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10 nostalgic comedy movies with surprisingly good soundtracks
Hollywood doesn’t pump out movies like they used to. The 2000s belonged to Amanda Bynes as the leading lady in hilarious romantic comedies and every punk band who set the mood for an action montage in a funny film. Some movies are made even better by cameos such as Cannibal Corpse (Ace Ventura: Pet Detective) […]
See Brendon Urie prove “Bohemian Rhapsody” isn’t his only Queen cover
Panic! At The Disco‘s Brendon Urie just linked up with Jimmy Fallon and the Roots for a special performance of “Under Pressure.” The song, originally by Queen and David Bowie, was performed beautifully using some unconventional instruments and of course, Urie’s iconic vocals. Read More: Here’s why Brendon Urie is more hardcore than most of us […]
Brian May got so into gardening that he landed himself in the hospital
In a bit of bittersweet news, legendary Queen guitarist and astrophysicist Brian May had to go to the hospital. The sweet part is that the iconic 72-year old does not have coronavirus. The bitter part is that he tore his Gluteus Maximus while gardening. You read that correctly. In what could be a plot point […]
Brian May is finally addressing those ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ sequel rumors
In 2018, the Freddie Mercury biopic Bohemian Rhapsody was released. Starring Rami Malek, the film went on to make more than $900 million worldwide and win various awards including the Academy Award for Best Actor. Due to the success of the film, Queen‘s Brian May and Roger Taylor are often asked if a sequel to the […]
Loote and Travis Barker hit an emotional rollercoaster in “Sex With My Ex”
Synth-pop duo Loote take you on a creepy and twisted carnival adventure in their brand-new music video “Sex With My Ex,” which they are exclusively premiering with AltPress. Loote, comprising Jackson Foote and Emma Lov, teamed up with blink-182’s Travis Barker and L.A.-based production trio Captain Cuts to create the emo-synth track. Listeners can also […]
This is how Twitter users are hilariously describing 2020 with song titles
The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has most people staying at home while we’re waiting for a vaccine for the virus and a new trend on Twitter is coming today with people sharing the songs they feel are best at describing the year 2020 so far. The hashtag #SongsThatDescribe2020 is making the rounds with plenty of people highlighting the songs inadvertently […]
30 classic discographies to immerse yourself in while at home
While everyone is self-isolating, we’re all looking for ways to fill our time. Why not spend it digging into some of the classic bands you’ve always been meaning to learn about but haven’t been able to? With the amount of spare time everyone has, sitting down and listening to an iconic band’s entire discography is […]
Watch Queen and Adam Lambert update a classic track from their homes
We’ve seen tons of musicians performing from their homes while isolating amid the coronavirus pandemic but Queen and Adam Lambert are here to give a motivating performance of “We Are The Champions.” The band virtually linked up for an at-home performance of the song with a subtle lyrical change directed at everyone in the world right now. Read More: Here’s when […]
This ‘Guardians Of The Galaxy’ character inspired James Gunn's playlist
Guardians Of The Galaxy director James Gunn is known for saturating his Marvel films with a variety of music. From pop to rock to soul, music always plays a big part in his movies. This week, Gunn has taken the importance of music in the Guardians Of The Galaxy universe to a whole new level […]
Here are 10 classic songs you can play in ‘Animal Crossing’
It feels like everyone is spending their time social distancing by playing the new Animal Crossing game on the Nintendo Switch. Animal Crossing: New Horizons dropped March 20, and people have been playing it addictively since. Because the game is so customizable, people have discovered you can actually play several scene songs in the game, […]
10 Gerard Way collabs every My Chemical Romance fan needs to hear
Gerard Way, the ever-iconic face of My Chemical Romance, has participated in a number of musical collaborations. With the relentlessly rising popularity of his comic book series The Umbrella Academy and a successful solo career under his belt, he’s somehow found plenty of spare time to contribute to other artists’ works over the years. In […]
Gerard Way recounts bizarre dream and what it means for MCR's return
We all know Gerard Way is a fantastic storyteller from his work on The Umbrella Academy and the concepts behind My Chemical Romance‘s music but his latest Instagram post takes those skills in a weird direction. Way posted a lengthy rundown of a dream he had last night while closing off with some words about his thoughts on the […]
Coronavirus prevention: 10 scene songs for hand-washing
People around the world are doing what they can to stop the spread of coronavirus. The global health outbreak has reached dozens of countries, and the disease has not been previously identified in humans, according to the World Health Organization. With more than 100,000 people infected with the virus, also known as COVID-19, everyone is taking […]
Top 10 Bert McCracken collabs every the Used fan needs to hear
Besides traveling the world and creating albums with the Used, Bert McCracken has also been known to dabble with collaborations. In fact, genre-blending musician Machine Gun Kelly recently confirmed the energetic frontman will appear on his debut pop-punk album. To hold us over, and to celebrate McCracken’s birthday, revisit some of his most iconic recorded and […]
The essential emo albums from the genre’s 35-year history
Here at AltPress, we’ve learned a crucial lesson. Mainstream America doesn’t understand that the concept of “emo” is over 30 years old. We know it wasn’t invented in a Hot Topic store. But we also know that the Grammys don’t have a category for “Best Emo Performance By A Duo Or Group With A Minimum […]
10 Oscar-nominated movies about musicians you need to watch
It’s officially Oscars season. The 2020 event will hit our screens Feb. 9 through ABC, with 24 categories being presented by the Academy Awards. To get ready for the best night of the year for film fans, we compiled a list of 10 of our favorite movies about musicians, fictitious or not, that were nominated […]
10 famous musician-related court cases that changed music
Music is supposed to be a form of entertainment, but when it comes to money or placing blame on someone over a wrongdoing, the excitement takes a back seat, and musicians make their way into the legal system. Whether it’s copyright claims, contract disputes or the antics of the musicians themselves, artists have a long […]
Queen, Adam Lambert to perform together at Fire Fight Australia benefit
Queen and Adam Lambert are joining the efforts to raise money for the resulting devastation of the Australian fires at a benefit concert: Fire Fight Australia. They will be performing alongside Alice Cooper, k.d lang, Olivier Newton-John and more. Read more: 10 metal bands who drastically changed their sound successfully The band and Adam Lambert will be […]
Freddie Mercury portrayal inspired Rami Malek’s Bond villain
Bohemian Rhapsody star Rami Malek recently spoke about his new role as the villain in the upcoming James Bond film No Time to Die. In the interview, Malek says he took a lot from his experience playing Queen‘s frontman Freddy Mercury. Everything about building an original character and making it your own, Malek attributes to Mercury […]
10 concert tickets you should put on your Christmas list this year
There’s no better gift in the world than concert tickets to see one of your favorite bands live. With the holiday season approaching, it’s also a good time to start thinking about what you want to ask your friends and family for this year. Luckily, many scene favorites such as Halsey, Billie Eilish and more […]
