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Between the likes of Snow Patrol, Biffy Clyro and beyond, Scotland set some solid roots in the ’90s mainstream alternative explosion. Don’t mistake its prominence in the music scene as a thing of the past, though. The country has been churning out new powerhouse bands well into the modern era. Though relatively small compared to other alternative hubs such as the […]

We’re well aware that there’s a bit of an ’80s renaissance going on in pop culture. From soundtracking shows to influencing alternative artists with synth-pop and darkwave, the music of the decade is certainly a prominent force in the modern age. Of course, many artists (some more than others) are quick to pay tribute to their predecessors […]

If recent trends are any indication, there’s a bit of an ’80s revival going on in the music scene. With a number of artists adopting elements of synth-pop and returning to the roots of early alternative rock, nostalgia abounds… And with it comes a sea of gothic, darkwave undercurrents. Truth be told, goth rock hasn’t exactly gone anywhere. […]

We may be a good decade out from the height of the scene heyday, but that doesn’t mean our favorite artists are anywhere past their prime. In fact, a good number of them have been extending their talents by forming new bands and side projects. Unless they’re getting broad recognition like Simple Creatures, however, these […]

The ’80s feel like a lifetime away, and for many in the scene, they actually are (yikes). The good news is the decade has left a longstanding musical legacy. The incorporation of 1980s sound elements into modern music is hardly new, but its frequency seems to be rising. It seems impossible to turn on the […]

Side projects have the special ability to give artists the chance to express themselves in whatever manner they choose without snobby genre lords or the (sometimes self-imposed) shackles of their previous works confining their sonic decisions. Sometimes these new bands go in an intentionally more mainstream direction, while other times the word “commercial” is never […]

Genre is a peculiar thing. We often recognize elements of our favorites when we hear them, drawing comparisons to notable artists of their respective scenes. And what’s better than when our ideal styles intersect to form something that’s unique, albeit beautifully reminiscent of its roots? In celebrating the art of “genre-bending,” we’ve gone ahead and […]

Welcome to AP MUST-SEE MUSIC, our recap of the big video and song releases, as well as all the new exciting premieres brought to you exclusively by Alternative Press. With iconic favorites and contenders, this roundup aims to share the best of things new and rocking. From superstars to upstarts, this week brought its fair […]

Side projects allow musicians the freedom to explore interests outside of their core band. While countless metal and punk fans stay rooted in genres directly, many of the artists involved love electronic music. Some of their interest in electronic music isn’t entirely surprising given their affinity for acts such as Nine Inch Nails, Depeche Mode […]

Davey Havok's new book Love Fast Los Angeles is out Feb. 6, and the gritty trailer for the upcoming novel looks pretty intense. Watch it below. Read more: Check out a summary of Andy Biersack's new book Havok—an author in addition to his diverse discographies with legendary rockers AFI, the electro-fueled Blaqk Audio, the intense […]

AFI's Davey Havok and Jade Puget have teamed up with Billboard to premiere the opening track off their duo project Blaqk Audio's upcoming album Material, out April 15 via Blaqk Audio/Kobalt. You can check out the new song “Waiting To Be Told” along with their upcoming tour dates with Night Riots below. Read More: AFI’s Davey […]

AFI's Davey Havok and Jade Puget are resurrecting their duo project Blaqk Audio with a new record Material, out April 15 via Blaqknoise/Kobalt. You can check out their new single “Anointed” along with album details below. Read More: AFI, No Doubt members to form new band “I’m so very excited to offer Material to the world,” says Havok. […]

Don’t underestimate the duo. Some two-pieces can be just as formidable—if not more powerful—than a full band. Ever since Meg & Jack White lit the spark in the late ’90s, we’ve had a whole bunch of twosomes come and rock our worlds since then—from acoustic pop to rock to indie to punk. There are plenty […]

PureVolume has premiered a remix of ††† (Crosses)’s song “†elepa†hy.” The track is taken from Chino Moreno & Co.’s debut self-titled album, which is out now on Sumerian Records. The remix was done by Blaqk Audio (Davey Havok and Jade Puget of AFI’s electronica side-project), who add their electro-goth '80s crunch. The full track can be streamed below. […]

Blaqk Audio (Davey Havok and Jade Puget from AFI) along with MTVu have released behind-the-scenes footage from their “Faith Healer” video, which was released in October [watch]. In the video, which you can watch below, Havok notes that they also have a video for “Ill-lit Ships,” another song from Bright Black Heaven, that has yet to […]

Blaqk Audio (Davey Havok and Jade Puget of AFI) have premiered their new video for “Faith Healer” via mtvU. Watch the video below:    Get More: www.mtvu.com