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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 […]

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 […]

10 Dominic Fike collabs that prove he can make music in any genre

Dominic Fike is a powerhouse in music, combining elements of electro-pop, SoundCloud rap and grimy rock that make a sound all his own. And it’s a sound that many other artists want a piece of.  Fike got his start on SoundCloud and has amassed a huge fanbase, including BROCKHAMPTON, the Kardashians, Paul McCartney and more.  […]

10 dark-pop artists who are proving that genres are best when blended

These days, it’s safe to say that genre labels such as pop and indie aren’t sufficient enough.  It’s rare for artists to confine themselves to one genre anymore, even on one track. That’s led to a bunch of more specific but still just as confusing genre names we use in an attempt to narrow down […]

10 of the most influential musicians who passed away far too young

Many artists have changed both the lives of individual fans and the entirety of music history as it stands. Each musical contribution is immeasurable, but some bands, singers, instrumentalists, producers and more have changed the scope of our understanding of what music even is. Within a short span of time, people such as Kurt Cobain […]

GARZI finally embraces his emo roots on the ‘STUCK IN THE MIDDLE’ EP

Self-professed Warped Tour apprentice GARZI is reinventing himself. After two productive years under the umbrella of SoundCloud rap, he’s exploring his melodic emo roots. Captured on his new EP, STUCK IN THE MIDDLE, he’s exclusively premiering the release with AltPress. Co-produced by a legendary team of John Feldmann and Travis Barker, the latter even makes […]

Lil Lotus is rewriting the emo playbook and there are no rules

Lil Lotus grins as he admits, “I’ve always stood out like a sore fucking thumb.” With a sawed-off shotgun tattooed above his eyebrow, a self-beheading angel on one cheek and a bleeding heart inked on the other, the 26-year-old vocalist has always shied away from expectations—with his music being no exception. By utilizing his seemingly […]

The essential emo albums from the genre’s 35-year history

Here at AltPress, we’ve learned a crucial lesson. Mainstream America doesn’t understand that the concept of “emo” is over 30 years old. We know it wasn’t invented in a Hot Topic store. But we also know that the Grammys don’t have a category for “Best Emo Performance By A Duo Or Group With A Minimum […]

Juice WRLD autopsy results inconclusive as new airport details emerge

New details have emerged regarding the death of rapper Juice WRLD, aka Jarad Anthony Higgins. Shortly after leaving his private plane early Sunday morning, Dec. 8, the 21-year-old rapper succumbed to a seizure in Chicago’s Midway Airport. Law enforcement officials were tipped off in advance that Higgins’ private plane may have had contraband onboard, according […]

Ghostemane show cancelled over safety issues allegedly caused by opener

Seeing rapper Ghostemane live is typically a chaotic experience but his show last night (November 19) was more chaotic than usual. The rapper’s show was canceled after opening act Horus the Astroneer (also Ghostemane’s brother) allegedly got in an altercation with venue security and their sound tech. Read More: Ozzy continues teasing “Straight To Hell” with ominous […]

Lil Peep’s mother sues late rapper’s management team for wrongful death

The mother of late rapper Lil Peep is suing the artist’s former management and tour company nearly two years after his death.  According to TMZ, Liza Womack, Peep’s mother, filed a lawsuit on Monday against First Access Entertainment, the company that was responsible for the rapper’s last tour prior to his death.  Read more: Lil […]

Lil Xan fan gets rapper’s face tattoos, proves “cult fanbase” dedication

One Lil Xan fan took their dedication to the next level by getting the same exact face tattoos as the rapper. One Instagram user @high.xanxiety posted a photo of all their face tats that match the originals on the rapper’s face. Read more: ‘Avengers: Endgame’ first reactions confirm we’re all going to cry “New tattoo […]

Elon Musk tries SoundCloud rap gig with Harambe tribute track

Elon Musk apparently tried to start a career as a SoundCloud rapper over the weekend. Yes, we’re not making this up. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO shared his new (and short lived) career move on Twitter with a song called “RIP Harambe” under his company Emo G Records. Read more: Kellin Quinn uses unreleased lyrics in […]