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Slothrust, the neo-grunge trio of vocalist/guitarist Leah Wellbaum, bassist Kyle Bann and drummer Will Gorin, are gearing up for the release of their fourth album, The Pact. In addition to writing and recording songs, they had to do some mundane stuff. Like doing their laundry. Read more: Freaks and geeks populate Silent Rival’s “Just One […]

L.A.-based rock-force-in-waiting Silent Rival spent the entire month of June out on tour with Night Riots, creating a ripple effect of their own design with their exuberant pop rock. Frontwoman Sara Coda is equal parts carefree and confident, while guitarist Joz Ramirez and bassist Yutaka Sao bring the sweet hooks and the unbridled rock. Read […]

A few years ago, more than one AP editor got caught up in the air-guitar rapture of “Fuckin’ Up Young,” the majestic loser-anthem from full-on rock ’n’ roll dudes the Dirty Nil. After witnessing the Ontario-based trio on their stint touring with Against Me!, the deal was sealed and it’s official: We now completely forgive […]

Taking a quick break from their freshly dropped album Sunnyland, Mayday Parade found time to release this stripped-down, acoustic cover of Something Corporate’s hit “Punk Rock Princess.” Watch the exclusive premiere with AltPress below! Read more: Watch Mayday Parade cover Blink-182 at Warped Tour Something Corporate, also known as SoCo, formed in 1998 and were an […]

After crowdfunding the entire project, Washington punk band MxPx share their new song “Let’s Ride” in this exclusive premiere with AltPress. Read more: Watch MxPx read mean comments about their band With an entertaining music video to match, “Let’s Ride” takes the listener on a journey through life’s essential stages. Exploring themes the band felt […]

Are one of the most successful pop-punk bands of the late 2000s back and better than ever? Check Yes, Juliet! We The Kings just dropped “Even If It Kills Me,” a single from their upcoming album, Six, and AltPress has an exclusive first listen. Read more: We The Kings announce new album, drop new song “On My […]

AP cover star Adore Delano is debuting her music video for “27 Club.” Watch the gorgeous video in full below! Read more: Drag superstar Adore Delano’s punk AF attitude is changing everything—and you’re next “I wrote, “27 Club,” when I was 26 years-old. I was going through a lot with touring and not dealing with personal […]

Ex-TAT frontwoman Tatiana DeMaria is getting ready to drop her first solo EP. With this preparation comes the release of her second single “London Don’t Lie.” Read more: Watch Death Cab For Cutie perform “Gold Rush” on Colbert Slightly poppier than her last single, “What It Is About You,” “London Don’t Lie” is a catchy, booming ode […]

What is punk? For one, when someone rejects your idea, you go ahead and do it anyway—even when the person telling you no is a punk legend himself. Shiragirl didn’t listen. Read more:  Here’s what merch bands are selling on Warped Tour In 2004, when Kevin Lyman told the fem pop punkers in Shiragirl that […]

San Diego emo contingent Anakin are readying a series of five singles to be released over the next 12 months. The first in the series, @-1, will feature former Motion City Soundtrack frontman Justin Pierre taking lead vocals on the song “Spaced-Out.” The B-side is a cover of “California,” by the Rentals, the band formed […]

After releasing “Everything” on streaming platforms late last month, Dead Girls Academy just unveiled a gory, horror-infused music video for their latest single from their forthcoming debut album, Alchemy. Watch the captivatingly creepy music video below. Read more: The Cure’s Robert Smith says he’s never been goth Packed with imagery that looks like it was taken […]

Hopesfall’s tenure on Trustkill Records throughout the ’00s was synonymous with an evolving sound—one spanning space-obsessed melodic hardcore (The Satellite Years), intense alt-rock exploration (A Types) and their dark post-hardcore demise (Magnetic North). READ MORE: As I Lay Dying on return: “We understand there are many questions.” Today, AP is premiering “Tunguska” from Arbiter, Hopesfall’s […]

Alternative rock band Katastro have released a new anthem for picking yourself up when you are feeling down. Read more: Alkaline Trio announce first US tour in 3 years The track, “I.S.S.U.E.S.,” is the last track on the band’s upcoming album, Washed, which drops July 20. The band also recently released “Flashbacks,” another single of […]

Hailing from New Delhi and Cleveland, progressive metal band Skyharbor released a music video for their galactic ode to an ever-shifting political swarm. “Dim” is the first music video from the band’s upcoming album, Sunshine Dust, out Sept. 7 via Entertainment One (eOne)/Good Fight Music. Watch the music video for “Dim” below. Read more: New Found […]

This summer, pop-punk lifers New Found Glory offer food for thought—and eating. The band are currently on tour in support of Makes Me Sick Again, a re-release of their Hopeless album Makes Me Sick, which features three new songs augmented to the original release. Read more: New TV show aims to help bands get signed […]