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Bartees Strange: “I’m excited about the next things that I’m making forever”
At the core of his second album, Farm To Table, Bartees Strange poses a lofty question: Who do you keep close once you’ve become the person you’re meant to be?
Throughout the record, Strange sings of loved ones and home and tourmates; then the answer becomes clear. His circle...
How MUNA are embracing queer joy on their new self-titled album
This month, MUNA made their cover debut with Alternative Press. The band appear alongside artists such as Alexisonfire, Bartees Strange, Soccer Mommy and Joyce Manor.
In the cover story, MUNA walk readers through the creation of their new self-titled album. The...
FKJ reconnects with his childlike wonder on second album V I N C E N T
FKJ remembers his earliest memory of music vividly.
On a summer day, when he was 3 or 4 years old, his father opened the window of his childhood home and placed a speaker facing the terrace. Soon the fat, funky groove of “Another One Bites The Dust” by Queen took over, making its mark permanently.
“I lost...
Hamond’s new project ‘Pirate Radio’ is a “friend and family affair”
Hamond is sitting at the booth, nodding his head to a foggy beat as the feds inevitably close in on his pirate radio broadcast. Then he pulls the mic close, stacks of vintage equipment sitting behind him, as he launches into “Left Feet” off Pirate Radio, out today via No Matter.
Hamond’...
Foo Fighters announce two Taylor Hawkins tribute concerts
Foo Fighters have announced two shows to commemorate the life of their late drummer Taylor Hawkins. Both shows will mark Foo Fighters’ first live performances since Hawkins’ passing on March 25.
The shows will take place Sept. 3 at Londo...
MUNA are entering a new era of radical vulnerability
June is upon us, which means it’s time for the next issue of Alternative Press. We’re thrilled to present our new issue (#407) with cover stars MUNA. Check out a preview of the story below.
Within the pages of our June issue, a number of talented creatives appear alongside MUNA. That list ...
Kid Bloom throws an ’80s party on debut album ‘Highway’
Decked out in vibrant colors and funky patterns, Kid Bloom (aka Lennon Kloser) could easily be mistaken for a child of the ’80s. That influence shines on his debut album, Highway, out today via Position Music.
Read more: Is Frank Ocean directing his own feature film?
Hig...
Exclusive: Third Eye Blind announce new ‘Unplugged’ album, share “How’s It Going To Be” (Acoustic)
Third Eye Blind are honoring the 25th anniversary of their self-titled debut with a new Unplugged album. Alternative Press is offering an exclusive first look.
Additionally, the band are previewing the release with lead single “How’s It Going To Be” (Acoustic). The album is out...
Ganser announce ‘Nothing You Do Matters’ EP, share “People Watching”—watch
Ganser are back with a new EP, Nothing You Do Matters. To coincide with the announcement, the band dropped lead single “People Watching” and an accompanying music video.
The visual opens up on wide-open country, looking like a scene out of Fargo. However, t...
Here’s My Chemical Romance’s setlist from the first night of their 2022 tour
My Chemical Romance are kicking off their long-awaited run of reunion shows this month. Tonight (May 16), the band performed their first show of the year at Eden Project in Cornwall.
Last week, they surprise-dropped a six-minute single called "The Foundations Of Decay...
Dance Gavin Dance: “Every time I hear Tim in my head, it’s always him laughing”
April 13 marked an unfathomable day for Dance Gavin Dance. With the passing of their friend and longtime bassist Tim Feerick, the band found themselves in the midst of a crisis. In their AP cover story, Dance Gavin Dance do much more than break down the creation of their forthcoming 10th studio album, Jackpot Juicer...
PinkPantheress learned she could make music her career by watching Paramore onstage
Like much of the world, PinkPantheress drew inspiration from watching Paramore perform. Once you dig into her music, or look at her Instagram, it becomes easier to spot her alternative influences. In fact, she wears them proudly.
In the cover story, the artist recalls witnessing her hard work bear fruit during 2021’s Reading Festival. Standing ...
Post Animal return to their roots in more ways than one on ‘Love Gibberish’—interview
LIKE A VINTAGE POLAROID, there exists a portrait of Post Animal’s latest record that rings clear in guitarist Jake Hirshland’s mind.
“My image of this record is walking from the house that we were all staying in at the farm to the barn that we were playing in, in the middle of the night, and hearing reverberating through the open space of the natural world,” he says from the group’s touring van,
AP drops second collection of exclusive Dance Gavin Dance ‘Jackpot Juicer’ cassettes
Last week, Alternative Press unveiled Dance Gavin Dance as our May cover stars. Now we're bringing you more exciting news.
AP is offering fans a new exclusive cassette variant of the album, available in diamond and limited to 750 copies. The cassette is part of a special bundle with the physical magazine, and AP is the only place in the U...
Chase Atlantic announce COLD NIGHTS tour with exclusive presale
Chase Atlantic have announced their COLD NIGHTS tour. Leah Kate and Xavier Mayne will support the run.
To celebrate the announcement, Alternative Press and Live Nation are offering a special presale. Beginning May 4 at 10 a.m. local time, the sale will run until May 5 at 10 p...
Melody’s Echo Chamber on ‘Emotional Eternal’: “We found the sound of a new otherworld”
In the four years since her last album, Melody Prochet — the visionary behind Melody’s Echo Chamber — has undergone a slow dawning of peace. That life-altering shift is one whose effects ripple through her new record, Emotional Eternal, out today.
Brimming with...
PinkPantheress went from running fan pages as a teen to becoming the subject of them
It’s nearly May, which means the next issue of Alternative Press is here. We’re ecstatic to present our new issue (#406) with cover star PinkPantheress. Check out a preview of the story below.
Alongside PinkPantheress, a number of talented creatives appear within the pages of our May issue. That roste...
The Maine and AltPress team up for limited-edition heart-shaped flexi disc
Being a band for 15 years is no small feat. The Maine, however, have planned out the legacy they’ll leave behind since their inception.
We’re ecstatic to announce that the five-piece are on the cover of our April issue (#405), featured alongside Denzel Curry, Stand Atlantic, Orville Peck, Bloc Party, Ghost and many more. Check out ...
PUP revel in their downfall on new album ‘THE UNRAVELING OF PUPTHEBAND’
Late one night, around 2 or 3 a.m., PUP were knocking back drinks after another day spent grinding in the studio when Nestor Chumak remembered he forgot to turn off a system upstairs. When he returned, he announced that there were bats living in the roof, and the rest of the band went to investigate...
Denzel Curry remains unpredictable, but now he’s taking off the mask
It’s another new month, which means it’s time for the next issue of Alternative Press. We’re thrilled to present our April issue (#405) with cover star, and hip-hop trailblazer, Denzel Curry. Check out a preview of the story below.
Within the pa...