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Ashnikko on Weedkiller: "I find screaming much more effective than violence"

Ahead of her new album Weedkiller, Ashnikko details the music video for “Worms,” working with Ethel Cain and being inspired by her relationship with Arlo Parks.

Catch Waterparks, Bring Me The Horizon and more on the road

We’re rounding up the best new tour dates. From Waterparks and Bring Me The Horizon to Underoath and SZA, these are the tours you won’t want to miss.

The 55 best albums of 2022

In 2022, pop mavens, rap greats, and rock favorites returned, select indie acts broke out to the masses, the pop-punk resurgence continued to thrive, and many upstarts won over the hearts of new fans. All in all: It was a pretty great year for new music. To reflect on the year, like the huge music […]

Catch Silverstein, Red Hot Chili Peppers and more on the road

This week, a handful of festival lineups were announced, as well as tour dates from Red Hot Chili Peppers, Silverstein, and others.

Carlie Hanson, Zulu, and Ethel Cain are our tracks of the week

Welcome to Sound Station, where we’re highlighting the best new tracks that came out this week. Head into the weekend with songs from Carlie Hanson, Zulu, and more.

Ethel Cain drops debut album 'Preacher's Daughter'—listen

Ethel Cain has released her debut album, Preacher’s Daughter, via Daughters of Cain. Check it out below. Preacher’s Daughter is an evocative, cohesive project. At times, Cain leaves all of herself in the album’s powerful choruses. Other times, she creates sonic hallways almost too familiar and painful to walk through. Read more: Ethel Cain’s debut album […]

Ethel Cain shares "American Teenager," announces new tour dates

Ethel Cain has shared new single “American Teenager.” The track is the final single to be released ahead of her debut album, Preacher’s Daughter, out May 12. “American Teenager” follows “Gibson Girl” and “Strangers.” The track acts as the starting point for the Shady Grove protagonist. Read more: Ethel Cain releases “Strangers” ahead of debut […]

Ethel Cain releases “Strangers” ahead of debut album ‘Preacher's Daughter’—listen

Ethel Cain has shared the new single “Strangers.” The release comes ahead of her debut album, Preacher’s Daughter, out May 12. Check out the visualizer for “Strangers” below. Cain spoke about the new track in a press release. “This is the second song I wrote for this record, without the intention that it would become the […]

Courtney Barnett announces 'Here And There' festival with Snail Mail, Wet Leg, Sleater-Kinney and more

Courtney Barnett has announced a touring festival called Here And There. The event is a one-day, one-stage festival held at 15 different locations. The rotating lineup includes Bartees Strange, Ethel Cain, Faye Webster, Japanese Breakfast, Lucy Dacus, Sleater-Kinney, Snail Mail, Wet Leg and many more. The run kicks off in August, stopping at cities across […]

Ethel Cain announces debut album ‘Preacher's Daughter,’ shares “Gibson Girl”

Ethel Cain has announced her debut album, Preacher’s Daughter, will arrive May 12. Ahead of the release, Cain has shared the single “Gibson Girl.” Cain spoke to Alternative Press at length about the narrative behind her debut album in issue #402. Read more: Ethel Cain shares Britney Spears “Everytime” cover for International Women’s Day The […]

Ethel Cain shares Britney Spears “Everytime” cover for International Women's Day

In celebration of International Women’s Day, Ethel Cain has shared a cover of Britney Spears‘ “Everytime.” Spotify also named Cain as their March EQUAL Ambassador. She is the first trans person to hold this title. Read more: Ethel Cain describes her music as a dream-pop worship service Cain‘s cover of “Everytime” is a part of […]

Ethel Cain’s debut album will begin an intergenerational trilogy—interview

For Hayden Silas Anhedönia, this year is built around one thing: releasing her debut album as Ethel Cain. It’s her most fully realized version of the character to date. “I’m excited to bring her to life over the course of the [new] year because my last two releases as Ethel Cain have been me,” she […]

RATSTAR believes shopping vintage is the best way to avoid fast fashion

When Layla Shapiro and Emma Harris decided to embark on the journey of opening their first store, RATSTAR, it wasn’t without years of hard work and experience. The pair would spend every day driving around Los Angeles looking to score the best vintage clothing and accessories that weren’t only quality products but extensions of their […]

Meet the 22 artists set to have a massive year in 2022 – AltPress issue 402

2022 is finally here. A new year is always packed full of potential, offering both a chance to start over and an opportunity to continue building on past success. Enter 22 in ‘22. We’re kicking off the new year with issue 402, showcasing 22 of the bands and musicians who are poised to have a […]

Ethel Cain describes her music as a dream-pop worship service

Ethel Cain is open about the fact that she wants to make listeners stop in their tracks. With her music, the goal is for listeners to become fully immersed in the moment and the sounds that she creates. Growing up in a Southern Christian town in Florida, Cain was raised largely on choir and worship […]