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Fashion designer Michael Ngo outfits the biggest queens and kings of pop

Michael Ngo has worked with the likes of Ariana Grande and Doja Cat. In his interview, Ngo discusses his upbringing and dreams of working with Rhianna.

The 55 best albums of 2022

In 2022, pop mavens, rap greats, and rock favorites returned, select indie acts broke out to the masses, the pop-punk resurgence continued to thrive, and many upstarts won over the hearts of new fans. All in all: It was a pretty great year for new music. To reflect on the year, like the huge music […]

BENEE teases new music at ACL, reflects on "one-hit wonder" fears

BENEE is anything but a one-hit-wonder. The singer opens up about her evolving songwriting methods and a brand-new album coming early next year.

Inside the next wave of Manchester acts, from Pale Waves to Witch Fever

There’s a new generation of Manchester bands out to shake things up. From Pale Waves to Witch Fever, these rising bands are doing things their own way.

Björk parties with mushrooms in video for "Atopos," Key and Peele join forces in animated horror film Wendell and Wild and more

The latest, from Björk to Key and Peele and more. This is our daily download of the essential news you need to know across music, culture and style.

Inside England’s Reading and Leeds, from Bring Me The Horizon to Megan Thee Stallion

Reading and Leeds boasted the biggest names in alternative music. From Bring Me The Horizon to Megan Thee Stallion, relive the event with our photo gallery.

Why Praying could be the new Vetements

Praying is the viral fashion brand making waves. Skylar Newman and Alex Haddad reveal why the message is more important than the graphic or garment.

The Latest: Waterparks' red era is far from over, Frank Ocean drops a $25,000 cock ring and more

The latest, from Waterparks to Frank Ocean and more. This is our daily download of the essential news you need to know across music, culture and style.

You Can Look The Other Way: How house music is soundtracking Feral Girl Summer

House music is rooted in disco, and it’s making a much-needed comeback. Here’s how the genre is soundtracking Feral Girl Summer.

Holly Humberstone releases new song "London Is Lonely"—listen

Recent AltPress cover artist Holly Humberstone has released “London Is Lonely.” The song is her first solo release following The Walls Are Way Too Thin. Read more: Sam Fender and Holly Humberstone drop “Seventeen Going Under — Acoustic” “London Is Lonely” was produced by Rob Milton and chronicles Humberstone‘s move to London, where she felt disconnected […]

Japanese Breakfast perform "Slide Tackle" on The Late Late Show—watch

Japanese Breakfast recently performed “Slide Tackle” on The Late Late Show With James Corden. Multihyphenate musician Michelle Zauner also had a “Bar Chat” with Corden following the performance. Read more: Japanese Breakfast share rerecordings on new ‘Live At Electric Lady’ EP “Slide Tackle” comes off Japanese Breakfast‘s 2021 album, Jubilee. The band have received nods for Best […]

RATM, BMTH, Halsey and more to headline Reading and Leeds 2022

Reading & Leeds have announced part of the lineup for their 2022 tour, including all six headliners set to make appearances. The three-day festival will utilize two main stages, a change the organizers have made to the event in recent years. Read more: 20 songs that transformed punk, from “Raw Power” to “Rebel Girl” Today’s […]

Dave Grohl reveals disco inspiration behind Nirvana’s ‘Nevermind’

In a new interview, Dave Grohl spoke with Pharrell Williams on how much he was inspired by disco during the creation of Nirvana’s sophomore album, Nevermind. The discussion was featured in Grohl’s new Paramount+ series From Cradle To Stage.  The series explores the relationship between musicians and their mothers. It has also given Grohl space […]

Lorde, Charli XCX and more join lineup for Primavera Sound 2022

Lorde is scheduled to perform as part of the newly announced 2022 Primavera Sound festival lineup. The appearance will mark her first live performance since the Melodrama World Tour in 2018. Lorde began trending on Twitter as thousands of her fans shared their excitement and disbelief about the singer’s return to the stage. Read more: […]

Nova Twins and Meet Me @ The Altar are inspiring the next gen of music

Since their inception, English rock duo Nova Twins (vocalist/guitarist Amy Love and bassist Georgia South) have been defying convention and making room for women of color in alternative-rock spaces. Meanwhile, American pop-punk band Meet Me @ The Altar, a three-piece energetic group composed of lead vocalist Edith Johnson, bassist Téa Campbell and drummer Ada Juarez, […]

Billie Eilish, Lizzo and more are set to headline Firefly Music Festival

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 […]

Manuela Soto Sosa uses tattoos and art to renew women's body positivity

Prior to picking up a needle at age 18, Manuela Soto Sosa never imagined that she’d embark on a career as a tattoo artist. Today, she stands on the backend of over a decade’s worth of experience. Her tenure has seen her through world tours, the launch of a streetwear brand, studio ownership and significant […]

12 'SNL' music videos that are equal parts catchy and hilarious

The music and comedy worlds often collide whenever Saturday Night Live airs from Studio 8H at Rockefeller Center in New York City. Cast members such as Andy Samberg, Chris Redd, Pete Davidson, Aidy Bryant, Kenan Thompson and beyond have made the SNL music video digital shorts connect with audiences even more than the live sketches. […]

Phoebe Bridgers is auctioning off her smashed ‘SNL’ guitar to benefit GLAAD

About two months ago, Phoebe Bridgers hit the Saturday Night Live stage for her performance debut. At the end of her two-song set, the musician smashed her guitar on stage, immediately earning the praise of fans and the attention of others. Now, that iconic piece of music history has headed to auction to benefit GLAAD, […]

21 artists who are 21 years old or younger and taking over alternative music

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.  This is especially true for young artists. With the cult following […]
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