Christina Godfrey
Righteous Vendetta release new “Weight of the World” music video—watch
Metalcore band Righteous Vendetta is premiering their video for their rock-heavy song “Weight of the World."
Watch the video below:
Cursed, which came out earlier this year, features many songs with emotionally-felt vocals and intense instrumentals, but with this song, the band wanted their fans to feel a universal connection.
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Tilian Pearson of DGD unites with STéLOUSE in hypnotic track “Bones”—listen
Tilian Pearson of Dance Gavin Dance has teamed up with electronic music producer STéLOUSE in their genre-blending track “Bones” and are premiering the new song exclusively with Alternative Press.
Listen to "Bones" below:
STéLOUSE is known for rejecting narrow definitions of his music (his social media accounts proudly declare #genrekiller.), and this collaboration
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QUIZ: Do you know “Heaven Knows” by the Pretty Reckless?
After watching the Pretty Reckless perform at the APMAs, we started revisiting all of the band's biggest hits — including "Heaven Knows." Now, we all know the music video, featuring Taylor Momsen backlit by vintage televisions. But how well do you remember the lyrics? Take...
Sløtface premiere “Pitted” off debut album—listen
Norwegian pop-rock group Sløtface (pronounced slut-face) are premiering their ode to introverts with “Pitted” off their debut album Try Not To Freak Out.
Listen to the song below:
With the recent release of their song "Nancy Drew" and the bands previous EPs Empire Records and Sponge State, Sløtface has solidified themselves as a band on a mission to deliver a message with their music o
Rock band Save Us From The Archon premiere “Lost in a Reverie” video—watch
Get ready for some serious shredding: Save Us From The Archon are premiering the video for their single “Lost in a Reverie."
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This is the follow-up to the instrumental metal band’s last album L’Eclisse, which already seems to be be taking on a heavier rock edge than the former.
Guitarist Andrew Cresto
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Pop-punk band A Summer High premiere new video for “Pretty Little Liar”—watch
Pop-punk band A Summer High is premiering the video for “Pretty Little Liar” off their self-titled EP—out July 28—exclusively on AP. And you'll likely recognize a familiar face: YouTuber Colleen Kelly.
"Pretty Little Liar was written to be a fun, upbeat song that all of us relate to," the band says. "We all know that 'popular'
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QUIZ: Do you remember the lyrics to Sleeping With Sirens’ “If You Can’t Hang”?
It feels unreal that Sleeping With Sirens' "If You Can't Hang" was released back in 2011—but with over 80 million views on Youtube (and countless plays on our own playlists)—let's see how well you remember the lyrics to one of the band's biggest hits.
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The Wild! are “Livin’ Free” in new music video—watch
The Wild! are exclusively premiering their new video for “Livin' Free” off their album Wild at Heart. Featuring music videos filled with hot rods, beer guzzling and can crushing, this Canadian rock group is the epitome of a good time, and this time's no different.
Watch the video below:
The album w
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Barb Wire Dolls premiere “If I Fall,” a song written about depression and suicide — listen
Harkening back to the days of the 1980s female powerhouse vocalist comes Barb Wire Dolls’ “If I Fall” from their new album Rub My Mind.
Check the track out below:
The new album features 13 eclectic tracks mixed by Jay Baumgardner (Evanescene, John Fogerty, Bush) that feel poignant in today’s world.
To lead singer Isis Queen, making music
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QUIZ: Do you remember the lyrics to twenty one pilots’ “Heavydirtysoul”?
Do you remember that time Tyler Joseph was careening in a car, almost hitting Josh Dun and causing an explosion of firey sparks in their music video for "Heavydirtysoul"? It's hard to forget, but what about the actual words to the song? Tak...
Hear Brendon Urie’s best acoustic performances to date—all in one video
In desperate need of a pick-me-up? Never fear because a video compiling Brendon Urie’s best live vocals was released, and you can assume it’s amazing.
Check it out below!
Read more: Panic! At The Disco’s title track from “Death Of A Bachelor” has gone platinum
The tracks in the video cover an array of Urie’s career as P!ATD frontman, including his performance
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Kevin Day’s solo act Graduation Speech release exclusive stream of new EP—listen
Aspiga frontman Kevin Day sets out on his own with his solo act Graduation Speech, and AP has the exclusive stream of his first EP Quiet & Calm via Black Numbers.
Stream the album below:
Toned down form the maximum-volume sound we've come to expect, Day says this EP has been a long time coming and is meant to feel like a "personal performance" for anyone who listens to it.
"Qui
Vanish premiere haunting track “Paper House” from new EP—listen
Post-hardcore band Vanish are releasing their new song “Paper House” off their debut EP—From Sheep to Wolves—out later this summer.
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Drummer Nick Perrone says this song quickly became a favorite to play live and is meant to inspires fans "to take control of their own lives and change any bad hand they are dealt with."
"This song is about being
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QUIZ: Do you remember the lyrics to PTV’s “Chemical Kids And Mechanical Brides”?
It seems impossible, but Pierce the Veil's A Flair for the Dramatic is already turing 10 years old! To celebrate this momentous milestone, test yourself: How well do you remember the lyrics to "Chemical Kids and Mechanical Brides"?
Read more: Hear Pierce The Veil cover Green Day’s “Coming Clean”
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McCafferty release early stream of new EP ‘Thanks. Sorry. Sure.’—listen
Cleveland rock band McCafferty are releasing an exclusive stream of their new EP Thanks. Sorry. Sure. out June 30.
Listen to the new tracks below, which can be pre-ordered here.
The band told AP this album showcases their growing musicianship as well as signaling to their fans they’re not going anywhere.
"We want
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Salems Lott premiere dystopian video for “Enigma”—watch
“Shock” metal group Salems Lott are premiering their new song “Enigma” off part one of their upcoming album Mask of Morality.
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Lead guitarist Jett Black says their dystopian video represents the balance between freedom of speech and censorship — and the battle that ensues when one tries to overcome the other.
“The anime portion portrays a h
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Radar State premiere new video for “Spinning Wheel”—watch
Back in May, Radar State announced their inception with a new song, and now we finally have the video for “Spinning Wheel” from their EP, out later this summer.
Watch the video below:
The Kansas City rock group may be new but features familiar faces that definitely give the band some serious street cred: Josh Berwanger (The Anniversary, Berwanger), Jim Suptic (The Get Up Kids, Blackpool Lights),
Diamante’s “Coming In Hot” with the premiere of her new video—watch
Blue-haired rock maven Diamante is premiering “Coming In Hot” off her debut album Coming In Hot (release date not yet announced). The album was produced by Howard Benson, who has worked with the likes of My Chemical Romance, Chris Cornell and Halestorm, and finds Diamante at her most vulnerable.
“Howard r
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Dreamcar’s Tom Dumont talks No Doubt’s musical evolution in Ernie Ball episode—watch
Ernie Ball is back with its String Theory web series, which explores origin stories of today's most innovative players in music. In this webisode, Ernie Ball artist Tom Dumont of No Doubt and Dreamcar looks at how those early guitar lessons impacted his career and his perspective on No Doubt’s musical evolution.
Nostalgia is a
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Erra premiere music video for “Skyline,” a song “about loneliness”—watch
Progressive metalcore band Erra is premiering the music video for their song “Skyline” off their new album Drift, out now.
Listen to the song below:
Alt Press also caught up with the band to talk about their evolving dynamic as a band and their creative process for “Skyline" and Drift.
In what ways have you grown (as a b...
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