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Welcome to the second installment of AltPress Weekly. Each week, we’ll cover new things we want you to check out. We’ll shout out fresh song drops and vintage finds, highlighting longtime favorites and brand-new discoveries. We’ll also feature the stories we can’t stop thinking about, along with all of the goings-on here at Alternative Press. […]

DE’WAYNE is remarkably candid about his intentions in his new music video for “Super 8.” “Super 8” is the latest single off his upcoming album, Stains. The multifaceted, 11-track album serves as DE’WAYNE’s debut full-length and showcases his relentless desire and passion as a musician. The record also features Awsten Knight of Waterparks on “Perfume,” […]

Waterparks have announced their A Night Out On Earth tour. The North American run will launch in October, bringing the group to over a dozen U.S. cities. Alternative Press and Live Nation have partnered to offer a special presale for the tour. Launching Wednesday, June 16 at 10 a.m. local time, the sale will run […]

Waterparks deal with an obsessed fan in their new cinematic video for “Violet!” from their recently released album Greatest Hits. Like many other songs from Alternative Press’s May cover stars, “Violet!” has a playful and upbeat sound while the lyrics reveal a darker tone. Read more: Awsten Knight and Joel Madden have a low tolerance […]

Given Waterparks’ discography, it would have been entirely acceptable and too easy for them to release a true-to-form greatest hits record composed of fan-favorite tracks. But rather than revisiting their previous accomplishments and restyling them, Waterparks’ fourth full-length, Greatest Hits, creates an encapsulating space that analyzes the perception of reality. While the trio wrote and […]

DE’WAYNE has released his latest single “Stains.” The song was accompanied by a psychedelic animated visual which sees the artist surfing across L.A. in pursuit of fortune and fame. The title track follows the announcement of DE’WAYNE’s debut record, STAINS. Slated to drop June 18 via Hopeless Records, the album will feature 11 tracks. Read […]

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. […]

In the year 2021, being confined to one genre is a thing of the past. Artists have pushed the boundaries when it comes to sound, so even the lines of pop punk, hip-hop, rock, heavy metal and more can be blurred. Particularly in the past few years, rap and punk have formed a cohesive bond. […]

If you typed “waterparks” into your Google search bar four years ago, you’d likely have been sent back local ads for “waterparks near you.” Fast forward four years: If you search for Waterparks, you’ll be welcomed into the rainbow-colored palette created by the Houston, Texas natives. Three albums deep and a fourth on the way, […]

In his brand-new track, DE’WAYNE wants you to stop calling him. After cryptically teasing his song for a few days and exciting his ever-growing fanbase that he lovingly calls “the circle,” DE’WAYNE finally released his single “Walking To Work” today. The bass-y, dynamic tune is inspired by his strolls to his job before he entered […]

To some musicians, the aesthetic portion of their art is just as important, if not more than the music itself, in conveying their message.  Music videos are the ultimate form of expression. Bands have truly taken music video concepts to the next level—hiding Easter eggs, raising awareness to causes or even telling their own personal […]

Just a few days after Waterparks debuted “Numb” during their epic Anti Tour virtual concert, the trio have returned with a chaotically energetic video for the new track. “Numb,” which hit streaming services March 29, follows “Lowkey As Hell” and “Snow Globe.” As well, it offers another preview of the sounds and influences on Waterparks’ […]

Chaos and destruction have been a theme in punk and alternative music since the dawn of the genres. From old-school guitar smashing to intense moshing, punks love to destroy stuff to blow off some steam. The music has always been a gritty, realistic view of the world, including its darkest parts, which leads way to […]

2021 has already started out as a strong year for music, with artists expanding their pool of collaborations more than ever. After the train wreck that was 2020, musicians seem to be experimenting more often—spanning genres with collaborations and, in some cases, helping up-and-coming artists receive some limelight by featuring them on tracks.  Read more: […]

After teasing a collab for months, alternative singer/rapper DE’WAYNE and Waterparks’ Awsten Knight have finally released their highly anticipated track “Perfume.” The duo also shared a refreshing music video for the song. With the new track, DE’WAYNE hopes to show that love doesn’t just manifest in one emotion, and falling in love might not always […]