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Arcade Fire release sixth album 'WE,' announce 2022 world tour

Arcade Fire just dropped their sixth album, WE, via Columbia Records. The release coincides with the announcement of Arcade Fire’s 2022 world tour. The tour kicks off Aug. 30 in Dublin and ends Dec. 1 in Toronto. Tickets for all tour dates go on sale here May 13 at 10 a.m. local time. Read more: […]

Pete Davidson will helm a new comedy show based on his life, ‘Bupkis’

Peacock is giving Pete Davidson his own show called Bupkis. The new series will center around an embellished version of Davidson’s life. Bupkis will be co-written and executive-produced by Davidson. The Saturday Night Live comedian will also star. Read more: A24 shares trailer for ‘Bodies Bodies Bodies,’ a Gen Z horror flick—watch According to the official […]

WILLOW makes ‘Saturday Night Live’ debut with Camila Cabello—watch

WILLOW made her Saturday Night Live debut April 9 in a performance with Camila Cabello. Check out the video below. Read more: Charli XCX performs “Beg For You” and “Baby” on ‘SNL’ Cabello, a former member of Fifth Harmony, was the musical guest for last weekend’s episode of SNL. She played two songs, “Bam Bam” and […]

Charli XCX performs “Beg For You” and “Baby” on ‘SNL’

Charli XCX recently graced the Saturday Night Live stage as the show’s musical guest. She performed “Beg For You” (sans collaborator Rina Sawayama) and “Baby.” Check out her performances below. Read more: 15 artists changing the landscape of alternative music with hyperpop Charli was also featured in an SNL sketch about a singing meatball growing […]

Saturday Night Live honors Betty White with rebroadcast of classic episode

The world is mourning the death of beloved Golden Girls actor Betty White, who died Dec. 31 at the age of 99, according to her friend and agent Jeff Witjas. She was weeks away from celebrating her 100th birthday. Read more: 12 ‘SNL’ music videos that are equal parts catchy and hilarious Saturday Night Live paid its […]

Look back at some of the best Alternative Press covers in honor of issue 400

Four hundred issues after the very first book to carry our name ran off the printers back in 1985, we look back on 36 years of our favorite-ever AP covers, the stories they told and the secrets behind their creation. You can pick up an issue here, starring twenty one pilots. Read more: In issue […]

Phoebe Bridgers announces North American tour scheduled for fall 2021

After the COVID-19 pandemic ruthlessly thwarted any chances of Phoebe Bridgers touring live in 2020, the Grammy-nominated singer has announced a fall 2021 tour. This marks the first time she will perform her mega-hit Punisher for a traditional, ticketed audience.  The Phoebe Bridgers Reunion Tour kicks off in St. Louis, Missouri on September 3 and […]

Olivia Rodrigo makes stunning ‘Saturday Night Live’ debut—watch

Olivia Rodrigo made her Saturday Night Live debut this week as one of the youngest musical guests in the show’s history.  She performed her nostalgic single “drivers license” as well as her latest release “good 4 u,” in which she explores a heavier pop-rock sound. Read more: 10 AAPI musicians who are dominating the alternative […]

Miley Cyrus brings gritty “Plastic Hearts” performance to ‘SNL’ stage

Miley Cyrus returned to Saturday Night Live last night for her sixth appearance as the musical guest. She was joined by host Elon Musk who made his SNL debut.  The singer performed three songs, opening the show with a tribute to mothers in celebration of Mother’s Day. Later, she also made an appearance in a […]

10 alternative artists who brought the scene to the 'SNL' stage

No matter the genre, performing as the musical guest on Saturday Night Live is a huge feat for any rising musician. SNL performances are moments in history, and artists tend to know that. There has been no shortage of over-the-top performances and onstage gags that have made headlines for years to come. Read more: Here are 10 […]

Pete Davidson is starring as Joey Ramone in an upcoming Netflix biopic

Pete Davidson has just landed one of his next movie roles. The comedian is set to portray punk icon Joey Ramone in the Netflix biopic I Slept With Joey Ramone. The news was announced April 15, which marks the 20th anniversary of the Ramones vocalist’s death. In addition to starring in I Slept With Joey […]

12 'SNL' music videos that are equal parts catchy and hilarious

The music and comedy worlds often collide whenever Saturday Night Live airs from Studio 8H at Rockefeller Center in New York City. Cast members such as Andy Samberg, Chris Redd, Pete Davidson, Aidy Bryant, Kenan Thompson and beyond have made the SNL music video digital shorts connect with audiences even more than the live sketches. […]

Phoebe Bridgers is auctioning off her smashed ‘SNL’ guitar to benefit GLAAD

About two months ago, Phoebe Bridgers hit the Saturday Night Live stage for her performance debut. At the end of her two-song set, the musician smashed her guitar on stage, immediately earning the praise of fans and the attention of others. Now, that iconic piece of music history has headed to auction to benefit GLAAD, […]

15 artists who would crush a collab on blink-182's next record

When blink-182 announced the collaborations for their upcoming album, the message-board grumblings were loud. The additions seemed too mainstream for a band who often mocked pop culture.  On the other hand, making a play at distant fanbases can only help the scene. If Pharrell fans turn back to blink-182, maybe they’ll get a taste for, […]

Pete Davidson covers Cheap Trick on an instrument he’s never played—watch

With a slew of acting credits ranging from the hilarious antics on Saturday Night Live to a serious reflection on life in The King Of Staten Island and the upcoming action-packed The Suicide Squad, it’s clear Pete Davidson is always up for a challenge. This still rings true outside of acting as the comedian hit […]

St. Vincent ranks Paul McCartney praising her work as a top moment

St. Vincent is gearing up for the release of her highly anticipated full-length Daddy’s Home, but that’s not the only project she’s excited for the world to hear. This week, the mastermind behind St. Vincent, Annie Clark, opened up about what it was like to work with Paul McCartney on a reworking of “Women And […]

Pete Davidson channels Eminem again to explain NFTs on 'SNL'—watch

Over the weekend, Pete Davidson brought back his Eminem impersonation for another spoof on Saturday Night Live. This time around, the comedian reimagined Eminem’s “Without Me” video to help explain what NFTs are. For the SNL sketch, Davidson was joined by Chris Redd, who portrayed Dr. Dre, and musical guest Jack Harlow who gave a […]

10 most unexpected musical moments from 'Saturday Night Live'

Performing on Saturday Night Live is a milestone for musicians in any genre, as it’s a moment in history that will be looked back on for years to come.  For decades, some of the biggest artists of the time have taken the SNL stage, and most take the opportunity to give a memorable performance.  Read […]

St. Vincent teases unheard music in retro ‘Daddy’s Home’ album trailer

In less than two months, St. Vincent is finally releasing her new studio album Daddy’s Home. The forthcoming LP follows her Grammy Award-winning album MASSEDUCTION and marks her first full-length release in nearly four years. Now, St. Vincent is further teasing the debut of Daddy’s Home in a nostalgic new trailer. The retro-inspired visual offers […]

10 'SNL' jokes that alternative fans will instantly relate to

Saturday Night Live has not only featured artists in the scene as hosts and musical performers, but the NBC show has also poked fun at the alternative music scene in general in various skits.  Whether it’s making Paramore parodies or heavy-metal lullabies, SNL has made several hilarious jokes over the years that are particularly near […]
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