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These 15 albums from 1991 laid the foundation for punk as we know it
Welcome to Alternative Press’ pick of the 15 best punk albums of 1991. It was a momentous year, one in which underground culture burst into the mainstream, taking punk and all its offshoots with it. Blame it on one album: Nirvana’s Nevermind. Many punkier-than-thou types will moan when seeing this album’s inclusion. They’d be denying […]
Here’s why Miley Cyrus thinks Cher calling her out was a good thing
It’s been almost a month since Miley Cyrus released her rock-inspired album Plastic Hearts. The LP includes collaborations with Steve Nicks, Dua Lipa, Billy Idol and even Joan Jett. Now, Cyrus has opened up to collaborator Billy Idol about those comments she received from Cher following her infamous 2013 MTV Video Music Awards performance. Read more: […]
10 'Simpsons' band cameos that'll make you wish you lived in Springfield
As the longest-running animated television show in history, The Simpsons has been around for the rise and fall of grunge, the emergence of pop punk and countless other shifts in the music world. Throughout the past 31 years, The Simpsons has landed some of music’s most successful artists as guest stars. While the fan-proclaimed “golden […]
Here’s how Doja Cat addressed sampling Plini in her rock “Say So” set
Back in November, Doja Cat treated fans to a rock reimagination of her mega-hit “Say So” during the 2020 EMAs. However, Australian progressive rock guitarist Plini soon pointed out that one of his songs was lifted for the performance without permission. Now, Plini has revealed what Doja Cat said to him after the ordeal. Read more: […]
See Travis Barker help transform this Metallica classic in a new cover
Travis Barker has treated us to some incredible new performances this week. Over the weekend, he hit the stage with Steve Aoki at the MTV Movie & TV Awards for an unforgettable award show performance. Now, the blink-182 drummer has joined forces Elise Trouw, Carey Watkins and American Sign Language performer Paul Raci for an […]
10 scene staples you won’t believe don’t have music videos
Remember the days of rushing home and turning on MTV to catch the latest alternative hits? How about debating which music video you should buy with the remaining balance on your iTunes gift card? Anyone engaged in the 2000s scene knew how important music videos were to it. From artist discovery to the aesthetic, those […]
See KennyHoopla and Travis Barker channel the MTV era in “ESTELLA//”
As promised, KennyHoopla and Travis Barker are back with an entertaining new video for their collab “ESTELLA//” that’s truly reminiscent of our favorite videos from the early days of MTV. The duo first unveiled the early 2000s punk-inspired track last week. Read more: See Post Malone and Ty Dolla $ign become space cowboys in “Spicy” […]
Here are 10 pop culture collabs we need to see Vans do next
Vans has done amazing, out-of-this-world collaborations to bring fresh designs to shoe lovers and punks everywhere. The company has incorporated NASA and National Geographic all the way to The Simpsons into its brand. These limited-edition collabs are cute and fun, and they often go for a lot of money on eBay if you keep them […]
Here’s why Plini isn’t surprised Doja Cat’s rock reimagining lifted his song
Over the weekend, Doja Cat surprised many rock and metal fans with her rendition of “Say So” at the 2020 MTV European Music Awards. Now, it looks like Doja Cat is in some hot water following the viral performance. Australian progressive rock guitarist Plini has pointed out that one of his songs was lifted for […]
10 hits from the ’90s you probably didn’t know are from movies
There are some songs that you hear that immediately make you think of the movie they were featured prominently in, such as Celine Dion’s smash “My Heart Will Go On.” You just can’t help but think of Rose on that block of wood, pledging her love to an exhausted, descending Jack, even while she won’t […]
See Doja Cat transform “Say So” into a rock anthem with a horror nod
Over the weekend, MTV held its 2020 European Music Awards. Hosted by the U.K. girl group Little Mix, the awards show included various performances from nominated artists including Doja Cat. For her performance of her hit single “Say So,” Doja Cat transformed the track into a true gothic rock anthem. As well, the performance even […]
30 metal bands who pioneered heavy music in Latin America
Heavy metal is most often viewed as a Westernized genre of music. While bands such as Black Sabbath, Judas Priest and Iron Maiden get their fair share of credit for creating the genre, others in different parts of the world are overlooked. Latin metal in particular has a long and fruitful history that largely gets […]
10 rising UK-based pop-punk bands you need to hear
You don’t have to look far to see U.K. bands making waves in the pop-punk scene. Groups such as Boston Manor, Trash Boat and As It Is have all made significant contributions to the latest revival era. But what’s going on in the underground? Quite a lot, as it turns out. And the beauty of […]
iDKHOW aren’t anybody's lowest common denominator with ‘Razzmatazz’
In real life, it is indeed true that time flies when you’re having fun. But sometimes in your head, it runs painfully slow, like medical procedures, governmental policy changes and living in a pandemic. Ever since Dallon Weekes and Ryan Seaman of I DONT KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME landed on the cover of […]
This blunder over Hayley Williams’ EMA nom has already sparked memes
Hayley Williams has earned a nomination at this year’s MTV Europe Music Awards. Shortly after the announcement, Williams’ label congratulated her on the big nomination. However, the post has caught the internet’s attention for all of the wrong reasons. Read more: Tom DeLonge is directing a sci-fi film that’s all about paranormal activity Following the […]
The ‘Jackass 4’ cast knows they’re older now but Steve-O has a solution
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Jackass fans won’t be able to see the highly-anticipated Jackass 4 until September 2021. Despite the delay, however, Steve-O is opening up on the new film and reflecting back on Jackass‘ 20-year reign as the most extreme group of comedians the world’s ever seen. Read more: It looks like a […]
Here’s how to see Red Jumpsuit Apparatus play ‘Don’t You Fake It’ in full
The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus recently released their The Emergency EP, and now the band are set to play the new tracks in a live setting. The audience can also expect to hear fan-favorite tracks as TRJA will be playing Don’t You Fake It in celebration of the album’s 14th anniversary. The discography-spanning performance will mark […]
Tyler Posey makes his OnlyFans debut with naked guitar serenade teaser
Yes, it’s true. Teen Wolf star and Five North‘s Tyler Posey is officially on OnlyFans. On Monday, the actor and musician announced the news and the internet has a lot of thoughts about it. Read more: See Post Malone give tattooing a try by inking his initials on someone Posey had a lot of shirtless scenes […]
MGK could have his biggest chart debut yet with ‘Tickets To My Downfall’
On Sept. 25, Machine Gun Kelly released his highly-anticipated album Tickets To My Downfall. Now, the early sales projections for the LP are in and MGK could have his biggest chart debut yet with Tickets To My Downfall. Read more: Mariah Carey made a secret alternative album, and it’s full-on 90s grunge Throughout his career, […]
These are the 25 most influential songs of pop punk
Pop punk is often associated with the turn of the century when power chords, skateboarders and forever-young tunes on MTV ruled the scene. More recently, there’s the puzzling association of the genre with pizza that has turned into a giant inside joke. But the music dates back decades, with staying power that outlasted most predictions. […]
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