Machine Gun Kelly

Born Michael Ian Olmo, the artist launched his career on SoundCloud — a trajectory not unlike the one taken by stars such as Post Malone, Travis Scott and Lil Peep — and garnered thousands of streams on the strength of a single song. Knowing he had to create more, he put out A Dance With […]

Mark Hoppus and Travis Barker reunited for a Halloween weekend concert special. To set a spooktacular tone for the season, Barker’s own House of Horrors event, presented by NoCap, was broadcast from a private haunted estate. The livestream saw the blink-182 bassist and drummer returning to classics such as “The Rock Show” and “What’s My […]

Maggie Lindemann is exploring her emotions in her new single, “She Knows It.” This track is the latest music since the Alternative Press cover star’s debut EP, PARANOIA, was released at the start of 2021. Read more: Painted Flowers jewelry and apparel hosts rising stars for launch party “I wrote this song about liking a […]

Avril Lavigne has announced that she will be touring Europe next year. Lavigne was initially slated for a European run in support of her 2019 album Head Above Water, but the COVID-19 pandemic forced her to delay the dates. Read more: WILLOW, Avril Lavigne and KennyHoopla team up for “G R O W” video In an […]

iann dior discusses his humble beginnings on SoundCloud, musical mentors, and the road to his forthcoming album in conversation with Joel Madden.

Spiritbox have released one of the most anticipated rock albums of the year, Eternal Blue, via Rise Records. The band’s debut album features a guest appearance by Sam Carter of Architects.  Eternal Blue solidifies Spiritbox‘s unforgettable sound. The album has everything that listeners have been waiting for—and more. Each song is beautifully crafted, with thumping […]

Fusing inspiration from Prince, David Bowie, Amy Winehouse and more, Keir is already on the path to greatness. Filling his discography with releases that exemplify his vulnerability and values, Keir is pushing past intolerance and creating a space where he and his fans can be exactly who they want to be—dresses and all. Through each […]

LILHUDDY took an elbow to the jaw. Not in a mosh pit—there haven’t been many of those during the COVID-19 pandemic—but playing basketball with some friends in the courtyard of his multi-million-dollar home in Los Angeles. It’s the kind of common injury that could happen to anyone. Except, of course, LILHUDDY isn’t just anyone. Most […]

As the hyperspeed of now renders new rock stars at every second, from every corner of the world, such a pursuit retains the potential to change many lives, as well as the terrifying qualities of what comes after. The swift adjustment to accessible excess of one’s every desire, attention from the right and wrong characters, […]

In one sense, the word alternative captures a sound, just as a style or genre has a unique musical character. Used in this way, the term can call to mind a specific era or maybe that specific band that first helped us feel like we had our own distinct corner of the world. In another […]

Making a drastic career change from the monotonous world of finance to the colorful realms of music production and songwriting isn’t the traditional path into the music industry. New Jersey’s Jennifer Decilveo, however, takes unusual moves like this in stride. “I hated it, [and] I couldn’t do it anymore,” she says of her former life […]

KennyHoopla has released a dynamic live performance of four songs from his latest project, SURVIVORS GUILT: THE MIXTAPE//. The set was recorded at DTS Sound Space at KROQ, and featured blink-182 drummer Travis Barker along with guitarist Nick Long.  The trio came together and created electricity on stage. Although Kenny was subdued while introducing the […]

Pop punk found new life in 2020. Young bands blossomed, while hip-hop and pop acts picked up guitars. Maybe you’re one of the many fans who rediscovered old favorites on social media. Possibly, Chase Hudson (aka LILHUDDY) acted as your power-chord gateway drug.  If so, welcome. There’s so much to see. And if you thought […]

In the music world, everybody has to start somewhere. While a producer’s early albums are their proving ground for a bright future in the field, they also need luck on their side to find a successful band and a scene-changing album to springboard the rest of their career into the stratosphere. From legendary production masters […]

Pop-punk legends Simple Plan and New Found Glory have announced their rescheduled Pop Punk’s Still Not Dead tour. The groups will hit the road this fall, supported by emerging alt-pop artist LØLØ. Alternative Press and Live Nation have partnered to offer a special presale in advance of the run, launching May 26. To learn more […]

In recent years, blink-182’s Travis Barker has been an active supporter of younger artists, appearing on tracks with Machine Gun Kelly, YUNGBLUD, nothing,nowhere. and more. His latest collaboration is with rapper Sueco, fka Sueco the Child, on pop-punk track “SOS.” 24-year-old Sueco is known for mixing pop, pop punk and rap with inventive beats to […]

The organizers of Riot Fest have announced that the festival is returning to Douglass Park in Chicago this fall. In typical Riot fashion, the lineup for Sept. 17, 18 and 19 is stacked. “We’ve missed you and we can’t wait to see you this year,” the festival organizers shared.  Headliners include alternative veterans Nine Inch […]

Firefly Music Festival has announced its 2021 lineup. The iconic music festival will return this year for four days, taking place Sept. 23-26. The event will be held at the Woodlands at Dover International Speedway in Dover, Delaware. In total, the festival will host over 120 artists, along with a wide range of amenities and […]