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Perhaps the best way to know that a song is well written is to strip it down to its most natural and intimate form. If a song can elicit an emotional response from a listener with simply the artist’s voice and a singular instrument, then it's clear that everything is there to lay the foundation for a truly great composition. Whet...

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...

Check out The Latest — for all the essential new music, tickets and livestreams you need right now. Pistol packs a punch This week, Danny Boyle’s much-anticipated Sex Pistols miniseries, Pistol, arrived on Hulu. Told through the eyes of guitarist Steve Jones, the six-episode retelling of the Sex Pistols’ story hits just as hard as their music. Read our review ...

To properly dissect the best emo albums from 2011, one must not be afraid to use the term “emo” broadly, as this style of music can take shape across multiple genres. In 2011, emo was arguably at its lowest point commercially, as the mid-to-late 2000s boom had slowly faded away at the turn of the decade, followed by the genre’s dip into happier and more neon territory. However, due to ... Read Mor

The Maine have released a live performance video of "Loved You A Little." The visual was filmed at Webster Hall in New York City during their tour. The live recording of "Loved You A Little" features special guests Adam Lazzara (Taking Back Sunday) and Charlotte Sands, who both appear on the studio version of the song...

Being a band for 15 years is no small feat. The Maine, however, have planned out the legacy they’ll leave behind since their inception. We’re ecstatic to announce that the five-piece are on the cover of our April issue (#405), featured alongside Denzel Curry, Stand Atlantic, Orville Peck, Bloc Party, Ghost and many more. Check out ...

Check out The Latest – for all the essential new music, tickets and livestreams you need right now.   Waterparks and Neck Deep unite for Sad Summer   …and they’re bringing Mayday Parade, The Summer Set, Against The Current, State Champs and more along for the ride, too. These shows are going to be a lo...

In 2004, the world was in turmoil. And America was at the root of it. The administration of President George W. Bush had misdirected the nation into a war with Iraq, waving erroneous reports of “weapons of mass destruction” as “evidence” that Saddam Hussein spearheaded the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks on Th...

Has any word been more misappropriated than emo? It’s been used to describe everything from people to events to films to clothing, but when it comes to encapsulating the specific music that inspired the name, no one can agree what actually constitutes it. S...

My Chemical Romance have announced additional North American tour dates featuring a truly epic roster of artists. The band revealed 14 new tour dates and also released additional tickets for already sold-out events. During their run, the band will be joined by a massive roster of special guests, including Waterparks, Badflower, Thursday, Turnstile, Surfbort, and Taking Back Sunday...

Charlotte Sands is releasing her new single “Lost” on Friday, March 4. Alternative Press is giving you a first listen of the track. Ahead of the release, we connected with Sands, who previewed the new song for us. She also spoke broadly about her career. “Lost” is ...

With locations in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and Philadelphia, Blind Barber is hands down the most definitive barbershop experience in the U.S. Not only are guests treated to top-notch services, world-class hair products and a complimentary cocktail, but once the service is complete, you can simply walk through the door in the back and be transported to a retro-inspired and exceptionally desig

Third Eye Blind are announcing the Summer Gods: 25 Years In The Blind tour. Alternative Press is giving you an exclusive first look. During the U.S. run, the band will be joined by Taking Back Sunday and Hockey Dad. Summer Gods is a celebration of 25 years for Third Eye Blind...

The Maine have released a new song "Loved You A Little" featuring Charlotte Sands and Taking Back Sunday's Adam Lazzara. The track, accompanied by a music video, is a break-up anthem —arriving just in time for Valentine's Day. Singer John O'Callaghan, Lazzara and Sands all spoke about the song in a press release. “...

After destroying the internet with hype and nostalgia, When We Were Young festival has already sold out. Live Nation has added a second date to the touted festival, Oct. 23, due to high demand. Read more: Artists and fans react to When We Were Young festival's epic announcement The When We Were Young festival will now take place at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds on Saturday, Oct...

Spiritbox have released one of the most anticipated rock albums of the year, Eternal Blue, via Rise Records. The band’s debut album features a guest appearance by Sam Carter of Architects.  Eternal Blue solidifies Spiritbox's unforgettable sound. The album...

Tickets for Coheed And Cambria and the Used’s upcoming Veeps stream are available for purchase. The livestream will bring viewers into the audience as the bands make their stop at PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, New Jersey Sept. 19 at 9 p.m. ET...

Ahead of their Lollapalooza performance this weekend, Angels & Airwaves have shared a video for “Losing My Mind.” The video sees frontman Tom DeLonge as his alter ego Disco, the brother of Boomer from blink-182’s iconic video for “First Date.” Read more: Family, frien... Read More ...

Coheed And Cambria have released “Shoulders,” the progressive-rock band’s first proper studio release in nearly three years. Along with the track comes a sci-fi-filled visualizer, featuring images of mechanical hands, android soldiers and other cybernetically enhanced manifestations.  Read more: JAW... Read More ...

The modern classical music project Vitamin String Quartet performed a rendition of My Chemical Romance’s heavy-hitting anthem “I’m Not Okay (I Promise).” The track is from their 2006 LP, Funeral: VSQ Performs My Chemical Romance. Both MCR fans and m...