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Denis O'Regan has photographed your favorite artists, including David Bowie, Amy Winehouse and Freddie Mercury

Legendary photographer Denis O’Regan shares the stories behind some of his favorite photos from his many decades in the music industry as a photographer.

How Tim DeLaughter of The Polyphonic Spree turned his latest album into a traveling, live experience

The Polyphonic Spree are making their new album Salvage Enterprise a live listening experience. Tim LeDaughter discusses his creative vision and tour plans.

Meet Charlotte Sands, the Nashville singer-songwriter collaborating with the Maine and Underoath

Charlotte Sands is a name you need to know. The Nashville-based artist discusses her breakout single “Dress,” embarking on her first headline tour and more.

Mothica, Charli XCX and 8 other things to check out this week

The Latest: from Mothica to Charli XCX and beyond. For all the tickets, exclusive releases and more you need right now.

The new Moonage Daydream trailer is a vibrant tribute to one of the greatest rock stars to ever live

Neon has released the first trailer for the David Bowie documentary, Moonage Daydream. The film will hit theaters this fall.

Kid Bloom throws an '80s party on debut album 'Highway'

Decked out in vibrant colors and funky patterns, Kid Bloom (aka Lennon Kloser) could easily be mistaken for a child of the ’80s. That influence shines on his debut album, Highway, out today via Position Music. Read more: Is Frank Ocean directing his own feature film? Highway plays like a 12-track ride through connection, mental […]

Joe Quinn used heavy metal to get into character for 'Stranger Things 4'

Joe Quinn, a new addition to the Stranger Things cast, cites heavy metal as an acting inspiration. Quinn plays Eddie Munson, a sixth-year senior at Hawkins High School. Munson’s obsession with ’80s metal is apparent from his voluminous perm to the band pins that dot his denim jacket. Read more: See the first 8 minutes […]

Why Danny Boyle's 'Pistol' proves the Sex Pistols were more than a rock band

Pistol, Hulu’s six-episode retelling of the Sex Pistols’ story through guitarist Steve Jones’ eyes, is hardly the first cinematic rendering of the life and times of England’s most notorious early punk-rock band. But it is the best. Mind you, the competition is hardly fierce. The first, 1980’s The Great Rock ‘n’ Roll Swindle, was ostensibly a […]

Watch the first teaser trailer for the David Bowie documentary 'Moonage Daydream'

The first teaser trailer for Moonage Daydream, an upcoming David Bowie documentary, has been unveiled. The film will premiere at Cannes Film Festival May 23. Moonage Daydream comes to theaters and IMAX this fall before being available to stream via HBO Max. Read more: Kurt Cobain’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit” guitar sells at auction for $4.5 […]

Photographer Bob Gruen talks new book and capturing punk's early days

Each month, Alternative Press Gallery explores the work of photographers, directors and other creatives who help shape the music world from behind the scenes. With each issue, we explore the stories behind the shoots and take deep dives into the most compelling media, asking about the vision as well as the happy accidents that create […]

DED's positive message behind their new album 'School Of Thought'

Established six years ago purely as a means of paying homage to their metal forefathers Korn, Slipknot and Pantera, the buzz surrounding DED soon grew way beyond the members’ expectations. Before they knew it, the band were caught up in a whirlwind of intense touring, mounting public attention and the opportunity to record their debut […]

11 bands that prove the Rolling Stones' influence on punk was enormous

The Rolling Stones invented the very notion of the modern rock ‘n’ roll band. Which means, in turn, their impact on punk rock and alternative music was total. This is the point where there’ll be a loud and noisy exit from our tale. “Aw, c’mon maaaan! No way! The Stones have had it!” True. They […]

DED's School Of Thought is changing the face of metal for the better

DED’s School Of Thought is out now. Frontman Joe Cotela speaks on the album’s creation and touring in a post-COVID-19 world.

15 artists who completely reinvented their sound from album to album

Artists can easily find themselves forced into a box, shaped by fan expectations or public assumptions about how they should sound. No matter how much some people want to break away from the norm, it’s difficult to escape from what made them big in the first place. That concern doesn’t apply to these artists, though. […]

Keir on challenging gender norms, taking inspiration from Prince and more

Fusing inspiration from Prince, David Bowie, Amy Winehouse and more, Keir is already on the path to greatness. Filling his discography with releases that exemplify his vulnerability and values, Keir is pushing past intolerance and creating a space where he and his fans can be exactly who they want to be—dresses and all. Through each […]

10 times different artists collaborated to make inspiring music

September 1963: A young R&B combo called the Rolling Stones are rehearsing, preparing for a recording session. Their manager, former Beatles publicist Andrew Loog Oldham, was tearing his hair out. They were about to record their second single, a follow-up to their modestly successful remake of Chuck Berry’s “Come On.” But they had one problem: […]

These 10 bands prove that Cleveland was one of punk’s earliest capitals

Alternative Press’ native home of Cleveland, Ohio, stands alongside New York City and London as one of punk’s birthplaces. Yet, few outside of U.K. music journalist Jon Savage, in his crucial ‘70s punk history England’s Dreaming, acknowledge this. But how could Cleveland—a torched-and-trashed post-industrial landscape by the ‘70s, famed for the Cuyahoga River being so […]

Orville Peck has announced dates for the fall Drive Me, Crazy tour

Orville Peck has announced dates for his fall Drive Me, Crazy tour. The country singer with an alternative flair will play over a dozen shows across the United States, starting at Nashville Pride Sept. 18 and ending at Madison Square Garden. There, Peck will open for Harry Styles Oct. 30 and 31. Between those dates, […]

AltPress Weekly: Oasis, WILLOW, boyish, JAWNY, Softcult and more

We’re back with another AltPress Weekly. Each week, we highlight the things we want you to check out. We shout out new discoveries and longtime favorites, the best new, old and everything in between. We’ll also always keep you up to date with the latest coverage over at Alternative Press, along with the stories we […]
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