the dangerous summer

Exclusive: The Dangerous Summer sign to Rude Records

The Dangerous Summer have teamed up with Alternative Press to announce their signing to Rude Records. Additionally, the band will be reissuing their 2020 EP All That Is Left Of The Blue Sky. The band will also reissue their singles “Coming Home” and “The Best Part Of Letting Go.” The Dangerous Summer’s new album, Coming […]

10 musicians who joined established bands and didn't miss a beat

Band lineup changes are hardly a rarity in the music scene. Between creative differences, life events and personal fallouts, it’s pretty common for at least one member to go in a different direction over the course of an outfit’s tenure. And that, of course, leaves a significant void to be filled. How a band decide […]

10 bands from the 2000s who have stayed true to their sound

The further we get into our scene “phases,” the more we understand the concept of “love and loss” as it pertains to music. Over the years, we’ve lost a number of our favorite bands to breakups and significant genre changes. Fortunately, though, there are still a number who have stayed active and alternative. While it’s easy to […]

This MGK and YUNGBLUD collab gets 11 pop-punk renditions in new cover

YouTube‘s Alex Melton is back at it with another entertaining pop-punk cover. This time around, Melton is letting you all know what it would sound like if Machine Gun Kelly, YUNGBLUD and Travis Barker‘s “I Think I’m OKAY” was covered by your favorite pop-punk bands. With 11 different covers in total, Melton channels blink-182, Real […]

Here's how many listeners your favorite artists had on Spotify in 2020

Snow on the ground and colder weather may signify the end of the year for many, but for music fans, nothing highlights the closing of each year better than the Spotify Wrapped feature. And while we all love seeing how much we listened to our favorite artists, those artists might just love it even more. Spotify‘s […]

10 rising Australian pop-punk bands you need to hear

The Down Under is giving rise to some of the most prominent artists of the modern pop-punk scene. With bands such as With Confidence, Tonight Alive and Trophy Eyes, the catalytic contributions of Australia can’t be understated. As is the case in all notable scenes, though, the underground runs deep. And with seemingly endless music coming […]

Brian Swindle debuts first single since Have Mercy farewell tour

When Have Mercy announced their final tour on Instagram this past December, no one could have imagined the events that would lead to them canceling their run in mid-March. Brian Swindle remains optimistic, however, that everything’s going to be all right—and his first release as a solo artist serves as the perfect testament to that.  […]

10 band reunions we never thought we’d see happen

Being in a band is like being in a relationship, and many times, that means messy breakups and unsatisfying endings. But on some occasions (usually after a few years), some acts are able to put aside their differences and get back together, either for an epic one-off show or a full-blown reunion. We’ve decided to […]

10 genre-bending bands you’ve probably never heard of

Genre is a peculiar thing. We often recognize elements of our favorites when we hear them, drawing comparisons to notable artists of their respective scenes. And what’s better than when our ideal styles intersect to form something that’s unique, albeit beautifully reminiscent of its roots? In celebrating the art of “genre-bending,” we’ve gone ahead and […]

The Dangerous Summer come back from the dead on new single “Fuck Them All”

After nearly 13 years spent signed with Hopeless Records, the Dangerous Summer parted ways with the label to pursue their own independent ventures. Following their 2019 album, Mother Nature, the group have continued to focus on connecting with fans and creating music on their own terms. Now, as the Dangerous Summer embark through uncharted territory […]

Here are the performances to livestream this week

We’re well into this new temporary way of life of being stuck at home due to coronavirus. Retail stores, bars, restaurants and now movie theaters have closed their doors to the public. This means you’ve probably been sitting inside cycling through the same TV and movie options on Netflix and Hulu, as well as music […]

40 pop-punk albums from the 2000s that’ll make you grab your old Chucks

Pop punk began to rapidly gain traction in the early 2000s, landing impressive spots on mainstream charts that propelled the success of the genre today. This transformative period uncovered legendary bands who produced albums that have stood the test of time. While it’s apparent that pop punk began a definitive era 20 years ago, it’s […]

The Deadnotes weave emo and pop-punk on "Ghost On The Ceiling"

Many people cite an overarching event as something that will in some way, move culture along. You know, like those people who testify that punk rock is always going to be better when a certain party is holding court in Washington, D.C. Or that the world’s self-imposed isolationism is guaranteed to give us a treasure […]

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 […]

‘Stranger Things’ characters’ Spotify Wrapped prove they're into the scene

Stranger Things recently grabbed a spot as one of Google’s most searched queries, and now Spotify is showing their support for the Netflix series in their own way. In case you somehow missed it, the music streaming service dropped their biggest campaign Spotify Wrapped last week. They later released their “Best of Spotify” playlists, and […]

Northbound revels in a world of nostalgia and heartache on ‘Soul Kiss’

Jonathon Fraser, the mastermind behind Northbound, has teamed up with AltPress for an exclusive track-by-track breakdown of his latest release, Soul Kiss, out via Smartpunk Records Nov. 22. Northbound pulls together the best elements of indie acoustic, emo and punk to create an album that explores nostalgia and heartache. You can listen to Soul Kiss […]

Locket go great lengths for love in new “First Blush” video—watch

Locket, formerly known as Safe To Say, are getting ready to release their debut full-length album on Fearless Records, and they’re giving AP the details on their new music video for “First Blush.” Following the release of “Out Of Sight” in May, the Toronto natives return in the self-produced video with a plan to retrieve […]

The Dangerous Summer drop new video for “Bring Me Back To Life”

The Dangerous Summer just dropped a new music video for their third single, “Bring Me Back To Life,” from their forthcoming full-length, Mother Nature. Mother Nature is the Dangerous Summer’s sixth studio album and second release after the band’s hiatus in 2014. The band released two singles, “Where Were You When The Sky Opened Up” […]

The Dangerous Summer announce more ‘Mother Nature’ tour dates

The Dangerous Summer are headed to the United Kingdom this summer with their Mother Nature tour. The band announced via social media that they’d be making the run with Free Throw. Read more: Sonic Temple releases statement after weather delays, set cancellations The run includes six total stops, and you can see the post below. […]

Frank Iero is a lousy imposter because he’s not faking anything

In David Bowie’s eternal song “Changes,” he sings, “There’s gonna have to be a different man/Time may change me/But I can’t trace time.” If there was at least four square inches of space left on his body, Frank Iero should consider having those words etched on him in Vantablack ink. Barriers, his third album as […]
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