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On ‘HIROQUEST: Genesis,’ Steve Aoki reconnects with his musical roots. With his most diverse album yet, Aoki features an all-star ensemble of collaborators.

Louis Tomlinson is taking control with his second album, Faith In The Future. He discusses becoming a new version of himself, his alt influences and touring.

Mark Hunter was at the forefront of the Y2K era. Hunter reflects on launching The Cobrasnake and creating one of the first digital archives of the 2000s.

Steve Aoki and Taking Back Sunday have teamed up for “Just Us Two.” The song was released via Aoki‘s label Dim Mak Records. Aoki and Taking Back Sunday are perfectly in sync on “Just Us Two.” The dynamism inherent to Aoki’s production and Taking Back Sunday’s vocals are taken to new heights in their collaboration. […]

Steve Aoki and grandson have teamed up for the collaborative single “KULT” featuring Jasiah. The single comes with an accompanying music video. Read more: Simple Plan and Sum 41’s Deryck Whibley release “Ruin My Life”—listen Aoki spoke about working with grandson and Jasiah in a press release. “‘KULT’ is the first taste from my upcoming […]

The Sandbox has announced a partnership with Warner Music Group (WGM) to create a concert venue within the notable metaverse platform. The space will be part virtual venue, part amusement park, and will host concerts and live experiences from artists represented by WMG. Read more: What are NFTs actually used for? A guide, from art […]

In celebration of NFT Week 2021, Alternative Press has announced the unveiling of its first-ever NFT magazine cover, featuring The Wicked Craniums. Developed in partnership with the Craniums and their community, the end result is an ultra-limited first-of-its-kind cover exclusively available as an NFT. The collection is available at the time of this announcement and […]

If there’s anything that holds true throughout the alternative music scene, it’s an inclination toward vulnerable self-expression. For decades, artists have worn their hearts on their sleeves while navigating conflict, both external and inward-facing, to remind their audiences that, no matter how isolating the circumstance, you’re never truly alone. Such open honesty has been paramount in destigmatizing mental health […]

Grimes sold nearly $6 million worth of digital art as NFTs. Kings Of Leon became the first major rock band to release an album in the form of an NFT. Steve Aoki collaborated with illustrator Antoni Tudisco for an art and music NFT release. Wu-Tang Clan announced plans to release 36 copies of a coffee […]

Last month, Mike Shinoda made history with his new single “Happy Endings” which features iann dior and UPSAHL. After its debut, Shinoda became the first major label artist to successfully launch a single through NFT Auction. All of the proceeds from the auction were donated to the ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena, California. Now, the […]

Travis Barker has treated us to some incredible new performances this week. Over the weekend, he hit the stage with Steve Aoki at the MTV Movie & TV Awards for an unforgettable award show performance. Now, the blink-182 drummer has joined forces Elise Trouw, Carey Watkins and American Sign Language performer Paul Raci for an […]

There’s something bold and brazen about the culture of the “punk lifer.” No cubicle farm could ever hold them. And they’ve spent more on tats and piercings than they have utility bills. With no fixed address, their only roots are in the scene. Fortunately for him, that life wasn’t good enough for Prince Terrence.  It’s […]

Business owners and employees across the world have been navigating the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic that has put many out of work. Venues are no different as shows have been canceled and postponed since March. Now, with 90% of independent venues fearing they’ll never reopen if the shutdown continues past 6 months, artists […]

Twitch has been a staple in the gaming community since 2011, allowing players to broadcast their games all over the world. The site does much more than gaming, though—they even allow users to stream karaoke sessions.  Recently, some musicians have used it to continue playing games for their fans to pass the time due to […]

Just as all of your favorite “scene” dudes are hanging with EDM artists, Steve Aoki is doing the opposite. The EDM powerhouse, beatmaster Travis Barker and newcomer Global Dan have teamed up to create “Halfway Dead,” a slice of electro-plated pop punk that might reinvent your swoop-haired wheel. “When I make songs, I’m trying to […]

EDM duo ARMNHMR recruited the Zealots frontman Micah Martin for an epic genre crossover collaboration. The dance collective, which consists of Joseph Chung and Joseph Abella, are teaming up with AltPress to premiere the track ahead of its Nov. 22 debut. Martin isn’t the first time ARMNHMR have delved into a genre-melding collaboration. In August, […]

Blending alt-rock instrumentation with electronic music and its many subgenres, rock/EDM collaborations and crossovers have been on the rise lately. Many big-name artists are teaming up together to create a unique sonic hybrid. Here are 10 crossovers and cross-genre collabs you can’t miss. Read more: Mark Hoppus jokes MCR are next after Motion City Soundtrack […]