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Short for “independent music,” indie music is a term that was coined in the ’80s to describe music outside of the mainstream and artists not signed to one of the “Big Four” labels—EMI, Sony, Universal and Warner. Read more: Lauren Hibberd delivers witty lyricism and charm on new ‘Goober’ EP However, since its inception, a […]

This year’s New York Comic Con will feature Z2 Comics and some of the biggest names in its publishing lineup. My Chemical Romance’s Mikey Way and writer/musician Shaun Simon are among the featured artists. Well known for their music-based graphic novels, Z2 Comics will also facilitate meet and greets with artists such as Anthrax, Chuck D, CZARFACE […]

In September, Alternative Press connected with the Zombies’ Rod Argent and Colin Blunstone. The duo spoke to us ahead of the release of their Veeps performance, Live From Studio Two. The concert was recorded at the legendary Abbey Road Studios, which played host to dozens of artists from the Zombies, the Beatles and Aretha Franklin […]

Goth–grunge group Heavy Halo attempt to command their fate in their new video for “Control You,” premiering exclusively with Alternative Press. The track will appear on their upcoming self-titled album, out Nov. 5 via Negative Gain. Read more: Trash Boat takes us behind the scenes of ‘Don’t You Feel Amazing?’ With a pounding bassline and […]

Hot Topic has announced it will be partnering with Veeps to put on a virtual benefit for Mental Health America. The event will raise money in honor of World Mental Health Day. The concert, hosted by My Chemical Romance’s Mikey Way, will kick off Oct. 10 at 3 p.m. EST. The event will be livestreamed […]

On their latest album, Trash Boat break out of the pop-punk bubble to take on a variety of new musical styles while tackling personal and societal issues, from addiction and frustration to inequality and discrimination. For AltPress issue 397’s Album Anatomy section, Vocalist Tobi Duncan explains how it all went down. NO GENRE, JUST GOOD […]

Angels & Airwaves have shared LIFEFORMS with fans today, the group’s first album in seven years.  The 10-track album explores a range of topics mainly centered around interpersonal relationships. With purposeful lyrics and sonic influence from ’80s artists such as Depeche Mode, LIFEFORMS is as intentional as it is emotional. Read more: Badflower on why […]

New Politics’ David Boyd is ready to have a dance party in his latest feel-good single “Animal,” featured here at Alternative Press. The track’s pop sound is infectious in all the right ways. Sonically, it also mirrors the internal emotions that Boyd felt while writing it. Read more: Revisit Green Day’s 2004 cover to celebrate […]

Laura Jane Grace of Against Me! has released a surprise EP. Titled At War With The Silverfish, the new release dropped via Polyvinyl Records. The record follows Grace’s solo album Stay Alive, released in 2020. The latest EP, which contains seven tracks, explores a variety of universal themes, ranging from yearning for love to dealing with […]

Tom Morello and Bring Me The Horizon have joined forces on “Let’s Get The Party Started.” The track is the latest single from Morello’s upcoming album, The Atlas Underground Fire, out Oct. 15. The track is the third release from the album, following the Phantogram-featured “Driving To Texas” and Morello’s collab with Bruce Springsteen and […]

Alt-rock group Empty have released a new video for their song “Temporary High.” The track comes ahead of their sophomore full-length, Made Of Fire. “Temporary High” is a catchy anthem about relationships where you keep going back to someone even though you know they’re bad for you. The band detailed their inspiration for the song. […]

Last night, the music community came together to celebrate the launch of Painted Flowers, a Los Angeles/Tokyo-based art-driven jewelry and apparel company that focuses on creating hand-crafted designs and curated lifestyle pieces. The brand was conceived by the Madden brothers and designer Tadaaki Wakamatsu. Read more: Underoath announce ‘Voyeurist’ tour with Every Time I Die […]

Lesibu Grand are done apologizing to others in their latest track “I’m Not Sorry,” exclusively premiering with Alternative Press. “I’m Not Sorry” takes inspiration from early ’80s bands such as the Motels and Berlin. The band also explore a more sincere, self-reflective side of their work in comparison to some of their recent songs that […]

Third Eye Blind have released their latest single “To The Sea” ahead of their upcoming album, Our Bande Apart. “To The Sea” is the third single from the upcoming album, followed by “Box Of Bones” and “Again” (feat. Bethany Cosentino of Best Coast). The new track is a collaboration with experimental artist Velvet Negroni. Read […]

Music legends the Zombies will offer their first-ever livestream performance via Veeps, Live From Studio Two. The performance will be broadcast Sept. 18 at 3 p.m. ET, and tickets are available for sale here. For the event, the band will perform at the storied Abbey Road Studios, which has played host throughout its history to […]

Deb Never has released her highly anticipated second EP, Where Have All The Flowers Gone? The project features production from Jam City, Jim-E Stack, Michael Percy, Luke Wild and more. The eight-song EP showcases just how much of a musical expert Never has become. Constantly bridging the gap between genres, Never dances from alt-rock to […]

MUNA want queer youth to be unapologetically themselves in new “Silk Chiffon” collab with Phoebe Bridgers. The trio announced their signing to Bridgers’ label Saddest Factory Records in May. Now, Bridgers—who was Alternative Press’ cover star earlier this year—is featured on their new track. Read more: Phoebe Bridgers releases three new remixes of single “Kyoto”—listen […]

DE’WAYNE is partnering with ESPN to release a cover of Daft Punk’s “Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger” for ESPN+’s commercial ad campaign. The musician has also shared an artistic visual alongside his cover of the track. DE’WAYNE keeps in line sonically with the original Daft Punk recording but adds his own gritty flair to the reimagining. […]

11-year-old musical prodigy Nandi Bushell has announced a new song is coming. This time, it’s a collaboration with Rage Against The Machine/Audioslave guitarist Tom Morello and his son, Roman. The viral drummer revealed the news Wednesday on Instagram while recalling her recent vacation in the United States. One of the highlights of the trip included […]

311 are in the midst of a major tour with special guests Iration and Iya Terra, taking them on the road to over three dozen U.S. cities. The band also will be livestreaming select shows via their streaming platform, 311 Streamsystem. Additionally, they recently announced three shows over Halloween weekend, including an appearance at The […]