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On their debut record, Birthrights, Belle And The Dragon blade down the boundary between inspired alt-rock and breezy pop. Of course, you might consider this no big deal for any new band. However, at the core of the group are Flyleaf guitarist Sameer Bhattacharya, bassist Pat Seals and P.O.D. drummer Wuv (Noah Bernardo). Please take […]

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 […]

Enter Shikari, England’s electro-plated rockers with a conscience, released the video for “{ The Dreamer’s Hotel }” a few weeks ago. Filmed in Paris by director Tom Pullen and the production company Polygon, the clip is everything you need. A riot of color. One dollop of quirk. And a whole lot of commentary about the […]

New York pop-punks Live Well have delivered the modern love and romance video the world has desperately needed. With “Classes,” the band—lead vocalist/guitarist Paul Masbad, guitarist/vocalist Max Johl, bassist/vocalist Luis Castro and drummer Neil Stafford—have delivered a cool jam. But even cooler is the video they created to get the song’s message across. Needless to […]

Mental health has become an outspoken topic in both the scene and our community. Music is an integral outlet that can tie everyone together and has the capability of making strangers into new friends. With music, we’re less alone, and the Wildfires Projekt aims to do just that. AltPress is teaming up with the band […]

Long-running punk band Mest are promoting their new album, Masquerade, in grand form: by premiering the video for the title track with AltPress today. The clip’s production values dovetail nicely with the passionate punk stance that guitarist/frontman/founder Tony Lovato is known for. “I had the video concept in my head for a while,” he tells […]

Today, AltPress is premiering the new video from Florida rock brigade THE DEV, “Queen Of The Damned.” Fronted by commanding and demanding lead singer Nikollaj, the quintet deliver the riffs, as well as a message that permeates both their music and their name. “Our name definitely has a significant meaning for a purpose,” Nikollaj explains. […]

Today AltPress is premiering “It Takes Time,” the new track from Philadelphia-based post-punk outfit Courier Club. Although it’s not as dark as most bands deemed “post-punk,” the quartet bring a dance-floor sensibility to the proceedings. “It Takes Time” sounds great on your playlists alongside artists such as the Killers, Metric and Tokyo Police Club. In […]

Hip-hop, emo and even metal are all elements incorporated into Lil Xtra’s songs. Hailing from the great city of Atlanta, the Southern-rock rapper recently signed with Hopeless Records after self-releasing many successful songs, including his 2018 R&B-infused track “i hope you know i mean it.”  With the label, he recently shared his heavy-hitting single “Under […]

Toronto emo-rockers Nightwell are hitting their stride as they gear up toward releasing their self-titled album, and they’re giving people a taste of what’s to come by revealing a new video for their song “Runaway” exclusively with AltPress. The band added a fresh face two years after their start with vocalist Jason Emsallem (formerly of […]

Kayzo continues to dominate the EDM-alternative crossover space with another epic collab. Recruiting rock act Bad Omens, the scene’s favorite DJ is teaming up exclusively with AltPress to premiere their new riff-fueled track, “Suffocate.” Bad Omens frontman Noah Sebastian and guitarist Joakim “Jolly” Karlsson join Kayzo’s ever-expanding resume of collabs. Previous team-ups include All Time […]

Hit single? Or hard-rockin’ mission statement? Click it and see, as AltPress premieres “Miss Anything,” the new video from Delaware/Maryland/Virginia rock unit Last Kiss Goodnight. The band formed two years ago, releasing their debut album Immortal in early October last year. Their first single “Love Separation” made significant inroads on various Billboard charts and the […]

It’s never easy to stay on top of the new music that bands are constantly releasing and debuting. Thankfully, we’ve got you covered. Hailing from New Fairfield, Connecticut, hard-rockers Lakeshore are teaming up with AltPress to exclusively share their next single and music video, “Mountain View.” Lakeshore features vocalist Jesse Doran, guitarist Ben Lionetti, drummer […]

Devin Oliver is no stranger to the alt-electronic scene. After making his debut as the frontman of I See Stars, sharing a stage with countless artists on Warped Tour, as well as Nine Inch Nails and Bring Me The Horizon, Oliver is channeling his energy and emotions into his solo project under the moniker, shYbeast. […]

There are songs that make you feel good and songs that make you feel sad. And there are some that work the seam between the two polar opposites. And that’s the spot where 21-year-old singer-songwriter eli. resides. Today AltPress is proud to premiere “make it,” the new single from the West Virginia-based multi-instrumentalist. Written, played, […]

If you’re looking to expand your knowledge of rock worldwide, then consider BURSTERS. The five-piece South Korean band are bringing their own rules to the K-rock game, and they’re teaming up with AltPress to exclusively debut their first single, “Colors,” off forthcoming sophomore release, Once and for All. BURSTERS—vocalist Daegun Roh, bassist Hwanhee Jo, drummer […]

Brooklyn-via-Cape Cod rock/hip-hop alloy Highly Suspect have been garnering acclaim for their most recent album, MCID. Today, AltPress is premiering the video for “Fly.” The new clip’s resonant message and do-it-yourself aesthetic intersect with other elements to create a poignant artifact. The song’s autobiographical focus comes from frontman Johnny Stevens’ heart. Over the course of […]

Madeline Finn is coming into her own in 2020, releasing the next raw single “Love Me Like I Love You” under her eponymous solo project exclusively with AltPress. The Cleveland musician first gained traction with pop-punk act Envoi, a band who once caught the attention of Paramore frontwoman Hayley Williams via YouTube comment due to […]

Hailing from Cleveland, emo-pop/metal quartet Morning In May are bringing back the early vibes of punk and metal while adding their own flair. Teaming up with AltPress, the band are premiering their latest music video for “Everybody’s Innocent In Here, Don’t You Know That.” Read more: Rage Against The Machine announce 2020 tour with Run The […]

Hang on, where are we? Southern California? Eastern Pennsylvania? How about none of the above? Chief State are a high-energy pop-punk quintet hailing from Vancouver, British Columbia, who are tighter than a rich relative and as posi as your older siblings’ mangled youth-core records. Today, AltPress is premiering the video for “Reprise,” a track from […]