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City Lights return to pop-punk form for new EP—listen
Having only broken up a few years ago, City Lights frontman Oshie Bichar (currently of Beartooth) has since revived the band for a surprise acoustic release and now, a brief return to pop-punk form. Plans to tour are doubtful, so just take the new music for what it is. Their six-song, self-titled EP was released today and is […]
Hidden Hospitals cover Motion City Soundtrack in their final days—exclusive
Photo: Jaret Ferratusco Hidden Hospitals have covered Motion City Soundtrack's “Disappear,” first heard on 2009's My Dinosaur Life. We're exclusively premiering its video treatment—filmed, edited and produced by frontman David Raymond. A free download of the cover and access to their back catalog can be found on Bandcamp. “Try to remember the instant that inspired you […]
Helmet announce first album in six years, 'Dead To The World'
Photo: Jacob Blickenstaff Needing no introduction, Helmet have signed to earMUSIC and announced Dead To The World, their first studio album since 2010's Seeing Eye Dog. Produced by frontman Page Hamilton himself and mixed by award-winning producer Jay Baumgardner (Sevendust, Papa Roach, Godsmack), Dead To The World will be released on October 28, 2016. Helmet once graced the cover of Alternative […]
Picturesque (Equal Vision) soar on new single, "Fake Fiction"
Lexington, Kentucky's Picturesque are premiering “Fake Fiction,” a soaring new single set to appear on their debut studio album. Arriving in 2017 on Equal Vision Records, the LP was recorded in Los Angeles, CA with producer Erik Ron (Saosin, Issues, Too Close To Touch, Sylar). “The song is about staying in an unhealthy relationship when the […]
Athletics return to band-mode for new EP, 'When To Run, Where To Hide'
Athletics, the New York natives whose members span to Jersey and back, have reemerged with a pair of new songs. Known for their back catalog on Deep Elm Records, the post-rockers once found themselves (and their album Who You Are Is Not Enough) in the pages of AP's 100 Bands You Need To Know. When To […]
The Color Morale release new album, 'Desolate Divine'—listen
The Color Morale are streaming their fifth album, Desolate Divine, officially released today via Fearless Records. Fresh off an entire summer spent on the Vans Warped Tour, the band have already announced winter plans supporting Hands Like Houses and Our Last Night—see bottom for dates. Own Desolate Divine in many forms from MerchNOW or your local music store. STREAM THE […]
The Color Morale grow into modern post-hardcore headliners with 'Desolate Divine'
The Color Morale FILE UNDER: Post-Hardcore Self-Help Book ROCKS LIKE: The Word Alive, Slaves, Emery WHAT'S DIFFERENT: Color Morale frontman Garret Rapp almost exclusively crafts clean vocals on the Midwest escapees' fifth album. Enter guitarist Aaron Saunders, who is enjoying his increased presence by stomping around Desolate Divine with unforgiving low screams (“Clip Paper Wings,” […]
WVNDER deliver the goods on 'Precipice'—exclusive album premiere
Frederick, Maryland's WVNDER will release their sophomore album on August 19—but you can listen now in advance on AltPress. On Precipice, the band introduce more alternative emo sounds, without ditching the energy and catchiness of pop-punk. Also worth noting, Emarosa frontman Bradley Walden makes a guest appearance on track eight, “Limbo.” PRE-ORDERS: Victory Merch // iTunes ALBUM […]
Expire come out swinging for final album with "Fighting The Slip"—exclusive
Expire grew from Midwestern roots in 2009 to become fixtures in hardcore, consistently releasing music and touring the globe. A few days ago, they announced plans to call it a day come Spring 2017. They've planned a grand exit before doing so; Their third and final album, With Regret, drops on September 23, 2016 from […]