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15 albums from 1995 that are a perfect gateway into the world of punk
In 1996, Your Punk Professor interviewed the Clash’s distinguished lead guitarist Mick Jones for a proposed Alternative Press piece on punk’s original guitar heroes. Though it remains unpublished, I asked in the course of it what he thought of Rancid. Jones waxed effusive, noting he’d met the Berkeley punk traditionalists in the course of a […]
10 artists who expanded their careers through their own companies
After the hell of a year that was 2020, it’s clear that nothing is ever permanent. Musicians, who make their money through merch and performances, had to stop touring. Concerts turned virtual, and meet-and-greets no longer existed. It made everyone, not just musicians, rethink the concept of stability. This is definitely why some musicians don’t […]
15 punk albums that set up 1994 to be a year of major change for the genre
To consider Alternative Press’ list of 1994’s top 15 punk albums, one has to bear in mind two factors: Green Day’s Dookie was released Feb. 1. Kurt Cobain died by his own hand April 5. The alternative nation’s voice was suddenly, shockingly stilled. After three years of the most popular music being an agonized scream […]
‘Masked Singer’ panel guessed Dave Grohl or Billie Joe Armstrong for Orca
After weeks of wondering, the true identity of Orca was finally revealed on The Masked Singer. Following a series of cryptic clues and extravagant performances, season 5’s wildcard contestant truly stumped the judges. The panel, which includes Nicole Scherzinger, Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg and Robin Thicke, had varying guesses on who was behind the […]
15 artists who would crush a collab on blink-182's next record
When blink-182 announced the collaborations for their upcoming album, the message-board grumblings were loud. The additions seemed too mainstream for a band who often mocked pop culture. On the other hand, making a play at distant fanbases can only help the scene. If Pharrell fans turn back to blink-182, maybe they’ll get a taste for, […]
10 times musicians designed their own album cover art
We may be taught not to judge books by their covers, but are we always so kind to albums? In a sea of iconic cover art designed by prolific artists, the importance of release presentation can’t be understated. So, naturally, when we see musicians taking on the daunting task of designing the artwork themselves, we […]
18 alternative songs that were actually nominated for Oscars
There are three types when it comes to songs in feature films: The first is the song that you just know isn’t only going to be nominated for an Academy Award but in all likelihood will win it; the second is the song that’s snubbed by the Academy in a year jam-packed with standard Oscar […]
10 most unexpected musical moments from 'Saturday Night Live'
Performing on Saturday Night Live is a milestone for musicians in any genre, as it’s a moment in history that will be looked back on for years to come. For decades, some of the biggest artists of the time have taken the SNL stage, and most take the opportunity to give a memorable performance. Read […]
10 Joan Jett-inspired artists who are breaking boundaries just like her
“Joan Jett doesn’t play rock ’n’ roll,” I wrote two years back, reviewing her SXSW showcase for The Austin Chronicle. “She is rock ’n’ roll.” It’s true. The individual born Joan Marie Larkin in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, embodies the music and spirit better than anyone this side of Keith Richards. As Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong […]
10 'SNL' jokes that alternative fans will instantly relate to
Saturday Night Live has not only featured artists in the scene as hosts and musical performers, but the NBC show has also poked fun at the alternative music scene in general in various skits. Whether it’s making Paramore parodies or heavy-metal lullabies, SNL has made several hilarious jokes over the years that are particularly near […]
21 Northern Californian artists who have influenced AFI’s Hunter Burgan
Southern California gets a lot of credit for being the birthplace of many bands that you know and love such as Black Flag and Bad Religion, but Northern California’s discography, which includes both Green Day and Metallica, isn’t exactly that shabby either. The area may get a little less public affirmation, but hopefully we can […]
Green Day's rivals the Network return with first live set in 16 years—watch
Last year, Green Day‘s music rivals the Network resurface after almost 15 years to release a brand new full-length album. Now, the mysterious group are back and just delivered their first live performance in nearly two decades on the Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon. Read more: Chadwick Boseman and Trent Reznor among 2021 Golden Globes […]
Green Day offer the ultimate punk rock workout in "Here Comes The Shock"
As promised, Green Day are back with their first piece of new music in 2021. Over the weekend, the punk rock trio debuted their energetic new single “Here Comes The Shock” during the NHL game in Lake Tahoe. Read more: Daft Punk announce their break up with this powerful video—watch Although both Billie Joe Armstrong […]
You can hear new Green Day music before the rest of the world—here's how
It looks like we are closer than ever to finally hearing some new music from Green Day. This weekend, Green Day are debuting their brand new song “Here Comes The Shock” and there’s only one way you can hear it before the rest of the world. Read more: This zombie movie is just one of […]
Did this leak just reveal new Green Day Funko Pops are on the way?
Green Day fans may want to get their wallets ready because rumors are swirling new Funko Pop! figures are finally on the way. Thanks to a leak, some fans are convinced new Pop! vinyl figures of Billie Joe Armstrong, Tre Cool and Mike Dirnt are in the works. Read more: Bam Margera asks fans to […]
QUIZ: Can you match these musicians to their TV debuts?
Is there anything more exciting than spotting a medium-transcending cameo by your favorite musician? It’s one thing to catch surprise guest appearances in songs and music videos. However, many artists take it a step further, harnessing their extensive talent for TV entertainment. Read more: Miley Cyrus teases a new cover of this Nine Inch Nails classic—watch […]
Green Day are returning to the stage for this Super Bowl 2021 event
We are just under a week away from seeing the Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers go head-to-head at the 2021 Super Bowl. Of course, the entire week leading up to Super Bowl Sunday is set to be filled with celebratory events including a new performance from Green Day. The punk rock trio are […]
10 weird music world records that you probably didn't know existed
twenty one pilots didn’t come to play in 2020 when they set the Guinness World Record for the longest-ever music video, with “Level Of Concern” clocking in at 4,264 hours after 178 days of rolling. Though this is an impressive feat, there are many other insane records in the music world to explore outside of […]
10 hidden tracks from the '90s that you definitely shouldn't skip over
Today’s kids have no idea what they are missing when it comes to CDs being a thing of the past. Namely, the hidden track. What a thing of beauty, truly embraced in the ’90s by musicians and fans alike, only to slowly fall away come the 2000s, popping up sporadically, until the true death knell […]
Green Day fans remind Trump supporters what this song means again
On Wednesday, Jan. 20, Joe Biden‘s inauguration is happening. With the historic event right around the corner, a lot of Pro-Biden and Pro-Trump supporters are using social media platforms to express their thoughts on the upcoming ceremony. In particular, one of Green Day‘s most popular songs is making rounds on Pro-Trump TikToks again. However, Green […]
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