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Bring Me The Horizon discuss their musical evolution in AltPress issue #401 cover story
The best laid plans can even go awry for one of the biggest rock bands in the world. The day before Alternative Press connects with Bring Me The Horizon was scheduled to be the band’s first in earnest working with BloodPop (aka Michael Tucker, the man who’s overseen records by Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber) […]
Nirvana's "Nevermind" at 20: Bands remember the classic album
Nirvana’s Nevermind turns 20 September 24, 2011. In honor of this anniversary, a deluxe version of Nevermind–featuring a fully remastered version of the record, b-sides, live cuts and more–is being released on September 27. This reissue is well-deserved: The seminal album famously wiped away the lingering gloss and glam from the 1980s, put a new […]
Exclusive Interview: Make Do And Mend's Matt Carroll on the band's move to Rise Records
MAKE DO AND MEND are currently preparing their sophomore album and first for Rise Records with producer Matt Bayles. Drummer Matt Carroll told us what’s next for the band as they battle expectations, expenses and brotherly love in this exclusive interview. Interview: Brian Kraus Make Do And Mend toured with Hot Water Music and […]
Artist on Artist: Coheed And Cambria’s Claudio Sanchez interviews Silver Snake’s Alex Estrada
[Photo credit: Ruben Navarro Martin, Ted Daroski] Silver Snakes singer Alex Estrada says he first listened to Coheed And Cambria while in the car with a past girlfriend, and he immediately became obsessed with the band’s vibe. Fast forward to now, when Silver Snakes just wrapped up a tour with Coheed, opening for them at […]
The 50 best albums of 2020 in alternative, pop punk, metal and beyond
If we could identify one incandescent moment to come out of the coronavirus pandemic, it would have to be having large stretches of time to listen to albums. Yes, in 2020, most of us binged on Netflix and chilled the best we could. But streaming services made access to music downright infinite. We could finally […]
The 50 best albums of 2018
Do you have any idea how many records are released in any given year? That’s OK, neither do we. We do know that there are thousands of records that come out every year, from manufactured pop stars to local church choirs, and all of them are hoping to get your attention. So through all the […]
40 pop-punk albums from the 2000s that’ll make you grab your old Chucks
Pop punk began to rapidly gain traction in the early 2000s, landing impressive spots on mainstream charts that propelled the success of the genre today. This transformative period uncovered legendary bands who produced albums that have stood the test of time. While it’s apparent that pop punk began a definitive era 20 years ago, it’s […]
Tool reflect on ‘Ænima’ in their first AP cover story—two decades later
You are reading this story because you want to know what inspires the four members of Los Angeles band Tool. What motivates the band—guitarist Adam Jones, drummer Danny Carey, singer Maynard James Keenan and bassist Justin Chancellor—to create lengthy rock opuses in a culture where ennui sets in at the touch of a remote-control unit? […]
50 rising pop-punk bands you need to hear from every state in the US
The list of young, talented pop-punk bands in America seems without end. From luxurious Los Angeles to the gorgeous hills of West Virginia, up-and-comers jam in pubs and clubs. They’re grinding on social media and releasing new music with that nostalgic pop-punk sound upgraded to fit the 2020s. They need your ears to flourish. Especially […]
The 50 best albums of 2019 in alternative, punk, alt-pop and beyond
The time has come for the collective internet to narrow down their favorite albums of 2019. With more releases than we can count dropping in any given year, from DIY garage bands to the biggest of pop artists, the task is large. This year kept our attention with a slew of choices, so here’s what […]
