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BBC Radio 1's Jack Saunders' mission to help the world find new music
Ever since he discovered his love for radio as a young teenager, Jack Saunders dreamed of working for BBC’s Radio 1. However, having a dream and trying to realistically accomplish it are two very different things. It takes passion, perseverance and hard work to make your dreams come true, and luckily, Saunders knew this better […]
Lorraine Petel’s Famous Last Words and the future of rock radio
Lorraine Petel has a deep background in music and radio, from early roots in the punk scene to developing content for Sonos, NTS radio and shesaid.so. Her work has helped to push rock music broadcasting to new levels, even winning her the admiration of punk legend Iggy Pop, leading to collaborations between the pair for […]
10 modern alternative artists who are channeling the sound of the ’80s
The ’80s feel like a lifetime away, and for many in the scene, they actually are (yikes). The good news is the decade has left a longstanding musical legacy. The incorporation of 1980s sound elements into modern music is hardly new, but its frequency seems to be rising. It seems impossible to turn on the […]
10 alternative artists who embraced electronica for a whole new sound
The incorporation of electronic sounds into alternative music is hardly a new phenomenon. In the mid-2000s, bands such as Cobra Starship and 3OH!3 made names for themselves in the scene with their synth-heavy infusions. And while the resulting “neon” era seemed to be short-lived, these artists were largely ahead of their time. With the mainstream […]
QUIZ: Can you tell which hometown these pop-punk artists are singing about?
Hometown pride runs deep, especially when it comes to pop punk. Whether our favorite artists sing with fond remembrance or a deep-rooted desire to get the hell out, it’s clear that their origins have shaped them pretty profoundly. While it’s easy to assume that every outfit have roots in Chicago, Los Angeles or New York […]
10 underrated albums from the 2000s you probably forgot about
Anyone who’s had any kind of scene phase is likely to look back on the 2000s fondly. With numerous hit alternative albums, including Paramore‘s Riot! and Yellowcard‘s Ocean Avenue, we were really blessed with some great music. Unfortunately, our nostalgia really only tends to gravitate toward a small number of the decade’s countless masterpieces. Don’t believe us? Dig up […]
Billie Eilish and her dad are helping you find your next favorite artist
Billie Eilish very obviously cares a lot about her family from her interviews and working with her brother and collaborator FINNEAS but now she’s going even further with a new radio show she’s hosting with her dad. She and her dad are launching a radio show on Apple Music called me & dad radio where she and Patrick O’Connell will be […]
Kingdom Collapse tell a tale of revenge on “Payback”—watch
Today, AltPress premieres “Payback,” the new video from San Antonio, Texas, metal unit Kingdom Collapse. The band—formed by frontman/guitarist/songwriter Jonathan Norris and rounded out by guitarist Robert Flores, bassist Blake Suarez and drummer David Sanchez—are destined to descend upon radio station playlists with a vibrancy that will drag even the most damaged classic-rock devotees into […]
Paul Stanley recalls how KISS were "treated like crap" during HOF induction
KISS vocalist and guitarist Paul Stanley recently spoke with Florida radio station 95.7 The Hog on the potential end to the band’s Farewell tour, the vibe backstage at a KISS concert, and how they were “treated like crap” during their 2014 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction. Check out the interview, below. Read more: Mark […]
Mark Hoppus clears up Tom DeLonge, blink-182 reunion rumor
blink-182 fans have been watching, waiting for Tom DeLonge’s return to the band after he admitted he had loose plans to rejoin in the future. The rumors were fueled even more after fans found out he had followed both Mark Hoppus and Travis Barker on Instagram. Then, in an interview with 91X San Diego, DeLonge addressed […]
Halsey defends “11 minutes” from alt radio critics, cites industry sexism
Halsey has taken to Instagram to express her feelings about some alternative radio stations considering her “too pop” to play. It stems from her song “11 Minutes” with YUNGBLUD and Travis Barker not being considered an alternative track to some. Read more: Bring Me The Horizon reveal huge plans for festival headline debut “Weird that […]
Radio station plays "Baby, It's Cold Outside" for 2 hours straight
WAKY 103.5 FM in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, played “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” for two hours straight on Sunday, People reports, the radio station saying it’s “not afraid” to play the controversial Christmas song for a marathon chunk of airtime. The defiant move follows the recent upswell of public disagreement after radio stations across the U.S. stopped […]
Radio stations to play "Baby, It's Cold Outside" again, despite controversy
Despite the recent controversy surrounding the once-classic Christmas song, “Baby, It’s Cold Outside,” Exclaim has reported that CBC Radio has decided to put the song back on the air. The decision to reinstate the song follows public outcry of people claiming the song has an underlying lyrical message that could be viewed as manipulative, especially in the […]
Radio stations banning “Baby It’s Cold Outside” because it’s kind of creepy
Radio stations from across the United States have been deciding to ban the holiday song, “Baby It’s Cold Outside.” While this might seem a little ridiculous at first, the stations have a very good point: The song can be construed as a little creepy. In the wake of the #MeToo movement, people against the song […]
twenty one pilots' Tyler Joseph talks success, spirituality, more
Ahead of the release of their new album Trench, twenty one pilots frontman Tyler Joseph sat down with Zane Lowe for a wide-ranging discussion covering everything from the band’s achievements to the musician’s spirituality. Watch it below. Read more: Watch Good Charlotte’s new “Prayers” video Appearing in his home studio — where it seems like […]
Mike Shinoda, Jared Leto, Pearl Jam join mental health broadcast
Linkin Park member Mike Shinoda, Thirty Seconds To Mars‘ Jared Leto and members of Pearl Jam will join the crusade to raise mental health awareness and prevent suicide as part of Entercom’s upcoming “I’m Listening” radio broadcast. Read more: Foo Fighters cover Queen under a fake band name Airing across the United States to start […]
Anonymous donor leaves $10 million to Seattle rock radio station
[Photo by: Hrayr Movsisyan/Unsplash] An anonymous woman named Suzanne loved music—and wanted to give a massive gift to Seattle radio station 90.3 KEXP FM. Read more: 19 of our favorite BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge covers After she passed away, she donated just under $10 million to the station which, according to local news source The Seattle Times, is […]
iHeartMedia gets extension on debt agreement
[Photo by: @iHeartMedia/Twitter] iHeartMedia Inc. was given a 24-hour extension to land an agreement over the company's debt. Read more: iHeartMedia reportedly preparing to file for bankruptcy iHeartMedia filed a document with the Security and Exchange Commission on March 13, so that the company and its lenders have time to work out an agreement over the debt, Variety reports. According to […]
iHeartMedia reportedly preparing to file for bankruptcy
[Photo by: @iHeartMedia/Twitter] iHeartMedia Inc. is reportedly “circulating documents for a bankruptcy filing” that could come as soon as this weekend, as Bloomberg reports. Read more: Spotify ready to go public, file paperwork with SEC The news source reports that iHeartMedia senior creditors have been shown bankruptcy papers, though a “bankruptcy filing is all but certain.” However, they explain […]
PVRIS, Enter Shikari, Bullet For My Valentine to perform Radio 1 Rocks next week
With Radio 1 Rocks quickly approaching, PVRIS, Enter Shikari, and Bullet For My Valentine have announced their upcoming performances on BBC Radio 1 next week. The event will include live sets and live lounge sessions. Refused and Black Peaks will be featured as well. A clip of the bands performing is shown below. Ooof what […]
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