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How TikTok helped new emo artist RØSÉ get her viral song released
After years of working in other genres, Hannah Collins knew it was time she released a track for the emo scene she loved so much. As RØSÉ, the 23-year-old took to TikTok to introduce her debut track, where it got a lot of support. Though “Are You Tired?” found its way to No. 2 on […]
How one song inspired Scarypoolparty’s otherworldly concept EP
Scarypoolparty (Alejandro Aranda) is known for his spectral arrangements and unique approach to rock. With his next release, Doom Hologram, making its debut Sept. 4, Aranda shares his ideas behind each track on the forthcoming concept EP. After being awarded runner-up on American Idol in 2019, Aranda released his debut LP, Exit Form, last November. […]
Why Friday Pilots Club don’t need a genre to make good music
In a society that’s constantly obsessed with image and keeping up appearances, it’s easy to forget to be who you are. Decked in black and surrounded by gold, Friday Pilots Club tackle that notion in their latest music video, “Look Better In Gold.” From their debut with 2017’s “End Of It” to their latest track […]
40 new artists you need to hear in September
Everyone loves to jam out to their favorite artists and classic hits, but let’s not forget about all the fresh talent constantly popping up around the world. From pop and indie to punk and post-hardcore, there’s always a new name in music waiting to be heard. We know there’s a lot of new songs to […]
Hear Michael Jagmin denounce his past in Signals’ “Turn Back Crime”
Being in quarantine has made recording and creating music videos a little more difficult but definitely not impossible. Composed of former A Skylit Drive frontman Michael “Jag” Jagmin and Jonathan Kintz (ex-Of Mice & Men), Signals are teaming up with AltPress to debut the music video for “Turn Back Crime.” The track is the second […]
AP&R Playlist: Groovy psych-punk, haunting anti-pop and emotional R&B
You’re welcome: We’ve made finding new songs by rising bands easy. Each week, we’re gathering the best from the underground and offering it to you in one concise list. Scroll below and check out our Spotify Discover playlist, featuring these tracks and more! In return, we want to hear your favorite. Let us know which […]
AP&R Playlist: Acoustic hard rock, airy indie and relatable alt-pop
You’re welcome: We’ve made finding new songs by rising bands easy. Each week, we’re gathering the best from the underground and offering it to you in one concise list. Scroll below and check out our Spotify Discover playlist, featuring these tracks and more! In return, we want to hear your favorite. Let us know which […]
How A Skylit Drive’s Michael Jagmin felt creative freedom with Signals
Even though Michael “Jag” Jagmin had creative input with his former band A Skylit Drive, he didn’t feel the musical direction the band took after the release of Wires…And The Concept Of Breathing was something he was confident in. With this in mind, Jagmin and guitarist Jonathan Kintz teamed up to form Signals, a new […]
Why Dayseeker members started a dreamy new project as Hurtwave
From Dayseeker’s Rory Rodriguez and Mike Karle comes a new project, Hurtwave. The duo are teaming up with Alternative Press to debut their mellow new track, “Bleach.” Karle and Rodriguez previously dropped their debut single in June with “Sever,” which is the story of someone who can’t commit to a relationship but never wants to […]