greatest hits

Awsten Knight says if 'Greatest Hits' hasn't grown on you yet, it will

Waterparks are dropping hints that new music is on the way. On January 18, frontman Awsten Knight posted a link to a blank pre-save, identified in the link only as “tbd.” Now, the band have posted a bright red image containing the word “ALRIGHT.” The post has invited speculation about whether the band are launching […]

My 2021 soundtrack, by blackbear, Lynn Gunn, Awsten Knight and many others

Hello and welcome to Alternative Press’ end-of-the-year celebration! We know that for a lot of people, 2021 has been less than ideal, to say the least. That’s why we wanted to bring you a little holiday cheer  — with the help of some of our favorite artists.  We asked each artist we interviewed for our […]

Bring Me The Horizon look back on biggest year ever in AP Yearbook (#401)

The arrival of December signals that 2021 is quickly coming to an end. Winter looms, and we collectively anticipate a new year, with all of the possibilities offered by the final turning of the calendar page. Even so, we’re still savoring the here and now, and it’s not quite time to forget what this year […]

Waterparks announce digital shows for A Night Out On Earth tour

Waterparks have announced that select shows on their A Night Out On Earth tour will be available to stream via Veeps. The band plan to broadcast four of their tour stops, including shows in Nashville, Orlando, Houston and Los Angeles. Read more: Måneskin and Joel Madden on performing in the streets of Italy The North […]

BABYMETAL hint at the future with plan to "disappear from our sight"

BABYMETAL have posted a cryptic announcement about the band’s future on their Facebook account. In the post, the group claim they will “disappear from our sight,” potentially hinting at a next phase for the group. The message reads, “REVELATION FROM THE FOX GOD Sunday, October 10th, 2021… Together with all 10 episodes of METAL RESISTANCE […]

Awsten Knight and Joel Madden have a low tolerance for boredom—watch

Given Waterparks’ discography, it would have been entirely acceptable and too easy for them to release a true-to-form greatest hits record composed of fan-favorite tracks. But rather than revisiting their previous accomplishments and restyling them, Waterparks’ fourth full-length, Greatest Hits, creates an encapsulating space that analyzes the perception of reality. While the trio wrote and […]

Waterparks' release blatantly dark "Just Kidding" off 'Greatest Hits'

It’s Waterparks Wednesday, and the group have released “Just Kidding,” the seventh track on their forthcoming album, Greatest Hits. Directed by vocalist Awsten Knight and creative collaborator Jawn Rocha, “Just Kidding” feels like an intimate glimpse into Knight’s inner psyche.  The video opens with Knight in a white room by himself, playing guitar in his […]

10 artists who bring together elements of alternative and hip-hop

In the year 2021, being confined to one genre is a thing of the past. Artists have pushed the boundaries when it comes to sound, so even the lines of pop punk, hip-hop, rock, heavy metal and more can be blurred. Particularly in the past few years, rap and punk have formed a cohesive bond. […]

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, […]

Waterparks release dynamic video for new single “Numb”—watch

Just a few days after Waterparks debuted “Numb” during their epic Anti Tour virtual concert, the trio have returned with a chaotically energetic video for the new track. “Numb,” which hit streaming services March 29, follows “Lowkey As Hell” and “Snow Globe.” As well, it offers another preview of the sounds and influences on Waterparks’ […]

Waterparks debut new track "Numb" live on Anti Tour performance—review

With the devastating mass cancellations of live shows this past year, artists have been trying to find creative ways to connect with their fans in a safe way. What that means in practice is that we’ve seen a lot of online performances, some better than others, but most self-recorded from artists’ living rooms and studio […]

Waterparks spotlight their next era with dynamic new single "Snow Globe"

Waterparks are kicking off their next musical era with “Snow Globe,” the new single off of their forthcoming studio album Greatest Hits. Following its release, Waterparks are debuting a video for “Snow Globe” at 3 P.M. ET on Friday, Feb. 26. Read more: Ashland return with piercing new anthem “Misery”—watch All the way back in […]

Waterparks just confirmed that massive album title fan theory—here's how

The news Waterparks fans have been waiting for has finally arrived. On Thursday, the trio confirmed their highly-anticipated new album is finally on the way. As well, listeners don’t have to wait too much longer to hear Waterparks’ new single “Snow Globe.” Read more: guccihighwaters digs up the past in video for nothing,nowhere. collab—watch All […]

Paramore, twenty one pilots, Awsten Knight, Fall Out Boy all in one issue

With 35 years in the alternative-rock trenches, we’ve seen and heard some stuff. We’ve obviously written about it, as well. So it made perfect sense to compile our readers’ requests for certain stories and issues to create this compendium of what we’re calling our “greatest hits.” This special issue revisits some of the best moments […]