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iDKHOW cover the Cure's "Boys Don't Cry" on 'RAZZMATAZZ (Deluxe Edition)'

iDKHOW, aka I DONT KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME, have released a deluxe version of their 2020 debut LP, Razzmatazz. They also released a cover of the Cure‘s “Boys Don’t Cry.” In addition, the group released a reimagined version of “New Invention” with help from Tessa Violet. Read more: These 11 punk albums from […]

10 duos who prove two people can make the biggest sounds on stage

When you think of musical duos, your first thought may be twenty one pilots, but they’re not the only two-piece creating killer tunes. These bands have certainly proven that you don’t need to fill out the stage to fill the room with hits, so open your mind and your heart to these other twosomes worthy […]

10 new songs you need to hear from Tilian, Wolf Alice, Brand Of Sacrifice and more

From metal to rap to indie, there’s something for everyone in all the new music released this week. Waterparks started a new era, and Denzel Curry announced a feature-stacked remix album. You will definitely want to keep your eye on these new songs from new and old favorites alike. Check them out below. Read more: […]

10 musicians who contributed to a band before officially joining

While some bands have miraculously played for decades without a lineup change, most have had to replace a member or two throughout their tenure. We see it all the time, though it’s not always as staggering as, say, Matt Skiba stepping into a Tom DeLonge-shaped void. Often, it marks a natural progression for people who had […]

10 times musicians left a band to pursue their own project

As bands morph and grow, they can become more cohesive, or they may choose to break up or replace members who need to follow their passion.  These splits may hurt longtime fans, but it’s usually for the best. Everyone deserves a chance to explore their interests and what feels right in and out of the […]

10 musicians who have more than just one role in their band

Musical talent often transcends any individual instrument. A piano player may often feel inclined to try out their voice. A guitarist may dabble with the bass. Often, though, career musicians opt to dedicate themselves entirely to a specific role. Of course, that isn’t a hard rule. There are a number of alternative multi-instrumentalists out there who lend […]

iDKHOW just made their late-night TV debut with "Leave Me Alone"—watch

2021 has already been a big year for I DON’T KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME and their hit single “Leave Me Alone.” Now, the duo are checking another milestone off of their list. This week, iDKHOW made their late-night television debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live! where they performed “Leave Me Alone.” Read more: Weezer […]

iDKHOW reimagine “Leave Me Alone” into a melodic piano ballad—listen

With the COVID-19 pandemic delaying the majority of their plans in 2020, iDKHOW had to find new ways to stay creative during lockdown. From finally releasing their debut studio album Razzmatazz to taking part in multiple Instagram Live sessions, iDKHOW have managed to keep those creative juices flowing while delivering entertaining content to their fanbase. […]

10 songs artists used to remind fans that they're only human

It’s incredibly refreshing to hear that your favorite band member with the angelic voice is just like you. Sometimes, it takes a little reminder for us to remember what lies beneath the cape we envision on the people who make our favorite songs. It takes a reminder to realize artists are just like us.  These […]

The 50 best albums of 2020 in alternative, pop punk, metal and beyond

If we could identify one incandescent moment to come out of the coronavirus pandemic, it would have to be having large stretches of time to listen to albums. Yes, in 2020, most of us binged on Netflix and chilled the best we could. But streaming services made access to music downright infinite. We could finally […]

Here’s what Dallon Weekes of iDKHOW considers his favorite 1981 tracks

Super-duo iDKHOW pride themselves on their influences, and there’s one in particular that fans of ’80s classics may be familiar with. Men At Work’s “Who Can It Be Now?”—the iconic track with an even more iconic saxophone lick—actually inspired Alternative Press’ digital cover stars Dallon Weekes and Ryan Seaman to give sax solos a try […]

iDKHOW aren’t anybody's lowest common denominator with ‘Razzmatazz’

In real life, it is indeed true that time flies when you’re having fun. But sometimes in your head, it runs painfully slow, like medical procedures, governmental policy changes and living in a pandemic. Ever since Dallon Weekes and Ryan Seaman of I DONT KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME landed on the cover of […]

10 artists we need to see play ‘Saturday Night Live’

Many scene favorites have gone through the Saturday Night Live gauntlet, including Fall Out Boy, My Chemical Romance and twenty one pilots. This season, Jack White took over for one of the musical guests when country artist Morgan Wallen didn’t follow the show’s COVID-19 restrictions and was prohibited from performing in the studio. Some artists […]

18 musicians’ Hogwarts houses and why they make sense

Harry Potter fans, known as Potterheads, and casual fans alike have taken the Pottermore Sorting Hat quiz to discover which of the four houses they would be sorted into if they attended Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry alongside the boy wizard himself. Some of our favorite musicians are no exception, taking to the stage and […]

iDKHOW fans may think they've seen the video for "New Invention" before

The anticipation for Razzmatazz, the debut album from I DON’T KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME is feverish. The iDKHOW duo of Dallon Weekes and Ryan Seaman are now ratcheting the excitement up a few notches with the release of a video for “New Invention.” But at first look, we wondered if our minds were […]

iDKHOW's Dallon Weekes feels it's his duty to tell you about Sparks

While touring with Waterparks a few years ago, Dallon Weekes of I DONT KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME found himself in the Alternative Press office. During his time hanging out, making videos and chatting about the bands he loves, he revealed his fascination with Sparks. Weekes had only discovered the band formed by Ron […]

See Dallon Weekes perform in a bubble for iDKHOW's “Leave Me Alone”

In their new video, Dallon Weekes and Ryan Seaman, aka I DONT KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME, don’t come off as friendly or touchy-feely. That’s because they’re not supposed to. Social distancing! Six feet back, dude! The duo prove that the pandemic hasn’t made things impossible—it’s just made more work for fewer people. It’s […]

Hear iDKHOW get diabolic on the dance floor with “Leave Me Alone”

Something great is finally happening this year. Razzmatazz, the debut album from post-pop duo I DONT KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME, comes out Oct. 16. Today the band release “Leave Me Alone,” the first taste of new iDKHOW music since last Christmas. Multi-instrumentalist frontman Dallon Weekes and drummer Ryan Seaman channeled the spirits of […]

iDKHOW are grateful for the fans who had never heard of them before

We are stoked, honored and excited to bring you the new collector’s cover for our 35th anniversary edition! As you know, we’ve been huge fans of I DONT KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME for a while now. So instead of waiting for the release of their much-anticipated debut album, we figured we’d do ourselves, […]

These 10 artists' hilarious posts really make us wish Vine still existed

Is there anybody who’s not on TikTok? (OK, maybe you know some people in government who aren’t.) But before you go raving about how great that platform is, we’d like to pause and discuss Vine. Remember that social media portal? You had six seconds to film yourself in the most entertaining way and send it […]
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