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Hear a clip of New Politics' bouncy new song, “Girl Crush” (exclusive)
After releasing a new radio single, “West End Kids,” Danish trio New Politics will release their third full-length album, Vikings, on August 14 via DCD2/Warner Bros. Records. (Pre-orders go on sale tomorrow, June 23.) Today, the band are teaming up with AP to bring you a clip of a new song, “Girl Crush,” which stems […]
Apple to pay artists during free music trial after Taylor Swift threatens to pull album
In an open letter to Apple on Sunday, Taylor Swift said she would be pulling her latest album from the company's new streaming service, Apple Music, due to the lack of royalties being paid to artists during its three-month free trial period. Swift wrote: “I’m sure you are aware that Apple Music will be offering […]
Before Their Eyes return with new single, “Anything’s Possible In New Jersey” (exclusive)
Before Their Eyes are teaming up with AP to bring you a new single, “Anything’s Possible In New Jersey.” The song is taken from the band’s new album, II (their first since 2012), which comes out this fall via InVogue Records. Check it out below, and let us know your thoughts!
Sudden Suspension score the summer with acoustic pop-punk
Indiana pop-punks Sudden Suspension play an acoustic version of “As Good As It Gets.” The song is taken from their new EP, There’s A Bigger Picture Here, which is out now via Bad Timing Records. (Get it here.) Catch the band on tour all summer.
Derek Sanders, Jason Lancaster, Cody Carson celebrate Father’s Day with “Gotta Be Strong”
Jason Lancaster (formerly of Go Radio and Mayday Parade), Derek Sanders (Mayday Parade), and Cody Carson (Set It Off) have teamed up for this new song, “Gotta Be Strong,” produced by Zack Odom & Kenneth Mount. Need I say how great it is to see former bandmates Derek and Jason working together? Check it out below, […]
Watch Failure’s intense new video for “Hot Traveler” (exclusive)
Alternative rock legends Failure are teaming up with AP to bring you their new music video for “Hot Traveler.” The song is taken from the band’s upcoming fourth studio album, The Heart Is A Monster, which comes out June 30. (Pre-order it now.) Catch the band on tour this summer: June 30 Los Angeles, CA Amoeba Hollywood […]
Riot Fest rookies Sleep On It premiere “Bright” video (exclusive)
Chicago punks Sleep On It are teaming up with AP to bring you their new music video for “Bright.” The band’s new EP, Safe Again, was recorded with Paul Leavitt (All Time Low, Have Mercy) and comes out June 19. (Pre-order it here.) Catch the band on tour all summer, including stops at Riot Fest Chicago and […]
Brian Marquis teams with Vinnie Caruana, Will Noon for “Say It Ain’t So” video
Brian Marquis teams up with Vinnie Caruana (I Am The Avalanche), Will Noon (fun.), Julio Tavarez (As Tall As Lions) and Doug Grean for his new Weezer cover music video. “Say It Ain't So” can be found on Marquis’ new EP, I Miss the ‘90s, which is out now via Equal Vision Records. (Get it […]
30 Years Of AP: Director of New Media Rob Ortenzi talks industrial music and the digital revolution
Who is Rob Ortenzi? He’s the most sarcastic man on earth. He’s a huge Apple fan. He’s a former “industrial” dude, and he’s also Alternative Press’ Director of New Media. Ortenzi has been with the magazine for 16 years (since 1998) and he spearheaded our voyage into the digital realm. In honor of AP’s 30th […]