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As explosive as the EBM duo Youth Code may come across, thanks in large part to vocalist Sara Taylor’s unique and ferocious range, the pair—composed of real-life and professional partners Taylor and Ryan George—create with heightened emotion. And that shows tenfold on their latest (and first) collaborative effort with King Yosef, A Skeleton Key In […]

Pete Wentz was one of the most prolific artists to emerge from the 2000s alternative scene. But did you know that he also catalyzed the meteoric rise of a number of our favorite bands? The Fall Out Boy bassist launched his Fueled By Ramen imprint, Decaydance Records, in 2005 and quickly started accumulating a roster of soon-to-be icons. Though rebranded in […]

2011, like the years that preceded it, gave us a number of great alternative albums. But can you believe that 2021 is going to bring their 10-year anniversaries? Just like the 2000s came to pass in the blink of an eye, so did the last decade. And so we’re left soaking in nostalgia and wondering where the […]

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 […]

We at AltPress hold the emo title in high regard and fully embrace all subsects of fans who proudly stand under the genre’s umbrella without discretion, only pure, kindred acceptance. We celebrate those who have first pressings of Sunny Day Real Estate vinyl, early 2000s My Chemical Romance fanatics who enlisted in the MCRmy during […]

It’s been nearly three years since Craig Owens said Chiodos are over with the debut of his new project, badXchannels. Shifting his focus from emocore to alt-pop, the vocalist has made fast progress in the weird world of cross-genre collaborations. His latest endeavor: joining blossoming producer QUIX and former Chiodos revivalists Adventure Club for an […]

Destroy Rebuild Until God Shows' (D.R.U.G.S.) Twitter account seems to have been hacked. Multiple tweets were posted today, including “D.R.U.G.S is Back” and “Our Twitter Got Hacked!” Read more: 10 bands we wish never broke up bang_bang — Destroy Rebuild (@DRUGStwit) March 21, 2017 D.R.U.G.S is Back — Destroy Rebuild (@DRUGStwit) March 21, 2017 Our […]

Before Their Eyes have released another new song from their long-awaited studio album, Midwest Modesty. While Craig Owens serves as the LP’s producer, he also helped co-write the entire effort. Owens’ signature dynamic can be felt throughout the entire record, and when coupled with Before Their Eyes’ matured aesthetic, a D.R.U.G.S. comparison is entirely unavoidable. […]

Project 143, a non-profit organization that provides teenage and young adult cancer patients and survivors the opportunity to connect with their favorite musicians, have launched their annual winter auction. This year's items up for sale include signed drumheads, posters, C.D.s and more form artists including Pierce The Veil, We The Kings, The Maine, Thirty Seconds […]

Film distribution company Breaking Glass Pictures has  “acquired all domestic theatrical and ancillary rights to…'K-11,'” the indie film in which Chiodos frontman Craig Owens makes his acting debut, according to Variety.  In the film, Owens plays singer/songwriter Ian Sheffield.  Check out the film synopsis and trailer below:  “K-11 is a riveting drama that deals with the […]

We cornered Destroy Rebuild Until God Shows only hours before their triumphant set at AP's SXSW party and got them to play an exclusive acoustic version of “Sex Life.”

Destroy Rebuild Until God Shows, also known as D.R.U.G.S., have posted the fourth installment of “Rise From The Ashes”. The video shows some behind the scenes footage of the band at a photo shoot and at practices for their upcoming tour. Make sure to check out Destroy Rebuild Until God Shows on the AP Tour […]

D.R.U.G.S., also known as Destroy Rebuild Until God Shows, have announced they will be hitting the road this spring in the UK. Rise From The Ashes Tour will begin on March 4 and run through March 10. Ticket details will be announced soon. The dates are as follows: 3/04/11 Manchester @ Roadhouse 3/05/11 Leeds @ […]