This rare photo gives a new look at My Chemical Romance’s return show
Dec. 20, 2020 officially marks the 1-year anniversary of My Chemical Romance reuniting onstage in California. As a historic event within the band’s history, the members have been celebrating the anniversary in a number of ways. Now, Frank Iero has shared a rare behind-the-scenes photo taken moments before MCR’s legendary return show. The rare photo...
See Hayley Williams take on this Massive Attack hit in gripping new cover
This week, the Ally Coalition held its 7th Annual Talent Show. Hayley Williams, Bleachers, Maggie Rogers and Lana Del Rey were just a few of the artists to take part in the virtual event that benefited homeless LGBTQ+ youth. For her performance, Williams decided to take on a Massive Attack classic in a gripping new...
QUIZ: How normal are your emo opinions compared to everyone else?
There are certain opinions that all former emo kids hold. Like how listening to sad, confessional songs is the best way to feel alive or… OK, maybe that’s it. Truth be told, there’s no one commonality between every emo phase. Don’t believe us? Just look at the small fraction of dislikes on Matt Cutshall‘s YouTube videos. Seriously, if...
15 punk guitarists of the ’90s who paved the way for the genre’s future
Welcome to Alternative Press’ pick of the 15 best punk guitarists of the ’90s. One notable difference between this list and the other two we’ve compiled is the inclusion of several women. Punk did much to democratize rock ’n’ roll in the ’70s, with many pioneering all-female (the Runaways, the Slits) or mixed-gender lineups (X-Ray...
Taylor Swift's 'evermore' is making history on the Alternative Albums chart
Earlier this month, Taylor Swift surprise-dropped evermore, her second album to be released in 2020. Now, it looks like evermore is making some history on the alternative music charts. Read more: We haven’t heard Chadwick Boseman’s final ‘Black Panther’ appearance yet Back in July, Taylor Swift released her surprise eighth studio album folklore. The LP...