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10 theories about ‘Stranger Things’ season 4 that actually make sense
With Stranger Things resuming filming in October after pandemic-related setbacks, it’s impossible not to wonder what season 4‘s nine episodes have in store. Now over a year out from the season 3 finale, there’s been much time for theories regarding the show to percolate. From the return of characters long thought dead to radioactive fallout, […]
QUIZ: Can you match these ’90s alternative artists to their hit song?
We all love ’90s music in some way. Even if you aren’t blaring “Everlong” on your way to work, artists of the time set the foundation for most, if not all, of your favorite alternative bands. Still, given the surge of commercially successful artists over the decade, it can be hard to keep them all […]
QUIZ: Which iconic 2010s vocalist are you?
The 2010s brought us a new wave of alternative music. From the rise of pop-punk revivalists, including State Champs and Neck Deep, to modern hardcore outfits such as FEVER 333, the scene is alive as ever. Much like during the pop-punk heyday of the 2000s, our favorite bands feel like an extension of who we […]
10 rising UK-based pop-punk bands you need to hear
You don’t have to look far to see U.K. bands making waves in the pop-punk scene. Groups such as Boston Manor, Trash Boat and As It Is have all made significant contributions to the latest revival era. But what’s going on in the underground? Quite a lot, as it turns out. And the beauty of […]
QUIZ: Can you match these emo lyrics to the bands who sang them?
Any former emo kid remembers singing along to their favorite songs with eyeliner running in sheets down their cheeks. Honestly, were we really that sad, or did our iPods just suck us into a black hole of raw emotion? Regardless of what came first, the sad or the band, the lyrics of the 2000s hit […]
See Travis Clark play every instrument for a reimagined We The Kings song
Just weeks after We The Kings dropped their pre-quarantine-reminiscent single “These Nights,” Travis Clark has reimagined the song in a new acoustic video, which you can exclusively see first on Alternative Press. In a stunning display of his branching musical talents, Clark performs the track with a piano and acoustic guitar. The resulting “unplugged” version […]
Get ready to do the Time Warp again for a ‘Rocky Horror’ cast reunion
This summer marked 45 years since Tim Curry first graced the world as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Now the musical that earned a cult following for its absurd approach toward social commentary is getting a 2020 twist. In an event benefitting the Wisconsin Democratic Party, Curry will lead a cast reunion […]
Here’s what’s so special about Hayley Williams’ upcoming song
Paramore’s Hayley Williams got fans’ hearts racing Monday when she teased new solo music on Instagram. Now, she’s given us a date in December to look forward to. The initial Instagram video featured Williams and Paramore guitarist/Petals For Armor producer Taylor York in a series of outtakes during a recent acoustic performance. In it, they […]
Hear Tom DeLonge bring pop-punk nostalgia to EDM on Illenium’s “Paper Thin”
Just days after announcing the collaboration, Illenium has dropped his new track “Paper Thin” featuring Tom DeLonge. The single, which is also credited to Angels & Airwaves, marks the former blink-182 guitarist’s EDM debut. DeLonge performs vocals on the track, adding what is best described as a pop-punk flair to the melodic dubstep backings. Read […]