derek discanio

Pop punk is well and truly back in fashion, with a brand-new face and a fresh perspective on the legacy of the generations that came before it. While it may not look or sound like the same scene that regenerated a decade ago and mysteriously lost favor in recent years, there is one simple message for the bands from the genre’s past iterations: adapt or perish.  ...

Masters of their craft can only stay on top for so long. Eventually, they hand over the reins to their pupils—but not without guidance.  You may have stopped listening to many of pop punk’s giants long ago, tossing their CDs in a closet or burying them in a desk drawer. Little did you ...

Welcome back for another AltPress Weekly. Every week, we highlight the things we want you to check out. We always keep you up to date about what's happening at Alternative Press. We'll also bring you our latest music finds, from longtime favorites to brand-new releases. ...

Is there anything better than hearing one of your favorite bands cover an old-school hit? Or put an alternative spin on that “guilty pleasure” song you’ve secretly been jamming to for weeks? New renditions often improve on originals by expanding and elevating their sound. And while debati...

If you’ve ever needed a knowledgeable pop-punk band to answer all of your burning early ’00s pop music questions, State Champs have you covered. Or if you need a couple of guys to rank pop-punk legends, they can do that too. And they’re not afraid to stir up some controversy or crank out some choreography in the process.  The choreogr...

The 2010s brought us a new wave of alternative music. From the rise of pop-punk revivalists, including State Champs and Neck Deep, to modern hardcore outfits such as FEVER 333, the scene is alive as ever. Much like during the pop-punk heyday of the 2000s, our favorite bands feel like an extension of who we are...

From the outrageously bright colors of neon pop punk to the classic flannel and khaki combo fans still don to this day, some fashion trends in this genre have withstood the test of time.  While there are some things scene kids used to do that we wouldn’t dare dream of doing today, many aspects of pop-punk fashion have continued to thrive year after year. Read mor...

This week, Neck Deep fans are getting another look into the band's forthcoming concept album All Distortions Are Intentional. On June 17, Neck Deep released their new song "Fall," which offers a further look inside the LP's fictional world of Sonderland and the characters Jett and Alice...

Knuckle Puck were joined by State Champs' vocalist Derek DiScanio last night for an incredible version of "Pretense" that we never knew we needed before now. Check out some fan-shot footage from last night's show, below! Read more: Knuckle Puck share dreamy version of “Conduit” from reworked record, ‘Shifted’ Knuckle Puck are currently on tour with an incredible lineup that includes Bos

It's truly a pop-punk dream come true: State Champs and All Time Low at a So Wrong, It's Right 10-year anniversary show? Yep, that's real. And we just wish we were there to witness this guest performance of epic proportions live. Read more: 10 best ... Read More ... Read More ...

Sleep On It have debuted a new music video for their song “Fireworks,” featuring members of Marina City, Davlin and High Wire—plus, plenty of fans. Not to mention, State Champs’ Derek Discanio makes an appearance, and we just wish we were there for the party! Read more: Sleep On I... Read More ... Read More ...