interviews

Maggie Lindemann discusses her new album and working with Chase Atlantic

It can be daunting to present your real and raw self to a modern, chronically online world where anyone can publicly comment on anything. It’s even harder when, while doing this in the public eye, you appear to be changing from the person you were once known as by the world. When the planet was […]

KennyHoopla's part of a new generation that's redefining alternative music

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 […]

AltPress Weekly: Mark Hoppus, Tom DeLonge, Poppy, UPSAHL and more

Welcome back for another AltPress Weekly. Every week, we highlight the things we want you to check out. We always keep you up to date about what’s happening at Alternative Press. We’ll also bring you our latest music finds, from longtime favorites to brand-new releases. We’ve got another week of new music discoveries and other exciting […]

AltPress Weekly: Joey Jordison, All Time Low, Angels & Airwaves and more

It’s time for another AltPress Weekly. Each week, we highlight the things we want you to check out. We keep you in the loop about everything going on over at Alternative Press, along with all the music news that has us captivated. Of course, we also shout out the freshest music finds, from rarities and […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

AltPress Weekly: Eyedress, Syd, boyband, the Velvet Underground and more

Welcome back to AltPress Weekly. It’s hard to believe we’re already at our fourth installment of our weekly roundup, which gathers up everything we want you to check out. Each week, we showcase longtime favorite tracks and brand-new cuts. We also focus on all the things happening at Alternative Press, as well as the latest […]

AltPress Weekly: Chase Atlantic, Pom Pom Squad, Real Friends and more

We’re back with the latest AltPress Weekly. Every week, we highlight new things we want you to check out. We call attention to new songs and old hits, classic listens and fresh finds. We’ll also keep you up to date with the latest happenings at Alternative Press, along with the stories we keep coming back […]

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 […]

AltPress Weekly: Bob Dylan, Meet Me @ The Altar, Trixie Mattel and more

Welcome to the second installment of AltPress Weekly. Each week, we’ll cover new things we want you to check out. We’ll shout out fresh song drops and vintage finds, highlighting longtime favorites and brand-new discoveries. We’ll also feature the stories we can’t stop thinking about, along with all of the goings-on here at Alternative Press. […]

AltPress Weekly: chloe moriondo cover, Architects, Turnstile and more

We’re very excited to reveal the first installment of AltPress Weekly, designed to give you the lowdown on the things we want you to check out. Each week, we’ll cover new releases and old songs, rising artists and your favorite stars. Along the way, we’ll highlight everything from breaking music news to bargain bin discoveries, […]

Musicians share their favorite album from 2008

Can you name an album off the top of your head that came out in 2008? Let alone what your favorite was? We put a ton of your favorite bands to the test and asked them just that. And these are the albums they chose. Read more: Musicians share their favorite album of 2017 BLACK […]

Musicians share what they thought was the best band reunion ever

What was the best band reunion ever? Some of your fave bands, including the Regrettes and SWMRS, give their picks — and BSB and Spice Girls are definitely on the list. Watch more: These are the best Star Wars characters, according to bands

Hail The Sun, Tiny Moving Parts and I The Mighty's favorite holiday gifts and food

A member of Hail The Sun REALLY loves mashed potatoes and gravy, and another member tells us a story not even his own family has heard before. Enjoy this very special, holiday-themed BEST EVER, featuring HTS, Tiny Moving Parts and I The Mighty. Read more: 14 new holiday songs to add to your Christmas playlist Happy […]

Three beauty vloggers share their thoughts on YouTube’s demonetization process

[Pictured, top-left clockwise: Victoria Ditrich, Ashley Feasel, Hailie Barber; photos by: Biohazardous Beauty/YouTube, Atleeeey/YouTube, Hailie Barber/YouTube] The DIY makeup and beauty vlogger has become one of the most commonly found careers to stem from social media, mainly Instagram and YouTube, the latter being the No. 1 platform for anyone interested in the beauty world. Read […]

Movements, Halflives, more discuss mental health in the music industry

There’s been an encouraging trend in both the music world (and society at large) over the last few years toward a more open dialogue about mental health. Now more than ever, both high-profile musicians and fans alike are engaging in conversations raising awareness around mental illness in an effort to break  down outdated stigmas. However, […]

Exit Interview: Ben Weinman, Greg Puciato talk the end of Dillinger Escape Plan

It’s all over now: For two decades, the Dillinger Escape Plan tore down the seemingly exclusionary walls separating various music genres to create a furious synergy of their own design. While they routinely took metal and hardcore to new levels of extremity over the course of six albums and several EPs, Dillinger were the dictionary definition […]

Tonight Alive's Jenna McDougall opens up about mental health and body image

AP correspondent, Australia, Mike Hohnen sat down with Tonight Alive's Jenna McDougall to talk about it all: from mental health and image, to spirituality and the band's upcoming album.  Tonight Alive's Underworld, one of AP's Most Anticipated alternative albums of 2018, is out Jan. 12 on Hopeless Records. “We wrote it in three months, so the songs […]

Our Most Anticipated alternative releases of 2018

[Pictured L-R: Brendon Urie, Twenty One Pilots, Tonight Alive, Waterparks, State Champs; photos by: Douglas Sonders, Neal Walters, Jawn Rocha, Elliott Ingham] We can’t predict the future, but we can assure you that 2018 will bring plenty of awesome new music. We talked to some of your favorite artists, from Marmozets to State Champs, who are in various […]
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