We Came As Romans share new sci-fi-inspired video for “Darkbloom”—watch
We Came As Romans have shared a sci-fi-inspired video for their new song, “Darkbloom.” The visual follows the band performing in a mysterious, gloomy corner of space that exhibits signs of some kind of extraterrestrial consciousness. “Darkbloom” is a powerful track, full of thunderous bass, propulsive riffs and jagged synths. The gritty vocals of Dave […]
Hayley Williams did something she's never done before on her new album
It looks like all of those rumors and speculation were true. Hayley Williams has finally confirmed her second solo album FLOWERS for VASES/descansos is officially on the way. On Wednesday, the Paramore frontwoman unveiled the album’s official cover art and release date. As well, she revealed just how FLOWERS for VASES/descansos is unlike anything she has […]
Lit announce Spring Loaded tour, release live video for "Yeah Yeah Yeah"
Lit are unveiling details today for their Spring Loaded U.S. tour. Alternative Press is bringing you the first word on the new run. The band also dropped a new live video for their single “Yeah Yeah Yeah.” Read more: Are the 2000s back? How Avril Lavigne, Chris Carrabba are uniting Gen Z and millennials During […]
Waterparks' release blatantly dark "Just Kidding" off 'Greatest Hits'
It’s Waterparks Wednesday, and the group have released “Just Kidding,” the seventh track on their forthcoming album, Greatest Hits. Directed by vocalist Awsten Knight and creative collaborator Jawn Rocha, “Just Kidding” feels like an intimate glimpse into Knight’s inner psyche. The video opens with Knight in a white room by himself, playing guitar in his […]
Old music piracy practices are making a comeback amid the coronavirus
Music piracy seems largely to have dropped in the wake of growing streaming service presences from Spotify, Apple Music and others but amid the coronavirus pandemic, numbers are falling even more while showing an interesting trend towards the past. According to a report from Rolling Stone, global media piracy analytics company Muso revealed their data and after requesting music-based information the publication is noticing […]
Björk parties with mushrooms in video for "Atopos," Key and Peele join forces in animated horror film Wendell and Wild and more
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Dance Gavin Dance guitarist Will Swan's label partners with Rise Records
It’s an exciting week for Dance Gavin Dance guitarist Will Swan and his independent record label Blue Swan Records. This week, it was announced that Blue Swan Records is officially partnering with Rise Records in an effort to sign, develop and promote more artists in the post-hardcore and heavy experimental scene. Read more: ‘American Horror […]
Trash Boat's new song "He's So Good" is benefitting this LGBTQIA+ charity
Trash Boat are kicking off 2021 with their explosive new single “He’s So Good,” a concept piece that tackles the homophobia many face every single day. For the new single, Trash Boat are teaming up with Hopeless Records‘ Sub-City not-for-profit. Together, they are donating proceeds from the single’s merch sales to AKT, a charity that […]
Here’s how you can own these signed Weezer and Fall Out Boy guitars
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, 2020 has been an incredibly difficult year for the live music industry. In particular, independent music venues, artists and companies are facing closures and unforeseen economic hardships. Now, Weezer and Fall Out Boy are among the artists giving back to the National Independent Talent Organization (NITO). Two signed Weezer and […]
Here’s what Kevin Lyman had to say about Warped Tour making a return
After saying farewell to the long-standing summer touring festival in 2018, Warped Tour officially came to a close with a three-event anniversary run in 2019. But have we actually said goodbye to Warped Tour for good? The tour’s founder Kevin Lyman is finally speaking out on whether or not he thinks the iconic summer festival […]
