Interview

Static Dress have announced their debut album Rouge Carpet Disaster, due for a May 18 release. They also released a video for their emotionally-driven track “such.a.shame.” The new track showcases the band’s mastery of a wide range of styles, seeing them craft soaring, rich post-hardcore that harkens back to the harmonically rich early years of the […]

On Friday, Feb. 18, New Jersey post-hardcore pioneers Thursday played a sold-out, career-spanning set at The Regent Theater in Los Angeles.  The show took place at the tail end of their triumphant return to the stage as part of their headlining tour that featured select support from Cursive, the Appleseed Cast and Nate Bergman.  Read more: […]

It’s been a hot minute since Polyphia last unleashed their fiery juggernaut instrumentals into the world. But following 2018’s New Levels New Devils, the Texas four-piece have been tinkering away on their mythical fourth album. A seemingly gargantuan task, the fearsome band have been creating more than ever, with guitarist Tim Henson even branching out […]

The grass isn’t greener on the other side; it’s only greener where you grow it, and Yeek is making sure he tends to his own garden in 2022. Wielding a pocket full of seeds and his transformative album Valencia, Yeek has certainly proved that he is an artist destined for bloom. Heading into another year, […]

Before you find yourself in her DMs, Dora Jar already knows that her name is a pun. She’s reminded about it at least once a week. And just like with her eclectic sound, she references her childhood for its inspiration. While some might not feel a nostalgic connection to an automated car alarm, Jar makes […]

EKKSTACY is among a crop of young artists driving the ongoing punk revival. He is unique in the crowd for the version of punk history he tells. Stripped of pop-punk hooks and bright, crispy guitars, EKKSTACY leans toward the darkest corners of the genre. His sound follows from the rawest elements of early ’80s punk, […]

Carlie Hanson has released her debut album Tough Boy. Ahead of the record, she spoke with Alternative Press for her cover appearance on our January issue (#402). During the conversation, she talked about the opportunities and challenges presented by the project, which pushed her artistically and personally. She also talked about the music itself, which perfectly captured […]

A 17-year-old so richly invested in her emotional lyrics and keenly focused on her future is a music industry rarity. Toronto’s newest export Sophie Powers has a bright-eyed view of the path ahead, having already collaborated with Kellin Quinn and DE’WAYNE on her fast ascension up the career ladder. From designing her own photo shoot […]

WARGASM are taking a break from recording one of 2022’s most eagerly anticipated debut albums. When Alternative Press checks in with them, they’re at Chapel Studios in Lincoln, in the east of their native England — or, more specifically, sat on the sofa, where Sam Matlock is eating toast, and Milkie Way, fittingly given her […]

From working with the production company Media Monsters to directing a music video for Eyedress, Thomas “Dangy” Dang has run the gamut of visual media, picking up skills to add to his creative toolbox at each stop along the way. Before he was teaching himself how to navigate the professional sphere to become a successful […]

To reduce ZillaKami’s music to strictly hip-hop would be a disservice not only to his artistry but to him as a person. He’s open about the fact that he shouldn’t be categorized simply based on his appearance, growing tired of the box the industry often tries to put him in and gatekeepers who don’t accept […]

Third Eye Blind are announcing the Summer Gods: 25 Years In The Blind tour. Alternative Press is giving you an exclusive first look. During the U.S. run, the band will be joined by Taking Back Sunday and Hockey Dad. Summer Gods is a celebration of 25 years for Third Eye Blind. The tour is also […]

For Hayden Silas Anhedönia, this year is built around one thing: releasing her debut album as Ethel Cain. It’s her most fully realized version of the character to date. “I’m excited to bring her to life over the course of the [new] year because my last two releases as Ethel Cain have been me,” she […]

When Layla Shapiro and Emma Harris decided to embark on the journey of opening their first store, RATSTAR, it wasn’t without years of hard work and experience. The pair would spend every day driving around Los Angeles looking to score the best vintage clothing and accessories that weren’t only quality products but extensions of their […]

Whenever she’s asked to describe her sound, Holly Humberstone is never sure quite how to answer. In all truth, she doesn’t think about it in great detail. “I just make the music that I’m into at the time,” she reasons. “I’m generally just trying not to overthink it.”  Those of us who devoutly listen to […]

Closing his 2021 chapter with a gut-wrenching collaborative EP with Travis Barker, Jack Kays has morphed into a very different artist — peeling back layers of bleach-blond aesthetics to expose the artist beneath. Tackling difficult topics of depression, anxiety and addiction through devastating emotional serenades and pop-punk tinges, MY FAVORITE NIGHTMARES commences a new chapter […]

Last year, Zephani Jong went from a bedroom songwriter to touring with Waterparks after securing herself as a social media savant with brutally honest and witty observations. It’s these same homed-in exposés she’s channeling within her lo-fi pop tunes as Zeph. Finding more fans by the day jumping on board, with her puppy Basil pacing […]

If you name something, visualize it, really want it, you can will it into existence, set it off on the path to greatness. Such is the case with BLACKSTARKIDS — a trio whose name only scrapes the surface of their ambition. In the last two years alone, they’ve released three records, embarked on North American […]

“We released our first single six months ago, and now I’m sat in a hotel room in L.A.,” Wet Leg’s Rhian Teasdale says over the phone. “It’s really bizarre, and it’s really fun.” Wet Leg are indeed here to have fun. It was a goal from the beginning, when Teasdale and Hester Chambers formed the […]

The Linda Lindas walked out of quarantine in a very different position from where they were when COVID-19 forced them and the rest of the world inside. Before, they had played only around 15 shows, meeting up to rock out simply because they loved it. Afterward, their faces and words were everywhere.  Read more: Dominic […]