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17 scene albums from 2006 you probably still listen to daily
By 2006, scene culture had grown roots in every mainstream area possible. Myspace took over as the primary mode of social media communication, and bands spread like wildfire once they uploaded music. It was a whirlwind year, as music became more accessible to a larger group of people, Hot Topic brightened its lights and studded […]
10 new songs from black artists who should already be on your playlist
In the words of FEVER 333’s Jason Butler, “Black music is rock music.” AltPress wouldn’t exist without the contributions from black artists who inadvertently paved the way for rock ’n’ roll, which was derived from rhythm and blues. Today, we want to celebrate black artists who are keeping punk, rock and indie alive and stand […]
You can thank Matt Good for rumors of a new From First To Last album
From First To Last founder Matt Good is revealing in a new interview that there isn’t actually a new album coming from the band quite yet. On the Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean Smith, Good explains their reunion with Sonny Moore (aka Skrillex), the current status of the band and an unreleased album. Read More: Chuck E. Cheese is delivering pizza with […]
20 essential 2004 albums that proved the scene was here to stay
The 2004 alternative music community turned out to be a pivotal moment in time for scene bands. As the two previous years set the foundation for the genre, it quickly expanded. Musicians started to experiment more on albums with genres outside of emo, punk and pop. It was the year scene music established that it […]
Here’s what you need to know about the Oliver Tree album you can’t hear
Oliver Tree recently shocked fans when he broke the news his debut album, Ugly Is Beautiful, was “officially canceled due to COVID-19” a little more than 24 hours before its release. Earlier this year, the musician spoke with AltPress about the record for his cover story in issue #379. While you might not be able […]
Palaye Royale exorcise demons on 'The Bastards,' how fans saved them
It’s been a long, strange road for the brothers of PALAYE ROYALE. Forget about their geographical roots in Canada, Las Vegas and Los Angeles. Brothers Sebastian Danzig, Remington Leith and Emerson Barrett look like they came out of a rock history storybook published at the turn of the ’70s. While they may sound and dress […]
Top 46 post-hardcore songs from the 2000s
Post-hardcore broke out as a movement in a huge way during the first decade of the 2000s while shaping how people view the genre today. Countless others had pioneered the genre throughout the ’80s and ’90s, but bands such as Glassjaw, At The Drive-In and Boysetsfire helped push it to new heights. Take a look […]
Skrillex “taking [his] time” on new album, teases release timeframe
Sonny Moore, a.k.a Skrillex recently revealed that he’s working on new music. The produces also states we can expect a new album soon. Over the past few years, Skrillex has been working with artists such as Ed Sheeran, FKA twigs, The Weeknd, Kelsey Lu, Camila Cabello, Incubus, Zac Brown Band and more. Read more: Billie Eilish is first woman to win […]
Spotify users listened to their favorite bands this much in 2019
Earlier this week, Spotify teased its highly-anticipated 2019 Wrapped feature was “almost ready.” The following day, the streaming giant shared the artists who dominated the year including Post Malone, Billie Eilish, Ariana Grande, Halsey, Lil Nas X, Eminem and more. Today, Spotify Wrapped 2019 was finally unveiled, showing us the tracks, artists and genres we […]
Skrillex debuts first new single since 2017 with "Midnight Hour"
As of midnight last night, Skrillex debuted his first official single since 2017. The new track is called “Midnight Hour” and features Boys Noize and Ty Dolla $ign. Check it out below! Read more: Bowling For Soup give “Girl All The Bad Guys Want” hilarious 2019 update Over the past few years, Skrillex has been working […]
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, […]
11 best video game soundtracks featuring rock music
A great soundtrack can turn a decent video game into a classic. While most soundtracks are given to game sound designers, well-known artists have made their mark on game soundtracks over the years. Here’s 11 of the best. Read more: My Chemical Romance might be reuniting, according to Jonas Brothers 1. Tony Hawk Pro Skater Aside […]
Skrillex songs could repel mosquitos away from humans
Skrillex is pretty much one of the most popular EDM artists ever. Now scientists believe his music could be good for more than just listening — it can also ward off mosquitoes. We’re being serious. A study by Acta Tropica featured scientists playing the artists’ popular song “Scary Monsters And Nice Sprites” to yellow fever mosquitos. […]
From First To Last fulfill emo dreams at first show in two years
From First To Last had their first show in two years at Emo Nite LA in New Orleans Friday night, and it looked as epic as we expected it to be. Back in February, the band announced they’d play the “BUKU Late” set, which served as an after party to the New Orleans’ BUKU Music […]
From First To Last guitarist says his band created emo rap phenomenon
From First To Last guitarist Travis Richter wants people to know who created the emo rap phenomenon we all know and love. The guitarist took to Twitter to remind people that even though it’s popular to mix the genres nowadays, his band did it first. Read more: Someone made a metal cover of Billie Eilish’s “bury a […]
From First To Last reveal how their first show in two years came to be
Fans of bona fide post-hardcore screamo icons From First To Last got a loud-ass valentine yesterday when the BUKU Music + Arts Project announced the band would be playing their event March 22. The band—lead vocalist/guitarist Sonny Moore (aka Skrillex), guitarist/keyboardist Matt Good, guitarist/vocalist Travis Richter and drummer Derek Bloom—will be playing their first gig […]
From First To Last announce first show in two years
Earlier this month, it seemed From First To Last might be teasing something thanks to a mysterious tweet. Now, related or not, we know the band is set to hit the stage again for the first time in two years. Sonny Moore left the band 2007 to eventually pursue a career as Skrillex, returning in 2017 […]
Are From First To Last teasing something?
From First To Last might be teasing something—and we’re excited. The band shared an image on Twitter that’s making us think they have something in the works. Read more: Bring Me The Horizon score first No. 1 album with ‘amo’ In 2016, From First To Last released their fifth studio album, Dead Trees, with Spencer Sotelo taking […]
Skrillex shares hangs with Bring Me The Horizon's Oli Sykes
Electro-maestro Skrillex has been spotted hanging out with Bring Me The Horizon‘s Oli Sykes. But the candid images don’t come from a prying paparazzo, they’re being shared by the dubstep icon on his own Instagram account. What’s more, Skrillex expresses his yen for the “MANTRA” musician’s friendly company on his latest social media post. While […]
Skrillex may have to pay fan $1M following alleged lawsuit
Skrillex (aka From First To Last frontman Sonny Moore) might be ordered to pay a fan more than $1 million dollars following an alleged lawsuit. Jennifer Fraissl named the singer/DJ in a lawsuit filed in 2014, according to TMZ. Fraissl alleges in the suit that Moore’s stage dive at his show at The Belasco in Los […]
