Frank Iero on early bands and the years before My Chemical Romance
We all know that no one is born “cool.” And Frank Iero—along with so many of the musicians and people he encountered, befriended and forged creative relationships with—followed his dreams, muses and instincts to create his musical worldview. Before he was part of the juggernaut that is My Chemical Romance and embarking on his solo...
These 10 bands prove that Cleveland was one of punk’s earliest capitals
Alternative Press’ native home of Cleveland, Ohio, stands alongside New York City and London as one of punk’s birthplaces. Yet, few outside of U.K. music journalist Jon Savage, in his crucial ‘70s punk history England’s Dreaming, acknowledge this. But how could Cleveland—a torched-and-trashed post-industrial landscape by the ‘70s, famed for the Cuyahoga River being so...
DFL share video for title track from their upcoming 'YRUDFL' EP—watch
Hardcore group DFL (aka Dead Fucking Last) have released a video for “YRUDFL.” Their first in almost two decades, the visual is premiering exclusively with Alternative Press. The video drops ahead of their upcoming YRUDFL EP, set for release this Friday via Say-10 Records and SBÄM Records. Read more: Turnstile connects with friends Will Yip and...
Danny Seth reveals his rock star persona in new video for "Weezer"—watch
Danny Seth has dropped his second music video of the year with “Weezer” featuring U.K.-based artist Fekky. Ahead of the official release, Seth is sharing a first look at the video exclusively with Alternative Press. The British rapper began his journey in entertainment in 2014, producing short films in the States and the U.K. and...