gary numan
VOWWS give Britney Spears’ “Womanizer” a dark, lo-fi twist—watch
If you think death-pop and Britney Spears don’t mix, you’re simply wrong. Los Angeles-based duo VOWWS have released a gritty rendition of Britney Spears’ chart-topping “Womanizer,” and it’s everything you didn’t know you needed in your life right now. True to the band’s dark aesthetic, the cover is much more sinister and noisier than the […]
Waterparks redefine 'Greatest Hits' on their all-new AltPress cover
If you typed “waterparks” into your Google search bar four years ago, you’d likely have been sent back local ads for “waterparks near you.” Fast forward four years: If you search for Waterparks, you’ll be welcomed into the rainbow-colored palette created by the Houston, Texas natives. Three albums deep and a fourth on the way, […]
10 alternative artists who were inspired by David Bowie's legacy
Nothing’s been right since David Bowie died, Jan. 10, 2016. The rise of Trumpism? COVID-19? The Big Bang Theory going off the air? Would any of these things have happened if Bowie was still striding the Earth? Well, probably. But his new records would’ve acted as a buffer, even if these shitty elements remained intolerable. […]
These 20 songs from the '80s left a lasting mark in the underground
The ’80s are usually looked upon in two different mindsets. The first is usually through the prism of mass-culture nostalgia from those who were there. The other school of thought was that the ’80s were a hotbed for creativity. Forget the songs that you were playing when your mom met your dad. How about the […]
10 classic '80s underground moments from the movie 'Urgh! A Music War'
In the ’80s, there were plenty of great recordings that came out of the nascent new-wave and punk scenes. But one of the single greatest documents of the period was actually a movie. Urgh! A Music War was the 1981 concert film that featured 36 bands from the U.S. and U.K. playing live. The film […]
'Blade Runner' and its influence represented in 10 songs
On July 19, actor Rutger Hauer passed away at the age of 75. There were plenty of highlights in his career, but there’s one role that continues to resonate: His portrayal of Roy Batty, the alpha-leader of the replicants in director Ridley Scott’s uber-futurist dystopic masterpiece Blade Runner. When the film adaptation of Philip K. […]
Tour bus strikes, kills pedestrian in Cleveland—UPDATED
UPDATE: SEPTEMBER 24, 10:15 EST Gary Numan shared a statement about the accident that killed a man in downtown Cleveland earlier today. The musician confirmed the bus involved in the accident was involved in his tour. “We are all utterly devastated by the fatal accident involving our tour bus in Cleveland earlier today,” he wrote. “At […]
12 songs Weezer’s Pat Wilson currently loves unconditionally
We asked Pat Wilson, drummer of alt-rock titans Weezer (who just so happen to be on the cover of this month's AP, hint-hint) to pick his favorite songs of the moment. He happily obliged, giving us all just a little bit of insight to what makes him tick—and if the Van Halen song was a […]
Color Film announce shows with Gary Numan, band featured in Nick Hook's new music video
Color Film (Glassjaw/Head Automatica‘s Daryl Palumbo and Men, Women & Children's Richard Penzone) have announced a pair of dates opening for English new wave singer Gary Numan. Those will be: 10/27 Washington, DC – Black Cat 10/29 Brooklyn, NY – Music Hall Of Williamsburg The band also appears in Nick Hook's new music video for […]
