Putting to rest their pop image, Demi Lovato has entered their rock era. In conversation with AP, Lovato breaks down HOLY FVCK — the return to their roots.
TITUS is capturing the magic of turn-of-the-millennium music. Fusing elements of Y2K pop punk and hip-hop, the artist explores his influences and what's next.
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 decade, followed by the genre’s dip into happier and more neon territory. However, due to ...
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Prentiss has released his latest single, “i will wait.” Alternative Press is bringing you a first look at the track!
Additionally, the latest single coincides with a recent sold-out show in Atlanta, performing alongside hyperpop staples glaive and ericdoa.
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The Grammy-winning producer FINNEAS has been named the No. 1 songwriter on Spotify in 2020.
The algorithm for judging the top songwriters had been created by music rights data service blòkur, determined by a variety of factors.
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The first factor depends on popularity and is based on the number of days each song spent on the top
Add a dash of Fall Out Boy, a sprinkle of Drake, a pinch of the 1975 and a hint of Kanye West and you’ll end up with a sound that’s nearly impossible to replicate. The mastermind behind this fool-proof recipe is none other than Hopeless Records’ latest addition to their stacked roster—a singer-songwriter who was practically born with music in his blood. Throughout 2019 and 20...
Even though we're always on the hunt for new releases, covers of old songs from our favorite artists are always gifts welcomed with open arms.
There's something about a cover song that is always exciting, especially when other musicians are the ones showing their karaoke skills...
Ever since the inception of emotional hardcore in the ’80s, each decade had defining bands who updated the sound and meaning of emo to the musical landscape of the time. The ’90s were all about Midwest emo and screamo, and in the 2000s, emo peaked as a mainstream obsession, thanks to MCR, Fall Out Boy, Paramore and more. And it’s a...
There’s truly something special whenever our favorite artists decide to cover songs from other bands and genres. It shows off their musical chops, their taste and their ability to imprint their style on anything they’re performing.
Some artist...
Thanks to the internet, our exposure to new artists isn’t reliant on record deals and radio hits. Alternative artists of all ages have been able to blow up on social media, release music on their own and launch their careers out of their bedrooms.
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At this point, many of us are aware that the music industry is male-dominated when it comes to band leaders. However, when you look at musicians drumming at the back of the stage, there are even fewer women in that position.
By showcasing some of our favorite women in the drumming world today, we're proving that ladies can beat the skins with ease and are so cool, they’ll make young people everywh
While we won’t hold it against you if you haven’t heard Coda Meraki yet, we will if you’re not entirely captivated by his storytelling. Emerging amid the height of the COVID-19 pandemic last year, Meraki’s debut single “Happy” hit streaming via Heartsick Records. Reminiscent of his influences such...
You may discover these artists listed in movements ranging anywhere from trap and emo rap to hyperpop, hexD/surge and glitchcore. But we recognize a scene kid when we see one. Check out these artists who are changing the game in SoundCloud’s trap/emo-rap underground by throwing it back to the 2000s Myspace era in unique and new ways.
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It looks like we are a bit closer to finally hearing blink-182's next album.
This past week, Travis Barker offered an update on just how far away the trio is from finishing their new album. As well, the drummer confirmed their upcoming LP features surprise collabs with Grimes, Lil Uzi Vert and Pharrell Williams...
These days, it’s safe to say that genre labels such as pop and indie aren't sufficient enough.
It’s rare for artists to confine themselves to one genre anymore, even on one track. That's led to a bunch of more specific but still just as confusing genre names we use in an attempt to narrow down the type of music we’re talking about.
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Back in December 2019, Juice WRLD tragically died at the age of 21 after an accidental overdose.
Now, Juice WRLD's label head Lil Bibby has revealed that the late rapper actually agreed to go to rehab just days before his sudden death.
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Fans are getting their final look at Juice WRLD's last-ever music video this week.
On Friday, "Bad Boy," a new posthumous song from Juice WRLD with Young Thug, was released.
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In December 2019, Juice WRLD, aka Jarad Anthony Higgins, passed away at the age of 21 after suffering a seizure in a Chicago a
Many artists have changed both the lives of individual fans and the entirety of music history as it stands. Each musical contribution is immeasurable, but some bands, singers, instrumentalists, producers and more have changed the scope of our understanding of what music even is...