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Foo Fighters bring back 1995 tour shirts to benefit independent venues
Foo Fighters are showing their support for independent music venues in the U.K. and U.S. that have been greatly impacted by coronavirus. This week, the band launched reprints of two retro 1995 tour shirts. All proceeds from the sales are being donated to the U.K.’s #SaveOurVenues campaign and National Independent Venue Association’s #SaveOurStages campaign in the […]
These 20 bands from the late-'90s helped define alternative rock
The foundation of the alternative-rock scene had already been leavened by the late ’80s. The boundaries between the underground and the mainstream started to fragment thanks to Nirvana‘s success. Sadly, that band came to a tragic end before the halfway point of the decade. Fortunately, there were many great bands from the late-’90s moving things […]
Here are the 10 most influential bands of hardcore
Hardcore has gone through countless stylistic changes since its inception and has inspired a variety of movements within music. Whether it’s the early veterans of the genre such as Black Flag or later acts who spawned metalcore and heavier subgenres by branching off hardcore such as Converge, these pioneers have been repeatedly used as an […]
See this young drummer’s impressive Fall Out Boy performance on ‘AGT’
Last month, a talented young drummer named Jacob Velazquez decided to take on Fall Out Boy for his America’s Got Talent audition. For his performance in front of the celebrity panel, Velazquez completely nailed his drum cover of Fall Out Boy’s “Centuries.” The Fall Out Boy song is taken from the band’s 2015 album American […]
10 times Nandi Bushell took these rock covers to the next level
If you don’t know anything about 10-year-old music prodigy Nandi Bushell, it’s time to get hip. Bushell has gained tons of fame online for her badass covers, some of which even get respect from the bands themselves. Read more: Hear Billie Joe Armstrong reimagine this iconic John Lennon protest song Because she’s just such a […]
If Dave Grohl ever writes a memoir, it won’t be your typical autobiography
If you’ve ever wondered about the life of Foo Fighters and Nirvana‘s Dave Grohl and wanted to learn more about his journey through the music industry, you may one day get to hear it straight from the man himself. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Grohl is expressing interest in one day writing his own memoir. Read More: You can […]
Here’s where you can pass the time by coloring classic album artwork
While people are stuck at home during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, everyone is looking for new activities keeping them busy and a new project called the Colouring Sessions is offering music fans a fun and free way to fill their time. The project is allowing free downloads of templates of album covers for people to color in and […]
Here’s how you can own Kurt Cobain’s iconic ‘MTV Unplugged’ guitar
If you ever dreamed of owning your own piece of rock music history, now may be your chance. This week, it has been announced that the acoustic guitar Nirvana‘s Kurt Cobain played during their legendary MTV Unplugged In New York performance is heading straight to auction in June. However, you are going to have to […]
Here’s what Dave Grohl thought about Post Malone’s Nirvana tribute
Dave Grohl has finally spoken about Post Malone and Travis Barker‘s live-streamed Nirvana tribute and he was impressed. The covers tribute aired back on April 24 and raised a ton of money for the United Nations Foundation’s COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund for The World Health Organization. During the stream, Nirvana bassist Krist Novoselic was quick to throw […]
Watch Dave Grohl surprise a Bronx nurse with a Foo Fighters classic
Dave Grohl is back to spreading cheer during the coronavirus pandemic. Just last week, the Nirvana and Foo Fighters star was part of a massive “Times Like These” singalong that featured over 20 other musicians. Now, Grohl is surprising a trauma nurse and mega-fan with an acoustic rendition of “Everlong.” Grohl performed the hit on Jimmy […]
Watch Foo Fighters, YUNGBLUD, 5SOS and more collaborate from home
The Foo Fighters‘ song “Times Like These” is inspiring a huge at-home collaboration between major artists including YUNGBLUD, 5 Seconds Of Summer and plenty of others. The BBC Radio 1 Stay Home Live Lounge is gathering over 20 professional musicians together to raise money for a handful of COVID-19 coronavirus charities. Read More: Listen to the […]
See 10 unique places artists have performed since tours were canceled
Due to the coronavirus outbreak, many concerts and tours have been completely canceled, leading to some artists turning to livestreams for fans. Dozens of artists have participated in the at-home concerts, trading the stage for places such as their couch or even the bathroom. We rounded up 10 of the most interesting places artists have […]
These 20 bands defined the sound of the late ’90s
In the wake of grunge and just before Linkin Park reanimated the next decade, these 20 bands dominated the late ’90s and made their respective marks on rock ’n’ roll from 1995-1999. With the exception of a few, most of the acts listed here still play shows today. 311 Let’s start this list with the […]
10 hilarious music videos that will put a smile on your face
Nothing’s worse than a music video that thinks inside of the box. The best visuals have storylines, kooky characters or hilarious costumes—some of the musicians on this list even love wearing mustaches no matter the occasion. Most often, punk and rock artists are comfy with being nontraditional, and they’re usually creative when it comes to […]
Lil Pump teased a rock song and is already being accused of ripping it off
Lil Pump took a detour from his rap career to tease some rock music, and he’s already been accused of ripping another artist off. The rapper is known for his colorful dreadlocks and unique rap style. He has a large and varied fan base which includes Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl. In 2018 he popped […]
See Billie Joe Armstrong, Billie Eilish and Dave Grohl play hits at home
Elton John‘s “iHeart Living Room Concert” went down on Sunday, March 29. The livestreamed concert for coronavirus relief featured Billie Eilish, Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong, Dave Grohl and more. Eilish and her brother FINNEAS played “bad guy,” while Armstrong and Grohl rocked their living rooms with “Boulevard Of Broken Dreams” and “My Hero” respectively. Read More: 10 times […]
The Voodoo Children explore broken human spirits in “Caroline” video
The Voodoo Children have a lot of heart and soul in their music by exploring the darker side of humanity and adulthood in their new music video. Today, the indie sextet are premiering “Caroline” exclusively with AltPress. Airy vocals and unique elements such as the harmonica make this a mind-bending indie-rock experience, leaving listeners on […]
10 music events that could be affected by coronavirus pandemic
Coronavirus has brought the live music industry to a standstill. Virtually every tour, festival and standalone performance scheduled to happen in the next month has been canceled or postponed. Artists who were on tour at the start of last week are now home or making their way there, and many are seeking support from fans […]
Coronavirus: Concerts, tours, festivals and more cancellation tracker
The coronavirus is having a massive impact on the entertainment industry, and as the pandemic continues to grow, more events are either canceling or postponing. With every industry from music, film, sports and more being affected by the spread of the virus, we’re keeping track of which events are being called off. Check back for […]
50 rising Canadian bands by province to keep on your radar
Canada’s music scene is spread far and wide, but there are a ton of hidden gems throughout the country. From the rainy mountains of British Columbia to the far reaches of the East Coast Atlantic provinces, Canadian musicians are proving their worth while constantly being overshadowed. Here are 50 up-and-coming Canadian bands who are showing […]
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