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Nobody needs to be reminded that life is hard. The combined tumult of biological fear, cultural uprising and dubious political moves in the world is more than enough evidence. But we do need to remember that we all have a moral compass inside us. Swedish electronic-metal act Solence understand this implicitly. That’s why Alternative Press […]

The pandemic is beating the hell out of anybody who makes their living in the realm of live music. But those very microbes are inspiring for people who want to start virtual bands and practice on FaceTime. Perhaps you couldn’t care about either scenario and just prefer to get shit done. And now we’d like […]

The COVID-19 pandemic has taught us one great lesson. Humans are social creatures, and relationships are both important and fragile. By the sounds of it, Brooklyn, New York rockers Bloody Your Hands know that far too well. Alternative Press is premiering their new track “Insincere Apologies” today, because you can feel depressed and still want […]

We’re not exactly sure. Are the South Florida quartet the Haunt a pop band who rock hard? Or are they a rock band who will get stuck in your head all day? Centered by vocalist Anastasia Grace and guitarist Max Haunt, the band have been making heads turn with both their repertoire and energetic live […]

Do people still use that old aphorism “Shoot for the moon and land in the stars”? Well, Midwest pop-punk mavericks Wilmette have loaded their pop-punk rocketship with the fuel to get them out there. Today AltPress is premiering the video for their new track, “Adderall.” The song appears on their forthcoming self-titled EP out Sept. […]

We’re convinced that our lives would be so much better if Goalkeeper would just sing about them. The trio of frontman/bassist Ryan Beebe, guitarist Marc Juliano and drummer Cody Ritchie have an amazing ability to make the saddest things OK. On “Happy,” the boys reenact a first band practice scenario for laughs. The video (produced […]

Tomorrow (July 24), The Kissing Booth 2, the sequel to the teen rom-com franchise, premieres on Netflix. Fans will be tuning in to see how the relationship between Elle Evans (Joey King) and Lee Flynn (Joel Courtney) plays out. But if said fans are into cool sounds, they’ll be pleased by “More,” the single from […]

San Francisco-based hardcore unit Western Addiction have released the video for the title track of their new Fat Wreck album, Frail Bray. We’re pleased to report there’s no crowdsurfing footage, mosh-cams or life-on-the-road scenes. Because the men of Western Addiction rock harder, they obviously think harder than most of us. For “Frail Bray,” the band […]

Earlier this year, Salt Lake City-based singer Andrew W. Boss was feeling good. He had just completed a tour with one of his favorite bands (Hed P.E.) and had something bigger to look forward to. The Nu Metal Revival tour was going to have Boss and his band opening for Saliva, Powerman 5000 and other […]

OVTLIER are well versed in putting the spotlight on traumas in their music and accompanying imagery. With their new single focusing on toxic relationships, the group are teaming up with AltPress to debut their latest music video for “Who We Are.” OVTLIER dropped their debut EP, featuring “Set The World In Flames,” in 2017 with […]

Josh Katz, the shoot-from-the-hip frontman for L.A. rockers Badflower, recently turned 30. Of course, that milestone birthday evokes different things in people, most of them depressing. Katz felt some of that weirdness of not being considered “young.” But it doesn’t mean he’s boring. Indeed, Badflower turned the event into a teaching moment, a kickass song […]

Singer-songwriter and genre-ignorer Gavin Haley has arrived on time to remind you that it’s gonna be OK. Haley, 23, has a storied history. Growing up in Kentucky, he was homeschooled as well as a competitive athlete on the junior national cycling team. You’re probably one of the million-plus followers on Spotify currently digging his breezy […]

An acquaintance once told this writer there’s “no real punk rock in Vegas.” But if the absence of punk means artists are free to follow their bliss (without outside forces deciding it for them), it’s pretty damn cool. In other words, Vegas was the perfect place for Amarionette to happen. AltPress is premiering the band’s […]

Pleasure Venom hail from Austin, Texas, with social and sonic attitude to burn. Fronted by vocalist Audrey Campbell, the quartet have created a fascinating amalgam of hard-rock riffing and jagged treble attacks. Those sharp edges are capable of puncturing anybody’s jaded sensibilities or preconceived notions of what constitutes “heavy.”  In their five-year existence, Pleasure Venom […]

Even in these days of coronavirus, Toronto melodic-hardcore outfit Words Like Wildfire are stoked. While the pandemic has decimated live shows and has made band practices difficult, the quartet are still brimming with enthusiasm. And for good reason: Sleeping With Sirens frontman Kellin Quinn guests on their new single, “Shake The Fear.” Today AltPress is […]

If New England modern-rockers Major Moment were a political force, things could be a whole lot better in this country. The Boston-based act have a penchant for anthemic choruses, interesting electronic flourishes and straight-ahead rock energy. Today AltPress is premiering the lyric video for their new single, “The Flood.” Starting in 2018 in Boston, Major […]

After nearly 13 years spent signed with Hopeless Records, the Dangerous Summer parted ways with the label to pursue their own independent ventures. Following their 2019 album, Mother Nature, the group have continued to focus on connecting with fans and creating music on their own terms. Now, as the Dangerous Summer embark through uncharted territory […]

Listeners may remember Z Berg as the former vocalist/guitarist for L.A. rock hopefuls the Like and Phases. Others may recognize her as an occasional collaborator (music, other) with Ryan Ross and the ringleader of the Dead End Kids Club tour. But we promise you, you’ve never heard her like this. That’s a big reason why […]

Tatiana DeMaria is just as comfortable in front of a cranked amp as she is playing unplugged in her bedroom. The former lead singer of driven punk outfit TAT makes that abundantly clear on the track “Anxiety,” which AltPress is premiering today. The British-born artist got on the greater rock radar fronting TAT and doing […]