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Features

The 20 most underrated pop-punk albums from the last two decades

by Tim Coffman

At this point, you could practically write a textbook on the art of creating a pop-punk song. Ever since people...

Features

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...

Music

AltPress Weekly: Eyedress, Syd, boyband, the Velvet Underground and more

by JP Ervin

Welcome back to AltPress Weekly. It’s hard to believe we’re already at our fourth installment of our weekly roundup, which...

News

Nine Inch Nails, Run The Jewels and more set to headline Riot Fest 2021

by Maria Serra

The organizers of Riot Fest have announced that the festival is returning to Douglass Park in Chicago this fall. In...

Features

10 AAPI musicians who are dominating the alternative genre right now

by Alex Darus

May is Asian American And Pacific Islander Heritage Month, which means it’s time to recognize and reflect the AAPI artists...

Features

10 artists who bring together elements of alternative and hip-hop

by Alex Darus

In the year 2021, being confined to one genre is a thing of the past. Artists have pushed the boundaries...

Features

10 new songs you need to hear from Gojira, K.Flay, Body Count and more

by Augusta Battoclette

New songs this week cover topics from love and heartbreak to social and environmental issues. Royal & The Serpent sings...

Quizzes

QUIZ: Which color should you dye your hair based on your music taste?

by Maria Serra

For everyone in the scene, changing your hair color and style is a fact of life. It’s as commonplace as...

Features

10 times artists completely changed their sound for the better

by Alex Darus

Defining artists with genres is futile, as new music seems to progressively blend and smash traditional genres out the window. ...

News

Vic Mensa and more join forces for ‘Defund The Sheriff’ benefit album

by Rachael Dowd

Various artists including Vic Mensa, Fifth Harmony‘s Lauren Jauregui and Richie Reseda have joined forces for the new Defund The...