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Tony Hawk has announced the lineup for Tony Hawk’s Weekend Jam, a festival bringing together music and skateboarding. The multiday event will take place in Las Vegas May 12-15.
The artist roster for the Weekend Jam brings together a wide range of artists, with a strong showing from pioneering punk artists. Amon...
Indie-rock veterans Modest Mouse have announced a new livestream presented via Veeps. The concert will take place Sept. 28 at 11 p.m. ET, and tickets can be purchased here.
Through this stream, viewers can join the in-person audience at legendary venue Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado...
Lowertown are showing their musical growth and maturity ahead of their upcoming EP in the brand-new single “Seaface.” Alternative Press is bringing you a first listen of the track, along with an exclusive Q&A with the group.
“Seaface” follows a similar mellow indie feel as the band's previously released songs, including the EP’s title track “The Gaping Mouth.” However, this new release marks L
Orville Peck has announced dates for his fall Drive Me, Crazy tour. The country singer with an alternative flair will play over a dozen shows across the United States, starting at Nashville Pride Sept. 18 and ending at Madison Square Garden...
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 se...
It takes a minute for me to be connected with Isaac Brock, lead singer and songwriter for revered indie-rock band Modest Mouse. Once we’re paired, he quickly gets something out: “I’m talking to you through these sunglasses, which are also headphones. They don’t work ...
Following her big night at the Grammys, Brittany Howard debuted a soulful performance of her powerful song "Short And Sweet" on Jimmy Kimmel Live!.
"Short And Sweet" is off of her new solo album Jaime which earned her five Grammy nominations this year...
Alicia Bognanno’s solo project Bully is back for another round, dropping its third full-length, SUGAREGG, Aug. 21. The Sub Pop release is hypercharged and relentlessly confident from start to finish. Though it combines plenty of the grit and ferocity of their 2015 debut, Feels Like, with a dose of the prevalent lyrical focus of sophomore effort, Losing, SUGAREGG only nods to the past rather than r
From sea to shining sea, the U.S. is teeming with talented bands and musicians. Every state and region of the country has its own scene, with its own unique flavor, filled with undiscovered and unsigned artists worthy of a listen.
In a time when most of us are stuck inside, take a virtual road trip across the 50 states and experience what each act have to offer...
While celebrating Corey Taylor’s birthday this week, we compiled a list of some musicians who are so talented, they’ve been a large part of multiple successful bands. Taylor, being the vocalist of both Stone Sour and Slipknot, shows this to be true.
This li...
VISTA released a new single—plus, don’t miss a new music video from Loyal Panic. Check out the news you might have missed today below!
1. Inklings release new music video
Kier Kemp’s post-Fearless Vampire Killers solo venture Inklings released a new music video for “Ambush.” “‘Ambush’ is about so...
This month marks 15 years since The O.C. first premiered, giving us a look inside the world of the Newport Beach elite. As told through the eyes of the core four—Ryan Atwood, Seth Cohen, Marissa Cooper and Summer Roberts—The O.C. never skim...
Coming up with a band name can be difficult, but for the well-read musician, the process can be a little simpler. Some of the best bands found inspiration for names in their favorite books. Here are 10 bands named after book characters, passages or titles
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Brand New and Modest Mouse have announced that they will embark on a co-headlining tour this summer. (Pre-sale tickets are live now, and general admission go on sale this coming Friday, January 29.) A full list of dates and locations can be found below...
The late night talk show circuit may feature a few celebrity interviews or comedy sketches and maybe even some games—but the real excitement comes from the showstopping musical performances. Bands and artists have the luxury of reaching an audience they may have never been put in front of otherwise (such as when my own mother told me she liked that band “A-S-A-P” and their song “Rocky” when rapper
Philly indie/alt-rock four-piece Hop Along—one of our 100 Bands You Need To Know In 2015—who have been gaining significant traction with the release of their most recent album, Painted Shut, have been announced as the lead support on an upcoming run of Modest Mouse tour dates; another great opportunity for much-deserved exposure. On Faceboo...
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Made In America Festival is back again, releasing its lineup for the fall 2015 edition of the event. Headliners include Beyoncé, The Weeknd, J. Cole, and Bassnectar.
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Notable inclusions from the alternative world include juggernauts Death Cab For Cutie and Modest Mouse, as well as Metric, Creepoid, Superheaven,