MxPx break down their new album Find a Way Home
Like many have attested, punk rock saved my life. More than that, it gave me one. It’s the wellspring from which I started carving out my own version of David Lynch’s The Art Life, ultimately leading me to where I am today — a person who makes a living with words. Throughout it all, an...
See Turnstile bring out Julien Baker for “UNDERWATER BOI”
Turnstile played Rock En Seine in France earlier today, and the hardcore crew brought out a surprise guest for “UNDERWATER BOI.” Julien Baker, who contributes vocals to the song on the album, came onstage to jam out to the GLOW ON hit, as she’s also playing the festival with her band boygenius later on. The...
How Holding Absence made their most hopeful album yet
Holding Absence have a vision. The Welsh emo/post-hardcore act possess a keen sense of artistry, meaning each of their three albums has arrived as a cohesive aesthetic package; musically, thematically, and visually. In contrast to the abstract darkness of their self-titled debut and the moody romanticism of follow-up, The Greatest Mistake Of My Life, the...
The Killers channel '80s synthpop on new song "Your Side of Town"
When the Killers released “Boy” last year, Brandon Flowers told NME that a new album would be coming this year. That still hasn’t been announced, but they did just release another new single, “Your Side of Town.” It was produced with frequent collaborators Stuart Price and Shawn Everett. Talking to Hanuman Welch on ALT CTRL...
Spiritbox announce new EP, The Fear of Fear, share "Jaded"
Spiritbox have announced a new EP, The Fear of Fear, due Nov. 3 via Rise/Pale Chord. It has six songs, including recent single “The Void” and the just-released “Jaded.” AltPress has teamed up with the band on an exclusive violet splatter vinyl variant, limited to just 500 copies. Preorder yours while they last from the...
Boys Like Girls announce first album in 11 years, Sunday At Foxwoods
Boys Like Girls have announced their first album in 11 years, Sunday At Foxwoods, due Oct. 20 via Fearless/Concord, and judging by the lead singles, it sounds like a return to — and a fresh update on — their trademark pop-rock sound, following the country-tinged departure they made on 2012’s Crazy World. We’ve teamed with...