hip-hop
20 Nine Inch Nails samples that are as diverse as their discography
Music history simply wouldn’t be the same without the vast effect Nine Inch Nails have had throughout their career. Their significance has netted them countless accolades, too—from dozens of award wins and nominations to their tens of millions of record sales to their induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year. As […]
Here are 10 of the most unexpected collabs to come from 2020
What’s better than a new track by one of your favorite artists? That’s easy: a collaboration between multiple favorites. Despite all odds, 2020 has proven to be the year of collabs. From MGK and Halsey‘s shared pop-punk debut to FEVER 333 and Run-DMC‘s “ANIMAL“ remix and merch line, we’ve been consistently surprised by some great team-ups. […]
QUIZ: Can you match the hip-hop song to the rock track it samples?
Lil Peep stood out with relatable lyrics, often blending hip-hop flow with samples of his favorite emo and pop-punk artists. November marks the release of his 2018 posthumous album, Come Over When You’re Sober, Pt. 2, featuring single “Falling Down.” In celebration of Peep and his brilliant creative force, we want to pay homage by […]
QUIZ: Which iconic 2010s vocalist are you?
The 2010s brought us a new wave of alternative music. From the rise of pop-punk revivalists, including State Champs and Neck Deep, to modern hardcore outfits such as FEVER 333, the scene is alive as ever. Much like during the pop-punk heyday of the 2000s, our favorite bands feel like an extension of who we […]
QUIZ: Is this a blink-182, MGK or YUNGBLUD lyric?
The blink-182 universe is expanding fast, with the trio often collaborating with fast-rising musicians. Two recent beneficiaries of Travis Barker’s percussion and producing talents are Machine Gun Kelly and YUNGBLUD. It may seem like an unorthodox collaboration, but lyrically, those two artists share so much in common with the pop-punk giants. Can you spot the […]
Why Friday Pilots Club don’t need a genre to make good music
In a society that’s constantly obsessed with image and keeping up appearances, it’s easy to forget to be who you are. Decked in black and surrounded by gold, Friday Pilots Club tackle that notion in their latest music video, “Look Better In Gold.” From their debut with 2017’s “End Of It” to their latest track […]
Bonelang explore love and loss in the no-genre landscape of “Newlian”
Rapper Samy and vocalist/producer Matt Bones are the duo behind Bonelang, whose smooth grooves and lyrical flow are couched in some modern-pop attitudes. Today Alternative Press is premiering “Newlian,” the first in a trilogy of videos shot for their new album, SAINTMAKER. The Chicago-based pair have no time to pay allegiance to specific genres. And […]
17 rising Black alternative bands who are leading the next generation
Black musicians are at the heart of alternative music’s history. Whether it’s punk, emo, metal or pop punk, Black people have played an integral role in creating what the music scene is today. However, they’re consistently looked over in favor of white musicians, who have a long history of commodifying off the creativity of Black […]
Billie Eilish backs Tyler, The Creator's critique of Grammys "urban" awards
Billie Eilish is backing Tyler, The Creator in his comments about the Grammys’ use of the term “urban” in their awards categories. Back at the beginning of the year, Tyler took home the award for Best Rap Album and criticized the awards organization for using the phrase “urban” saying “it’s just a politically correct way to say the […]
Anonymous disrupts Chicago police radios with N.W.A.'s "Fuck Tha Police"
As the protests over the death of George Floyd and continued police brutality carry on throughout the country and across the globe, the notorious hacker group Anonymous emerged over the weekend and are showing solidarity with the protesters in various ways. One thing Anonymous did this weekend was disrupting the Chicago Police Department’s radio scanners, and with […]
Musicians react following the death of George Floyd in police custody
On May 25, Minneapolis resident George Floyd was tragically killed by police after one of the four police officers involved in his arrest knelt on his neck in an incident caught on video (warning: the video is very graphic). 46-year-old Floyd died during his arrest leading to his sister Bridget Floyd calling for the four […]
G-Eazy dropped an indie song and the internet doesn’t know how to react
G-Eazy is best known for being a rapper but his latest song sees him branching away from hip-hop beats into melodically-tinged indie rock. He revealed “Free Porn, Cheap Drugs” earlier today and it’s far from the type of music you’re used to hearing from him. Read More: Senses Fail are writing enough new music to drop two […]
Hear twenty one pilots get a fuzzy lo-fi hip-hop twist added to "Heathens"
A creative fan of twenty one pilots is taking their Suicide Squad track “Heathens” and building it into a lo-fi hip-hop track. YouTube musician and producer MarkyPaligs is remixing the track giving a fresh take on the song four years after its release. Read More: Hayley Williams just became the first woman to break this rock chart record The […]
Hear FEVER 333 and Run-DMC's Darryl McDaniels collab on "ANIMAL"
FEVER 333 are linking up with Run-DMC co-founder Darryl McDaniels (aka DMC) for a remix of “ANIMAL.” It also features producers J Randy and Nellz breaking down the track with frontman Jason Aalon Butler as he and McDaniels trade bars. Read More: It’s halfway to Halloween and Disney is celebrating with spooky new merch Butler offers a statement […]
TikTok is changing the way some accounts can use music
Up until this point, TikTok users on the video-sharing app had free reign over the songs they chose to include in their videos. However, things are about to change for verified businesses and brands on the app. This week, TikTok is changing its rules on music usage for verified business accounts. This is in efforts […]
Run The Jewels are working with members of RATM and QOTSA on 'RTJ4'
Run The Jewels are getting ready to drop their fourth full-length record and now we’re finding out some special guests on the album including Rage Against The Machine‘s Zack de la Rocha and Queens Of The Stone Age frontman Josh Homme. The new record, RTJ4, is arriving on June 5 and features several other guest artists as well. Read More: Billie Eilish […]
Here's what Slayer would sound like mixed into an emo rap song
Slayer are widely known as one of the most iconic thrash metal bands of all time but their music has also made its way into the world of hip-hop before. While rappers like Lil Jon and Public Enemy have previously used the band’s shredding metal for beat samples, Youtuber Red Sky is taking “Raining Blood” and transforming it into an […]
Post Malone figured out he actually likes wine so he made his own
Post Malone may be best known for his consumption of Bud Light but he’s venturing into another type of alcohol business with a new wine company. The rapper is launching a French rosé called Maison No. 9 built through a partnership with his manager Dre London, and his friend James Morrissey of Global Brand Equities. Read More: Marilyn Manson […]
This is how Post Malone's cannabis brand Shaboink is helping relief efforts
Post Malone is plugging away at some relief efforts through his cannabis brand Shaboink with a donation of 40,000 N95 masks to Direct Relief as well as a pre-order for their new “Clean Kits.” The rapper is joining in on some college classes to discuss his cannabis business while the company is doing their part to provide relief […]
Hear Megadeth's bassist turn Post Malone's "Over Now" into a metal song
Megadeth bassist David Ellefson is releasing his debut solo album later this year but today we’re getting a sneak peek with a cover of a Post Malone track. Ellefson is giving a heavy reworking of Post Malone’s “Over Now” while revealing he and his solo bandmates are all fans of the rapper. Read More: Grimes and Elon […]
