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'Almost Famous' musical to make its Broadway debut in 2022

An Almost Famous musical is making its Broadway debut this year. The musical is an adaptation of Cameron Crowe‘s 2000 rock ‘n’ roll coming-of-age film. “It’s All Happening…Broadway 2022” appears in the bio of the production’s Twitter page. The project has been in the works since 2018, according to Deadline. Read more: 12 musicals that […]

MAX and Ali Gatie team up to share heartfelt collab ‘Butterflies’—listen

MAX has joined forces with Ali Gatie to renew his marriage vows with his wife in his latest single, “Butterflies.” The song is a sequel to MAX’s “Lights Down Low,” which he actually used to propose to his wife, Emily, in 2016. Read more: Hot Milk are expanding their musical family with each new performance […]

Brendon Urie breaks down Panic! At The Disco’s ‘Pray For The Wicked’ era

Featured in the June 2018 issue (359), Brendon Urie went on a deep dive into Panic! At The Disco’s sixth studio album. Ahead of the release of ‘Pray For The Wicked’, Urie spoke with Evan Lucy and was shot by Jonathan Weiner for the cover of Alternative Press. To celebrate the three-year anniversary of ‘Pray […]

Alanis Morissette raises funds for tour industry with "I Miss The Band" video

 Alanis Morissette is reflecting back on her decades of touring in the emotional new single “I Miss The Band.” On April 16, she debuted a nostalgic video for the track, which features various footage that was shot throughout her years on the road. For the video, Morissette is raising for Backline Care, a nonprofit organization […]

10 women vocalists who brought a unique sound to 2000s alternative

“Not all bands fronted by women sound like Paramore” is beginning to become a pretty popular adage in the alternative music scene. It’s not that drawing a likeness to Hayley Williams isn’t a compliment—it may be one of the highest. But consistent comparisons to the most iconic woman-led group to emerge from the 2000s totally overlook […]

Kat Cunning revisits dance roots in video for “Confident”–watch

Alt-pop singer and actor Kat Cunning released “Confident” as their first song of 2021 along with a new video for the track. “Confident” is the first music from Cunning since the acoustic version of “King Of Shadow” in December. The new dark and moody video sees them dancing in a smoky room with an entourage. […]

10 of the saddest songs you definitely had on your iPod in the 2000s

Emo may be a vague term, but it conjures up some seriously vivid 2000s nostalgia. You know, memories akin to straightening our bangs and overlining our eyes while listening to the saddest songs imaginable…  Regardless of what exactly your emo phase looked like, there were certain staples that everyone had to load onto their iPods. […]

12 musicals that prove rock musicians have the best stories

The good old days of the closest Broadway ever coming to a rock ’n’ roll experience being Jesus Christ Superstar or Hair are long gone and have been for a long time. While those shows did, and still do, rock and can even be viewed as a harbinger of things to come, the headbanging on […]

See what Fat Mike had planned for his punk musical ‘Home Street Home’

The coronavirus pandemic has crushed live shows, movie viewings and theater performances. But Fat Mike is persevering. The NOFX/Fat Wreck Chords co-founder was planning to have his first musical, Home Street Home, produced in Los Angeles this year. But he’s navigating the situation as best he can. Today Alternative Press is premiering a video from […]

This may be the closest thing to a live-action ‘Nightmare Before Christmas’

We are just 24 days away from Halloween 2020. To help us get ready for the spooky season, Broadway and Nightmare Before Christmas are teaming up for a special one-night event. Various Broadway actors are taking part in a virtual benefit show where they will be performing classic songs from the Tim Burton film. Read […]

10 ways ‘Hamilton’ reminds us we’re still fighting the same battles

Thanks to Disney+, Hamilton is back in the public eye. While you sing along to the music and marvel at Lin-Manuel Miranda’s wit, there are countless comparisons between Hamilton and the wild times we’re living through right now. Hopefully, this list will reinforce the musical’s brilliance and give you a new lens in which to […]

Here are the 18 best scene vocalists from the 2000s

The first decade of this century began in the wake of boy bands and nü metal, so no one truly knew which sounds and bands would break out this time around. Well, “the scene” became a widely used (and misused) phrase, and bands decided to become more egalitarian.  Read below for more on both points, […]

‘Hamilton,’ ‘The Mighty Ducks’ and more are heading to Disney+ in July

Disney+ subscribers are in for a number of treats next month. The streaming service has revealed everything you’ll be able to start binge-watching on its platform in July. From Star Wars to nostalgic Disney classics, the list of television shows and films coming to Disney+ in July will definitely keep you busy this summer. Read […]

40 pop-punk albums from the 2000s that’ll make you grab your old Chucks

Pop punk began to rapidly gain traction in the early 2000s, landing impressive spots on mainstream charts that propelled the success of the genre today. This transformative period uncovered legendary bands who produced albums that have stood the test of time. While it’s apparent that pop punk began a definitive era 20 years ago, it’s […]

'Beetlejuice: The Musical' drops teaser that's a gothed-out fairy tale

We were given our first sneak peek at Beetlejuice: The Musical late last year as it premiered at the National Theatre in Washington D.C. for a pre-Broadway run. Now, we have the first official teaser trailer as well as two songs! If you’re still on the fence about snagging those Broadway tickets, maybe this will persuade you […]

Britney Spears Broadway musical features insane plot

A new musical will soon be heading to Broadway, featuring 23 songs from infamous pop icon Britney Spears. If that didn’t sound bizarre enough already, just wait until I tell you what the plot entails… And no, it’s not about Britney Spears or her life. Read more: Post Malone without face tattoos is making us question […]

Rob Zombie hopes to turn his iconic slasher film into a Broadway musical

Rob Zombie has expressed his interest in making his first film into a Broadway musical. While House of 1000 Corpses is generally regarded as a slasher disaster, Zombie believes its ridiculousness may be perfect for a theatrical performance on Broadway. In an interview with Larry King, Zombie brought up his cult classic film after being […]

Are Panic! At The Disco headed to Broadway?

Could Panic! At The Disco be headed to Broadway or were they just gifted the best possible fan art? The band’s latest Instagram photo is making us think a musical could be in the works. Check out the picture below, and let us know what you think. Read more: My Chemical Romance’s “I’m Not Okay” just reached […]

Brendon Urie on the big screen? It could happen

If you counted successful musician and Broadway actor among your list of talents, wouldn’t your next target in comprehensive stardom be the hallowed halls of Hollywood? It looks like Brendon Urie may be thinking just that, as the Panic! At The Disco mastermind tells The Sun he’s been discussing ideas for his own musicals with […]

‘The Notebook’ is coming to Broadway as a musical

Nicholas Sparks’ bestselling novel the Notebook is about to hit the big stage. After becoming increasingly popular since its 2004 movie adaptation, the next step for the piece of pop culture is New York City. According to Teen Vogue, the musical is still in its beginning stages. However, it is confirmed that Nicholas Sparks himself […]
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