Mike Shinoda releases 'ZIGGURATS' mixtape after NFTs sell out in minutes
Mike Shinoda has released his “generative mixtape” ZIGGURATS. NFTS associated with the project sold out almost instantly after release. The music/NFT artwork collection was released Dec. 2 on the Tezos blockchain and dropped on streaming services Dec. 3. Five thousand NFTs were designed by Shinoda, each with their own exclusive cover art for ZIGGURATS and...
The Regrettes capture longing and heartache in "You're So F*cking Pretty"
The Regrettes summarize the painfully familiar feeling of having a crush on a friend with their latest track, “You’re So Fucking Pretty.” The track addresses the confusion that comes with having a crush, such as wondering if the feelings are mutual and the overwhelming fear of rejection. Read more: The Linda Lindas pay tribute to...
Static Dress release debut project 'Prologue... (Comic Book Soundtrack)'
Static Dress have released their debut project Prologue… (Comic Book Soundtrack). The EP and comic book were also accompanied by a video for “Vague.” Static Dress are the U.K.’s newest offering of heavy and genre-bending music, harking back to legendary early 2000s groups such as the Bled, Underoath and Norma Jean while seamlessly fusing modern...
How Minneapolis’ punk scene foreshadowed alt-rock, grunge and pop punk
Minneapolis: The state of Minnesota’s most densely populated city. It sits back to back with the state capital, St. Paul, forming what’s known as the Twin Cities. It also gets really freakin’ cold up there. So it naturally produced a huge crop of punk bands at one time, all seemingly falling out of clapped-out Ford...
The Bronx team up with Tim Armstrong for "Breaking News - Live"
The Bronx have released a live version of “Breaking News,” a track from their latest release Bronx VI. Alternative Press is bringing you the premiere. The live version was recorded by Rancid’s Tim Armstrong and features the Bronx jamming out in a video set in black and white. Read more: The Bronx’s Matt Caughthran on...