Contributions
10 essential alternative '90s bands fronted by women you should know
The ’90s were chock-full of absolute icons, and no, we’re not referring to the Princess Diana Beanie Baby or JNCO jeans when we say that. From Nirvana to *NSYNC, pop and grunge ruled the airwaves. However, it seems like some women-fronted acts don’t get nearly enough credit for all of their contributions to the music […]
12 alternative projects fronted by women with new music you need to hear
Women in rock, from Against Me! and Evanescence to Paramore and Tonight Alive, are larger than life. While shaping the alternative music world as we know it, they also proved that women belong in rock ‘n’ roll. They all continue to inspire other young women to push against the status quo of the male-dominated music industry. […]
10 female musicians who stole the show on 'Saturday Night Live'
Saturday Night Live is one of the most sacred grounds for comedy fans and music lovers alike. Perhaps you may be one of the fans who knows your favorite musician can do musical and hosting duty, such as in the cases of Lady Gaga, Harry Styles, Nick Jonas and others. Whether you watch SNL for […]
Cleveland Avenue show how romance can fall apart in "Untaken"–watch
Cleveland Avenue are the unsigned Midwestern pop-punkers who you definitely need to keep an eye on and deserve more recognition in the alternative music community. Ready to share a new era of their ensemble, they’re exclusively premiering their brand-new video “Untaken” with Alternative Press. The visual shows how the band are growing into themselves and […]
10 band name pronunciations that fans don't always agree on
If there’s one thing the alternative world is great at, it’s coming up with out-of-this-world band names and songs. We mean, we love taking vowels out of words, swapping a “V” in its place and the like. With unique band names and made-up words, this obviously comes with some discourse relating to how the band […]
Martin Johnson’s Night Game is the experiment going better than expected
Martin Johnson may not be a household name across the globe, but his influence in the music industry reigns supreme. Still actively a frontman for scene kings Boys Like Girls, he found success outside of live touring and produced records and wrote songs for the likes of blink-182, the Cab, Black Veil Brides, Ariana Grande, […]
Doll Skin navigate anxiety in powerful new song "Control Freak"–watch
Hopeless Records signees Doll Skin are back and better than ever as the powerful punk rockers Meghan Herring and Sydney Dolezal unleash their brand-new song and accompanying music video for “Control Freak.” Herring (drums) and Dolezal (vocals) are on a new adventure as a duo, reworking their sound and music trajectory after parting ways with […]
10 times musicians left a band to pursue their own project
As bands morph and grow, they can become more cohesive, or they may choose to break up or replace members who need to follow their passion. These splits may hurt longtime fans, but it’s usually for the best. Everyone deserves a chance to explore their interests and what feels right in and out of the […]
10 musicians who used weird samples in their songs without you knowing it
Sometimes, the best music doesn’t come purely from guitars, basses, drums and so forth. There are instances where the coolest sounds that make or break a track come from everyday objects, voices of strangers and more. Recording technology has come a long way from the old days, where if you wanted a weird sound, you […]