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10 emerging Scottish bands who are innovating alternative music

Between the likes of Snow Patrol, Biffy Clyro and beyond, Scotland set some solid roots in the ’90s mainstream alternative explosion. Don’t mistake its prominence in the music scene as a thing of the past, though. The country has been churning out new powerhouse bands well into the modern era. Though relatively small compared to other alternative hubs such as the […]

Top 15 songs to get you through your crappy summer job

Whether your June to August is defined by bare feet on the beach or the sweltering heat behind the counter of your summer job, there’s no denying the best part of summer is the soundtrack you put behind it. Here are 15 tracks to keep a smile on your face and the sweat off your […]

10 covers of the 1975 that prove everyone loves the 1975

Arguably one of the most versatile, successful and exciting bands in the world right now, the 1975 possess two albums worth of material that is just waiting to be covered. And these artists agreed. From queens of pop to British rock ’n’ roll, here are 10 fantastic covers of the 1975. Read more: It’s here: […]

Five Finger Death Punch premiere video for Offspring cover and other news you might have missed

Watch new music videos from Five Finger Death Punch, We Were Sharks and Better Love —plus, don’t miss tour announcements from the Dangerous Summer. Check out the news you might have missed today below! Read more: This new Netflix series is being praised as the next ‘Stranger Things’ 1. Five Finger Death Punch premiere lyric video for the Offspring’s […]

Get to know British indie rockers Circa Waves before they hit the US with Two Door Cinema Club

Come September, and following the release of their biting new record Different Creatures, beloved British indie rockers Circa Waves are headed to America for their first-ever full U.S. tour, supporting Two Door Cinema Club. Alternative Press caught up with vocalist Kieran Shudall to talk more about how the rockers got their start, how they’re prepping […]

PVRIS' Lynn Gunn guests on new version of a Circa Waves track—listen

It's Friday and it's St. Patrick's Day, so we're in good spirits and feeling lucky! And if you weren't already feeling one of those two things, this new rendition of Circa Waves' song “Fire That Burns” will likely get you there. In the reworked version of the track, PVRIS gets an official feature spot, as vocalist Lynn Gunn […]

11 indie-pop bands any true pop-punk fan will like

Variety is the spice of life, right? Take a quick pop-punk break and give some indie-pop a spin. Armed with irresistible choruses, imaginative lyrics, dreamy instrumentation and a damn good look, these bands—trendsetters in both music and style—are something new for your daily shuffle. “King City” – Swim Deep Birmingham, England’s Swim Deep formed just […]