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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 ...

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. T ...

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.” "O ...

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 owed (in Austrailian dollars). Am ... Rea

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 im ...

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” rendition of “Hello.” If this cover is getting you as ...

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 rece ...

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’ ...

Following the tragic terror attacks in Paris last month, Eagles Of Death Metal plan to return to France's capital city in February to complete the tour that was cut short after their show was targeted during the attacks. Fans who were in attendance at the Bataclan show last month will have access to a free ticket for the show at Paris’ Olympia on Feb. 16. The ...

Drummers Louis Vecchio (New Politics) and Shane Wise (Five Knives) have collaborated on a dual drum cover of Fetty Wap’s “Trap Queen,” exclusively on AP. “This was a fun one,” says Wise. “New Politics had stopped in Nashville before their tour with Andrew McMahon. We all went for drinks to catch up ...

Current guitarist and co-lead vocalist of Taking Back Sunday, John Nolan, has teamed up with AltPress to premiere his new music video for “American Nightclub 1999” off his solo album Sad, Strange, Beautiful Dream. Directed by Jason Michael Brescia (Bridge and Tunnel, The Newest Pledge), the video follows Nolan as he awkwardly tries to conquer a night club. It's compl ...

El Paso, Texas is home to one of the world’s most hardcore flea markets of all time—yes, you read that right, a punk flea market. We’re all familiar with traditional flea markets, littered with organic soaps, home-made t-shirts and strange antiques. Now imagine the ...

You may know Dia Frampton from her days on Warped Tour, fronting the sister-band Meg And Dia, or maybe you tuned in while she fought her way to become a finalist on the first season of The Voice back in 2011. Now, Frampton’s back and better than ever with her new project ARCHIS. Joi ...

Following the attacks in Paris last week, AP and Our Last Night have teamed up to raise awareness and funds for the French Red Cross with the “We Need To Break The Cycle of Hate” t-shirt. All proceeds from t-shirt sales will be donated directly to the French Red Cross in efforts to rebuild Paris. The shirt ...

With the holiday season just around the corner, Fearless Records have announced they will be releasing a deluxe edition of “Punk Goes Christmas” for when you’re just too hardcore for Christmas music.  Set to be released on November 27—after Thanksgiving, when it’s actually appropriate to start listening to Christmas music—the deluxe edition of “Punk Goes Christmas” will add four new tracks to the

The Halsey era is officially upon us. The 21-year-old alternative-pop singer just sold out Madison Square Garden. Her worldwide, headlining tour will hit MSG on August 13, 2016. “This is seriously unbelievable. Like literally unbelievable. I do ...

Ashley Frangipane—more commonly known as Halsey—is getting more and more attention following the release of her debut LP Badlands and landing a feature slot on Justin Bieber’s upcoming album, Purpose. She’s proved to be a standout act to watch this year, so we’ve put together a list of eight reasons you should be listening to Halsey. 1) Her “Churchy, scary, shimmery”... Read More ...

The All-American Rejects have released a video for “There’s A Place” from the upcoming film Miss You Already, in theaters November 6. If you’re expecting a follow-up to the “Gives You Hell” era, you’ll be surprised to be greeted by a new, refreshed and laid-back sound from the band.   Watch the video bellow wherein Tyson Ritter stroll...

Joe Moss former manager to the Smiths and Johnny Marr passed away yesterday at age 72 after a battle with bone cancer. The news of Moss’ death was shared in statement on Marr’s website where he credits his late-manager to the Smith’s success. “Without him th ...