'90s bands

There's no denying that the '90s set the foundation for pop punk as we know it. For over 20 years, many of the genre's early pioneers have served as a source of inspiration for emerging outfits. A select handful, however, have assumed the responsibility to actively progress the scene themselves. The m...

We all love ’90s music in some way. Even if you aren’t blaring “Everlong” on your way to work, artists of the time set the foundation for most, if not all, of your favorite alternative bands.  Still, given the surge of commercially successful artists over the decade, it can be hard to keep them all straight. After all, you can’t really...

While a singer’s precious declaration mid-set of “Here’s a song off our new record” may be the bathroom battle cry for many at a concert (you remember those, don’t you?), there are plenty of music lovers who either can’t wait to hear some of the new stuff or already know it and went there specifically for it. Problem is, many musicians don’t t...

If you were a music fan coming of age in the 90's, you were having a blast. Nirvana's success effectively killed hair-farmer metal and boring mainstream rock. In its place was a new generation of artists ready to etch their marks on the veneer of culture...

AltPress was started 35 years ago because there was more great music happening than what radio and MTV would let people believe. We’re confident about this throwback list of bands from the '90s you've never heard of for a few reasons.  First, the geographical spread of these bands is worldwide. We can’t ...

Pop singer-songwriter Eric Hutchinson seems to have a love-hate relationship with high school. We think it’s more on the former side, though. His impending album, Class Of 98, is a valentine that would’ve looked good on your CD rack between Weezer and Green Day. Today, we’...

While everyone is self-isolating, we’re all looking for ways to fill our time. Why not spend it digging into some of the classic bands you’ve always been meaning to learn about but haven’t been able to? With the amount of spare time everyone has, sitting down and listening to an iconic band’s entire discography is completely possible without missing out on anything, so we’re offering up a list of

If you've ever felt old listening to younger people talk about their music tastes, the 2019 NBA draftees are about to make you feel even older. ESPN quizzed some of the up-and-coming players about the '90s and they had no idea who former AP cover stars OutKast were...

This photo (from what looks to be taken out of a children’s activity book) has been making its rounds on the web as of late and people seem to be having a difficult time with it. Can you uncover the nine ‘90s bands depicted in the cartoon? Read more... Read More ...