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Kid Bloom throws an '80s party on debut album 'Highway'

Decked out in vibrant colors and funky patterns, Kid Bloom (aka Lennon Kloser) could easily be mistaken for a child of the ’80s. That influence shines on his debut album, Highway, out today via Position Music. Read more: Is Frank Ocean directing his own feature film? Highway plays like a 12-track ride through connection, mental […]

Magnolia Park release “Tokyo” featuring Bad Suns' Christo Bowman—watch

Magnolia Park have released a new single featuring Bad Suns‘ Christo Bowman titled “Tokyo.” The track is accompanied by a music video. The band’s goal was to help listeners “immerse themselves in the dystopian love of Tokyo,” according to a press release. The visual, directed by Orie McGinness, finds the group performing in an abandoned […]

Kid Bloom shares “Have U Seen Her” ahead of debut album ‘Highway’—watch

Kid Bloom, aka Los Angeles-based musician Lennon Kloser, has released the new single “Have U Seen Her.” The track comes ahead of his debut album, Highway, out June 3 via Position Music. In addition, a visualizer accompanies the song. Read more: Glass Animals cover Lorde’s “Solar Power” for Spotify’s single series—listen The song describes a […]

Bad Suns play an unforgettable secret show in Los Angeles—live review

On Tuesday at a secret location, tucked away in the hills of Los Angeles, Bad Suns performed an intimate set for a select group of their die-hard fans and industry peers in celebration of their fourth studio album, Apocalypse Whenever.  The event was organized and presented by Rock Night Out, Epitaph Records and Alternative Press. Additionally, […]

Bad Suns release fourth studio album 'Apocalypse Whenever'

Bad Suns have released their fourth studio album Apocalypse Whenever. They will also begin their U.S. headlining tour tonight (Jan. 28). According to a press release, the album was conceived as “the soundtrack to a movie that doesn’t yet exist.” Apocalypse Whenever tells a story of a protagonist as they wash up on the shores of […]

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 […]

Painted Flowers jewelry and apparel hosts rising stars for launch party

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 […]

AltPress Weekly: chloe moriondo cover, Architects, Turnstile and more

We’re very excited to reveal the first installment of AltPress Weekly, designed to give you the lowdown on the things we want you to check out. Each week, we’ll cover new releases and old songs, rising artists and your favorite stars. Along the way, we’ll highlight everything from breaking music news to bargain bin discoveries, […]

Bad Suns’ Christo Bowman knows exactly who he’d bring on his dream tour

Bad Suns are setting the bar incredibly high for this summer. With their dreamy new single “Heaven Is A Place In My Head” hitting streaming this week, the group are channeling the energy they exude onstage into the track. Painting vivid imagery through lyrics such as, “Summer nеver lasts as long as you want it […]

Bad Suns share sunny new single “Heaven Is A Place In My Head”—listen

Bad Suns are getting ready for summer with their latest dreamy single “Heaven Is A Place In My Head.” Though summer doesn’t officially start until later this month, Bad Suns are bringing the summer vibes back early this year. While the song is reminiscent of a warm, sunny day, it is also lyrically about the […]

Bad Suns are performing 'Disappear Here' in full for the first time ever

Nearly five years ago, Bad Suns returned with their second studio album Disappear Here. Although a lot of time has passed since 2016, the band have never performed the album from front to back for fans. Now, it looks like that is changing. On Mar. 13, Bad Suns are hosting a special event where they […]

twenty one pilots, Tenacious D and more crank up Lollapalooza day three

Between unbelievable sets from bands like twenty one pilots and some entertaining fan ingenuity, Lollapalooza is shaping up as one of the can’t-miss events of the summer. Along with TOP, day three was packed with astonishing performances from Bad Suns, Judah & The Lion, Russo, Smino, Tenacious D and many more. Read more: Death Cab For Cutie bring Chance The Rapper […]

The Word Alive announce tour and other news you might have missed today

Bad Suns dropped a new single—plus, don’t miss a new song from Judah & The Lion featuring Kacey Musgraves. Check out the news you might have missed today below! 1. Bad Suns drop new single Bad Suns continue to tease their upcoming album with another new single, “One Magic Moment.” The album, Mystic Truth, is […]

Bad Suns look at the bright side in dream-like “Away We Go” video—watch

Bad Suns shine bright in their new video for “Away We Go.” The band are teaming up with AP to premiere their brand-new music video. The California indie–rock quartet recently signed with Epitaph Records and shared the new single, which was their first music released in over a year. Read more: Audi promo video may reveal […]

Pale Waves debut dark, dreamy new video for “My Obsession” and other news you might have missed

[Photos by: PaleWavesVEVO/YouTube, OurVinyl/YouTube, YUNGBLUDVEVO/YouTube] Watch new music videos from Pale Waves and Yungblud—plus, catch Trapped Under Ice and more on tour. Check out the news you might have missed today below! Read more: Billie Joe Armstrong is selling pieces of Green Day history 1. Pale Waves debuted their music video for “My Obsession.” The alt-pop […]

11 indie-pop bands any true pop-punk fan will like

Variety is the spice of life, right? Take a quick pop-punk break and give some indie-pop a spin. Armed with irresistible choruses, imaginative lyrics, dreamy instrumentation and a damn good look, these bands—trendsetters in both music and style—are something new for your daily shuffle. “King City” – Swim Deep Birmingham, England’s Swim Deep formed just […]

Bad Suns stream new song, announce new album

[Header photo credit: Eliot Lee Hazel] After having toured with the likes of New Politics, the 1975 and, now, Halsey, indie rock band Bad Suns have announced their sophomore full-length, Disappear Here. Check out the album art, tracklisting and a stream of the smooth title track below! Read more: Halsey’s headlining tour just sold out Madison Square Garden […]