Contributions
Watsky talks twenty one pilots dream collab, Kacey Musgraves “music crush”
Watsky got gutsy on his new record, COMPLAINT as he challenges his signature approach to his music. Despite this, he still gives fans another installment of what they’ve come to know and love–deep emo-tinged introspection along with a healthy dose of sarcastic humor. However, Watsky’s style may have been quite difference had Pauly Shore never […]
How to play Underoath riffs with guitarist Tim McTague
Grab your guitar–Tim McTague of the legendary Underoath stopped by the Alternative Press offices with his custom Erase Me green Fender Jaguar to show us how to play some of the band’s classic riffs. In this APTV exclusive, McTague demonstrates how to play riffs from “In Regards To Myself,” “Desperate Times, Desperate Measures,” “Returning Empty […]
Waterparks swap instruments for “We Need To Talk” cover
In their encore performance, Ottoparks cover Waterparks’ “We Need To Talk.” Once again, Geoff Wigington on rhythm guitar, everyone’s favorite purple-haired percussionist, Awsten Knight behind the snare and the incomparable crooner, Otto Wood on lead vocals. You wanted it. You got it. Following their debut “Blonde” performance, here is the final performance of God’s other […]
twenty one pilots, Paramore and more albums turning 10 in 2019
Ah, 2009. Ten years ago. A stellar year for the scene—one where rock, punk and metalcore continued to construct exciting new avenues, while flagging trends such as neon pop punk showed their fatigue. Major releases from All Time Low, Every Time I Die and Paramore kept the pace for an alternative music world seemingly bursting […]
Watsky recites his very first poem, explains why he wants to cry more
Watsky is an accomplished writer, performer and rap wunderkind, but he really just wants to cry more… In this APTV exclusive, Watsky gives a sneak preview of his highly anticipated new record, COMPLAINT and explains why his ultimate goal in music is to be authentic to himself and give his fans music to listen to […]
Senses Fail already know the title of their next album
Buddy Nielsen, frontman of post-hardcore emissaries Senses Fail, had a huge 2018 with the release of If There Is Light, It Will Find You. Despite this, Nielsen already has his eyes set to the future and the title of his next record in his head. In this APTV exclusive, the singer reveals what he thinks will be […]
The Amity Affliction on hating covers, why ‘Misery’ was the next step
The Amity Affliction released one of the most head-turning albums in the heavy music scene in 2018 with Misery and are about to dominate stages with Senses Fail. The future may be bright for this vested yet ever-evolving band, but according to vocalist Joel Birch, their success is in spite of a slew of misconceptions […]
Stand Atlantic get nervous when it comes time to play this song
Every music lover has that one good song or album that’s ruined by a shitty time or person. For Stand Atlantic, everything from higher education to breakups have ruined beloved music. However, nothing tops bassist David Potter’s unexplainable, deep primal hatred for Swedish pop group ABBA. Find out why ABBA was worse than Ronald Reagan, […]
New Years Day pick between My Chemical Romance, the Used
Goth rock demonic-darlings New Years Day may revel in gloom, doom and all things generally spooky, but they want to make one thing perfectly clear: they’re actually very happy. In this APTV exclusive, NYD explain why fans should never fear meeting them, choose between classic albums by the Used and My Chemical Romance and give […]