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“Redefining Feminism in Punk: Los Angeles” celebrates women in music

The Linda Lindas, Hole’s Patty Schemel, Backstage Pass and more appear in the latest episode of Dr. Martens documentary film series. Titled “Redefining Feminism in Punk: Los Angeles,” the episode highlights the important role of women in the history of punk. The footwear brand announced their 2021 “Dr. Martens Presents: Music & Film Series” lineup […]

Avril Lavigne announces UK and Europe tour for 2022

Avril Lavigne has announced that she will be touring Europe next year. Lavigne was initially slated for a European run in support of her 2019 album Head Above Water, but the COVID-19 pandemic forced her to delay the dates. Read more: WILLOW, Avril Lavigne and KennyHoopla team up for “G R O W” video In an […]

PVRIS flow in spite of the challenges of life with "My Way"—listen

PVRIS are showcasing their growth on their latest track, “My Way,” via Warner Records/Reprise Records. The synth-driven song begins with the question “Do you want me to do that?” before immediately diving into an energetic beat. Lynn Gunn’s layered vocals create a gritty and unique sound, while the chorus is instantly recognizable as something a […]

Rise Against drop new track ahead of live EP 'Nowhere Sessions'

Rise Against have announced that they will be dropping a new EP, Nowhere Sessions, on Nov. 12 via Loma Vista Recordings. The release will be a live expansion of their latest album, Nowhere Generation, and was inspired by the album’s success as well as their sold-out U.S. tour last summer. Read more: Dave Grohl says Nandi […]

Surfbort rock out in a graveyard in "Happy Happy Halloween"—watch

Brooklyn-based punk group Surfbort have shared an original Halloween-inspired song just in time for Oct. 31. “Happy Happy Halloween” is a fun-loving punk-rock offering, as vocalist Dani Miller name-drops Siouxsie And The Banshees, Bauhaus and Christian Death. Read more: How Surfbort are championing love and acceptance on ‘Keep On Truckin’’ The band have also released […]

SeeYouSpaceCowboy share new single and video ahead of new album—watch

SeeYouSpaceCowboy have released a new music video for “The End To A Brief Moment Of Lasting Intimacy.” The track is the latest offering from their upcoming album, The Romance Of Affliction, out Nov. 5 via Pure Noise Records. Read more: Every Time I Die’s Keith Buckley on daring himself to make ‘Radical’ Keeping in line […]

DED's 'School Of Thought' calls for self-reflection and healthy living

DED have released their second full-length, School Of Thought, available via Suretone Records. The 11-track release from AltPress October 2021 cover stars follows the band’s 2017 debut album, Mis•an•thrope, which first introduced them to the alternative scene. Read more: The Aubreys, DED, Bishop Briggs & Sueco make AP October cover debuts From the evocative vocals on […]

"The songs come alive" on Destroy Boys' 'Open Mouth, Open Heart'

Destroy Boys have shared their third full-length, Open Mouth, Open Heart, with fans today. Following previously released singles such as “Drink” and “Locker Room Bully,” Open Mouth, Open Heart was produced by Will Yip (Panic! At The Disco, Mannequin Pussy, the Mezingers) during lockdown. Read more: Left Hand LA’s Julie Kucharski on sustainable thrift-inspired design […]

Watch Chase Atlantic's ongoing 'Beauty in Death' tour live via Veeps

Chase Atlantic announced today that they will be partnering with Veeps to make four of their concert dates available via livestream. The band are currently in the middle of their Beauty In Death North American tour, which started Oct. 1 and ends Nov. 17. Read more: Chase Atlantic star in the Tarantino-inspired cinematic “OHMAMI”—watch The […]

14 modern artists who are continuing to build the legacy of indie

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 […]

Mikey Way, Shaun Simon & other Z2 Comics artists to appear at Comic Con

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 […]

Heavy Halo premiere "Control You" ahead of self-titled record—watch

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 Veeps livestream raises funds for World Mental Health Day

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 […]

Angels & Airwaves make their return with new album 'LIFEFORMS'—listen

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 releases latest solo track "Animal"—listen

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 […]

Tom Morello & Bring Me The Horizon release "Let’s Get The Party Started"

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 […]

Empty drop "Temporary High" video ahead of upcoming album 'Made Of Fire'

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. […]

Lesibu Grand release new stop-motion video for "I'm Not Sorry"—watch

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 […]

MUNA and Phoebe Bridgers drop new queer anthem "Silk Chiffon"—watch

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 drops cover of Daft Punk's "Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger"

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. […]
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