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50 new artists you need to hear in January

Everyone loves to jam out to their favorite artists and classic hits, but let’s not forget about all the fresh talent constantly popping up around the world. From pop and indie to punk and post-hardcore, there’s always a new name in music waiting to be heard.  We know there’s a lot of faces to sift […]

Must-See Music: New songs from Corey Taylor, the Pretty Reckless, more

This week’s Must-See Music selections were made by established artists, hungry upstarts and creators ready to be heard. There’s a lot of heart and soul in this week’s selections, and that is always welcome around these parts. There’s a hard-rock lifer who’s both respected and fearless. A 22-year-old rapper/singer who’s not shackled by genres but […]

contradash seeks the real truth between love and money on "petal pickin'''

Straight out of the box, contradash was poised for greatness. Perhaps you were one of the quarter-million listeners who chanced upon “blocked” earlier this year. Maybe you’re having a hell of a time getting his earworm track “white lie” out of your head. Well, stop it right now. Because Alternative Press is premiering the singer/rapper/pop […]

AP&R Playlist: psych glam-punk, thundering deathcore and cool surf rap

You’re welcome: We’ve made finding new songs by rising bands easy. Each week, we’re gathering the best from the underground and offering it to you in one concise list. Scroll below and check out our Spotify Discover playlist, featuring these tracks and more! In return, we want to hear your favorite. Let us know which […]