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From Waterparks to the Regrettes, these 15 artists are influenced by blink-182

You could argue that blink-182 are one of the major reasons why pop punk exploded into the mainstream in the 2000s. Following Green Day’s release of Dookie in ‘94 and Weezer’s nerd-positive brand of rock, blink were the reason a lot of kids wanted to pick up guitars. It was through TRL hits such as […]

Ryan Ross reimagines Collapsing Scenery’s “The Grey Cardinal” —watch

Ryan Ross, the former lead guitarist of Panic! At The Disco, recently remixed Collapsing Scenery’s “The Grey Cardinal.” Ross stripped back the background instrumentation and slowed down the track, letting the dark, otherworldly voice of lead singer Reggie Debris take center stage.  You can watch the music video here or below. Ross’ somber, eerie reimagining […]

10 bands you might not have discovered without Pete Wentz

Pete Wentz was one of the most prolific artists to emerge from the 2000s alternative scene. But did you know that he also catalyzed the meteoric rise of a number of our favorite bands? The Fall Out Boy bassist launched his Fueled By Ramen imprint, Decaydance Records, in 2005 and quickly started accumulating a roster of soon-to-be icons. Though rebranded in […]

Original P!ATD bassist Brent Wilson was arrested on gun and drug charges

Original Panic! At The Disco bassist Brent Wilson has been arrested on gun and drug charges. According to a new report, Wilson was pulled over by Las Vegas police on Jan. 22. Read more: Hayley Williams did something she’s never done before on her new album TMZ reports that Brent Wilson was arrested after Las […]

20 Virgos in the music scene celebrating their birthday season

It’s finally Virgo season! It’s time to celebrate some of the coolest Virgos, born from Aug. 23 to Sept. 22. Virgos are known for being organized, creative, efficient, independent and charitable. Virgos are earth signs, which means they are also grounded and well adjusted. In the music industry, it’s great to have a Virgo around […]

These 10 artists' hilarious posts really make us wish Vine still existed

Is there anybody who’s not on TikTok? (OK, maybe you know some people in government who aren’t.) But before you go raving about how great that platform is, we’d like to pause and discuss Vine. Remember that social media portal? You had six seconds to film yourself in the most entertaining way and send it […]

10 musicians’ posts that prove Vine was the best thing on the internet

Many of you know the tragic story about the death of Vine. One day it was here, and the next day it was gone forever in 2017. Comedy lovers around the world feared there would be no more videos to join the ranks of “Hi, welcome to Chili’s” or “Look at all those chickens.” Other […]

Hear Z Berg’s ‘Get Z To A Nunnery’ with Ryan Ross and Phoebe Bridgers

Listeners may remember Z Berg as the former vocalist/guitarist for L.A. rock hopefuls the Like and Phases. Others may recognize her as an occasional collaborator (music, other) with Ryan Ross and the ringleader of the Dead End Kids Club tour. But we promise you, you’ve never heard her like this. That’s a big reason why […]

19 scene albums from 2005 you probably still have on repeat

In 2005, an unexpected but revolutionary wave of scene music hit the mainstream. It was the year Myspace rose in the online ranks social media and became the most popular of its kind. It gave bands new avenues to introduce their unique sounds to the masses and familiarize the world with the classic scenester selfie […]

Here's why Brendon Urie is more hardcore than most of us

It goes without saying, but we’ll do it anyway. We will never grow tired of Brendon Urie. When he joined Panic! At The Disco in 2004, he was a charismatic conduit for band founder Ryan Ross‘ songs. When Ross and bassist Jon Walker split to form the Young Veins, Urie and drummer Spencer Smith kept […]

How well do you know “The Ballad Of Mona Lisa” by Panic! At The Disco?

It’s hard to believe Panic! At The Disco are celebrating nine years of their third album Vices & Virtues. Released in 2011, the follow-up to Pretty. Odd marked the first for Brendon Urie and Spencer Smith without Ryan Ross and Jon Walker who both departed nearly two full years prior. The fan-favorite record produced some […]

QUIZ: How much emo trivia do you really know?

We at AltPress hold the emo title in high regard and fully embrace all subsects of fans who proudly stand under the genre’s umbrella without discretion, only pure, kindred acceptance. We celebrate those who have first pressings of Sunny Day Real Estate vinyl, early 2000s My Chemical Romance fanatics who enlisted in the MCRmy during […]

MCR, FOB or P!ATD lyrics: Can you tell the difference?

Panic! At The Disco, Fall Out Boy and My Chemical Romance have been making waves in the emo scene since the early 2000s. One cannot talk about the latest wave of emo bands without discussing at least one of the three aforementioned acts, who over the years have formed an emo trinity of sorts. With […]

Ryan Ross plays Panic! At The Disco deep cut for the first time since 2011

Solo artist and former Panic! At The Disco guitarist Ryan Ross covered one of his former band’s songs at a show on Monday.  Ross performed “Northern Downpour” at a gig in Arizona that he performed with the Dead End Kids Club, alongside Z Berg of the Young Veins. The group is a collective of musicians […]

Ryan Ross and Z Berg to hit the dead end on tour—with your help

Summer’s halfway over, and what have you done with it? Z Berg and Ryan Ross are going to hang with their pals and change the music business. The multi-instrumentalist formerly of the Like and the founder of Panic! At The Disco and the Young Veins are looking to spend their late summer going on vacation […]

Ryan Ross, Z Berg team up on Christmas song, “The Bad List”—watch

Former Panic! At The Disco guitarist Ryan Ross joined forces with Z Berg to premiere their Christmas duet “The Bad List” exclusively with AP. “The song is about the beginning and the end of our relationship…both of us losing our minds,” Berg explains. “I put Ryan in a car on Christmas Eve and shipped him […]

Ryan Ross makes return to the stage, teases new music

Ryan Ross has made his return to the stage, and we can’t wait to hear new music! Ross made his return during Z Berg‘s prom-themed show at the Highland Park Ebell Club last night, May 16. Of course, the magical night wasn’t the first time the former Panic! At The Disco guitarist has worked with Z […]

Watch Ryan Ross play dead in a new music video

[Photo by: Dominic Haydn Rawle/Vimeo] Ex-Panic! At The Disco guitarist, periodic the Young Veins performer and current solo artist Ryan Ross makes a pallid appearance in a new music video from Z Berg—watch the clip for “I Fall For The Same Face Every Time” below. Read more: Dallon Weekes leaves Panic! At The Disco “Your […]

One Direction fans think Ryan Ross is joining the band—and they're furious

After news broke of Zayn Malik’s departure, some ultimate mega-troll edited the One Direction Wikipedia page and added a new member: Ryan Ross (pictured far right), the former guitarist/songwriter for Panic! At The Disco. (Updated below.) Somehow, this has turned into legions of fans believing Ross is actually joining the band and bombarding him with […]

Ryan Ross “not against” reuniting with Panic! At The Disco?

Last week, Ryan Ross’ manager, Shane Morris, blasted off a series of tweets at Brendon Urie and Ross, saying Ross should work with Panic! At The Disco again. The tweets got the hashtag #RyanAndBrendonOneMoreSong started, and it’s been going strong ever since. A little bit after Morris’ Twitter rant, as the hashtag took off, Ryan […]
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