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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 […]

9 bands we wish would come back to make another full-length album

In the past decade, everyone from Misfits and Jawbreaker to My Chemical Romance and Rage Against The Machine has thrilled us with the announcement of a reunion show or tour. And while we’re ecstatic to see these artists hit the road again, that doesn’t stop us from wishing that they’d make a pitstop or two […]

10 bands from the late 2000s who broke up way too soon

There’s nothing more devastating than a band breakup. If you’ve been invested in the alternative music scene for more than a day, you probably know that feeling all too well. If not, then it’s just a matter of time… We’ve been fortunate enough to follow a number of our favorite 2000s scene outfits through long-lasting […]

19 scene albums from 2008 you’re probably still blasting in your car

As legendary bands in the scene continued to mature musically and grow away from the genres that they became known for, newly established musicians were creating blends that sparked new categories for scene music. In 2008, Fall Out Boy released their last album before their hiatus, and I Set My Friends On Fire popularized crunkcore. […]

Hey Monday play first show in 8 years with A Rocket To The Moon, more

Hey Monday began teasing us in October on the 11-year anniversary of the band’s debut album Hold On Tight. In the weeks that followed, vocalist Cassadee Pope announced a “#HeyItsMonday pop-punk night” in Nashville at the Exit/In to take place on Nov. 25. She later confirmed with AltPress that Hey Monday would be having a reunion at […]

The Audition announce reunion, first live appearance in six years

Chicago-based the Audition have announced their first live appearance in six years, set to grace the Slam Dunk stage this summer. Read more: The Audition drop off Marianas Trench tour, vocalist Danny Stevens to undergo vocal surgery Responsible for such pop-rock hits as “Warm Me Up,” “Approach The Bench” and “Don’t Be So Hard,” the band will be […]

The Audition release "Evil" for free download

The Audition has launched a free download of “Evil,” a song from their new Chapter II EP. Check it out here.

The Audition - Chapter II EP

The Audition Chapter II EP Chapter II is a fitting title for the Audition’s new EP, as it represents the second stage of the band’s newly independent career after splitting from Victory Records. But it’s also a bit of a misnomer: On these six songs, the Chicago quintet continue to explore the sultry pop sound […]

Premiere: The Audition's "You Make Me Sick"

Check out this premiere of the Audition's “You Make Me Sick.” It's culled from their upcoming digital EP Chapter II, which they'll be supporting on the road with Every Avenue and We Are The In Crowd starting next week. You can pre-order the single here.

Exclusive: We Are The In Crowd, The Audition, Sparks The Rescue to play Glamour Kills holiday fest

Altpress can exclusively reveal the following bands have been added to A Very GK! Holiday Festival 2011: We Are The In Crowd The Audition Sparks The Rescue Action Item WeatherStar Check out the updated lineups below and head to the official site to pick up pre-sale tickets. More bands are to be announced. Friday, December […]