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10 times TV and film turned classic songs into unrecognizable ballads
If anyone predicted that the infectious Bananarama hit from the summer of 1983, “Cruel Summer,” could be turned into a somber, foreboding cover with the ability to create a palpable nervousness and introspection, said person surely would have been laughed off the MTV sound stage. After all, without MTV, the three London women who made […]
9 new songs from pop-punk staples that could rival their best album
Summer is the season of pop punk. Sadly, almost everyone’s favorite part of the year seems quite a bit different in the middle of a pandemic. Thankfully, some of our go-to pop-punk bands are fresh off quality releases that rival their earlier work. If you’re still nostalgic for the 2000s, lend your ear to these […]
Here are 10 frontwomen who killed the boys’ club in rock
Since the inception of the alternative music scene, men have been at the forefront. Historically, they have determined who can participate and are allowed in their spaces, creating a “by men, for men” mentality. As a result, the “boys’ club” of the indie, punk and the alternative underground emerged. Since then, women have had to […]
15 times comedians joked about musicians in stand up
Comedians and musicians are more similar than you may think. They both strive to make their audience think, feel and see things in new ways, love saying “fuck” a lot and travel in busses across the country, consuming a questionable amount of gas station food and Starbucks coffee. Below we’ve found some of our favorite […]
Mötley Crüe reveal rescheduled tour dates with Def Leppard and Poison
Mötley Crüe were one of the most recent acts to push a tour planned for this summer amid the coronavirus pandemic. Set to kick off in mid-June with Def Leppard, Poison and Joan Jett And The Blackhearts, the bands announced plans to reschedule earlier this month. Now, they’re revealing the new dates for the stadium tour […]
Mötley Crüe’s summer tour dates with Def Leppard are postponed
Following plenty of speculation and rumors, Mötley Crüe‘s tour with Def Leppard, Poison, and Joan Jett And The Blackhearts is postponed until 2021. The epic run of shows was set to kick off later this month. As it stands, the new dates are being rescheduled for next summer and all tickets will remains valid. Read […]
10 scene favorites who rocked their solo project debuts
Sometimes after a band break up, a band member will bounce back to save our broken hearts from drowning in sadness with an amazing solo project. Other times, musicians complete and record a tracklist on their own that doesn’t fit in with their main band. Here are 10 solo project debuts that we just couldn’t […]
10 nostalgic comedy movies with surprisingly good soundtracks
Hollywood doesn’t pump out movies like they used to. The 2000s belonged to Amanda Bynes as the leading lady in hilarious romantic comedies and every punk band who set the mood for an action montage in a funny film. Some movies are made even better by cameos such as Cannibal Corpse (Ace Ventura: Pet Detective) […]
Bret Michaels knows as much about the Mötley Crüe tour’s status as you
Poison frontman Bret Michaels says he’s still waiting to hear what the plan is regarding the upcoming Mötley Crüe comeback tour with Def Leppard. The tour is supposed to be kicking off on June 18 but even with the shows just a month away from starting, none of the bands really seem to know what they’re […]
You can watch 'The Dirt' along with Mötley Crüe and the actors from home
Mötley Crüe still haven’t quite called off their co-headlining return tour with Def Leppard but while we wait to hear about the tour’s status, the band are providing a fun way to connect with their fans. The band, as well as the actors who portrayed them in Netflix‘s biopic The Dirt, are hosting a livestream watch party of […]
Here's how grunge-punks theWorst are paying respect to a fallen friend
Your quarantine is about to get a whole lot louder. Today AltPress is premiering the video for “Blacksheepish,” the new track from turbo-charged grunge-punk outfit theWorst. The Portland, Maine, trio are fronted by lead singer Brooke Binion, who comes off as the glorious love child of Joan Jett and Kurt Cobain. Fueled by the best […]
30 classic discographies to immerse yourself in while at home
While everyone is self-isolating, we’re all looking for ways to fill our time. Why not spend it digging into some of the classic bands you’ve always been meaning to learn about but haven’t been able to? With the amount of spare time everyone has, sitting down and listening to an iconic band’s entire discography is […]
The Mötley Crüe reunion tour is still on until they hear otherwise
Mötley Crüe are staying hopeful they’ll be heading out on their massive co-headlining return tour with Def Leppard and while Tommy Lee previously said everything was still set to go, the band are apparently still waiting to hear about a potential postponement. In a post about their film The Dirt, numerous fans asked about the status of the tour and they […]
Billie Joe Armstrong, Joan Jett and more honor fashion icon Jimmy Webb
Jimmy Webb, beloved stylist and buyer at New York City’s Trash And Vaudeville and more recently his own shop called I NEED MORE has passed away. The cause of death has not yet been reported. However, it was known that Webb was battling cancer. Webb impacted many notable musicians from Green Day‘s Billie Joe Armstrong […]
AP&R playlist: Haunting electro-rock, indie undercurrents and emo dad odes
You’re welcome: We’ve made finding new songs by rising bands easy. Each week, we’re gathering the best from the underground and offering it to you in one concise list. Scroll below and check out our Spotify Discover playlist, featuring these tracks and more! In return, we want to hear your favorite. Let us know which […]
Joan Jett remembers "I Love Rock 'N Roll" writer Alan Merrill after passing
Alan Merrill, the co-writer of the hit song “I Love Rock ‘N Roll” has tragically passed away from coronavirus. Merrill was only 69 years old. Merrill wrote and record “I Love Rock ‘N Roll with his group the Arrows in 1975. The song grew massively in popularity seven years later when it was famously covered […]
Mötley Crüe, Def Leppard add more support to summer stadium tour
The upcoming Mötley Crüe co-headlining tour with Def Leppard already has an insanely stacked lineup but they’re offering fans even more music with another opening act. On top of Poison and Joan Jett, the tour is also now including Tuk Smith & The Restless Hearts. Read More: Sleep On It add Bearings, Between You And Me, Neverkept to US tour The […]
Mötley Crüe confirms rumored tour lineup with additional surprise opener
The internet has been running wild with speculation of a Mötley Crüe tour since the band destroyed their nearly four-year-old cessation of touring agreement. The specific rumor is Crüe hitting the road with Def Leppard and Poison that has continued to gain traction over the past few weeks. Guitarist Mick Mars shot down that promise […]
10 popular TV show theme songs your favorite bands created
The first thing that comes to mind when you think of your favorite television show is the theme song. That tune is vital as it sets the mood for the whole series. Usually, a network have their own writers compose the opening, but every so often they employ others with the task. From Bowling For Soup […]
Social Distortion frontman Mike Ness on 40 years of living the punk life.
With one classic punk album under his belt, Social Distortion frontman Mike Ness seemed like a safe bet to die before he turned 25. Instead, he cleaned up and kept the band going through its 40th birthday. At 57, he’s still in fighting shape—literally—and his band have no end in sight. Social Distortion will celebrate […]
