pop punk

Controlled chaos is a mentality that Kid Bookie brings to his day-to-day life just as much as his metal-laced hip-hop. At the beginning of the interview, Kid Bookie politely asks if he can light up a spliff after breaking a tooth onstage a few days prior. He was performing a cover of “Creep” by Radiohead, […]

The ‘90s was the moment when the experiments wrestled control of the laboratory away from the scientists. Suddenly, punk rock — the ragged step-sibling of rock and pop — was squarely in the mainstream of culture, after years of ruling the underground. It spawned alternative music and the latter’s most successful subthread, grunge. Grunge was […]

Forming in the early 1990s, H2O released several acclaimed records that have gone on to inspire generations of artists with their fast, energetic music paired with vocalist Toby Morse’s emotional lyrics that tackle subjects such as family, loss, friendship and staying true to your roots. Additionally, Morse is an outspoken animal rights activist, using his […]

At this point, you could practically write a textbook on the art of creating a pop-punk song. Ever since people discovered Green Day’s Dookie and the masses fell in love with “All The Small Things” on MTV, the genre has blossomed. Pop punk’s big break didn’t mean the genre got locked into a formula, either. […]

Punk and grunge fashion trends began making a comeback this year. If the recent past is any indication, they are likely to continue influencing the fashion world in 2022. According to a report published by Etsy, many alternative fashion staples have seen a huge increase in searches compared to 2020. Read more: This is why […]

Pop-punk heroes Avril Lavigne and Travis Barker have repeatedly shown their talents over the years. With their recent performance of “Bite Me” live on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, the duo are also showing off their synergy. Together, the two artists teamed up for a forceful performance of the new single, bringing the pop-punk […]

How the year 2001 unfolded must’ve deeply disappointed Stanley Kubrick and Arthur C. Clarke, director and co-author, respectively, of 1968’s masterly sci-fi film 2001: A Space Odyssey. For one thing, the space race had petered out aeons ago, and NASA had walked back its most ambitious dreams. In the meantime, we discovered there were bigger […]

Mayday Parade have released their new album, What It Means To Fall Apart. The record is full of feel-good tunes that testify to the band’s quintessential sound. The record follows the band’s latest single “Think Of You,” released Nov. 17 ahead of the new album. Read more: Mayday Parade offer exclusive behind-the-scenes look at “Bad […]

Last week, Avril Lavigne celebrated her debut on Travis Barker’s DTA Records with the release of the single “Bite Me.” In a recent interview, the artist also expressed her thoughts on the current state of the pop-punk scene. In an interview with Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1, Lavigne discussed a wide range of topics. She commented […]

jxdn is kicking off the season right with his cover of blink-182’s holiday hit “Happy Holidays, You Bastard.” The rising pop-punk artist adds his lively flair and energy to a hilariously raunchy holiday classic. “‘Happy Holidays You Bastard’ is one of the best Christmas songs of all time,” jxdn says. “It’s funny as hell and exactly […]

Toronto-based musician LØLØ has dropped her latest EP overkill today via Hopeless Records. Throughout the EP’s six tracks, the artist explores topics such as loneliness, isolation, depression and more. overkill followed four previous singles (“u look stupid,” “die without u,” “death wish” and “lonely & pathetic”), and music videos accompanied each release. Alongside her new […]

EKKSTACY has released his new NEGATIVE ​​EP via Steve Stoute’s UnitedMasters. Ahead of the release, the young artist connected with Alternative Press for an interview about the new release as well as his broader goals for the future. At least, I ask him about the future. EKKSTACY’s responses reflect his introspective nature, even as they […]

At 19 years old, LILHUDDY has already managed to become one of the most recognizable figures in today’s pop-punk revival. In September, LILHUDDY released his debut album, Teenage Heartbreak, consisting of singles such as “21st Century Vampire” and the collaborative track “Don’t Freak Out” with Travis Barker, iann dior and Tyson Ritter. Read more: LILHUDDY […]

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 […]

American Teeth, the solo project of Elijah Noll, has announced his debut album We Should Be Having Fun. The album’s announcement was accompanied by the new single “Kickflip.” The new single manages to blend together pop-punk and electronic music for an uplifting and energetic message about staying positive during difficult times and persevering even when everything […]

It’s nearly impossible to overstate the influence Green Day have on the rock scene these days. Ever since breaking into the mainstream in the mid-‘90s, everyone from blink-182 to Lady Gaga have cited their music as an inspiration at some point in their career. If you’re newer to the group, the band’s collection of 13 […]

On their latest album, Trash Boat break out of the pop-punk bubble to take on a variety of new musical styles while tackling personal and societal issues, from addiction and frustration to inequality and discrimination. For AltPress issue 397’s Album Anatomy section, Vocalist Tobi Duncan explains how it all went down. NO GENRE, JUST GOOD […]

Angels & Airwaves have shared LIFEFORMS with fans today, the group’s first album in seven years.  The 10-track album explores a range of topics mainly centered around interpersonal relationships. With purposeful lyrics and sonic influence from ’80s artists such as Depeche Mode, LIFEFORMS is as intentional as it is emotional. Read more: Badflower on why […]

Alt-rock group Empty have released a new video for their song “Temporary High.” The track comes ahead of their sophomore full-length, Made Of Fire. “Temporary High” is a catchy anthem about relationships where you keep going back to someone even though you know they’re bad for you. The band detailed their inspiration for the song. […]

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 […]