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Paramore have announced a run of North American dates for 2023, with support from Bloc Party, Foals, Genesis Owusu and the Linda Lindas.

The Car defies expectations of what an Arctic Monkeys record can sound like. In AP's digital cover story, frontman Alex Turner breaks down their cinematic seventh album.

Welcome to Sound Station, where we’re highlighting the best new tracks that came out this week. Head into the weekend with songs from BLACKSTARKIDS and more.

From Arctic Monkeys' Favourite Worst Nightmare to Fall Out Boy's Infinity On High, these are the best punk albums of 2007.

There’s the classic adage that a picture is worth a thousand words. However, a quality band T-shirt is worth a million. Our music tastes are synonymous with our personalities and how we express ourselves, so what better way to embody this than to dive into a collection of classic T-shirts?  ...

2005 began with a sick hangover, otherwise known as facing four more years of President George W. Bush’s administration, compounded by the erroneous war in Iraq. And that queasy stomach and headache never subsided. Is it any wonder the year’s best punk music was overwhelmingly bright and cheerful, even if it pounded like a jackhammer? It was as ...

***This article contains sponsored content*** Check out The Latest — for all the essential new music, tickets and livestreams you need right now. Maggie Lindemann taps Kellin Quinn for new single Back at the beginning of 2021, we flagged Maggie Lindemann as one of the hottest artists in the world to keep an eye on. And ...

Bloc Party have continually evolved as a group from release to release. With their latest album, Alpha Games, featuring Kele Okereke (vocals/guitar), Russell Lissack (guitar), Justin Harris (bass) and Louise Bartle (drums), the band arrive at something unique in their catalog...

It’s another new month, which means it’s time for the next issue of Alternative Press. We’re thrilled to present our April issue (#405) with cover star, and hip-hop trailblazer, Denzel Curry. Check out a preview of the story below. Within the pa...

Bloc Party have released another new track, “If We Get Caught.” The song comes ahead of the band's sixth studio album, Alpha Games, out April 29. Read more: Bloc Party release “The Girls Are Fighting” video—watch “If We Get Caught” follows the release of three other singles: “Traps,” “Sex Magik” and “The Girls Are Fighting.” Bloc Party vocalist Kele Okereke spoke about the new single in a pres...

Bloc Party have released a  music video for their new song, "The Girls Are Fighting." The track is the latest off of the band's upcoming album, Alpha Games, out April 29 via Infectious/BMG. The visual sees the band in the Repton Boxing Club. The venu...

In the midst of a growing punk revival, many people are looking back at the past even as they try to figure out a new path forward. KennyHoopla’s SURVIVORS GUILT: THE MIXTAPE//, a collaboration with Travis Barker, is exactly that kind of attempt to find the way. Desp...

If there's one universal truth to alternative music, it's that there's no one path to success. Many talented artists grind for years, putting out record after record until one day they accumulate a global following. Others may find commercial success following the release of their debut album...

At this point, many of us are aware that the music industry is male-dominated when it comes to band leaders. However, when you look at musicians drumming at the back of the stage, there are even fewer women in that position. By showcasing some of our favorite women in the drumming world today, we're proving that ladies can beat the skins with ease and are so cool, they’ll make young people everywh

Machine Gun Kelly is still plugging away at his upcoming Travis Barker-produced pop-punk album Tickets To My Downfall and today he's revealing a selection of songs inspiring him throughout the process. Some of the selections in his new playlist include hits from the likes of Paramore, Taking Back Sunday, Lagwagon, Yellowcard and more. Read More: Police begin curfew with ‘...

Just as all of your favorite “scene” dudes are hanging with EDM artists, Steve Aoki is doing the opposite. The EDM powerhouse, beatmaster Travis Barker and newcomer Global Dan have teamed up to create “Halfway Dead,” a slice of electro-plated pop punk that might reinvent your swoop-haired wheel. “When I make songs,...

Another Riot Fest has come and gone, but this year’s marked an extra special milestone as the event threw its 15th punk-rock festivities. It went big this year, even past its lineup including schedule-wrapped beer cans and the return of Punk Rock & Paintbrushes. The latt...

The wait is finally over, Riot Fest fans. The first wave of the 15th anniversary lineup for 2019 is officially here. Yesterday, the festival reminded fans that the lineup was on its way in true Riot Fest fashion. Read more: Ice Nine Kills combat Disney ban with Orlando “revenge” show “Tomorrow at 10am, you can stop complaining about when the Riot Fest lineup is being released and start complaining

Earlier this year, British rock group Bloc Party revealed that they will be returning from hiatus with a new album. "We're at the writing/recording phase,” claimed frontman Kele Okereke. “We’ve started recording—I think we have about 18 ideas and we’re going to lay them down properly in the next few months."   Read more: Bloc Party to ret... Read More ... Read More ...

British rock group Bloc Party have revealed to Australian radio station Triple J that they are hard at work on what will be their fifth studio album, ending their most recent hiatus, (via Rolling Stone). Read more: Alexisonfire announce worldwide reunion tour dates While speaking with the radio station, frontman Kele Okereke previewed 30 seconds of a new acoustic track, "Exes," which you