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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 […]
Max Bemis reveals Say Anything song he thought would be more popular
It’s been nearly a year since Say Anything released their final album, Oliver Appropriate, which also marked the sequel to 2004’s …Is A Real Boy. With no plans to tour around the January 2019 release, that’s not to say we’ll never hear anything on the band again thanks to frontman Max Bemis and his occasional […]
Top 10 Hayley Williams collabs to add to your playlist
Hayley Williams captured our hearts years ago with her divine vocals layered perfectly over each Paramore song. In celebration of the singer’s 31st birthday, we compiled a list of 10 of Williams’ insane collaborations, in no particular order. After all, how could one really narrow down their favorite? Check them out below. Read more: ‘High […]
The 50 best albums of 2019 in alternative, punk, alt-pop and beyond
The time has come for the collective internet to narrow down their favorite albums of 2019. With more releases than we can count dropping in any given year, from DIY garage bands to the biggest of pop artists, the task is large. This year kept our attention with a slew of choices, so here’s what […]
10 scene songs you forgot you know every word to
The early 2000s might have been a rough time for style (R.I.P. frosted tips), but it also was the golden age of second-wave pop punk. From New Found Glory to Cartel, we’ve found some of the best throwback tracks. Now dig out your old band T-shirts, and brace yourself for some nostalgia—here are 10 songs […]
10 times musicians covered each other in our scene
There’s really only two outcomes for cover songs: They’re either nothing special or the best thing on the planet. Luckily, we’ve selected some sublime moments of bands exchanging a neat back-and-forth so you don’t have to sort through all the hellishly boring renditions out there. From Green Day and Tim Armstrong converging onstage to New […]
10 angsty lyrics that capture how we feel about going back to school
It’s pretty safe to say that once August comes around, no one is excited to head back to school and hit the books. When the homework or teachers become too much, we often turn to music to try to relax us and cope with the daily stress of getting an education. Read more: twenty one […]
“Baby Shark” gets an emo makeover in acoustic cover
Baby Shark–the smash hit song of the summer by South Korea’s Pinkfong just got a makeover. And no, it’s not like another “Old Town Road” remix where someone just gives it a new hat. No ifs, ands or buts about it, musician David Sikabwe, better known as Going Spaceward, gave it a whole new makeover. […]
Say Anything frontman Max Bemis announces solo, Perma tour
Say Anything frontman Max Bemis has announced an upcoming tour with his project Perma, which is in collaboration with his wife Sherri DuPree-Bemis. Bemis kind of ended Say Anything after their most recent album, but he’s far from done with music. Read more: Mötley Crüe singer Vince Neil must pay $170K in fees from assault […]
Warped Tour: The only tour that mattered since 1995
Starting June 29-30 in Atlantic City, New Jersey, the Vans Warped Tour will hold its final high-decibel celebrations of punk rock and youth culture. Once the traveling roadshow returns to Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California, July 20 and 21, founder Kevin Lyman’s great touring experiment will become a part of rock ’n’ roll history, […]
50 iconic alternative album art from the 2000s
We certainly don’t just buy albums because they look cool, but we still think it’s important to appreciate a piece of music for its overall package. While the contents are what’s most important, we can all appreciate epic album art. As for these specific ones, they’re often viewed as scene staples, so it’s never surprising […]
Someone hilariously described pop punk bands as John Mulaney quotes
Someone has granted us all an amazing gift we didn’t know we needed: 2000s pop punk bands described with John Mulaney quotes. Twitter user @ayrbee has made the ultimate thread comparing some of our favorite bands such as My Chemical Romance, blink-182, Panic! At The Disco and more as some of the comedian’s quotes. Read […]
twenty one pilots, Paramore and more albums turning 10 in 2019
Ah, 2009. Ten years ago. A stellar year for the scene—one where rock, punk and metalcore continued to construct exciting new avenues, while flagging trends such as neon pop punk showed their fatigue. Major releases from All Time Low, Every Time I Die and Paramore kept the pace for an alternative music world seemingly bursting […]
Say Anything drop new song and other news you might have missed today
Bishop Briggs stripped down her latest song—plus, don’t miss Call Me Karizma’s first single from his newest EP. Check out the news you might have missed below! Call Me Karizma unleashes new song Call Me Karizma dropped “Serotonin,” the first single from his upcoming effort, The Gloomy Tapes Vol. 2. “Serotonin” is meant to give […]
Say Anything’s Max Bemis shoots down unwanted comparison, clarifies lyrics meaning
Three days ago, Say Anything frontman Max Bemis tweeted out a simple “I wrote ‘Little Girls’ about emo.” The tweet about the …Is a Real Boy track brought in an array of responses, including one user who stated, “Jesse Lacey wrote emo about little girls.” Last November, a woman accused Brand New frontman Jesse Lacey […]
Little girl asks for "Baby Shark," gets Say Anything instead in viral video
If you thought the Amazon Alexa was strange because of its ability to laugh randomly at users or identify when you’re sick, then you’ll be in for a treat. In a new viral video from Facebook, one little girl has gained quite a following after Alexa played one of Say Anything‘s classic tracks, rather than […]
Say Anything drop "Daze" from upcoming '...Is A Real Boy' sequel
Say Anything unleashed new track “Daze” from their forthcoming Oliver Appropriate full-length. The new song follows today’s earlier announcement from frontman Max Bemis where he detailed plans to “kind of sort of, end Say Anything.” Bemis wrote a lengthy statement on the forthcoming album, the future of the band, and more. Read more: 21 lyrics for your Tinder bio […]
Max Bemis shares plans to "kind of sort of, end Say Anything"
Say Anything are calling it quits (sort of). Before that, the band will release a new record, Oliver Appopriate, which is a sequel to 2004’s …Is A Real Boy. Frontman Max Bemis wrote a lengthy statement on the forthcoming album, the future of the band, and more. Read more: 14 best Twitter rants by Say Anything’s Max […]
21 lyrics for your Tinder bio that show how scene you really are
It can be really hard to know if you’re interested in someone based on a Tinder profile. There’s limited information and only a few photos, so you better make it count to let people know who you really are. If you’re anything like us, that means music is probably a big deal to you. So what […]
Say Anything’s Max Bemis reopens Song Shop, will write a song just for you
After a two-year hiatus, Say Anything mastermind Max Bemis reopened his Song Shop, where fans can have an original song written for them. Bemis started the project in 2008, offering his songwriting skill to anyone willing to pay a nominal fee. Historically, the slots have filled up quickly, forcing Bemis to shut the platform down […]
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