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15 Black artists who are using elements of hyperpop in their music

Hyperpop has always been a genre that is DIY and willing to push musical boundaries. That independence began with its rise in popularity in the mid-2010s and continues into the present. It’s also the reason hyperpop has been able to fluidly blend with a wide range of styles, helping artists make music that is ever […]

Deb Never's new 'Where Have All The Flowers Gone' EP is a must listen

Deb Never has released her highly anticipated second EP, Where Have All The Flowers Gone? The project features production from Jam City, Jim-E Stack, Michael Percy, Luke Wild and more. The eight-song EP showcases just how much of a musical expert Never has become. Constantly bridging the gap between genres, Never dances from alt-rock to […]

Deb Never & Jim-E Stack explore contrasting moods in “Sweet & Spice”

Deb Never has released the new single “Sweet & Spice,” a collaboration with Jim-E Stack (Charli XCX, Caroline Polachek, Joji). The track is the latest single to be released from her upcoming EP, Where Have All The Flowers Gone?, due out Sept. 10. “Sweet & Spice” is essentially a sonic pros and cons list. Listeners […]

AltPress Weekly: Joey Jordison, All Time Low, Angels & Airwaves and more

It’s time for another AltPress Weekly. Each week, we highlight the things we want you to check out. We keep you in the loop about everything going on over at Alternative Press, along with all the music news that has us captivated. Of course, we also shout out the freshest music finds, from rarities and […]

15 artists changing the landscape of alternative music with hyperpop

Although it has the word in its name, hyperpop is a far cry from the pop music you hear when you turn the radio on. A relatively new concept, hyperpop is the product of forward-thinking 2010s pop music combined with SoundCloud’s nightcore scene. PC Music owner A.G. Cook, as well as SOPHIE and others associated […]

Here’s everything you need to know about rising hyperpop sensation glaive

There are layers to Ash Gutierrez. To an unsuspecting listener, just casually shuffling through all of the material the 16-year-old hyperpop prodigy released in the last year about slamming his head against a wall and putting his phone on “do not disturb,” it would be close to impossible to look at him as a happy […]

Lorde, Charli XCX and more join lineup for Primavera Sound 2022

Lorde is scheduled to perform as part of the newly announced 2022 Primavera Sound festival lineup. The appearance will mark her first live performance since the Melodrama World Tour in 2018. Lorde began trending on Twitter as thousands of her fans shared their excitement and disbelief about the singer’s return to the stage. Read more: […]

These 9 women artists defined the Tumblr-era of alternative music

Now that the scene revival of 2019 has somewhat subsided, the soft grunge pinks and deep blues of the Tumblr era are back in full swing. Between 2009 and 2014, women such as Marina And The Diamonds (now known as MARINA) and Lana Del Rey were dominating the Tumblr dashboard. Grimes was stealing hyperpop hearts, […]

Chadwick Boseman wins first SAG Award for final film role in ‘Ma Rainey’

Chadwick Boseman has taken home the Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role at the SAG Awards for his moving performance in his final film Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom. This year, Boseman was up against a talented group of nominees including Riz Ahmed for Sound Of Metal, Steven Yeun for Minari, Gary […]

13 new songs you need to hear from SWS, girl in red, Magnolia Park and more

This week has seen new music from all across the world and from different genres. From mxmtoon soundtracking a popular video game to pop-punkers Magnolia Park collabing with some big names in the scene, the music released this week will definitely not disappoint. Check out the new songs released this week in March below. Read […]

Critics’ Choice Awards 2021 winners announced—see the full list

Opting for a mix of in-person and virtual participation amid the coronavirus pandemic, the Critics’ Choice Awards is officially announcing the full list of 2021 winners Sunday. Actor Taye Diggs returns to host the 26th annual event for the third consecutive year, appearing live in Los Angeles for the ceremony airing on The CW. Honoring […]

The 1975, Charli XCX and No Rome debut new collab "Spinning"—listen

It looks like Charli XCX wasn’t kidding when she said she formed a supergroup with the 1975 and No Rome. On Thursday, the artists dropped their new collab “Spinning,” the upbeat pop anthem 2021 truly needs. Read more: Travis Barker joins Atreyu on their explosive new single “Warrior”—listen This new collaboration has actually been years […]

24kGoldn laments a broken relationship in the video for “3,2,1”—watch

24kGoldn is back with his first new song in 2021 called “3,2,1.” The artist also finally revealed the release date for his upcoming album El Dorado. Goldn teased the new song on Twitter earlier this week, saying, “3,2,1 drops this thursday night. u excited as i am??” Now, the brand new video is here, available […]

10 bands who are crushing all the stereotypes you’ve heard about nü metal

Everybody’s favorite genre to have opinions about, nü metal shortly peaked as an object of global obsession. Not unlike the finale of Perfume: The Story Of A Murderer, the scene got ravaged by the collective madness of its own stans. Which fairly contributed to the creation of negative biases toward nü metal we’ve grown to […]

Hot Mulligan spark comparison between “BCKYRD” and a Charli XCX song

2020 has been a big year for both Charli XCX and Hot Mulligan. Back in May, Charli XCX dropped her album how i’m feeling now while Hot Mulligan debuted you’ll be fine in March. As it turns out, both albums being released in 2020 isn’t the only similarity they share. This week, Hot Mulligan brought to […]

Get up early for these 10 releases on the first Record Store Day of 2020

Now in its 13th year, Record Store Day has been a celebration for music fans who can’t get enough vinyl in their lives. The event traditionally takes place on the third Saturday in April. But like everything else we love, the coronavirus pandemic put the brakes on the event. In response, RSD organizers have spread […]

20 Leos in the music scene celebrating their birthday season

Happy Leo season! It’s that time of year again where we are celebrating our favorite Leos who were born from July 23 to Aug. 22. Leos are known for radiating confidence, ambition and creativity but deep down being emotional and introspective. Leos are a fire sign, and they sure do bring the heat, especially in […]

Here's how electro-duo 100 gecs got FOB and Craig Owens on their LP

Dylan Brady and Laura Les are the sonic brain trust that is 100 gecs. Their 2019 debut, 1000 gecs, was a staple for both bored youth damaged by TikTok and cosmopolitan hipsters alike. No genre is overlooked, all beats are considered and there’s always space for some fucked-up noise. When asked if there’s anything that […]

FOB and Craig Owens join 100 gecs on “hand crushed by a mallet (remix)”

You may have heard of 100 gecs, the mutant electronic duo of Dylan Brady and Laura Les—but you’re not sure how or where. That’s because the lauded electro-mutants have gotten acclaim from so many sides, it’s hard to keep track. Their universe is a perpetually fizzing amalgam of caffeinated pop, hip hop beats, android EDM […]

10 incredible women who directed some of your favorite music videos

There are more than a few artists who’ve released videos throughout their career without ever working with a director who’s a woman. It’s an unfortunate truth, especially when you consider the iconic and era-defining videos that directors such as Hannah Lux Davis, Roxana Baldovin, Melina Matsoukas and more are creating with artists who are actively […]
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