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10 alternative artists who have defined Riot Fest throughout the years

Over the years, Riot Fest has taken over Chicago’s Douglas Park with circus sideshows, carnival games and, most importantly, an incredible lineup. But its history stretches even further back, drawing people of all ages and backgrounds between its hub and offshoots in Toronto and Denver. The festival has been running for 15 years strong, solidifying […]

Alternative Press Magazine

How ‘Perks Of Being A Wallflower’ inspired Goldfinger’s surprise single

Surprise! Ska-punk legends Goldfinger just dropped their first new piece of music since 2017 in the form of an unexpected single called “Wallflower.” The track packs a third-wave punch for all ages and will be a welcome Easter egg for ardent GF superfans who have been rewatching the band’s amazing recent quarantine videos over and […]

Scott Waldman

Here are the 10 most influential bands of hardcore

Hardcore has gone through countless stylistic changes since its inception and has inspired a variety of movements within music. Whether it’s the early veterans of the genre such as Black Flag or later acts who spawned metalcore and heavier subgenres by branching off hardcore such as Converge, these pioneers have been repeatedly used as an […]

Alternative Press Magazine

20 positive hardcore bands to uplift your spirits

While hardcore is a genre that primarily focuses on negative feelings and the struggles associated with them, there are a ton of bands pushing for positivity. The so-called “posi-core” scene has plenty of fantastic bands to brighten your day and lift your mood when the world’s got you down and you need some words of […]

Joe Smith-Engelhardt

7 Seconds (Rise Records) release new song, "Your Hate Mentality"

7 Seconds have released a brand new song titled “Your Hate Mentality.” The track is taken from the band's upcoming full-length album, Leave A Light On, which is due out on May 27 via Rise Records. If you have yet to, you still have the opportunity to pre-order the record. Check out the song below and let […]

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7 Seconds (Rise Records) release first song in eight years, "My Aim Is You"

7 Seconds have released their first song in eight years, “My Aim Is You,” which also marks their Rise Records debut. The single will be on the 7-inch and digital EP of the same name on Oct. 1 along with “Slogan On A Shirt.” Pre-orders have launched on MerchNow. Check it out below.

7 Seconds sign to Rise Records, prepare new music

West coast hardcore relics 7 Seconds have signed to Rise Records and will engage a full-on comeback. The band begin recording a 7-inch and LP this summer in Sacramento, CA, followed by touring and possible re-recordings/re-issues of their back catalogue. “We have about 20 new songs that we'll record the best 13 songs from. This […]