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BLACKSTARKIDS are ready for some fun in the new video for “FIGHT CLUB,” and Alternative Press is bringing you an early listen. The track is off their forthcoming album, Puppies Forever, via Dirty Hit. Alongside the new single, the trio also shared a stylistic video that exclusively takes place inside a gas station convenience store. […]

L.A.-based M.A.G.S. has finally released his debut album, Say Things That Matter, via Take This To Heart Records and ONErpm. The album is a collection of 14 indie-rock-inspired tracks that glide seamlessly through genre, featuring everything from fuzzy guitar riffs to lo-fi beats accompanying the artist’s magnetic vocals. To celebrate the release, M.A.G.S.,aka Buffalo, New […]

Mercedes and Phoenix Arn-Horn are the yin and yang to one another—and it has absolutely nothing to do with their coincidentally dark and light hair colors. The twins credit a creative “synergy” while working in tandem and have forged their own musical journey reminiscent of their influences, but with a more confident and optimistic perspective […]

In a scene chock-full of prolific bands, solo artists have often felt like a rarity. Still, that hasn’t prevented musicians such as Avril Lavigne and Olivia Rodrigo from gaining significant prominence within the alternative sphere. No surprise, the underground is brimming with soloists who are ready to take their specific genres by storm. From singer-songwriters […]

Watching Pretty Sick’s ’90s-esque music videos makes you feel as if you’ve been blasted onto a production set starring Hole, except the entire cast is replaced by an aggressive, high-definition Gen Z. Sabrina Fuentes was only 13 when she started the new-age grunge troupe and quickly established them as one of the fastest-growing bands in […]

Eyedress has released a new two-song single that showcases both ends of Eyedress’ sonic capabilities. The single includes “Something About You,” featuring Los Angeles-based musician Dent May and “Spit On Your Grave.”  The juxtaposition between these tracks is striking. On the one hand, we have a lighthearted love song filled with groovy guitar riffs in […]

Indie troupe Pretty Sick do more than live up to their name with the new single “Bet My Blood.” The New York act have been developing their sound for almost a decade with hopelessly yearning lyrics and aggressive rhythms. Their videos land somewhere between 1990s Sonic Youth and 2015 Title Fight. Paired with haunting vocals […]

Chicago-native Tatiana Hazel has delivered her first new solo track and official video of 2021. “Tired Of Being Myself” follows the release of her 2020 EP, DUALITY, which centered around Hazel’s resistance to being boxed into one category or label. Now the Latinx artist’s latest single highlights her DIY personality as well as her high-fashion […]

Eyedress dropped a new remix of his popular song “Jealous,” touched up by frequent collaborator King Krule. Titled “Jealous (King Krule Nothing Special Remix),” the track is accompanied by a trippy video directed by Eyedress. Earlier this week, Eyedress—aka Idris Vicuña— teased the track on his social media. The artist took to Twitter to express […]

Southern California gets a lot of credit for being the birthplace of many bands that you know and love such as Black Flag and Bad Religion, but Northern California’s discography, which includes both Green Day and Metallica, isn’t exactly that shabby either. The area may get a little less public affirmation, but hopefully we can […]

Idris Vicuña, better known by his stage name Eyedress, is a 30-year-old musician doing what he loves—expressing himself creatively through music. Aside from incorporating visual elements into his songs, he’s just glad to be able to turn his art into a career. Growing up in the Philippines, Vicuña never imagined getting signed and being able […]

Simon Raymonde is a man of many talents. His artistic range spans from the ’80s with the prolific dream-pop/shoegaze band Cocteau Twins to the founding of Bella Union, an independent record label that’s seen the likes of Beach House, Father John Misty and Explosions In The Sky. His recent project, Lost Horizons, are also signed […]

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 debating which version is best is often a subjective […]

There comes a time when everyone’s favorite band shirts have seen a few too many mosh-worthy moments and start looking a little rough. While it’s hard to let go of something that often holds so much sentimental value, there are ways to keep those memories alive while breathing new life into them with a quick […]

Vans, the legendary shoe company often identified with punk-rock culture, has launched a new brand campaign, The Spirit Of DIY, which features bands, artists and participants from all over the planet celebrating the community of underground culture. The seven-and-a-half minute film features the exploits of such notables as LA’s Culture Abuse, Brazilian punk-inspired visual artist […]

Vic Mensa isn’t just recently stepping into the punk-rock world; he’s been a resident for years. With 93PUNX, the name of both his punk project and fashion line, Mensa is dragging the community back where it started, and that’s far past the realm of music. Mensa recognizes punk in its true form, as an extension […]

[Photo credit: Pinterest] As 2017 comes to a close, it's safe to say we've all accumulated another year's worth of great memories and concert tickets. While most people tend to hold on to their old ticket stubs as a momento from some of their favorite events, a lot of the time they end up shoved […]

[Photos by: Mary Makes Good, mac85mc/Instagram, Junk Gypsy/PBteen]  So you bought a new, shiny guitar, and now your old one's sitting in the corner collecting dust. You've daydreamed of smashing it to bits in a fueled rage to your favorite hardcore song, but you just can't bring yourself to ruin your run-down favorite. Instead of throwing […]

It’s no secret that the music industry is vastly changing at a speed most labels can’t keep up with.  Seemingly offering somewhat antiquated deals, artists sometimes view labels as only bringing a few things to the table, one of which is often the most expensive: tour support. For the DIY unsigned band, touring can be […]