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Dance Gavin Dance celebrate Tim Feerick and open up on 'Jackpot Juicer'

In celebration of the life and work of their bassist Tim Feerick, who tragically passed away April 13, Alternative Press is honored to present Dance Gavin Dance as one of its May cover stars. The world-exclusive cover story serves as both a deep dive into the band’s upcoming 10th full-length, Jackpot Juicer, as well as […]

Dance Gavin Dance announce 10th album, 'Jackpot Juicer'

Dance Gavin Dance have announced their 10th album, Jackpot Juicer. The release follows 2020’s Afterburner and arrives July 29 via Rise Records. The news follows the release of “Synergy” in March. The track, which features guest vocals from Don Broco‘s Rob Damiani, is their first new music in nearly two years.   Read more: Dance […]

Tilian Pearson reveals how taking psychedelics informed 'Factory Reset'

“Sing songs of purpose/Ones they feel in earnest/Long after the furnace claims you.” So intones Tilian Pearson in the first few moments of his new solo album, Factory Reset. At first, a sentiment this thoughtful and heartfelt may seem out of place for the silken-voiced singer of Dance Gavin Dance. After all, the band’s lyrics […]

Bring Me The Horizon, beabadoobee and more share their favorite music from 2021

Are the winter blues getting you down? Don’t worry, Alternative Press’ end-of-the-year celebration is here to bring you some holiday cheer. If you haven’t heard already, we asked each artist we interviewed for our December 2021 issue of AltPress magazine to answer two specific questions: what was the best thing you heard in 2021, and […]

Here's how Dance Gavin Dance became their own hometown heroes

While Dance Gavin Dance have had to put touring in support of their phenomenal new record Afterburner on hold this year, they’ve managed to find new and creative ways to connect with fans. In lieu of a cross-country headlining tour and their annual Swanfest celebration, the band are giving fans something they’ve been requesting for […]

What A Mess: Dance Gavin Dance's Jon Mess opens up

Fans champing at the bit for DANCE GAVIN DANCE’s upcoming Downtown Battle Mountain II release were thrown into a panic this month when talented, yet notoriously flaky singer Jonny Craig—only recently returned to the band after being unceremoniously booted in 2007—tweeted, “I'm sorry everyone but I'm going to be taking a very very very long […]