News
Green Day to play surprise performance ahead of Hella Mega tour
by Josh CarterGreen Day announced a surprise show ahead of their long-awaited Hella Mega tour. The concert will be held at Cain’s...
rivers cuomo
Features
Photographer Sean Murphy recalls shooting blink-182, Green Day and more
by JP ErvinAlternative Press is resurrecting the Alternative Press Gallery, our section dedicated to the world of music photography. With each issue,...
Features
15 alternative music stars who got their start working in record stores
by Tim StegallRecord stores are magical places. A good, well-stocked and curated record shop with a knowledgeable staff can influence tastes, expand...
Features
10 stories you didn’t know about AWOLNATION’s ‘Megalithic Symphony’
by Maria SerraFew modern albums have made as vast of an effect as AWOLNATION’s 14-track Megalithic Symphony, whose songs still live on...
News
This classic Fall Out Boy song was influenced by ‘Josie And The Pussycats’
by Rachael DowdFall Out Boy bassist Pete Wentz is officially taking over the radio waves at Apple Music. On April 12, he...
Features
10 spoken-word song intros you should never skip over
by Mala MortensaIn music, there are few universal truths. That said, the inherent ability for a well-crafted spoken-word part to send a...
Features
AJR knew exactly what they needed to say on ‘OK ORCHESTRA’
by Marianne EloiseFor most of us, being locked down with our siblings for the entirety of 2020 seems like a nightmare. For...
Features
10 alternative duets from the ’90s that deserved more recognition
by Vinnie PennDuets are all the rage these days, and largely without the intention of releasing said duet as a single. Case...
News
This virtual Fall Out Boy gig is helping restaurant workers—here’s how
by Rachael DowdFall Out Boy are celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in a big way this year. On March 17, the band are...
Features
25 most influential albums that define what it means to be emo
by Ali CooperThe genre affectionately known as emo started out as a wave of internalized rage bubbling under the surface of Washington,...
