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Tatiana Hazel is tired of being herself in new DIY video—watch
Chicago-native Tatiana Hazel has delivered her first new solo track and official video of 2021. “Tired Of Being Myself” follows the release of her 2020 EP, DUALITY, which centered around Hazel’s resistance to being boxed into one category or label. Now the Latinx a...
Waterparks’ release blatantly dark “Just Kidding” off ‘Greatest Hits’
It’s Waterparks Wednesday, and the group have released “Just Kidding,” the seventh track on their forthcoming album, Greatest Hits. Directed by vocalist Awsten Knight and creative collaborator Jawn Rocha, “Just Kidding” feels like an intimate glimpse into Knight’s inner psyche.
The video opens with Knight in...
Evanescence perform “Better Without You,” announce tour with Halestorm
After nearly 10 years since Evanescence put out a collection of new work, their latest release The Bitter Truth has catapulted them back into the mainstream. Just weeks after the LP release, Evanescence joined The Kelly Clarkson Show to perform “Better Without You.” Led...
Halo Boy defies genre boundaries and explores isolation in “Fame”
Cameron Cade, aka Halo Boy, is naturally in his element when he’s writing, recording, producing or on a music video set. Inspired by the various genres he grew up listening to, including pop and the electro-industrial sounds of Nine Inch Nails, Halo Boy defies genre boundaries in his creations.
Rea...
This iconic My Chemical Romance LEGO design could become a reality
UPDATE: April 27, 2021 11:41 AM ET
After launching the My Chemical Romance "Welcome To The Black Parade" LEGO set idea, VNMBricks has reached the 10,000 supporters milestone. The design will officially be reviewed by a LEGO expert to see if the design will become a reality...
Lilith Czar is the positive, empowering force that Juliet Simms needed
More than a decade ago, Juliet Simms entered the rock industry emitting unimaginable strength, perseverance and radiance. But like a venomous snake ridding itself of a skin that no longer fits, Simms has risen in her most powerful and purest form as Lilith Czar...
Waterparks redefine ‘Greatest Hits’ on their all-new AltPress cover
If you typed “waterparks” into your Google search bar four years ago, you’d likely have been sent back local ads for “waterparks near you.” Fast forward four years: If you search for Waterparks, you’ll be welcomed into the rainbow-colored palette created by the Houston, Texas natives.
Three albums deep and a fourth ...
Jen Malone used music to bring “The Umbrella Academy” season 2 to life
Joining the crew on season 2 of The Umbrella Academy wasn’t only a dream come true for Jen Malone—it was a no-brainer. Riding success as the music supervisor for television dramas such as Atlanta and Euphoria, Malone was essentially made to sonically document the Hargreeves siblings’ endless grocery list of shortcomings.
Whether in te...
10 records and artists you need to listen to according to Frank Iero
2020 held monumental plans for Frank Iero alongside My Chemical Romance on their return tour, but he spent the year much like the rest of us—discovering new music and reconnecting with some former loves.
After more than a year spent at home, there’s only so much Netflix or Hulu to binge on, recipes to mimic from Pinterest or redecorating you can do around the house. But despit...
Evanescence know every lesson learned since ‘Fallen’ has been worth it
From the time that Evanescence formed in 1995 to the present, the group have never had to sacrifice their focus or collective talents on “finding their voice” unlike so many other rock ’n’ roll acts of their magnitude. Instead, Evanescence e...
Architects highlight the most important number in the world
Architects’ ninth studio album, For Those That Wish To Exist, was the Brighton band’s opportunity for rebirth. With the release of their latest collection of work looming over the evolving genre of metal and the future of touring, For Those That Wish To Exist offers a boisterous tracklisting designed to pulsate through speakers in arenas and stadiums. While it m...
Coda Meraki searches for closure on film-inspired track, “Spotless Mind”
While we won’t hold it against you if you haven’t heard Coda Meraki yet, we will if you’re not entirely captivated by his storytelling. Emerging amid the height of the COVID-19 pandemic last year, Meraki’s debut single “Happy” hit streaming via Heartsick Records. Reminiscent of his influences such...
ERRA’s self-titled album finally freed them from the fear of expectations
Despite forming over 10 years ago, ERRA’s upcoming self-titled record feels like the group’s fullest collection of work and has justly earned its title. As a collective unit, ERRA have composed a clear revolutionary objective both lyrically and thematically across their 12-track self-titled album. Leaning he...
Phoebe Bridgers leads the debut Power Issue: Women Rising cover
If you were one of the millions who tuned in to watch Phoebe Bridgers’ Saturday Night Live debut, you may have briefly thought you had time-traveled to October. Each mic stand was wrapped in delicate orange string lights, red stage lights glowed beneath a thick layer of fog and the band were adorned in her signature skeleton jumpsuits while her haunting vocals echoed through her breathtaking perfo
Rina Sawayama and Chase Atlantic redefine alternative in 100 Artists issue
For over 10 years, the 100 Bands You Need To Know issue marked one of the biggest issues of the year. Year after year, it highlighted the biggest and most promising bands in the scene. Showcasing artists such as the Summer Set, the Rocket Summer, Mikey Way’s Electric Century and more, a lot of time went into its creation. The ...
Maggie Lindemann and Bad Omens lead 100 Artists You Need To Know issue
Dating back to the top of the aughts, year after year the Alternative Press staff would put their blood, sweat and tears into curating the almighty 100 Bands You Need To Know issue. To put it delicately, if you put a bunch of music enthusiasts into a small office space to select 100 artists, there will be shouting...
Finn Wolfhard Frankensteined the “No Offerings” music video together
After nearly a year in lockdown, Finn Wolfhard and lifelong friend and bandmate Malcolm Craig haven’t let COVID-19 stunt their creativity. To kick off the new year, the Aubreys’ Wolfhard and Craig eagerly released their debut collaborative track “No Offerings” featuring Lunar Vacation. While the duo were abl...
Here’s how the Aubreys’ Finn Wolfhard crafted their first collab
While 2020 brought a number of cancellations or postponements and put the entire entertainment industry on an indefinite hiatus, Finn Wolfhard took the downtime to mature his creativity as a musician. After calling it quits with Calpurnia at the tail end of 2019, Wolfhard and his longtime friend and drummer Malcolm Craig wanted to continue to make music, but without obligation or an extensive tour
Orville Peck’s authenticity is the most punk-rock thing about him
As 2020 comes to a close, we’re ready to ring in a new year. Along with all of the unavoidable end-of-year memes, there’s a lingering hope around the start of 2021. As we’re all gearing up for a new year, we here at Alternative Press are preparing for our most monumental year to date. In an AltPress f...
Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about Frank Iero in one place
We interrupt this Alternative Press cover reveal for a very important message from Frank Iero.
Hey, have you ever been reading an issue of AltPress magazine and thought to yourself, “Hmm, this is pretty good, but I wish this WHOLE GODDAMN THING was just about Frnk Lero!” Wel...