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How punk rock taught stand-up comedian Neil Rubenstein to pay it forward
Neil Rubenstein is carving out his own place in the comedy world. The stand-up comic discusses his punk-rock roots and touring with Motion City Soundtrack.
Bloc Party on ‘Alpha Games’: “We wanted to go back to a rawness and an honesty”
Bloc Party have continually evolved as a group from release to release. With their latest album, Alpha Games, featuring Kele Okereke (vocals/guitar), Russell Lissack (guitar), Justin Harris (bass) and Louise Bartle (drums), the band arrive at something unique in their catalog...
Taylor Hawkins honored by peers “not only as an incredible drummer but as a beautiful man”
Taylor Hawkins, acclaimed drummer of Foo Fighters, has passed away at the age of 50. Musicians joined his fans and family in celebrating his life and legacy, especially his immense contributions to drumming.
Unsurprisingly, many drummers led the conversation...
Matthew Kiichi Heafy’s IBARAKI joined by Gerard Way on “Rōnin”
Matthew Kiichi Heafy’s IBARAKI has enlisted My Chemical Romance’s Gerard Way for “Rōnin.” The new track comes from the Trivium frontman’s anticipated upcoming project Rashōmon.
Ihsahn of Emperor also appears on the track. IBARAKI’s song fluidly crosses the mus...
How Daisy Grenade’s “ill-fated” run in ‘American Idiot‘ led to collabing with Pete Wentz on “Baby Blackout”
Daisy Grenade are releasing their new song “Baby Blackout” March 25. Alternative Press is bringing you the premiere of the track.
The band are also announcing their debut EP, Sophomore Slump, produced by Pete Wentz of Fall Out Boy and Alex Suarez of Cobra Starship. Ahead of t...
408, Kellin Quinn, Joshua Roberts pay homage to classic blink-182 video with “Mark Hoppus”—watch
408 have released a brand-new video for their single “Mark Hoppus,” and Alternative Press is bringing you the first listen. A tribute to beloved blink-182 bassist Mark Hoppus, the track also honors his artistic legacy in a more… intimate way.
The band's visual p...
George Clinton and Parliament-Funkadelic announce One Nation Under A Groove tour
George Clinton and Parliament-Funkadelic have announced the One Nation Under A Groove tour. The band will be joined by a number of artists along the way, including the Motet, Dopapod, the Pimps of Joytime, along with a number of special guests...
Shinigami and Billy Martin construct a nü-metal cyber-dystopia with “Rampage”
Shinigami and Billy Martin of Good Charlotte have released the new single “Rampage.” Alternative Press is bringing you the song’s debut.
In addition, Shinigami is announcing his forthcoming EP bioMACHiNA. The release is due April 22 in partnership with Version III.
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Glacier Vein’s Malia Endres breaks down the dreamy self-understanding behind ‘Lunar Reflection’
Glacier Veins have released their new album, Lunar Reflection, via Equal Vision Records. Ahead of the release, vocalist Malia Endres offered Alternative Press a deep dive into the inspiration and meaning behind the project.
Lunar Reflection uses the rich feelings conjured by their dreamy punk instrumentals to musically capture a process of self-reflection...
My Chemical Romance announce epic tour dates with over a dozen special guests
My Chemical Romance have announced additional North American tour dates featuring a truly epic roster of artists. The band revealed 14 new tour dates and also released additional tickets for already sold-out events.
During their run, the band will be joined by a massive roster of special guests, including Waterparks, Badflower, Thursday, Turnstile, Surfbort, and Taking Back Sunday...
‘Euphoria”s Jen Malone on “eating, sleeping, breathing music” to craft season 2 soundtrack
Euphoria has released its season 2 soundtrack. The HBO sensation’s 15-track album includes songs such as Dom Fike and Zendaya’s “Elliot’s Song,” Labrinth and Zendaya’s “I’m Tired,” Orville Peck’s “Dead Of Night” and ericdoa's “sad4whattt.”
Ahead of season 2’s big finale, Alternative Press connected with the sho...
Sueco is beginning a new chapter with ‘It Was Fun While It Lasted’—interview
Sueco has released his debut album, It Was Fun While It Lasted. The new album dropped alongside a video for “Drunk Dial.”
Ahead of the release, Alternative Press connected with Sueco. In our conversation, he explored the themes, the inspiration and the musical vision that shaped the new project. It Was Fun...
Charlotte Sands’ ”Lost” is pushing forward the pop-punk revival—premiere
Charlotte Sands is releasing her new single “Lost” on Friday, March 4. Alternative Press is giving you a first listen of the track.
Ahead of the release, we connected with Sands, who previewed the new song for us. She also spoke broadly about her career. “Lost” is ...
Stray From The Path release savage anthem “Guillotine”–listen
Stray From The Path return with their latest single “Guillotine” – a raging anthem, savagely aiming fire at those who profit from corruption.
“Guillotine” is their first studio track since their 2019 album Internal Atomics. Stray From The Path teased the so...
Dashboard Confessional releases ’All The Truth That I Could Tell’–interview
Dashboard Confessional has made a return with All The Truth That I Can Tell. Ahead of the release, Alternative Press interviewed band founder Chris Carrabba for our February 2022 issue.
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During the conversation, Carrabba explained the process and the inspiration that led to the new project...
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Netflix’s ‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ restages a horror classic—review
Netflix’s Texas Chainsaw Massacre is now available to stream. To coincide with the release, we are giving our take on the new film.
TCM has a handful of references to the 1974 film The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, but the movie largely avoids the overwhelming nostalgia that can at times be overbearing in series resurrecting titles. Alon...
Oliver Tree on pouring “all the sadness” of his soul into ‘Cowboy Tears’
Oliver Tree has released his new album, Cowboy Tears. In keeping with Tree’s characteristic vision, the new record is thematically rich and builds on his unique blend of music and performance art.
Cowboy Tears is a unique follow-up to his acclaimed album, Ugly Is Beautiful. For ...
Lit announce Spring Loaded tour, release live video for “Yeah Yeah Yeah”
Lit are unveiling details today for their Spring Loaded U.S. tour. Alternative Press is bringing you the first word on the new run.
The band also dropped a new live video for their single “Yeah Yeah Yeah.”
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EKKSTACY reveals why love is at the core of his music—interview
EKKSTACY is among a crop of young artists driving the ongoing punk revival. He is unique in the crowd for the version of punk history he tells. Stripped of pop-punk hooks and bright, crispy guitars, EKKSTACY leans toward the darkest corners of the genre...
Third Eye Blind’s Stephan Jenkins previews Summer Gods: 25 Years in the Blind tour
Third Eye Blind are announcing the Summer Gods: 25 Years In The Blind tour. Alternative Press is giving you an exclusive first look.
During the U.S. run, the band will be joined by Taking Back Sunday and Hockey Dad. Summer Gods is a celebration of 25 years for Third Eye Blind...