Contributions
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 television or […]
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 […]
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 erupted with frontwoman and founder Amy Lee at the helm. Boasting a mezzo-soprano vocal range […]
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 […]
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 as Lil Peep and Juice WRLD, “Happy” […]
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 heavily into their progressive metalcore musings, ERRA reflect their consistent […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]