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Stand Atlantic on making ‘F.E.A.R’ their most diverse record yet—interview

FOR BONNIE FRASER, 12 MONTHS of COVID-19-enforced downtime away from touring was a huge wake-up call; the moment that she realized how lost she had become in her band, Stand Atlantic, and the lifestyle that comes with it. “I’m, like, addicted to it,” Fraser says today over Zoom from her bedroom in Manchester, England. “I lost […]

Stand Atlantic share “switchblade” ahead of ‘F.E.A.R.’—watch

Stand Atlantic have released their latest single and music video “switchblade” via Hopeless Records. The track comes ahead of their upcoming album F.E.A.R., which stands for “Fuck Everything And Run,” out May 6. Read more: Stand Atlantic release “hair out” video ahead of ‘F.E.A.R.’–watch Stand Atlantic‘s Bonnie Fraser spoke about the new track in a press […]

Stand Atlantic release “hair out” video ahead of 'F.E.A.R.'–watch

Stand Atlantic have shared a new music video for the single “hair out.” The song comes off their upcoming album F.E.A.R., abbreviated from “Fuck Everything And Run.” The record comes out May 6 via Hopeless Records. In addition, they’ve announced a North American headline tour. With Confidence, Cemetery Sun and 7RU7H will support. Read more: Stand […]

Stand Atlantic release "pity party" ahead of new album 'F.E.A.R.'—watch

Stand Atlantic have released a new track “pity party” featuring Royal & The Serpent. The band also announced their new album F.E.A.R. is set for release on May 6 via Hopeless Records. Read more: 12 new pop-punk tracks to stream if you’re getting back into the genre “This song fully rocks. It was a 100% yes when I […]

Stand Atlantic and nothing,nowhere. debut hypnotizing "Deathwish"—watch

We’ve all had those moments, especially over this past year, where we feel like we just can’t win no matter what we do. Whether it’s in relationships or life in general, those cynical and sinister feelings can send us into an absolute headspin. Turning the misery into music, pop-punk heavyweights Stand Atlantic have teamed up […]

Waterparks redefine 'Greatest Hits' on their all-new AltPress cover

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, […]

10 women in pop-punk who have left an unforgettable impact on the genre

It’s well known that, historically, pop punk has been a bit of a boys’ club. But that just makes the continued influences of prominent women all the more impressive. From setting genre foundations (Gwen Stefani) to pushing sonic boundaries (Lynn Gunn), women have catalyzed the growth of the scene for decades. Of course, we’re not going to let […]

12 alternative projects fronted by women with new music you need to hear

Women in rock, from Against Me! and Evanescence to Paramore and Tonight Alive, are larger than life. While shaping the alternative music world as we know it, they also proved that women belong in rock ‘n’ roll. They all continue to inspire other young women to push against the status quo of the male-dominated music industry. […]

QUIZ: Which iconic 2010s vocalist are you?

The 2010s brought us a new wave of alternative music. From the rise of pop-punk revivalists, including State Champs and Neck Deep, to modern hardcore outfits such as FEVER 333, the scene is alive as ever. Much like during the pop-punk heyday of the 2000s, our favorite bands feel like an extension of who we […]

See Stand Atlantic give Juice WRLD’s ‘Righteous’ a pop-punk spin

Stand Atlantic recently appeared on Triple j’s Like A Version segment where they performed an emotional pop-punk cover of Juice WRLD‘s “Righteous.” The band also performed “Jurassic Park,” off of their new album Pink Elephant. Read more: Hear Portugal. The Man and gnash rework children’s songs for charity LP Juice WRLD passed away suddenly in […]

Here’s how Stand Atlantic found a silver lining in a period of uncertainty

On March 18, Sydney-based band Stand Atlantic put out a call to fans on Twitter. Prospective participants were told to send their name, age and the city they live in to the email address provided in the tweet and await further instruction. Fans joked in the replies, asking if they should send along their credit […]

15 female artists who are inspiring women everywhere

We’re proud of all the women who make our scene great and push their art to new limits. There are so many amazing ladies in rock that we can’t even begin to name them all. Here are a few who we want to extend gratitude to for all their work in music and ability to […]

10 musicians who celebrate National Cat Day every day

All right dog lovers, today is not your day. It’s National Cat Day, which celebrates the furry felines that are our best friends that poop in a box. They’re loved even though they may scratch us, bite us or throw up on the floor. In between tours, some of your favorite musicians go home to […]