Jake Hanson

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Kesha shows her inner rock ‘n’ roll soul with new project Yeast Infection

If you’ve been anywhere near a virtual newsstand over the past year, you’ve most likely read a few headlines about Kesha’s ongoing lawsuit against her Sony recording contract and producer Dr. Luke. But the former party-pop princess refuses to let the now two-year-long case keep her from the stage. On Friday, Kesha released this incredible […]

Violent Femmes announce first full length in 16 years

Earlier this year, Violent Femmes released the Happy New Year EP in honor of Record Store Day. The EP was their first release in 16 years, but the comeback doesn't stop there. Their first full-length album since 2000, We Can Do Anything will be released on March 4th. The 10-song album was recorded over while […]

Ex-Paramore guitarist Josh Farro premieres new single "On A Wire" (exclusive)

Josh Farro has teamed up with AltPress to premiere the latest single off of his forthcoming album Walkways entitled “On A Wire.” The ex-Paramore guitarist describes the song as being “written from the perspective of someone in a relationship where they unintentionally make the other person feel as though they are walking a careful line.” […]

All Time Low, Fall Out Boy among Australia’s 2015 Soundwave acts owed money

In wake of the cancellation of Soundwave 2016, large sums still are owed to more than 50 acts who took part in the February 2015 edition of the festival. Austrailian digital music and lifestyle magazine Music Feeds reports that documents obtained from the Australian Securities and Investments Commission detail the money creditors believe Soundwave acts are […]

Watch twenty one pilots perform on 'The Tonight Show'

Last night twenty one pilots performed “Heavydirtysoul” on the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to promote their 2016 arena tour. Check out their performance, which is packed with their traditional stage antics below. From an impressive light show to the ceiling-hung microphone, they definitely didn’t hold back for late night audiences. And they certainly impressed Fallon—it […]

'Hello' and Star Wars mash up is everything the Internet could have hoped for

Before you get too excited and think that this is going to be a musical mash-up of one of the most iconic cinematic scores of all time and Adele’s chart-topping hit—it’s not. Instead, the popular cover-recording artist Alex Boye dresses up as a Stormtrooper and gyrates around a Star Wars-like landscape to his “African Tribal” […]

Joyce Manor premiere live performance video of “Chumped” (exclusive)

Joyce Manor has teamed up with AP to premiere their live performance of “Chumped” on Guitar Center’s webseries, At: Guitar Center. At: Guitar Center features performance videos and audio interviews where artists can share their stories, background and music. Joyce Manor recently appeared on the webseries, their full audio interview is available here. While they […]

Coheed and Cambria's Claudio Sanchez covers 'Hello'

OK, you have to admit that Adele’s “Hello” is an amazing track—what a comeback. Not too many artists can disappear from the industry and stop the world with their return, iconically starting their comeback song with, “Hello, it’s me.” We get it Adele, you’re back, you’re amazing and you’ve won. But some of us are […]
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