August 16, 2023

5 takeaways from DJ White Shadows’ Artist Friendly interview

You know DJ White Shadow, even if you think you don’t. The producer has toured internationally with Lady Gaga and is the mastermind behind her pop smash Born This Way. Through it all, he remains humble as ever. When he stopped by Joel Madden’s Artist Friendly podcast this week for a two-hour conversation, it’s clear...

The Maine break down every album in their catalog

We asked the Maine to provide an album breakdown, from Can’t Stop Won’t Stop to their latest self-titled record. The result is an in-depth look at the band’s eclectic history. Read more: 20 greatest Hopeless Records bands Can’t Stop Won’t Stop (2008) JOHN O’CALLAGHAN: I know there is the old adage that you have forever...

Yves Tumor appears on the cover of Alternative Press’ Fall 2023 Issue

Yves Tumor’s shadowy mythos is a beguiling part of their artistry. Who is Sean Bowie, really? At their core, they remain an artist who upends a varying number of styles, all of which are hard to summarize in 30 seconds — and that’s the whole point. In our Fall 2023 Issue, Samuel Hyland breaks down...

Soul Glo deliver crushing cover of System of a Down’s “Soil”

“Song That Found Me At The Right Time” is a video series by mental health organization Sounds of Saving and the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline in which artists speak about mental health and the positive impact that music has had on their lives in that regard, and are then filmed performing a cover of...

Fan poll: 5 best songs from the All-American Rejects

The All-American Rejects embody 2000s pop punk. The band’s rise from a scrappy indie outfit to major-label luminaries was a satisfying one. In part, it’s because they produce enormous, anthemic hooks better than most — the type that soundtracks lighthearted moments in your favorite movies and TV shows. Wherever you are, their songs induce a...

Hear the Drums’ introspective alt-pop track “Isolette”

Today, Jonny Pierce’s alt-pop project the Drums debuts a new single, “Isolette.” It’s the fifth track Pierce has released from his forthcoming sixth studio album, Jonny, and, much like the previous four, is sure to become a fan favorite on the remainder of the Drums’ North American tour this summer. Balancing bouncy instrumentals and sticky,...