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Wristmeetrazor explore catch-22 metaphor in “Anemic (The Same Six Words)”

Metalcore four-piece Wristmeetrazor have shared the new video for “Anemic (The Same Six Words)” ahead of their upcoming album, Replica Of A Strange Love. Premiering exclusively with Alternative Press, the raging song is an emotional commentary on how pointless it is to accept circumstances as they are. Inspired by the toxicity of modern social media, […]

The 50 best albums of 2020 in alternative, pop punk, metal and beyond

If we could identify one incandescent moment to come out of the coronavirus pandemic, it would have to be having large stretches of time to listen to albums. Yes, in 2020, most of us binged on Netflix and chilled the best we could. But streaming services made access to music downright infinite. We could finally […]

Here are the 20 bands keeping punk alive in 2020 and beyond

In 1981, British punk commandos the Exploited famously wrote  “Punk’s Not Dead.” It was a response to people persisting that the genre was bundled up tightly in Sid Vicious‘ coffin and buried. That was almost four decades ago. And every year, we’re still waiting for naysayers to drink their last pints of icy cold STFU […]

Here are the 15 best metalcore breakdowns of 2020 so far

In modern metalcore, the generic breakdown as we know it seems to be close to extinction. But the way you recognize a good one remains unchanged—it’s when you sense the ultimate release of anticipation approaching, yet it still catches you by surprise. Hold your breath and get ready to headbang to some of the best […]

See how Katy Perry and Taylor Swift influenced Sharptooth’s new video

Hardcore band Sharptooth hit us with a big announcement this week. On July 10, they will be releasing their new album Transitional Forms on Pure Noise Records. In celebration of the announcement, Sharptooth have released a music video that reimagines some of pop music’s most iconic videos. On Thursday, the band released a music video […]

Panic! At The Disco lead year-end Alternative Press poster special issue

Brendon Urie had a pretty amazing year, selling out arenas and hobnobbing with the world’s biggest pop star (the one whose name rhymes with Whaler Drift). So we decided to be the cherry on his 2019 psychic sundae by putting Panic! At The Disco on the cover of The Poster Issue. Now as much as […]

Sharptooth announce fall tour dates with Wristmeetrazor and Limbs

Hardcore up-and-comers Sharptooth have announced another run of tour dates bringing them across North America this fall. The band will be joined by Wristmeetrazor and Limbs for the two-week trek. Read More: ‘The Haunting Of Hill House’ star joins returning cast for ‘Bly Manor’ The band made the announcement with a post on their Twitter account […]

Lights drops acoustic song and other news you might have missed today

Lights signs to Fueled By Ramen and Mannequin Pussy announces a North American tour—plus, don’t miss a new music video from Hawthorne Heights. Check out the news you might have missed today below! 1. Lights signs to Fueled By Ramen, announces acoustic album Lights just announced that she has joined the Fueled By Ramen roster, […]

13 music videos showcasing how badass women are

We all know women are unstoppable forces, but some artists have made that abundantly clear in how they approach their music videos. In celebration of International Women’s Day, we bring you 13 times women were beyond badass. Read more: My Chemical Romance fan designs flash tattoos for every album 1. Sharptooth – “Clever Girl” These Sharptooth […]

The Get Up Kids announce new album and other news you might have missed today

Catfish And The Bottlemen added new tour dates to their spring tour—plus, don’t miss an announcement from Mannequin Pussy. Check out the news you might have missed today below! Read More: ‘Captain Marvel’ features some of your fave ’90s songs 1. Mannequin Pussy sign to Epitaph Records We can FINALLY announce that yes, we finished a […]

Snowed In announces lineup and other news you might have missed today

Boys Of Fall dropped a new song—plus, the Maine and Frank Iero were announced as Taking Back Sunday’s tour support. Check out the news you might have missed today below! 1. Snowed In announces heavy lineup Cleveland, this December we’re playing Snowed In! Tickets – https://t.co/j3eu8SGos3 pic.twitter.com/ZJLiIkWZm7 — Knocked Loose (@knockedloose) October 15, 2018 Cleveland’s […]

Cane Hill announce their first-ever headlining tour

Cane Hill will be hitting the road later this year for their first ever headlining tour. Read more: Watch All Time Low prepare for the ‘Summer Ever After’ tour  The band will be hitting the road later this year for a 38-date trek across North America with Sharptooth and Afterlife. The fall tour kicks off on […]

Here's what merch bands are selling on Warped Tour

As we quickly approach the final cross country run of Vans Warped Tour, it’s time to start coming up with a game plan for how you want to spend your time AND your money. With so many incredible bands on this year’s lineup, there’s sure to be a ton of merch you’ll want to snag […]

Who will be your next favorite band on Warped Tour?

Warped Tour is finally upon us for its final installment. After bringing us the most killer names in alternative and punk since 1995, Warped has punched out one more stacked lineup. With headliners and special guests such as Asking Alexandria and Tonight Alive, it is easy to overlook the little guys. However, despite jaw-dropping big […]

Forget taking over the world: Palaye Royale are aiming past the sky

[Photo by: Giselle Dias] Palaye Royale—Sebastian Danzig, Remington Leith and Emerson Barrett—spent their preteen years as a highly groomed boy band. But then the tight-knit trio shifted gears and got woke to the multifaceted legacy of swaggering rock ’n’ roll to make their own rock/fashion/art convergence a reality. Building the band hasn’t been easy—the siblings […]

The most emo ‘Riverdale’ characters, ranked

Any television series that opens with a murder isn’t exactly cheery. But just how emo can the cast of Riverdale characters be? Check below for our ranking—as well as our selections’ (probably) favorite tunes. 14. Archie Andrews Happy-go-lucky even when he’s being blackmailed to do his girlfriend’s dad’s bidding, Archie comes in dead last to […]

Here are 18 artists to watch in 2018

This year will be a crucial one for many acts, both mega and obscure. But if anything’s clear, it’s that there are some seriously epic up-and-coming bands you need to keep an eye on. Read more: 18 artists to watch in 2018 From alt acts IDKHBTFM and Pale Waves to heavy hitters Sharptooth and the Last […]

18 artists to watch in 2018

[Photos by: Pale Waves/Danny North, IDKHBTFM/Mallory Turner, The Last Gang/Billy Beans Kingrock Photo] This year will be a crucial period for many acts, both mega and obscure, but it all boils down to the possibility that this might be a great year for music across the board. Take a look and take notes—you don’t want […]

Anti-Flag and Stray From The Path announce co-headlining tour

[Photo by: Anti-Flag/Jake Stark] Anti-Flag and Stray From The Path will be kicking off 2018 right with a co-headlining “Silence=Violence” tour across the U.S. Read more: 17 bands speaking out with their music in 2017 The bands will be joined by the White Noise and Sharptooth. This tour run will include shows in Chicago, Seattle, Los Angeles, Nashville, New […]