Contributions
Travis Clark (We The Kings) talks collabs with Avril Lavigne and MGK
Since the mid-2000s, We The Kings vocalist/lyricist Travis Clark has been rocking out onstage and engaging crowds around the world. When he’s not performing or writing for We The Kings, Clark spends his time collaborating with other artists such as Avril Lavigne, Machine Gun Kelly, Simple Plan and State Champs. Frontman Travis chatted with AltPress […]
Echosmith stress authenticity and growing up on 'Lonely Generation'
From their debut album, Talking Dreams, in 2013 to their latest release, Lonely Generation, Echosmith have always keyed into personal feelings that fans can relate to. Made up of Sydney Quiseng (formerly Sierota) on lead vocals, rhythm guitar, piano and keyboards, Graham Sierota on drums and percussion and Noah Sierota on bass, backing vocals, synthesizer […]
Of Mice & Men celebrate 10 years with melodic ‘EARTHANDSKY’—review
In 2009, Of Mice & Men made their presence known in the metal scene with a ripping cover of Lady Gaga’s “Poker Face.” Transforming the song, they took it from a pop hit into throat-shredding madness with a brutal backing. Fast forward 10 years and the band are signed to Rise Records. They’ve recorded six […]
Top 10 creepy ’90s toys that will still give you nightmares
Creepy, dead, murderous and downright weird, the ’90s offered an array of toys that wouldn’t cut it in 2019. From dolls modeled after horror films, a board game that would let you connect with the spirit world and a media player that only sort of played your favorite song, ’90s toys are now collectible, and […]
Of Mice & Men have no boundaries for heaviness on ‘EARTHANDSKY’
From boundary-pushing tracks to going back to their roots, Of Mice & Men are celebrating their 10th year as a band with EARTHANDSKY. A decade in, the members— vocalist/bassist Aaron Pauley, guitarists Alan Ashby and Phil Manansala and drummer Valentino Arteaga—are focusing on where they are in their lives and careers. What does it mean […]
10 must-reads authored by musicians to celebrate Book Lovers Day
There’s nothing better than cracking the spine on a new story on Book Lovers day. OK, maybe listening to your favorite artist or band. What if you could combine the two? You can. Look no further than this list of 10 books written by your favorite musicians to merge your love of melodic lyrics with […]