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Review: Louis Tomlinson’s Irving Plaza show was a sentimental debut of Faith In The Future

Louis Tomlinson performed his new album Faith In The Future live for the first time ever in New York. Here’s our review of the intimate show at Irving Plaza.

10 best One Direction rock covers, from the 1975 to Wolf Alice

It didn’t take long for One Direction’s music to spread to other genres. From the 1975 to Wolf Alice, these are some of the best One Direction rock covers.

Why pop music’s girl group resurgence isn’t afraid to take up space

The girl group is taking back control. From BLACKPINK to Boys World, girl groups are experiencing a resurgence while encouraging empowerment.

How Louis Tomlinson had to find his purpose again to make Faith In The Future

Louis Tomlinson is taking control with his second album, Faith In The Future. He discusses becoming a new version of himself, his alt influences and touring.

The best fan fashion from Harry Styles’ dazzling Madison Square Garden show

Alternative Press headed down to Harry Styles’ show at Madison Square Garden to catch up with his die-hard fans. Check out their eccentric outfits.

10 best “Teenage Dirtbag” covers

Wheatus’ “Teenage Dirtbag” has gone viral thanks to TikTok. These covers shine new light on the classic song, from Phoebe Bridgers to Pale Waves.

How Amelia Moore went from a strict, conservative upbringing to being 2022's next breakout pop act

Amelia Moore is on the path to stardom. The artist discusses her humble beginnings and the journey to her genre-bending debut EP, teaching a robot to love.

Justin Bernardez makes honest music and found a fan base along the way

The world of music can be an incredibly intimidating force for someone who aspires to enter it yet doesn’t know where to start. In recent years, social media has been a driving tool in helping otherwise unknown artists skyrocket to fame. However, it can be hard to navigate how to use apps such as TikTok […]

10 modern rock bands that prove the genre is far from dead

It seems like every few years there is a debate, often caused by KISS vocalist Gene Simmons, about whether or not rock music is dead.  Simmons particularly has pointed the finger at many factors that he believes “killed” rock music, such as record companies in 2014. More recently, he blamed streaming services such as Spotify […]

Harry Styles wins first Grammy after “Watermelon Sugar” performance—UPDATE

Harry Styles opened up the Grammys in true rockstar fashion — grooving in head-to-toe leather and a feather boa.  The first-time Grammy-nominated artist performed “Watermelon Sugar” in a leather suit and no shirt underneath, proving that he’s not going to let anyone dictate what he wears. Read more: Megan Thee Stallion wins Best New Artist […]

Paul Stanley weighs in on Gene Simmons’ claim that rock music is dead

All of the way back in 2014, Gene Simmons sparked a massive debate when he said that rock music is dead. Over the past few weeks, the KISS co-vocalist and bassist has brought back up his controversial claims and caught the attention of many including Alice Cooper. Now, Simmons‘ KISS bandmate Paul Stanley is weighing […]

10 songs we need to hear covered on a new 'Punk Goes Pop' album

If you grew up as a scene kid, you know that Punk Goes Pop: Volumes 1-7 via Fearless Records is the one thing that connects you to the mainstream. With great music coming out, including record-breaking songs and artists, we decided we would throw a couple of ideas into the ring as to which songs […]

Harry Styles had the best response to criticism over him wearing a dress

A few weeks ago, Harry Styles broke the internet (again) after Vogue unveiled the photos from his recent cover shoot. The One Direction member is not only the first solo male to appear on the magazine’s cover, but he did so while wearing a dress. The Vogue cover quickly earned both praise and backlash from […]

QUIZ: Is it a Waterparks or a boy band lyric?

Waterparks describe themselves as “God’s favorite boy band.” Because who wouldn’t love both FANDOM and Entertainment in their entirety?  Whether you’re a fan of the Parx boys’ edgy instrumentals and style, Backstreet Boys’ iconic all-white outfits or One Direction’s, well, everything, there’s lots to love about the world of boy bands. Music has been blessed […]

Here's how to turn a One Direction fan onto Black Flag

More so than any other musical genre, punk rock certainly has an overwhelming number of scene policemen. Said cultural arbiters are always ready to tell anybody within typing distance about what is definitely “not punk.” We understand the headline for this APTV rundown is enough to set the most hardened pit warrior into a frothing […]

These 10 songs sound eerily similar to other famous tracks

The history of recorded sound is just short of 150 years old. One would think that nearly every combination of musical note, chord and key would have been written, recorded and copywritten by now. There are still countless numbers of songs being recorded and released. We’re not mathematicians, but there’s no escaping the fact that […]

Harry Styles will make his return to acting in this psychological thriller

It looks like Harry Styles is making his return to acting for Olivia Wilde‘s new psychological thriller Don’t Worry, Darling. Styles is replacing Shia LaBeouf who was originally cast in the film. Read more: Hear grandson and Dillon Francis join Oliver Tree’s “Cash Machine” remix Styles first made his acting debut in Christopher Nolan‘s critically-acclaimed […]

19 underrated bands from the 2010s who deserve another listen

The 2010s started with the release of the iPhone 4 and ended with the election of Donald Trump, who one-downed nearly every single global calamity daily with 280 characters on Twitter. On the mainstream music front, one could argue that the 2010s was the birthplace to the second British invasion, with acts such as Adele, […]

10 covers we need to hear Brendon Urie take on next

The amazingly talented Panic! At The Disco frontman Brendon Urie has an impeccable vocal range and immense charm, making him capable of pulling off a wide array of hits, from the classic-rock era to modern pop tracks topping the charts.  While he’s already covered the likes of Frank Sinatra all the way to Halsey, many […]

10 scene songs you didn’t realize share a title with a mainstream track

Scene songs have a huge effect on alternative music fans. Tracks with the same name appear across genres, whether those are found on pop, rap, R&B, hip hop, country, etc. records. Emotions can be communicated through a variety of sounds and through different experiences from a myriad of performers. Here are 10 scene songs that […]
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