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Here are the live performance streams to watch this week
We’re well into this new temporary way of life of being stuck at home due to coronavirus. Retail stores, bars, restaurants and now movie theaters have closed their doors to the public. This means you’ve probably been sitting inside cycling through the same TV and movie options on Netflix and Hulu, as well as music […]
AP&R playlist: Haunting electro-rock, indie undercurrents and emo dad odes
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 […]
10 hilarious music videos that will put a smile on your face
Nothing’s worse than a music video that thinks inside of the box. The best visuals have storylines, kooky characters or hilarious costumes—some of the musicians on this list even love wearing mustaches no matter the occasion. Most often, punk and rock artists are comfy with being nontraditional, and they’re usually creative when it comes to […]
How well do you remember “Chelsea” by the Summer Set?
The Summer Set shared 10 years of upbeat hits such as “Boomerang” and “Lightning In A Bottle.” By far, the group’s most well-known hit was the synth-heavy and catchy “Chelsea” from their 2009 album, Love Like This. The song was written for frontman Brian Logan Dales’ former girlfriend, actress Chelsea Kane Staub, who also appeared […]
JIA play with diverse influences and nontraditional arrangements in “Drift”
Instrumental trio JIA are exploring ways to arrange progressive-metal sounds for a brand-new musical experience. Bassist Jacob Umansky, guitarist Ivan Chopik and keyboardist Alan Hankers teamed up with vocalist Casey Sabol (ex-Periphery) and drummer Matt Garstka (Animals As Leaders) to create “Drift,” which is being exclusively premiered with AltPress. AltPress had the opportunity to chat […]
Static Cycle expose our inner beasts in live acoustic track “Wolf”
Rock trio Static Cycle are creating a world of characters with distinct stories through their music. They’re exclusively premiering their raw, orchestral live performance of “Wolf” with AltPress, detailing significant internal and external struggles. The original version features powerful rock vocals, hefty riffs and intense beats. Lead singer and Alaska native Jared Navarre revealed his […]
Can you remember the lyrics to “Something’s Gotta Give” by All Time Low?
All Time Low started their spring with a bang with the release of their eighth album, Wake Up, Sunshine, earlier this month, featuring blackbear and the Band CAMINO. However, the band are also hitting another important milestone today: Future Hearts turns 5 years old! It feels like just yesterday everyone listened to “Kids In The […]
10 scene songs you didn’t realize share a title with a mainstream track
Scene songs have a huge effect on alternative music fans. Tracks with the same name appear across genres, whether those are found on pop, rap, R&B, hip hop, country, etc. records. Emotions can be communicated through a variety of sounds and through different experiences from a myriad of performers. Here are 10 scene songs that […]
“TOP 10 HABITS OF HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE” as told by Hot Knife
Brooklyn pop-punk quartet Hot Knife are here to stick it to the corporate elite in their brand-new track “TOP 10 HABITS OF HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE.” The band are exclusively premiering the riffy and sarcastic song with AltPress. The single comes from their forthcoming five-track EP Dread, due April 20 via Black Numbers. The EP was […]