hip-hop

15 artists changing the landscape of alternative music with hyperpop

Although it has the word in its name, hyperpop is a far cry from the pop music you hear when you turn the radio on. A relatively new concept, hyperpop is the product of forward-thinking 2010s pop music combined with SoundCloud’s nightcore scene. PC Music owner A.G. Cook, as well as SOPHIE and others associated […]

Lil Nas X unveils new song “INDUSTRY BABY” featuring Jack Harlow—watch

If Lil Nas X hasn’t done more than enough to solidify his position as the king of expertly choreographed, provocative music videos, his latest release “INDUSTRY BABY” featuring Jack Harlow certainly will. The song, which was produced by Kanye West and the hip-hop production duo Take A Daytrip, is the artist’s third single of the […]

AltPress Weekly: Oasis, WILLOW, boyish, JAWNY, Softcult and more

We’re back with another AltPress Weekly. Each week, we highlight the things we want you to check out. We shout out new discoveries and longtime favorites, the best new, old and everything in between. We’ll also always keep you up to date with the latest coverage over at Alternative Press, along with the stories we […]

20 artists who defined the sound of nü metal from past to present

Whether or not you lived through the golden age of MTV and JNCO jeans, the discovery of the nü-metal phenomenon was an awakening for any generation. Slamming orchestrated metal intensity in the same track as raw, off-the-cuff hip-hop energy sounds like a contradiction. In many ways, the genre seemed like a musical oxymoron that would […]

Musicians react to the passing of legendary New York rapper Biz Markie

Iconic hip hop artist Biz Markie passed away July 16 from complications due to Type 2 diabetes. He was 57. The Juice Crew legend was known for his unpretentious, at-times playful approach to music, along with his exceptional skills as a beatboxer. Markie helped popularize hip-hop during the genre’s ascent, transforming the whole music world […]

WILLOW’s highly anticipated album ‘lately I Feel EVERYTHING’ is here

After releasing back-to-back bangers, WILLOW finally dropped her highly anticipated new album, lately I feel EVERYTHING. The record was released via MSFTS Music/Roc Nation.  All songs on the album were written by WILLOW, with co-writing and production from her longtime collaborator Tyler Cole. To celebrate the album’s release, the artist scheduled an Instagram and Messenger […]

AltPress Weekly: WILLOW, Eyedress, KennyHoopla, Billy Martin and more

Welcome back to another AltPress Weekly. Each week, we highlight the things we want you to check out. We’ll bring you the scoop on the latest happenings over at Alternative Press, along with our favorite stories and other discoveries. We’ll also shout out fresh cuts and bargain bin finds—anything and everything we can’t stop listening […]

15 tracks produced by Billy Martin from Good Charlotte

What does the name Billy Martin mean to you? Does it call to mind an artist who’s spent decades performing as a multi-instrumentalist under Good Charlotte?  Don’t worry, that’s totally spot on. As we’ve previously established, though, Martin is a prominent force in shaping the modern alternative music scene. Between numerous production credits, collaborations and […]

How punk and reggae united and went "outernational" to rule the world

This past March 5, the French punk label Guerilla Asso quietly slipped a genius album into the marketplace: Rocket To Kingston, credited to Bobby Ramone. The melding of the isolated vocal tracks from nine of Bob Marley’s most deathless classics to edited Ramones backing tracks, it sounds like a joke on paper. The cover even […]

AltPress Weekly: Badflower, Yvette Young, industry insiders and more

We’re back with a fresh AltPress Weekly. Each week, we highlight the things we want you to check out. We shout out brand-new tracks and classic cuts, deep dives and smash hits. We’ll also bring you the scoop on the latest happenings at Alternative Press, along with the stories we keep coming back to. Many […]

KOAD is “on some bullshit” in his new music video—watch

Hip-hop and rock sensation KOAD has surprised fans with a new single and video, “on some bullshit,” just one day after his 19th birthday.  “on some bullshit” was co-produced with HOLLY (A$AP Rocky) and mixed by Alex Tumay (Young Thug, Travis Scott, Kanye West). The track features an addictively punchy beat with angelic and soaring […]

10 women who made the ’90s one of the most memorable decades of music

Among all the music that the ‘90s brought us, there’s one common denominator—kick-ass women vocalists. From the emergence of grunge to the golden age of hip-hop settling in its place, the ‘90s proved to be a decade where artists expressed the exasperations of womanhood with all of their might. As women lead singers began to […]

Chase Atlantic follow tour announcement with new single “OHMAMI"–listen

Chase Atlantic have dropped their latest hard-hitting single, “OHMAMI.”  With heavy trap-style bass and winding instrumentals, the latest song makes for one of the most upbeat tracks of the summer. Read more: Tyler, The Creator drops anticipated new album Call Me If You Get Lost Along with the track comes a lyric video in the style […]

Tyler, The Creator drops anticipated new album ‘Call Me If You Get Lost’

Tyler, The Creator has released his long-awaited sixth studio album, Call Me If You Get Lost, through Columbia Records. In addition to the highly anticipated album, the artist also released a scenic music video for “JUGGERNAUT.” The rapidly paced visual was directed by Wolf Haley, one of the artist’s various aliases. Read more: Ricky Montgomery […]

BLK ODYSSY drops new track “FUNKENTOLOGY” ahead of debut album–listen

BLK ODYSSY has released a brand-new song, “FUNKENTOLOGY.” The single comes along with a vibrant music video and an announcement for the singer’s debut album, BLK VINTAGE. The magnetic new track is heavily inspired by classic funk and R&B and comes as the second single off the forthcoming album, scheduled for release Aug. 27. Read […]

Kane Caples knows inclusivity starts with self-acceptance and community

Kane Caples is a multifaceted personality who is transforming every project they touch. Caples is a passionate skateboarder, working to promote the sport and the community more broadly. They have also made a major effect through fashion, interviews and the culture at large, appearing with a diverse range of platforms, from Thrasher and Vanity Fair […]

Chase Atlantic announce BEAUTY IN DEATH tour with exclusive presale

Chase Atlantic have announced their North American Beauty In Death tour. Launching in October, the group will visit over two dozen cities during the run. Alternative Press and Live Nation have partnered to offer a special presale for the tour. Launching Thursday, June 24 at 10 a.m. local time, the sale will run until 10 […]

Justin Bernardez makes honest music and found a fan base along the way

The world of music can be an incredibly intimidating force for someone who aspires to enter it yet doesn’t know where to start. In recent years, social media has been a driving tool in helping otherwise unknown artists skyrocket to fame. However, it can be hard to navigate how to use apps such as TikTok […]

cleopatrick are making guitar music that matters on debut album ‘BUMMER’

Simply put, Ian Fraser and Luke Gruntz want to make guitar music that matters. Together as cleopatrick, they’re churning out heavy-hitting rock songs that are steeped in growing up, getting knocked around (and, later, standing up for yourself) and wanting to leave everything behind—all bounded by decimating feedback that’s become the band’s signature. On their […]

Eyedress releases two-song single and music video featuring Dent May—watch

Eyedress has released a new two-song single that showcases both ends of Eyedress’ sonic capabilities. The single includes “Something About You,” featuring Los Angeles-based musician Dent May and “Spit On Your Grave.”  The juxtaposition between these tracks is striking. On the one hand, we have a lighthearted love song filled with groovy guitar riffs in […]
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