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How Supersweet created LA’s first tattoo-meets-coffee-shop experience

Supersweet is LA’s first coffee and tattoo shop. See how this unique shop is elevating the standard tattoo experience while serving up java and pastries.

20 best stripped-down songs, from Spiritbox to Silverstein

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 […]

Steve Aoki and Taking Back Sunday link on "Just Us Two"—watch

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. […]

Jimmy Eat World, Pinkshift and 8 other things you need to check out this week

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 […]

10 best emo albums of 2011, from Taking Back Sunday to Sleeping With Sirens

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 […]

The Maine release "Loved You A Little" live performance video—watch

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 […]

The Maine and AltPress team up for limited-edition heart-shaped flexi disc

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 […]

Waterparks, Limp Bizkit and 8 other things you need to check out this week

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 lot […]

15 best punk albums of 2004, from Green Day to My Chemical Romance

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 The Pentagon and the […]

What does emo really mean? The story of the genre in 11 songs

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. So what actually is emo?  Read more: Are the 2000s back? How […]

My Chemical Romance announce epic tour dates with over a dozen special guests

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 […]

Charlotte Sands' ”Lost” is pushing forward the pop-punk revival—premiere

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 the latest drop from an artist on the […]

How Blind Barber created a barbershop-meets-cocktail lounge experience

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 […]

Third Eye Blind's Stephan Jenkins previews Summer Gods: 25 Years in the Blind tour

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 tour is also […]

The Maine team up with Charlotte Sands, Adam Lazzara on "Loved You A Little"

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. “This song […]

When We Were Young festival announces second date with same lineup

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 […]

Spiritbox release highly anticipated debut album ‘Eternal Blue'—listen

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 has everything that listeners have been waiting for—and more. Each song is beautifully crafted, with thumping […]

Coheed And Cambria and the Used livestream gives front-row seat for tour

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. The performance is part of Coheed And Cambria and the Used’s […]

Angels & Airwaves explore Las Vegas with TikToker in "Losing My Mind"

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, friends and fans pay tribute to Slipknot’s Joey Jordison Disco is joined […]

Coheed And Cambria drop new single “Shoulders” with sci-fi visual–watch

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: JAWNY takes viewers on a whirlwind trip in “Tombstone grey”–watch “Shoulders” features rapid-fire guitar licks reminiscent […]
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