Alternative Press is hiring – Senior Editor
Alternative Press, the world’s leading voice in alternative music and culture, is seeking an experienced and ambitious Senior Editor to lead the brand’s editorial direction across digital and print. The successful candidate will be responsible for the evolution and running of the editorial division. They will spearhead the delivery of a plethora of daily digital...
Cassyette shares “I'm Not Okay (I Promise)” cover before supporting MCR on tour
We are not okay. Not after Cassyette has shared a powerful cover of My Chemical Romance‘s “I’m Not Okay (I Promise).” The cover comes ahead of MCR‘s tour, which Cassyette is supporting during their U.K. leg. Cassyette uploaded a devastatingly short rendition of the Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge track on TikTok. The caption reads,...
Wet Leg release “Ur Mum” video ahead of self-titled debut album—watch
Wet Leg have shared a new single and music video titled “Ur Mum.” The band will also release their highly anticipated self-titled debut album April 8. The duo are as tongue-in-cheek as ever with this release. The track opens with a pointed diss at an ex-boyfriend, “When I think about what you’ve become/I feel sorry...
Everclear announce 30th anniversary tour with Fastball and the Nixons
Everclear have announced a 30th anniversary tour with special guests Fastball and the Nixons. The tour kicks off June 9. They are also scheduled to release their debut album, World Of Noise, for the first time digitally June 10. Read more: Tributes pour in for Taylor Hawkins at 64th annual GRAMMYs “Three decades as a...
20 greatest Epitaph Records bands, from Pennywise to Architects
Established by Bad Religion guitarist Brett Gurewitz in 1981, Epitaph Records set out to bring together the California punk scene under one umbrella. It soon outgrew that original mission statement and went on to become a certified authority in other genres as well. From the springboard on which From First To Last received their launch...
BABYMETAL launch NFT sneakers for their own “Metalverse”
BABYMETAL have collaborated with digital fashion label 1BLOCK to create NFT sneakers you can wear in their own virtual “Metalverse.” They created 10 versions of the BABYMETAL x Airsmoke sneaker. The names are “Cavalry,” “Illusion,” “Coffin,” “Inverted Mirror Reflection,” “Monochrome,” “Smoke,” “Light And Darkness,” “Transition,” “Mirror” and “Throne.” Read more: LimeWire to make return as an...
Tributes pour in for Taylor Hawkins at 64th annual GRAMMYs
Held in Las Vegas, Nevada, the 64th annual GRAMMYs paid a heartfelt tribute to Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins, who recently passed away at age 50. During their “In Memoriam” section of the programming, Hawkins was celebrated for his accolades and success. A compilation of video footage of his performance and live photos of him...
Paramount+ releases trailer for 'Star-Trek: Strange New Worlds’ series—watch
A trailer for the Star Trek: Discovery spinoff Star Trek: Strange New Worlds has just landed. Check it out below. Even before the season 1 premiere, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds has been renewed for a second season, which has reportedly been filming since January. Read more: ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Disney+ series will drop two episodes on release...
Sky Katz on songwriting as therapy: “I found small pieces of what was lost within music”
When she was around 10 years old, Sky Katz began sending in tapes to singing competition shows such as American Idol and X Factor. “Some kids play with their Legos and Barbie dolls. I submitted tapes to TV shows,” Katz says with a laugh. She auditioned for America’s Got Talent in 2016 with a rap...