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With ‘Pantychrist,’ Dana Dentata speaks on sexual assault without filters or shame

by Ali Cooper

The 2021 tidal wave of creativity in the wake of the pandemic unleashed the full potential of rap–metal goddess Dana...

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Ashnikko’s biggest goal is “to not lose my f*cking mind”

by Yasmine Summan

This is the new age of alternative pop. Charging at the frontline, eyeball tentacles and all, is Californian pop-rap sensation...

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twenty one pilots discuss their roots, their fans and ‘Scaled And Icy’

by Maria Sherman

twenty one pilots appeared on the cover of Alternative Press issue #400. During the conversation, the band discussed their Ohio...

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Knocked Loose on challenging themselves to make a hardcore concept EP

by Ali Cooper

Two years after their acclaimed second album, A Different Shade Of Blue, established Knocked Loose as solid hardcore contenders, it...

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Trash Boat takes us behind the scenes of ‘Don’t You Feel Amazing?’

by Aliya Chaudhry

On their latest album, Trash Boat break out of the pop-punk bubble to take on a variety of new musical...

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Painted Flowers jewelry and apparel hosts rising stars for launch party

by Alessandro DeCaro

Last night, the music community came together to celebrate the launch of Painted Flowers, a Los Angeles/Tokyo-based art-driven jewelry and...

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Kamiyada+ shares the influences behind his recent ‘The Metal In Me’ EP

by Joe Smith-Engelhardt

After making a name for himself by forming the Midnight Society collective along with British producer the Virus And Antidote...

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BLACKSTARKIDS drop new video for “FIGHT CLUB” ahead of new album—watch

by Augusta Battoclette

BLACKSTARKIDS are ready for some fun in the new video for “FIGHT CLUB,” and Alternative Press is bringing you an...

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Vic Mensa on mental health, meditation & why he’s challenging tradition

by Aliya Chaudhry

Chicago-based musician Vic Mensa rose to fame with his 2013 debut INNANETAPE and follow-up debut album The Autobiography. But that’s...

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15 artists changing the landscape of alternative music with hyperpop

by Augusta Battoclette

Although it has the word in its name, hyperpop is a far cry from the pop music you hear when...