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BENEE teases new music at ACL, reflects on "one-hit wonder" fears

BENEE is anything but a one-hit-wonder. The singer opens up about her evolving songwriting methods and a brand-new album coming early next year.

Calling all emos: Paramore will make their glorious live return this fall

Paramore are going on tour for the first time since 2018. The 12-date trek begins this fall.

Holly Humberstone explores growing up in AltPress issue #402 cover story

Whenever she’s asked to describe her sound, Holly Humberstone is never sure quite how to answer. In all truth, she doesn’t think about it in great detail. “I just make the music that I’m into at the time,” she reasons. “I’m generally just trying not to overthink it.”  Those of us who devoutly listen to […]

Machine Gun Kelly announces new custom Schecter signature guitar

Machine Gun Kelly has released a new signature guitar. The Machine Gun Kelly Signature PT was designed in collaboration with beloved guitar manufacturer Schecter. The new instrument comes in a custom color, “Tickets To My Downfall Pink,” perfectly reflecting the unique visual language of Machine Gun Kelly. Read more: In issue 400, twenty one pilots […]

Phoebe Bridgers announces North American tour scheduled for fall 2021

After the COVID-19 pandemic ruthlessly thwarted any chances of Phoebe Bridgers touring live in 2020, the Grammy-nominated singer has announced a fall 2021 tour. This marks the first time she will perform her mega-hit Punisher for a traditional, ticketed audience.  The Phoebe Bridgers Reunion Tour kicks off in St. Louis, Missouri on September 3 and […]

FINNEAS leads blòkur's Top 5 Songwriters On Spotify list for 2020

The Grammy-winning producer FINNEAS has been named the No. 1 songwriter on Spotify in 2020. The algorithm for judging the top songwriters had been created by music rights data service blòkur, determined by a variety of factors. Read more: Badflower share new music video and announce sophomore album The first factor depends on popularity and […]

See Ned return for twenty one pilots’ live debut of “Level Of Concern”

Last week, twenty one pilots announced they were giving their latest single “Level Of Concern” its live debut and now that day has finally arrived. Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun hit The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Friday with a few of their friends from their homes to play the follow-up to Trench for the […]

Red Hot Chili Peppers, the Killers, Gorillaz, more announced for Austin City Limits

Austin City Limits festival have revealed their 2017 lineup, including the Red Hot Chili Peppers, the Killers, Gorillaz, Portugal. The Man, Mutemath, DREAMCAR and more, proving it’s going to be another epic year for the festival. Check out the full lineup below! Read more: Go behind the scenes with your favorite bands at So What?! Other […]

Foo Fighters celebrate 40 years of 'Austin City Limits' with in-studio performance

In light of Austin City Limits celebrating 40 seasons of television broadcasting, Foo Fighters recently stopped by the program's original studio to perform a cover of Roky Erickson’s “Two Headed Dog (Red Temple Prayer).” You can check out a video of the in-studio performance below. The latest season of Austin City Limits debuts today (Saturday, October 4) with an episode featuring performances from […]

Skrillex, AFI, the Gaslight Anthem, more announced for Austin City Limits

Austin City Limits Music Festival is back for its 13th year and will be headlined by Pearl Jam, Outkast, Skrillex, Beck and Calvin Harris. Other bands performing include AFI, CHVRCHES and the Gaslight Anthem. You can check out the full lineup below. The 2014 edition of the Austin City Limits Music Festival happens October 3-5 […]

Fun., The Cure, Jimmy Eat World, MUSE announced for Austin City Limits

Austin City Limits Festival have announced that their 2013 line-up is set to include The Cure, Depeche Mode, fun., MUSE, Jimmy Eat World, Twin Forks and many more. You can view the full line-up below and find event details on the ACL Festival website. The festival takes place October 4-6 and October 11-13 in Zilker […]

Weezer, Tegan And Sara, Childish Gambino announced for Austin City Limits Music Festival

Many bands have been announced for this year's Austin City Limits Music Festival, happening October 12-14 in Zilker Park in Austin, Texas. Notable among the lineup are Weezer, Tegan And Sara, Childish Gambino, M83, Gotye, the Black Keys, Metric, Bad Books, the Shins and Jack White. The full lineup is below. Red Hot Chili Peppers Punch […]