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When Have Mercy announced their final tour on Instagram this past December, no one could have imagined the events that would lead to them canceling their run in mid-March. Brian Swindle remains optimistic, however, that everything’s going to be all right—and his first release as a solo artist serves as the perfect testament to that.  […]

We’re a few days into this new temporary way of life of being stuck at home due to coronavirus. Retail stores, bars, restaurants and now movie theaters have closed their doors to the public. This means you’ve probably been sitting inside cycling through the same TV and movie options, as well as music playlists. Some […]

Here at AltPress, we’ve learned a crucial lesson. Mainstream America doesn’t understand that the concept of “emo” is over 30 years old. We know it wasn’t invented in a Hot Topic store. But we also know that the Grammys don’t have a category for “Best Emo Performance By A Duo Or Group With A Minimum […]

Music, movies, tours: Obviously, there were plenty of cool and wonderful things that were brought into the world in 2019. But there was a significant amount of sadness, as well. We did lose many members of the scene and pioneering alt-rock artists, as well as respected and loved pop culture figures. Here are a few […]

One of the greatest feats of the emo genre is its ability to cross barriers, genres and fandoms to unite us all under the common denominator of music. Whether there’s a tinge of rap or a twist of pop-punk, the branches of emo music all extend from the same familiar source. While the early 2000s […]

Have Mercy have announced their final tour. The tour kicks off in early February and runs through mid-March. Selfish Things, Fredo Disco and Young Culture are tagging along in support. The Baltimore group most recently released The Love Life in August. A full list of details and dates is below. Read More: blink-182, Weezer, Limp Bizkit among Inkcarceration […]

The time has come for the collective internet to narrow down their favorite albums of 2019. With more releases than we can count dropping in any given year, from DIY garage bands to the biggest of pop artists, the task is large. This year kept our attention with a slew of choices, so here’s what […]

Awsten Knight, the mouthpiece of pop-punk mavericks Waterparks, is seemingly on, 24/7/365. But if his loose cannon, mile-a-minute vibe is key to his band’s wondrous spin on pop-punk convention, well hell, we’re going to pick wired over tired every time. But if he’s being honest, that’s not how he wants to be painted. While we’re […]

You’re welcome: We’ve made finding new songs by rising bands easy. Each week, we’re gathering the best from the underground and offering it to you in one, concise list. Scroll to the end and check out our Spotify Discover playlist, featuring these tracks and more! In return, we want to hear your favorite. Let us […]

Amon Amarth announced U.S. tour dates—plus, don’t miss the Aquabats celebrating their 25-year anniversary. Check out the news you might have missed today below! 1. The Dangerous Summer announce album release date, drop new single The Dangerous Summer announced the release date for their upcoming full-length, Mother Nature, with another new single and music video. […]

Have Mercy recently made a statement on Facebook, sharing that their original drummer, Aaron Alt has passed away at the age of 29. No cause of death is available at this time. Alt was the original drummer for Have Mercy from 2009 until 2014. Alt played drums on the band’s 2012 EP My Oldest Friend, 2013 […]

It’s a very good day to be a Counterparts fan. Read more: Counterparts encounter ‘You’re Not You Anymore’-themed onion ring Earlier today (July 20,) the band announced their new EP Private Room, out Sept. 7, a new tour with some pretty major names and they dropped a music video for their heavy new song “Monument.” As reported by […]

Elf, A Christmas Story, Home Alone, Love Actually and more: They’re all Christmas classics, and they’re all loved by some of your favorite bands, including Can’t Swim, Boston Manor, A Will Away, Moose Blood, Have Mercy and ROAM. Read more: Here’s Freeform’s “25 Days Of Christmas” schedule FEATURING: Greg McDevitt, Andrea Morgan, Michael Sanchez, Danny Rico […]

[Photo by: Tyler Ross] After announcing their new album, Senses Fail have announced that they will be hitting the road for a full U.S. tour next year with support from Reggie And The Full Effect, Have Mercy and Household. Read more: Our Most Anticipated heavy releases of 2018 The month-long run kicks off February 27 in Santa Ana and wraps up […]

In AP’s BEST EVER series, watch your favorite bands name who they think is the best alternative artist, ever. For Volume 1, we spoke with A Will Away, Can’t Swim, Good Tiger, Boston Manor, ROAM, I The Mighty and Have Mercy. Find out which guys chose David Bowie, who said the Strokes' fashion was “out […]

[Photo by: Megan Thompson] Have Mercy have announced that they will no longer be performing their European and United Kingdom tour dates with Knuckle Puck, Tiny Moving Parts and Movements planned for later this fall. Get more info below. Read more: Watch this couple get engaged at a Have Mercy show “I'm completely saddened and […]

[Photo credit: @brianswindle/Twitter] Still looking for that feel-good story to brighten up your week? We have just what you need to bring out those warm, fuzzy, happy feelings. Watch this couple get engaged during Have Mercy's set, and try not to get misty-eyed while you do.  Read more: APTV plays “This Or That?” with bands […]

Watch lots and lots of new music videos, please some new tracks on the side. Check out the news you might have missed today below! Read more: Chili’s ranked Brand New’s albums, and people aren’t diggin’ it 1. William Patrick Corgan has a new video The Smashing Pumpkins frontman shared the video for “Spaniards” today. The […]