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Tai Verdes connected with AltPress for issue #400. During the 10 Topics conversation, the artist talks about the foremost necessities for his mental health, his favorite EP and the moment he overcame his fear onstage. The power of TikTok TikTok is the news, but it’s curated by people. They...

In issue 397, Alternative Press connected with vocalist and guitarist Cristal Ramirez of the Aces. For the 10 Topics feature, Ramirez spoke about a wide range of issues, from professional to personal. Ahead of the Aces’ U.S. fall tour, she spoke about her current daydreams, talked about how she celebrates her queer identity and more. WHA...

Lauren Servideo’s plethora of characters are all dynamic gems of humor perfectly crafted for internet viewing, simply shot with an iPhone. Adorned in different wigs and detailed costumes, she creates a whole universe that’s authentic to her. The comedi...

YOUR FIRST MUSICAL LOVE. I consider Busted my first musical love. They made me want to play guitar, and then I got a guitar for Christmas. But it was an acoustic guitar, so it didn’t sound the same. Then, my friend ended up breaking it because she tuned it too tight. ...

UPSAHL is having a career-defining year straight out of a dream. After releasing high-energy collabs such as "Happy Endings" featuring Mike Shinoda and iann dior and "Palm Reader" with DREAMERS and Big Boi, and also co-writing with Anne-Marie and Little Mix on "Kiss My (Uh Oh)," she's exclusively premiering a stunning live rendition of her latest track with AltPress..

It’s fair to say that the Maine prove there’s always room to grow and experiment sonically, all while staying true to your sound and following your gut.  On their eighth studio album, XOXO: From Love & Anxiety In Real Time, the quintet reached new heights after over a decade since their inception, including their first radio hit with lead single “Sticky.” Lead vocalist Joh...

"It was a dream scenario to be able to make it," Des Rocs says on creating his debut album. "There weren't any fancy studios. It was just me and my laptop and mostly in my bedroom. I call it bedroom arena rock." Danny Rocco, the Brooklyn-based rock powerhouse and producer behind Des Rocs, has made a major splash in the alternative scene upon his release of "Let Me Live / L

Viral musician Curtis Waters, aka Abhinav Bastakoti, just launched his latest EP, PLASTIC WORLD. The release includes "BAD MOOD" featuring Brevin Kim, which seamlessly transitions into "PSYCHO ICON." Departing from previous lighthearted tracks such as "Stunnin'" and "Freckles" from his debut album, Pity Party, this new EP sees Waters challenge himself sonica

Fresh off the release of his EP The Story Of Hugo, indie star JAWNY is sharing a brand-new music video for "Tombstone Grey" exclusively on Alternative Press ahead of its worldwide release. Fans can check out the fast-paced, outlandishly funny visuals here alongside an exclusive interview with JAWNY...

Alternative-rock quartet Weathers are back with their fourth and final single "Karma" from their forthcoming album, which they are exclusively premiering with AltPress. This track follows the release of "Rehab," “Losing Blood” and “C’est la vie.” The fresh, euphori...

Oftentimes, comedy is the best way to get an important message across. Film director, comedy improviser and Austin, Texas native Ryan Darbonne knows this to be absolutely true, especially when crafting his short film, I AM TX. Starring Audrey Campbell (Pleasure Venom), Jonathan Horstmann (BLXPLTN, Urban Heat) and Greg Williams (Chief And TheDoomsdayDevice), the plot examines the life of a Black pu

Minneapolis indie project Miloe unleashes a sound that will lull you into pure bliss. Vocalist Bob Kabeya was born and raised in the Democratic Republic of the Congo but moved to the United States when he was 8. He recalls that he was surrounded by musicians from an early age and picked up piano at age 6, though his first true interest was in getting to play the drums...

Lauren Sanderson has always had dreams that transcended her small town. The Indiana-born, L.A.-based musician followed her passion for blending alternative, hip-hop and R&B elements and shared her aptly titled debut album, Midwest Kids Can Make It Big in 2020. ...

Indie supergroup Left Field Messiah—composed of Steve Bays of Hot Hot Heat, Jeremy Ruzumna of Fitz And The Tantrums and Erik Janson, formerly of Wildling—are back with the music video for "Feels Like Summer," which they're exclusively premiering with AltPress. The tri...

Shapel Lacey, an L.A. by way of Arizona stand-up comedian, is a true-to-form alternative fan. Onstage and behind podcast mics, he never shies away from sharing his love of Oasis, Rancid and beyond, knowing full well that acts such as these inform his whole life and art form...

In a world defined by genres and factions, Jean Dawson stands in a world of his own, influenced by ’90s rock to modern hip-hop. With the release of his true debut album, Pixel Bath, in 2020, Dawson is quickly taking the music world by storm. Maki...

American Teeth, the pop-rock, synth-tinged solo project of Elijah Noll, debuted his raw music video for the single "Fix You" via Fearless Records. The track was originally released in April 2021 as a double single with "E-Girl." Inspired by his previous romance, the video depicts the highs and lows of modern millennial love as it unfolds in the city...

If you’re yearning for a soundtrack to discovering the unknown, traveling to distant, sunny lands, reinventing your perceptions or embracing new experiences, look no further than rising artist Jelani Aryeh. The 21-year-old SoCal native is the genre-bender who will satisfy your desires.  ...

The organizers of Riot Fest have announced that the festival is returning to Douglass Park in Chicago this fall. In typical Riot fashion, the lineup for Sept. 17, 18 and 19 is stacked. “We’ve missed you and we can’t wait to see you this year,” the festival organizers shared.  Headliners include...

Collaboration among artists can make good songs turn into great ones. Surely, the alternative scene has witnessed this, whether it's Alex Gaskarth and Mark Hoppus joining forces to create Simple Creatures or even My Chemical Romance and the Used coming together to work on "Under Pressure...