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BADBADNOTGOOD drop "Beside April" ahead of 'Talk Memory' tour —listen

Canadian jazz trio BADBADNOTGOOD are setting themselves in motion with their latest single “Beside April” ahead of their upcoming album, Talk Memory. The new song is accompanied by a music video directed by photographer Camille Summers-Valli. Read more: We Came As Romans release “Black Hole” ahead of ‘To Plant A Seed’ tour The visual follows […]

Dana Dentata releases new single "Apology" ahead of 'Pantychrist'—watch

Canadian musician and model Dana Dentata has released her latest single and music video, “Apology,” produced by Dylan Brady of 100 gecs and directed by Kathleen Dycaico in New York City. The artist also announced her upcoming album, Pantychrist, due September 3. Additionally, Dentata recently made history as the first female solo artist to sign […]

Brand Of Sacrifice drop “Enemy” with Underoath’s Spencer Chamberlain

Canadian deathcore group Brand Of Sacrifice have dropped a new single, “Enemy.” The track features guest vocals from Underoath’s Spencer Chamberlain and was accompanied by a short film created and scored by the band. The band expertly create sonic settings for each moment of the short film. The visual begins with a symphonic opening, matching […]

TOPS announce North American tour and release “Party Again”—listen here

Montréal-based band TOPS have announced their North American tour by sharing a new song, “Party Again.” The track infuses pop with soft rock. Guitarist David Carriere and drummer Riley Fleck’s sparkling instrumentals add electricity to Jane Penny‘s soft, dreamy vocals. Penny sings about how she “just can’t live without friends,” as Marta Cikojevic mixes in […]

Calling All Captains drop new single “Undone” + music video—watch

Canadian act Calling All Captains are back with a music video for their new song, “Undone.” The track and the accompanying visual were shot by Alan Bremner and edited by Alex Bemis. The new song exemplifies a perfect link between pop punk and post-hardcore. The band expertly mix invigorating instrumentation with aggressive vocals to create […]

15 iconic music video locations you can visit in real life

Ever wonder where your favorite artist filmed that one music video? While the answer is probably some private set in Los Angeles, a handful of music videos were actually filmed in public locations. With the weather warming and in-person concerts still on hold, why not support your favorite artists by visiting the sets of their […]

Nova Twins drop first remix with FEVER 333's sinister take on "Undertaker"

It’s been just over a year since Nova Twins dropped their debut full-length, Who Are The Girls?, and hit us full blast with their eclectic and empowering brand of thrashy punk rock. Now, in the first-ever official remix to grace their discography, “Undertaker” has been tackled by none other than alternative powerhouse FEVER 333. Spearheaded by vocalist […]

10 pop-punk bands from Canada who are leaving a mark on the genre

There’s no denying that pop punk owes much of what it has to Canada. With greats such as Avril Lavigne and Sum 41, the country has shaped the larger scene pretty significantly. We’ll let you in on a little secret, though… It’s still continuing to do so. In the midst of today’s pop-punk revival, scenes […]

Silverstein, PUP and Dizzy are among the 2021 JUNO Awards nominees

Every year, an array of talented Canadian and international music artists are honored at the Canadian JUNO Awards. On Tuesday, the stacked list of nominations for the virtual 2021 JUNO Awards ceremony was announced ahead of its broadcast on May 16. The Weeknd leads this year’s list with a staggering six nominations. However, the 2021 […]

23 Canadian bands Silverstein's Shane Told knows will keep the scene alive

If we had to pick one band from Canada keeping the scene alive, it would have to be Silverstein. No question. The post-hardcore band show no signs of slowing down after 10 albums over the course of two full decades and have influenced countless other people to start a career in music. Here’s to 20 […]

9 rising emo artists who could become your next favorite band

If anyone had told us in 2005 that emo culture wasn’t going to dominate forever, we would’ve rolled our eyes. Of course, as time went on, it became clear that no cultural shifts are permanent. And as quickly as we’d found ourselves perusing iTunes and blogging about My Chemical Romance, it all went away.  Not […]

Amnita show environmental awareness themes in new video “Underwater”

Ottawa, Ontario indie outfit Amnita crafted their first-ever music video with stunning oceanside views and lush green backdrops for “Underwater,” exclusively premiering on AltPress.  Last summer, the group underwent a name change and began a new chapter in their music endeavors. “Underwater” serves as the follow-up to 2020 singles “Tell Me I’m Okay” featuring Laeland […]

PUP turn their ‘Morbid Stuff’ art into the perfect quarantine puzzle

PUP are revealing brand new merchandise with a fitting pandemic update to their Morbid Stuff artwork with a massive puzzle. The band are revealing the new 1000-piece puzzle featuring their artwork for their latest record with a coronavirus twist added to the characters displayed on the album. Read More: Spotify is making artists’ lives a whole lot easier with their […]

Goody Grace knows you probably think his new song is just about weed

Canadian-born singer and producer Goody Grace is an up-and-comer in the alternative music scene. At just 22 years old, the artist has collaborated with the likes of Jesse Rutherford (The Neighbourhood), Machine Gun Kelly and blink-182. Today, he’s exclusively chatting about his new track “If I Want To” with AltPress.  The song samples Lesley Gore’s […]

50 rising Canadian bands by province to keep on your radar

Canada’s music scene is spread far and wide, but there are a ton of hidden gems throughout the country. From the rainy mountains of British Columbia to the far reaches of the East Coast Atlantic provinces, Canadian musicians are proving their worth while constantly being overshadowed.  Here are 50 up-and-coming Canadian bands who are showing […]

'Bird Box’ stock disaster footage to be removed from film

After initially refusing to remove stock disaster footage from its popular thriller Bird Box, Netflix is now cutting the controversial footage from the film. Netflix faced severe scrutiny in January after refusing to remove real-life disaster footage from Bird Box despite outcry from Canadian citizens and government officials. The film used footage of the 2013 […]

Netflix under fire after using real-life disaster footage in 'Bird Box'

Netflix’s Bird Box is once again the center of controversy after Canada’s Lac-Mégantic train disaster footage appeared in the film. The explosion killed nearly 50 people. Read more: Halsey defends emo upbringing after Bring Me The Horizon praise The disaster occurred in the summer of 2013 when a train carrying 74 cars of oil derailed near Lac-Mégantic’s town center. […]

Jack White addresses homophobic incident at recent show

Jack White evokes the Beatles in a new statement decrying a homophobic incident that occurred during his show in Canada last week, the former White Stripe saying he’s “disappointed” venue staff tried to stop a kiss between two women. Read more: We Came As Romans will carry on as a quintet Concertgoer Allyson MacIvor says […]

The Dirty Nil unleash noisy new song, “Pain Of Infinity”—listen

A few years ago, more than one AP editor got caught up in the air-guitar rapture of “Fuckin’ Up Young,” the majestic loser-anthem from full-on rock ’n’ roll dudes the Dirty Nil. After witnessing the Ontario-based trio on their stint touring with Against Me!, the deal was sealed and it’s official: We now completely forgive […]

Here's a list of all the things you can call weed, thanks to the Canadian government

[Photo by: Giphy/Columbia Pictures] If parents are hoping to talk to their kids about weed, no worries, the Canadian government has you covered.  The Government of Canada released a nifty guide with all the slang terms the kids are using these days for cannabis, and it's honestly one of the best things we've ever seen. Read […]
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