January 20, 2022

SETYØURSAILS' Jules Mitch on fusing metal and melody on 'Nightfall'

SETYØURSAILS have released their new album Nightfall via Napalm Records. Coming from Cologne, Germany, SETYØURSAILS have crafted a unique sound that synthesizes elements of hardcore, old school metal, melodic rock and more. Drawing from across the rock spectrum, lead singer Jules Mitch cites a wide range of artists from Paramore to Korn as musical influences....

Scarlet Rae releases "Seems Like Forever"—watch

19-year-old Scarlet Rae has released “Seems Like Forever” with an accompanying video directed by Surf Gang. With only three singles released thus far, Rae is already making an impact. Read more: Pink Siifu won’t repeat the story —he has to “give you a whole new book” “Seems Like Forever” is the second release from the...

Holly Humberstone releases new song "London Is Lonely"—listen

Recent AltPress cover artist Holly Humberstone has released “London Is Lonely.” The song is her first solo release following The Walls Are Way Too Thin. Read more: Sam Fender and Holly Humberstone drop “Seventeen Going Under — Acoustic” “London Is Lonely” was produced by Rob Milton and chronicles Humberstone‘s move to London, where she felt disconnected...

Artists and fans react to When We Were Young festival's epic announcement

After the When We Were Young festival was announced earlier this week (Jan. 18), Twitter was flooded with posts about the festival. Emo kids rejoiced, commenting on everything from the lineup to the graphic design of the poster. Check out some of our favorite tweets below. Read more: The 15 best punk albums of 2003,...

20 music documentaries you need to watch this weekend, from 'Summer of Soul' to 'Get Back'

It’s often difficult to figure out an artist’s true identity at face value. Press interviews and social media offer a more transparent lens into the worlds of our favorite artists. Even so, the bigger — and more complicated — picture can often remain out of view. Because these intimate yet truthful depictions of our favorite...

Pink Siifu won't repeat the story—he has to "give you a whole new book"

Within minutes of speaking to Pink Siifu, it’s clear that he’s a student of music who’s bursting with ideas. He mentions Pink Floyd in the same breath as Alice Coltrane, rattling off several more names that delight and inspire him. Like those artists, Siifu’s music demonstrates the same breadth and richness, tilting between punk-inflected free...