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27 new movies and live performance streams to watch this week
We’re a few days 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, as well as music playlists. Some […]
10 Netflix stand-up specials to help you laugh while stuck inside
As the world continues to take extra precaution amid the coronavirus outbreak, you might find yourself sitting around with not much to do. Many of us have resorted to hanging out or working at home as tours, festivals and more postpone. In your downtime, and when you’re not singing your favorite scene songs to wash […]
10 modern musicians keeping the political conversation alive
Green Day, Rage Against The Machine and Against Me! all still use their musical platforms to share their frustrations with the world when it comes to politicians and government issues. These pioneers paved the way for younger political musicians to continue creating songs that spark dialogue, even outrage, with their songs and music videos. Climate […]
10 ways to practice social distancing, according to your favorite artists
It’s no secret that we’re living in a time of uncertainty due to the rapid global spread of coronavirus. The virus has caused many concerts to postpone in addition to temporarily shutting down large corporate retailers. According to the CDC, one way to prevent the spread of the disease is by social distancing. The organization […]
AP&R playlist: Soaring pop punk, haunting nü metal and new-wave nostalgia
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 […]
Belmont struggle with self-identity on new track “Hideout”
Chicago prog-punk quintet Belmont are back with their new trippy neon music video. The five-piece are exclusively premiering their riff-heavy and lyrically introspective “Hideout” with AltPress. They’re currently on tour with Tiny Moving Parts, Jetty Bones and Capstan, hitting venues from coast to coast and preparing to release their new EP, Reflections, tomorrow featuring their […]
10 musicians who should play the next James Bond
Bond, James Bond, also known as 007, has been portrayed by several great actors throughout the years. George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Sean Connery, Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig have all had the chance to play the suave spy. These men have sipped martinis (shaken, not stirred!) of Vesper and vodka, and the character’s […]
House & Home tackle power dynamics in “Heatseeker” music video
Richmond trio House & Home don’t just love punk: They eat, sleep and breathe the local DIY scene. After their EP Fully Grown in 2018, the band haven’t rested, playing show after show and signing to Open Your Ears Records. In preparation for their debut album release and upcoming tour, House & Home are exclusively […]
15 female artists who are inspiring women everywhere
We’re proud of all the women who make our scene great and push their art to new limits. There are so many amazing ladies in rock that we can’t even begin to name them all. Here are a few who we want to extend gratitude to for all their work in music and ability to […]