indie rock

The ’90s boasted tons of iconic alt movie soundtracks. From Letters to Cleo in 10 Things I Hate About You to Elliott Smith in Good Will Hunting, check out our picks.

EKKSTACY embraces darkness and pop with his new album, misery. He breaks down how goth rock like Misfits and Christian Death influenced the record.

Singer-songwriter Phoebe Bridgers surprised fans by coming out on stage at The 1975’s LA tour stop.

Allegra Weingarten and Etta Friedman of Brooklyn-based indie-rock band Momma talk their breakout album Household Name, their hit “Rockstar” and what’s next.

Terrill Jefferson has been skateboarding for 15 years. Now, the 25-year-old is bringing to life his own signature clothing brand, Eighthward Designs.

To properly dissect the best emo albums from 2011, one must not be afraid to use the term “emo” broadly, as this style of music can take shape across multiple genres. In 2011, emo was arguably at its lowest point commercially, as the mid-to-late 2000s boom had slowly faded away at the turn of the […]

In the midst of a growing punk revival, many people are looking back at the past even as they try to figure out a new path forward. KennyHoopla’s SURVIVORS GUILT: THE MIXTAPE//, a collaboration with Travis Barker, is exactly that kind of attempt to find the way. Despite winning over audiences and respect, he’s not […]

British duo Wet Leg made their U.S. television debut last night on Late Night With Seth Meyers. The band performed “Chaise Longue,” one of only four singles they have out ahead of their upcoming album, set for release April 8. Read more: 14 modern artists who are continuing to build the legacy of indie “They’re one of […]

Japanese Breakfast have released their new EP, Live At Electric Lady, available exclusively on Spotify. The EP, which features a string section, includes newly recorded live versions of “Be Sweet,” “Savage Good Boy,” “Tactics” and “Kokomo, IN.” Read more: 14 modern artists who are continuing to build the legacy of indie “Recording at Electric Lady […]

Short for “independent music,” indie music is a term that was coined in the ’80s to describe music outside of the mainstream and artists not signed to one of the “Big Four” labels—EMI, Sony, Universal and Warner. Read more: Lauren Hibberd delivers witty lyricism and charm on new ‘Goober’ EP However, since its inception, a […]

Lesibu Grand are done apologizing to others in their latest track “I’m Not Sorry,” exclusively premiering with Alternative Press. “I’m Not Sorry” takes inspiration from early ’80s bands such as the Motels and Berlin. The band also explore a more sincere, self-reflective side of their work in comparison to some of their recent songs that […]

Lowertown are showing their musical growth and maturity ahead of their upcoming EP in the brand-new single “Seaface.” Alternative Press is bringing you a first listen of the track, along with an exclusive Q&A with the group. “Seaface” follows a similar mellow indie feel as the band’s previously released songs, including the EP’s title track […]

Australian indie-rock duo Good Morning have announced their new album, Barnyard, and shared its first single, “Country.”  “Country” is a mellow, indie offering that reflects on frontman Liam Parsons’ life and how it has changed from adolescence to adulthood. Read more: 11 alternative groups still playing together after a decade or more “I’m still not […]

L.A.-based M.A.G.S. has finally released his debut album, Say Things That Matter, via Take This To Heart Records and ONErpm. The album is a collection of 14 indie-rock-inspired tracks that glide seamlessly through genre, featuring everything from fuzzy guitar riffs to lo-fi beats accompanying the artist’s magnetic vocals. To celebrate the release, M.A.G.S.,aka Buffalo, New […]

Rising alternative star Lauran Hibberd is proving why her music matters with her new EP, Goober, via eOne. In a genre with so much competition for airwaves, Hibberd shines brightly with her refreshingly spunky sound and sarcastic lyricism. From “How Am I Still Alive?,” the indie-rock collab with Lydia Night of the Regrettes to the […]

POORSTACY shouts out the misunderstood in his new track, “Children Of The Dark.” Along with the song comes a new video, shot and edited by Abraham Rasmussen, produced by Afflux Studios and directed by the singer himself. Read more: KennyHoopla and Eyedress are revolutionizing alternative as we know it The music video begins with the […]

Since its creation over a decade ago, Twitch has always been a place where people can game while connecting with viewers who share their interests. While categories such as Minecraft, Grand Theft Auto and VALORANT are played by thousands upon thousands of streamers daily, another section of the platform flourishes: music.  One of the top […]

illuminati hotties kick back and relax at the pool in the video for their latest song “Pool Hopping.” The song comes ahead of their newly announced third album Let Me Do One More, out October 1 via Snack Shack Tracks/Hopeless Records. The indie-rock project of producer and audio engineer Sarah Tudzin, illuminati hotties are bringing […]

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 […]

Straight out of a vivid indie-rock/emo daydream, Swedish alternative outfit Tribe Friday are the up-and-coming artist you need to keep on your radar. Today they’re sharing their brand-new video for “drugs x boys x drugs” and an in-depth look into the making of the track and visuals exclusively with AltPress. By blending emo nostalgia via […]