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Toronto-based musician LØLØ has dropped her latest EP overkill today via Hopeless Records. Throughout the EP’s six tracks, the artist explores topics such as loneliness, isolation, depression and more. overkill followed four previous singles (“u look stupid,” “die without u,” “death wish” and “lonely & pathetic”), and music videos accompanied each release. Alongside her new […]

Simple Plan have shared a new single “The Antidote” with fans today, serving as their first music in two years. The emotional single marks a new era for the rock group, ahead of the 20th anniversary of their iconic debut album, No Pads, No Helmets…Just Balls. Read more: Pierre Bouvier on collaborating with Beckett to […]

Beckett has released the single “Weirdo.” The new track is the debut single from the 17-year-old musician and offers the first taste of his upcoming EP, Weirdo. Meeting almost by chance, Beckett connected with Simple Plan’s Pierre Bouvier, a nearby neighbor in Ojai, California. Struck by the young musician’s singing talent and musical savvy, Bouvier […]

Just in time for Halloween, Matt Cutshall has released a new Twilight-inspired video, “felt emo again might delete.” The visual is set to the classic scene anthem “Situations” by Escape The Fate. Cutshall has a long-running passion for emo—and a music career dating back to his former band It Boys!. With his new project Emo’s Not […]

chloe moriondo has released a new video for their single “Favorite Band.” The video features a variety of notable cameos from the alternative music scene’s biggest names, including members of Simple Plan, who are referenced repeatedly throughout the song’s contagious hook, as well as appearances from All Time Low, Girlpool, Great Grandpa and many more.  […]

Canadian musicians Jessie Reyez and grandson (Jordan Benjamin) have joined forces to release a collaborative new track, “Rain.” The optimistic new song will be featured on The Suicide Squad, the next film highlighting DC Comics‘ team of antiheroes after 2020’s Birds Of Prey. Read more: Kane Caples knows inclusivity starts with self-acceptance and community “Rain” features […]

Pop punk found new life in 2020. Young bands blossomed, while hip-hop and pop acts picked up guitars. Maybe you’re one of the many fans who rediscovered old favorites on social media. Possibly, Chase Hudson (aka LILHUDDY) acted as your power-chord gateway drug.  If so, welcome. There’s so much to see. And if you thought […]

With Father’s Day just around the corner, some of us are still struggling to find that perfect gift. Time is ticking, so for all those music-loving dads out there, we’ve compiled a list of gifts that are sure to be a hit. Whether you’re on a budget or willing to splurge on your loved one, […]

We’re very excited to reveal the first installment of AltPress Weekly, designed to give you the lowdown on the things we want you to check out. Each week, we’ll cover new releases and old songs, rising artists and your favorite stars. Along the way, we’ll highlight everything from breaking music news to bargain bin discoveries, […]

Simple Plan and New Found Glory have finally announced their rescheduled Pop Punk’s Still Not Dead tour. The groups will hit the road this fall, supported by rising alt-pop artist LØLØ. The Pop Punk’s Still Not Dead tour was announced to great anticipation in February 2020, just following the release of New Found Glory’s latest […]

Pop-punk legends Simple Plan and New Found Glory have announced their rescheduled Pop Punk’s Still Not Dead tour. The groups will hit the road this fall, supported by emerging alt-pop artist LØLØ. Alternative Press and Live Nation have partnered to offer a special presale in advance of the run, launching May 26. To learn more […]

Pop-punk legends Simple Plan and New Found Glory have rescheduled their Pop Punk’s Still Not Dead tour. Hitting the road in September 2021, the groups will be joined along the way by rising alt-pop act LØLØ. Alternative Press and Live Nation have partnered to offer a special presale for the tour. Launching Wednesday, May 26 […]

The organizers of Riot Fest have announced that the festival is returning to Douglass Park in Chicago this fall. In typical Riot fashion, the lineup for Sept. 17, 18 and 19 is stacked. “We’ve missed you and we can’t wait to see you this year,” the festival organizers shared.  Headliners include alternative veterans Nine Inch […]

There’s no denying that pop punk owes much of what it has to Canada. With greats such as Avril Lavigne and Sum 41, the country has shaped the larger scene pretty significantly. We’ll let you in on a little secret, though… It’s still continuing to do so. In the midst of today’s pop-punk revival, scenes […]

Though it’s 2021 and there’s new music being put out daily, there are some older alternative songs we can’t part with. In particular, these songs become glorified by TikTok and earn a timeless status in different video trends and viral sensations. With TikTok being the gatekeeper for cool trends, new recipes and now even sea […]

We know how to exhaust the discographies of our favorite bands, going back to their early foundations. But how often do we follow their journeys back to where they really started? Prior to achieving career success, many now-iconic artists started somewhere else entirely. Often, we’re so removed from these preceding outfits that we don’t even […]

The year is 2001. The middle school bus stops by your house in 10 minutes as you hastily smudge on frosted lip gloss, grab your tattoo choker necklace and add an extra gem to your jeans’ bedazzled pocket. Trucker hats and studded belts are all the rage. In some ways, times are simpler.  Pop punk […]

Ever heard a new pop-punk song on Spotify and thought, “Wow, this is great. How could it get any better?” Only to have your mind blown by the addition of familiar guest vocals 10 seconds later? Yeah, that’s happened to us about a thousand times over the course of the last decade. If there’s anything […]

Whether you’re a big fan of Weezer’s self-titled debut record from the ’90s or only listen to the most recent Paramore album, After Laughter, it’s fair to say everyone has an opinion on the very best records from the scene’s biggest artists. Every emo and pop-punk album is a work of art in and of […]