemic and the company is stepping up once again with a new initiative to shift some of their focus away from making shoes to manufacturing protective equipment for frontline workers. The company is revealing today that they’re using some of...
Here's how Dance Gavin Dance got more experimental on 'Afterburner'
For the past 15 years, Dance Gavin Dance have been constantly raising the bar for experimentation within the post-hardcore scene. But after toying with the limitations and boundaries of the genre for so long, is there still room for them to expand? From the onset of Dance Gavin Dance’s latest record, Afterburner, it’s clear they...
twenty one pilots just set a new Spotify streaming record with 'Blurryface'
There have been several chart milestones twenty one pilots have set the bar for and they’re achieving yet another as the first and only musical group to have every song on an album reach over 100 million streams on Spotify. On April 22, the band’s track “Not Today” finally hit the goal marking their 28th overall song to...
Here’s why Bandcamp’s subscription service is great for bands and fans
There is some great news for musicians and fans alike coming from Bandcamp today (April 24). Bands and musicians can now offer subscriptions to fans within the platform. It’s similar to the Patreon model, but has a ton of advantages. The move seemingly comes as part of a new initiative to aid artists during this...
Here are 10 online games from your childhood that you can still play
If you were a kid in the mid-2000s, you might have childhood memories of loading up games on websites such as Disney Channel or Nickelodeon on your family computer and playing for hours. You might think those games, much like some of our favorite throwback shows they’re based on, are long gone with the times....