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20 alternative songs you didn’t realize were recorded in Simlish

The Sims franchise has been going for a long time. Those pixelated people in their simulated homes and their intricate stories have been inspiring and entertaining the masses since 2000 with the release of The Sims for PC. Creator Will Wright put his heart and soul into the games, and it shows.  But what about […]

10 musicians who should have their own makeup lines

When My Chemical Romance launched their own makeup palette, a collaboration with HipDot, in December, the cosmetic sets sold out in mere minutes. With MCR fans craving connection with their favorite band and ready to try out new looks after being stuck in quarantine, this palette honoring Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge comes as no […]

QUIZ: Which color should you dye your hair based on your music taste?

For everyone in the scene, changing your hair color and style is a fact of life. It’s as commonplace as wanting to express yourself through tattoos, piercings, makeup and nails. There are so many options for achieving the perfect emo look, whether you like spray-on dye or semi-permanent color from Hayley Williams’ Good Dye Young […]

15 recent Christmas songs that might replace your emo holiday favorites

Whether we like it or not, Christmas is here again. And this year, it’s going to be an even weirder one. We’re enduring a holiday season adulterated by limited celebrations with family and friends due to COVID-19. So we need a strong festive playlist to keep our minds off the unusual setting 2020 has handed us. […]

The 50 best albums of 2020 in alternative, pop punk, metal and beyond

If we could identify one incandescent moment to come out of the coronavirus pandemic, it would have to be having large stretches of time to listen to albums. Yes, in 2020, most of us binged on Netflix and chilled the best we could. But streaming services made access to music downright infinite. We could finally […]

10 things that prove women ruled rock music in 2020

2020 will be remembered in a lot of ways, many of them pretty horrible. However, if there’s one bright light in this dark year, it’s been the women in rock.  Over the years, women have taken over the genre through their experimentation and record-breaking albums that honor rock and alternative. But they do so in […]

Code Orange, Poppy and Power Trip among 2021 Grammy nominations

On Tuesday, the Recording Academy officially unveiled the nominations for the 2021 Grammy Awards. Among the nominated artists in the top categories are Dua Lipa, Doja Cat, Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Post Malone and Beyonce. Along with the nominations, the Grammys have announced that comedian and The Daily Show host Trevor Noah is hosting next […]

10 times artists completely changed their sound for the better

Defining artists with genres is futile, as new music seems to progressively blend and smash traditional genres out the window.  And it’s not even just experimental artists who are doing it. Some of our favorite musicians have tried out a bunch of different sounds and have evolved over time to make genres of their own […]

Oliver Tree runs rampant in his new graphic novel ‘Alien Boys!’

Earlier this year, Oliver Tree “retired” from the world of music. But that won’t stop the bowl-headed provocateur from rubbing his scalp all over the face of comics. Indeed, Z2 Comics has announced the first of their 2021 spring lineup today exclusively with Alternative Press with Tree’s first foray into graphic novels, Oliver Tree Vs. […]

Poppy didn’t give her former label consent to release this exclusive vinyl

It’s been quite a while since Poppy was signed to her former label Mad Decent. However, it looks like Poppy still has quite a few things to say about the record label founded by Diplo. This week, it was revealed that Mad Decent is releasing an exclusive vinyl featuring Poppy’s old music. Now, Poppy says that she […]

10 artists who love performing covers as much as their own songs

While we’ll never complain about hearing live music ever again, there’s something special about getting to watch an artist you love cover a song by another musician. Whether it’s during a concert or impromptu at a karaoke bar, some of our favorite artists have proven over the years that they’re never afraid to belt out a […]

10 artists we need to see play ‘Saturday Night Live’

Many scene favorites have gone through the Saturday Night Live gauntlet, including Fall Out Boy, My Chemical Romance and twenty one pilots. This season, Jack White took over for one of the musical guests when country artist Morgan Wallen didn’t follow the show’s COVID-19 restrictions and was prohibited from performing in the studio. Some artists […]

Enter ‘Inferno’ with Poppy’s graphic novel soundtrack ‘Music To Scream To’

Despite the fact that Poppy released I Disagree (More) back in January, fans are still anxiously waiting to hear new music from the vocalist. Now, Poppy has treated fans to another new ambient album that she dropped on Tuesday, Oct. 20. Read more: See Architects return in the ominous new video for “Animals” Poppy’s new […]

10 music videos that are totally goth (with the sound off)

From the underground in the ’80s to fashion runways in the 2000s to malls in 2010s to TikTok in 2020, goth aesthetic has been expanding and changing with the times. Due to its versatility and room for creative expression, the dark look and gloomy vibe have been a long-standing influence in many visual art forms, […]

13 alt-pop merch pieces from Hot Topic to rock your fandom proudly

Playlist culture has changed the way most individuals discover new music, so it’s no surprise that limitations based on genre are slowly fading away. For those who always used to stick their nose up at what was most popular on the radio, it may be a tough pill to swallow. But with new innovations and […]

It looks like a Poppy Christmas EP is happening this year

We are only two days into October, but many of us already have Christmas on our minds including Poppy. The genre-bending artist confirmed this week that she plans to release a Christmas EP this year. Read more: See another sneak peek of ‘Stranger Things 4’ as filming resumes 2020 has already been a big year […]

10 times Poppy proved that genres don't really exist

There is truly no other artist who’s doing it quite like Poppy.  After parting ways with her former collaborative partner, she’s completely transformed as an artist and is making music her own way.  Read more: Billie Eilish’s ‘The World’s A Little Blurry’ documentary is officially on its way While she’s definitely heavily influenced by both […]

10 times Ghostemane completely redefined trap metal

While eagerly awaiting Ghostemane’s forthcoming album, ANTI-ICON, let’s recap some of the defining points in his discography so far. These are the picks from Ghostemane’s creative timeline that reflect his ability to take the elements from trap, metal and industrial worlds and mix them in genre-defying ways that redefine the framework of trap metal and […]

Poppy and Ghostemane raise hell to defy genres for a combined cover

As entirely separate entities, Poppy and Ghostemane have been dominating their respective genres, but they may have lent a helping hand in inspiring one another. Before COVID-19 struck, Poppy had just released her third full-length, I Disagree. She was sharing the stage with the likes of Bring Me The Horizon and Sleeping With Sirens and […]

Watch Ghostemane’s chaotic Poppy-directed video for “Lazaretto"

Ghostemane is back with his new single “Lazaretto.” Directed by Poppy, the track’s chaotic new video truly brings some of our biggest nightmares to life. “Lazaretto” is off of Ghostemane’s forthcoming album ANTI-ICON. Read more: The Christmas countdown has begun with Starbucks’ new holiday cups Back in July, Poppy and Ghostemane confirmed they are engaged. […]
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