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2012 was emo’s great reset. From Pierce The Veil to Modern Baseball, we're highlighting the 12 best emo releases of 2012 and their cultural significance.

Putting to rest their pop image, Demi Lovato has entered their rock era. In conversation with AP, Lovato breaks down HOLY FVCK — the return to their roots.

Australian pop artist Peach PRC has transitioned from a stripper to a TikTok singer to a signed musician. Now, she's reflecting on her journey.

TITUS is capturing the magic of turn-of-the-millennium music. Fusing elements of Y2K pop punk and hip-hop, the artist explores his influences and what's next.

To properly dissect the best emo albums from 2011, one must not be afraid to use the term “emo” broadly, as this style of music can take shape across multiple genres. In 2011, emo was arguably at its lowest point commercially, as the mid-to-late 2000s boom had slowly faded away at the turn of the decade, followed by the genre’s dip into happier and more neon territory. However, due to ... Read Mor

Have we retired the “ahead of its time” cliché yet? Granted, nowadays it is grossly misused for releases that barely scratch the surface even at their best. But on its five-year anniversary, if we take a look back at Paramore’s 2017 record After Laughter, there really is no other release in their discography that better emphasizes that sentiment. Though not entirely groundbr...

It’s nearly May, which means the next issue of Alternative Press is here. We’re ecstatic to present our new issue (#406) with cover star PinkPantheress. Check out a preview of the story below. Alongside PinkPantheress, a number of talented creatives appear within the pages of our May issue. That roste...

Emo is hard to define for many reasons, including its vague characteristics and the fact that many of the most famous bands commonly thought of as being emo try to distance themselves from the tag. As a result, there are countless acts that find themselves erroneously labeled as being part of the misunderstood subgenre...

Has any word been more misappropriated than emo? It’s been used to describe everything from people to events to films to clothing, but when it comes to encapsulating the specific music that inspired the name, no one can agree what actually constitutes it. S...

ericdoa doesn’t want to make music for one specific genre or one kind of person. To him, music should be all-inclusive in every sense of the word, whether it refers to the people who listen to his songs or the way they feel when doing so. To b...

This year was undoubtedly huge for blackbear, both personally and professionally. Having celebrated many milestones, including the announcement of his second child and an engagement, blackbear seems to be in a reflective place going into the new year...

2022 is shaping up to be the year of emo. The Emo's Not Dead cruise has just been announced, featuring some of the biggest artists from the scene. The Emo's Not Dead cruise sets sail on Nov. 8 in Los Angeles and arrives in Ensenada, Mexico before returning to L...

After years of fan anticipation, Paramore have revealed they're finally back in the studio working on a full-length album. The record will be the follow-up to 2017's After Laughter, making it their first new record in five years. Read more: Watch Bring Me The Horizon play for less than 30 people In November 2021, Hayley Williams teased Paramore's 2022 return in a newsletter...

The most notable aspect of punk rock in 2002 was the mainstream ascension of garage for the first time since the ‘60s. But all those albums by the Strokes, the White Stripes and the Hives that went mega this year were all recorded and released in 2002. Whic...

At this point, you could practically write a textbook on the art of creating a pop-punk song. Ever since people discovered Green Day’s Dookie and the masses fell in love with “All The Small Things” on MTV, the genre has blossomed. Pop punk’s bi...

On paper, the combination of a cookbook author/restaurateur and a Grammy-nominated pop producer might seem a little strange. On camera, the result is a beautiful juxtaposition between these two worlds, made possible by years of friendship and unrivaled chemistry...

On Friday, Nov. 5, Los Angeles hosted what could be argued as the biggest event metal and hard rock has seen in this decade so far. The event was none other than Knotfest, the traveling roadshow curated and headlined by metal legends Slipknot, who brought with them an incredible roster of bands and artists who are leading the pack of elevating the genre to its highest level in years...

Prentiss has released his latest single, “i will wait.” Alternative Press is bringing you a first look at the track! Additionally, the latest single coincides with a recent sold-out show in Atlanta, performing alongside hyperpop staples glaive and ericdoa. Read more...

Just in time for Halloween, Matt Cutshall has released a new Twilight-inspired video, "felt emo again might delete." The visual is set to the classic scene anthem “Situations” by Escape The Fate. Cutshall has a long-running passion for emo—and a music career dating back to his former band It Boys!. With his new project...