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Foo Fighters bring back 1995 tour shirts to benefit independent venues

Foo Fighters are showing their support for independent music venues in the U.K. and U.S. that have been greatly impacted by coronavirus. This week, the band launched reprints of two retro 1995 tour shirts. All proceeds from the sales are being donated to the U.K.’s #SaveOurVenues campaign and National Independent Venue Association’s #SaveOurStages campaign in the […]

Here are the 10 most influential bands of hardcore

Hardcore has gone through countless stylistic changes since its inception and has inspired a variety of movements within music. Whether it’s the early veterans of the genre such as Black Flag or later acts who spawned metalcore and heavier subgenres by branching off hardcore such as Converge, these pioneers have been repeatedly used as an […]

10 times Nandi Bushell took these rock covers to the next level

If you don’t know anything about 10-year-old music prodigy Nandi Bushell, it’s time to get hip.  Bushell has gained tons of fame online for her badass covers, some of which even get respect from the bands themselves.  Read more: Hear Billie Joe Armstrong reimagine this iconic John Lennon protest song Because she’s just such a […]

King Youngblood are navigating protests and the pandemic in "Opaque"

If there’s an award for most topical music video of the year, we should probably close the voting now. “Opaque,” by Seattle’s King Youngblood, folds today’s two major storylines—the pandemic and protests—into one striking five-minute clip. The video conflates the isolation of the pandemic and the marginalization that’s spurred protests for racial equality. But the […]

Dave Grohl, Billie Eilish and more sign petition to save independent venues

Business owners and employees across the world have been navigating the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic that has put many out of work. Venues are no different as shows have been canceled and postponed since March. Now, with 90% of independent venues fearing they’ll never reopen if the shutdown continues past 6 months, artists […]

10 TikTok album cover challenges that are beyond relatable

With all the time we’ve been spending at home lately, we’ve blown an embarrassing amount on TikTok. And apparently so has everyone else, as the app is full of people stuck at home, bored and looking to make videos for their own, and thankfully our, entertainment.  One popular trend on the app features people recreating […]

If Dave Grohl ever writes a memoir, it won’t be your typical autobiography

If you’ve ever wondered about the life of Foo Fighters and Nirvana‘s Dave Grohl and wanted to learn more about his journey through the music industry, you may one day get to hear it straight from the man himself. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Grohl is expressing interest in one day writing his own memoir. Read More: You can […]

Here’s how you can own Kurt Cobain’s iconic ‘MTV Unplugged’ guitar

If you ever dreamed of owning your own piece of rock music history, now may be your chance. This week, it has been announced that the acoustic guitar Nirvana‘s Kurt Cobain played during their legendary MTV Unplugged In New York performance is heading straight to auction in June. However, you are going to have to […]

Here’s what Dave Grohl thought about Post Malone’s Nirvana tribute

Dave Grohl has finally spoken about Post Malone and Travis Barker‘s live-streamed Nirvana tribute and he was impressed. The covers tribute aired back on April 24 and raised a ton of money for the United Nations Foundation’s COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund for The World Health Organization.  During the stream, Nirvana bassist Krist Novoselic was quick to throw […]

Watch Dave Grohl surprise a Bronx nurse with a Foo Fighters classic

Dave Grohl is back to spreading cheer during the coronavirus pandemic. Just last week, the Nirvana and Foo Fighters star was part of a massive “Times Like These” singalong that featured over 20 other musicians.  Now, Grohl is surprising a trauma nurse and mega-fan with an acoustic rendition of “Everlong.” Grohl performed the hit on Jimmy […]

See 10 unique places artists have performed since tours were canceled

Due to the coronavirus outbreak, many concerts and tours have been completely canceled, leading to some artists turning to livestreams for fans. Dozens of artists have participated in the at-home concerts, trading the stage for places such as their couch or even the bathroom. We rounded up 10 of the most interesting places artists have […]

10 hilarious music videos that will put a smile on your face

Nothing’s worse than a music video that thinks inside of the box. The best visuals have storylines, kooky characters or hilarious costumes—some of the musicians on this list even love wearing mustaches no matter the occasion. Most often, punk and rock artists are comfy with being nontraditional, and they’re usually creative when it comes to […]

Lil Pump teased a rock song and is already being accused of ripping it off

Lil Pump took a detour from his rap career to tease some rock music, and he’s already been accused of ripping another artist off.  The rapper is known for his colorful dreadlocks and unique rap style. He has a large and varied fan base which includes Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl. In 2018 he popped […]

See Billie Joe Armstrong, Billie Eilish and Dave Grohl play hits at home

Elton John‘s “iHeart Living Room Concert” went down on Sunday, March 29. The livestreamed concert for coronavirus relief featured Billie Eilish, Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong, Dave Grohl and more.  Eilish and her brother FINNEAS played “bad guy,” while Armstrong and Grohl rocked their living rooms with “Boulevard Of Broken Dreams” and “My Hero” respectively.  Read More: 10 times […]

The Voodoo Children explore broken human spirits in “Caroline” video

The Voodoo Children have a lot of heart and soul in their music by exploring the darker side of humanity and adulthood in their new music video. Today, the indie sextet are premiering “Caroline” exclusively with AltPress. Airy vocals and unique elements such as the harmonica make this a mind-bending indie-rock experience, leaving listeners on […]

Top 10 unexpected movie cameos by musicians

Musicians have been making cameos in popular films and franchises for decades. Most of the time they’re small roles that aren’t out of the ordinary, such as Halsey’s appearance in the latest adaptation of A Star Is Born.  From Fall Out Boy landing in Amish country to Billie Joe Armstrong yelling “Shut the fuck up,” […]

10 scene favorites Kat Von D has tattooed on ‘LA Ink’ and beyond

Many Hollywood names, from A-list celebrities to scene stars, have gotten tattooed by Kat Von D, some even appearing on LA Ink. While many people know Von D for her iconic makeup brand and music career, we can’t forget what started it all—her amazing tattoo work on some of the most well-known celebrities.  Read more: […]

10 iconic Kurt Cobain moments with Nirvana and beyond

The world was gifted with one of the greatest musicians and songwriters to ever live Feb. 20, 1967. Kurt Cobain became best known as the vocalist of the Seattle grunge act Nirvana and as a man full of wit and “fuck you” tendencies.  In honor of what would’ve been the late, great Cobain’s 53rd birthday, […]

Foo Fighters reveal special 25th anniversary tour revisiting stops from 1995

Foo Fighters just announced a 25th Anniversary “Van Tour.” The tour hits ten different cities and is special because they’re revisiting some stops they hit on their 1995 tour to promote their debut album. Touring in a van is just what bands do, especially to promote a debut album. It’s only a bit weird in […]

Nirvana members reunite to rock charity gala with St. Vincent, Beck

The surviving members of Nirvana reunited on Saturday in Los Angeles for a show with Beck, St. Vincent and more.  On Friday, we learned of the planned reunion of the legendary grunge group. The band originally disbanded in 1994 after the death of their lead vocalist Kurt Cobain. They have done projects together between then […]
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