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Ever since he discovered his love for radio as a young teenager, Jack Saunders dreamed of working for BBC’s Radio 1. However, having a dream and trying to realistically accomplish it are two very different things. It takes passion, perseverance and hard work to make your dreams come true, and luckily, Saunders knew this better than anyone. He j...

chloe moriondo has released a new video for their single “Favorite Band.” The video features a variety of notable cameos from the alternative music scene's biggest names, including members of Simple Plan, who are referenced repeatedly throughout the song’s contagious hook, as well as appearances from All Time Low, Girlpool, Great Grandpa and many more.  In addition ...

All Time Low's Alex Gaskarth joined blackbear onstage for a live performance of "Monsters." The performance took place during the Dallas show of blackbear's current run supporting Maroon 5. "Monsters," featuring Demi Lovato and blackbear, was All Time Low's first No...

Whether due to personal reasons, creative differences or non-music-related conflicts, it’s pretty common for a band’s lineup to shift over time. And in that same vein, it’s noteworthy when a core group of original members are able to stick it out through all the ups and downs that the music industry brings. In a world wh...

After a year of postponement due to lockdown, All Time Low have begun their highly-anticipated performances as part of Sad Summer Fest. During the festival, the group will play alongside the Story So Far, the Maine, Movements, Grayscale and Destroy Boys...

Welcome back for another AltPress Weekly. Every week, we highlight the things we want you to check out. We always keep you up to date about what's happening at Alternative Press. We'll also bring you our latest music finds, from longtime favorites to brand-new releases. ...

No collection of a musicians is more impactful outside their band than blink-182. If there is, it’s tough to think of who. Despite the multi-platinum records and countless sold out shows, the sum of blink’s parts might be better than the whole.  Mark H... Read More ...

All Time Low have teamed up with Pale Waves to release “PMA.” The single was produced by longtime collaborator Zakk Cervini and serves as the first collaboration between the two bands. Read more: Billie Eilish's much anticipated LP 'Happier Than Ever' is here–listen “PMA” is an exposé of emotional transparency in the wake of COVID-19. A shorthand for  “Post Modern Anxie...

It's time for another AltPress Weekly. Each week, we highlight the things we want you to check out. We keep you in the loop about everything going on over at Alternative Press, along with all the music news that has us captivated. Of course, we also shout out the freshest music finds, from rarities and crate dives to brand-new releases and hits from your favorite artists...

You know these artists for fronting some of your favorite bands, having established themselves as driving forces in the scene. But their claims to initial fame aren’t all they have to offer to the musical stratosphere. From totally different takes on their sound to a sonic 180, head below for 8 essential solo and side projects you should make sure you’re not missing out on. Read more...

Collaboration among artists can make good songs turn into great ones. Surely, the alternative scene has witnessed this, whether it's Alex Gaskarth and Mark Hoppus joining forces to create Simple Creatures or even My Chemical Romance and the Used coming together to work on "Under Pressure...

Every music video an artist releases is a labor of love. Whether it's a DIY home video or highly produced with costumes and epic themes, musicians get to add a visual element to their lyrics and melodies that come from a deep place. A lot of times, music videos will reflect the abstractness of dreams...

glimmers have shared an emotional new single “By The Lips” with fans ahead of the release of their five-track sophomore EP, Worlds Apart. The song chronicles the intimate parts of a relationship as well as the delicacy it takes to navigate love and everything that comes with it. Read more...

If there's anything the alternative music community knows how to do, it's goofing off. Seriously, just try to name a realm of genres better aligned with Razor scooters, stage pranks and off-the-wall music videos. While every day might as well be National Goof Off Day in our zany counterculture, March 22 gives us an opportunity to reflect on all the hilarity that abounds. Of cours...

It looks like All Time Low are teasing a new announcement. This week, the band sent fans into a frenzy when they released a series of lotto numbers during a livestream. The numbers eventually led fans to a Wake Up, Sunshine hotline with a cryptic voice message...

Sometimes, it’s the musicians we are already obsessed with who introduce us to some of our favorite new bands in unexpected ways.  Whether it's through collaborations or social media shoutouts, musicians are often the people who recommend music to us the most, which makes sense because it's their job to be in tune with emerging talent.  Read mo...

Is there anything more exciting than a good song collaboration? Given all the hype generated by guest appearances such as Travis Barker and phem on Tyler Posey's debut solo single, we can't imagine so. While 2020 was undoubtedly a year for collaborations, that's not to say such joint efforts went unappreciated in the past. In ...

There's nothing more devastating than a band breakup. If you've been invested in the alternative music scene for more than a day, you probably know that feeling all too well. If not, then it's just a matter of time... We've been fortunate enough to follow a number of our favorite 2000s scene outfits through long-lasting tenures...

No lie, as exciting as it is when our favorite musicians take on new projects, it's always a little disconcerting. After all, we have to wonder if they're going to live up to the greatness we've come to expect. That said, a number of alternative artists have already proved that success doesn't have to be a one-off. Be ...

Picturing our favorite bands in their fledgling stages is no easy task. But imagining them devoid of any original music and instead performing cover songs? That's straight-up impossible. Remarkably, it's not all that rare for now-iconic artists to reveal that they'd formerly performed as a tribute act...