March 3, 2022

Machine Gun Kelly to receive second Funko Pop! Rocks figure

Funko has announced it’ll be releasing another Machine Gun Kelly Pop! figure.  Part of its Pop! Rocks collection, the figure will be themed around MGK’s most recent album, Tickets To My Downfall. The figure will sport the same outfit from the album cover — including his signature pink Schecter PT guitar model.  Read more: Machine Gun Kelly...

Stand Atlantic release “hair out” video ahead of 'F.E.A.R.'–watch

Stand Atlantic have shared a new music video for the single “hair out.” The song comes off their upcoming album F.E.A.R., abbreviated from “Fuck Everything And Run.” The record comes out May 6 via Hopeless Records. In addition, they’ve announced a North American headline tour. With Confidence, Cemetery Sun and 7RU7H will support. Read more: Stand...

‘The Batman’ eyeing sequel ahead of potentially massive opening weekend

DC Comics fans may have another The Batman movie coming their way, according to director Matt Reeves. And with a plethora of positive reviews and a predicted $100+ million opening at the box office, chances seem pretty good. Read more: Robert Pattinson’s ‘The Batman’ look was inspired by Kurt Cobain When The Independent spoke to...

Scene Queen releases “bimbocore” anthem to annoy gatekeepers and misogynists

“Bimbocore” might seem like an insult, but trust us — it’s the hardest, yet cutest, genre around.  Hannah Collins, also known by her TikTok handle @SceneQueenRocks, has released a new single, “Pink Rover.”  The track is also accompanied by a music video. Read more: How TikTok helped new emo artist RØSÉ get her viral song...

Turnstile perform four ‘GLOW ON’ songs on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’

Turnstile performed on Jimmy Kimmel Live! last night (March 3). The band played “MYSTERY” for the show’s live broadcast. They also performed “BLACKOUT,” “DON’T PLAY” and “HOLIDAY” for a separate off-air livestream. You can check out both performances below. Read more: Turnstile release “UNDERWATER BOI” music video—watch All the songs they performed come from Turnstile‘s...

Charlotte Sands' ”Lost” is pushing forward the pop-punk revival—premiere

Charlotte Sands is releasing her new single “Lost” on Friday, March 4. Alternative Press is giving you a first listen of the track. Ahead of the release, we connected with Sands, who previewed the new song for us. She also spoke broadly about her career. “Lost” is the latest drop from an artist on the...

7-year-old metalhead rips through Slipknot's “Sulfur” on ‘Ellen’

Heavy metal is being brought to the mainstream by an unlikely source: a little kid. When a video of 5-year-old Caleb Hayes air-drumming at a Slipknot concert went viral in 2020, it caught the attention of the band, as well as the producers of The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Hayes, now 7, made his talk-show debut...

Shamir: “Working through trauma is a never-ending conquest”

THE BEST TRACK ON HETEROSEXUALITY That’s so hard because I felt like this was my best album. I’ve never said that in all the eight albums I’ve ever made. I’ve never really spoken in absolutes about my albums. But I think it’s “Reproductive.” I think it’s the best song I’ve ever written. But that’s lyrically...

For Nilüfer Yanya, making her new album 'PAINLESS' was a trust exercise

At 26, Nilüfer Yanya is feeling time more than she used to. Prior to the events of the past two years, the London rock artist was often so consumed in her work that the days slipped by. Now that she’s nearing 30, however, Yanya has been contemplating how to slow down and make each part...