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23 of the most exciting rising artists to watch in 2023

These rising artists and bands broke out in 2022, and are sure to have a big 2023. Here are the indie-rock, electronic, pop, punk, and rap artists worth watching next year.

Kid Bookie shares "Game" featuring Corey Taylor—watch

Kid Bookie has released his new track, “Game.” He also dropped a music video alongside the song. The song was produced by Good Charlotte‘s Billy Martin and features the vocal talents of Slipknot‘s Corey Taylor. Read more: KennyHoopla announces 2022 tour with nothing,nowhere. and Groupthink On “Game,” Bookie and Taylor stand on the precipice of […]

Kid Bookie inspires "methodical madness" through his music

Controlled chaos is a mentality that Kid Bookie brings to his day-to-day life just as much as his metal-laced hip-hop. At the beginning of the interview, Kid Bookie politely asks if he can light up a spliff after breaking a tooth onstage a few days prior. He was performing a cover of “Creep” by Radiohead, […]

In issue 400, twenty one pilots reveal the importance of their community

With Alternative Press issue 400, we celebrate a major milestone for the magazine. AP has continued to change with the times, staying in touch with the evolution of music and culture at large. However, we’ve never forgotten our commitment to championing “New Music Now.” In many ways, this issue looks back to our roots. As […]

Here are 16 producers who shaped some of the best recent pop-punk tracks

Masters of their craft can only stay on top for so long. Eventually, they hand over the reins to their pupils—but not without guidance.  You may have stopped listening to many of pop punk’s giants long ago, tossing their CDs in a closet or burying them in a desk drawer. Little did you know they’re […]

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 […]

15 tracks produced by Billy Martin from Good Charlotte

What does the name Billy Martin mean to you? Does it call to mind an artist who’s spent decades performing as a multi-instrumentalist under Good Charlotte?  Don’t worry, that’s totally spot on. As we’ve previously established, though, Martin is a prominent force in shaping the modern alternative music scene. Between numerous production credits, collaborations and […]

Corey Taylor teases that Slipknot may be making a concept album

Slipknot are continuing their work on their seventh studio album. However, it looks like they may be veering into new territory for the We Are Not Your Kind follow-up. This week, Corey Taylor revealed that Slipknot have a lot of new ideas for their upcoming music. In fact, he teased that there’s a chance they […]

Hear how "Get Through The Day" is unlike anything Twiztid has ever done

Twiztid, the diabolical duo of horror rappers Jamie Madrox and Monoxide, are celebrating Black Friday 2020 by dropping a brand-new full-length LP, Revelashen. The album features 12 new tracks produced by longtime comrade Michael “Seven” Summers with Young Wicked and Scatteredbrains. In addition, the duo corralled Kid Bookie, Young Wicked and Lex The Hex Master […]

Corey Taylor to play Slipknot, Stone Sour and ‘CMFT’ songs for virtual gig

Corey Taylor‘s highly-awaited debut solo album CMFT arrives on Oct. 2. In celebration of the album’s release, Taylor has announced a massive new arena gig that he is livestreaming exclusively for fans. For Forum Or Against ‘Em, the historic pay-per-view streaming event, Taylor has a lot in store. Not only is he playing new material […]

Corey Taylor says Stone Sour are going on an “indefinite hiatus”

Corey Taylor has announced that Stone Sour are going on an “indefinite hiatus.” During a recent interview on The Green Room with Neil Griffiths podcast, Taylor says that the members of Stone Sour are focusing on “their own thing” for now. Read more: Carole Baskin criticizes Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s “WAP” video Earlier […]

Hear Tech N9ne and Kid Bookie join Corey Taylor for his debut solo single

Back in 2019, Corey Taylor unveiled his plans to release a solo album and eventually tour. Although coronavirus has potentially put a halt to his tour plans, Taylor is still following through with his music plans. Now, after much anticipation, Taylor has released his debut single “CMFT Must Be Stopped,” off of his forthcoming debut […]

Can you match the Corey Taylor verse to the right project?

Slipknot and Stone Sour frontman Corey Taylor is arguably one of the greatest metal vocalists of all time, with his vast range, dynamic sense of melody and ability to capture pissed-off emotions perfectly in his lyrics. The musician’s fans relentlessly pick through every move he makes, including his many guest features with artists such as […]

Top 10 hip-hop and metal collaborations you need to hear

Metal and hip-hop share many similarities in values, ethics and, increasingly now, overall aesthetic of the artists, but it’s rare when the two genres meet up with each other. From early collaborations between Aerosmith and Run-D.M.C. or Anthrax and Public Enemy, it’s evident that guitars and rap can collide in meaningful ways, and the mix […]

Corey Taylor rages with rapper Kid Bookie in new video

In one of the most bizarre collaborations of 2019, Corey Taylor hopped on with rapper Kid Bookie for his latest single, “Stuck In My Ways,” last month. Now, the pair star in new visuals for the track, with Taylor hopping on via TV screens. Read more: Boys Like Girls guitarist’s fiancé was a fan prior to […]