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Here’s when you can hear Crown The Empire play their acoustic album
Crown The Empire surprised fans last week when they shared their first acoustic album in honor of the band’s 10th anniversary of their first show. To accompany the release, the post-hardcore four-piece are keeping the celebration going with the announcement of an acoustic performance livestream. Beginning their music careers as teenagers, Crown The Empire had […]
AP&R Playlist: Empowering rock, driving hardcore and mellow indie-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 […]
Here's why Little Image wear their lyrics in new “Worth It” video
Life can sometimes get in the way for a band who want to make new music, but Little Image are using this time to hone their craft. When they released their most recent track “WORTH IT” in January, the group came out running with a fresh take on their sound. The trio are now teaming […]
Here’s where to watch Fourth of July fireworks from home
With the coronavirus pandemic wreaking havoc on the country, concerts have come to a halt, and unfortunately, we don’t know when they’ll be back. Due to social distancing restrictions and public safety, many other live events have been canceled, including Fourth of July festivities throughout the country. Luckily, several communities will accommodate their own celebrations […]
Hear Wanderer put an indie-pop twist on the ’80s classic “Your Love”
Bands have covered each other’s songs since most of us can remember. While they still create their own astounding tracks, some artists like to revisit their roots and make their own versions of their favorite melodies. In that vein, pop soloist Wanderer is teaming up with AltPress to premiere his own atmospheric rendition of the […]
AP&R playlist: Parody punk, carefree surf rock and emo rap
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: Soothing indie, electric alt-pop and rock ’n’ roll soul
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 […]
See Charming Liars bring “Flames” to life with intricate illustrations
Charming Liars originally wanted to create intricate imagery to accompany their recent releases, but due to the coronavirus pandemic, those plans changed. After dropping a series of singles this year, the group are teaming up with AltPress to debut their beautifully illustrated music video for their latest track, “Flames.” Composed of vocalist Kiliyan Maguire, guitarist […]
Hear PHNTMS tackle expectations versus reality in dynamic “Towers”
As they get ready to drop their self-titled EP, PHNTMS are teaming up with AltPress to debut the second track off the upcoming release with the relatable “Towers.” The track serves as the band’s way to reflect on life and how our realities may not always match our expectations. Influenced by film soundtracks and groups […]