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10 artists who reimagined their songs with a live orchestra

We can never really get enough of our favorite artists experimenting with their sound. While we love pop punk and alternative rock as much as anyone, it’s nice to hear artists transform their songs in an entirely new way. Read more: Nova Twins drop first remix with FEVER 333’s sinister take on “Undertaker” Several artists […]

DE'WAYNE gives a glimpse into his past in the explosive "Walking To Work"

In his brand-new track, DE’WAYNE wants you to stop calling him. After cryptically teasing his song for a few days and exciting his ever-growing fanbase that he lovingly calls “the circle,” DE’WAYNE finally released his single “Walking To Work” today. The bass-y, dynamic tune is inspired by his strolls to his job before he entered […]

DE'WAYNE sees a place for everyone in alternative music

Singer, rapper and a true-to-form poet, DE’WAYNE is changing the scope of rock ’n’ roll and punk as we know it. His aggressive and brilliant sound is exactly what new audiences didn’t know they needed after just one listen. This year began strong with the release of his high-energy solo track “I Know Something.” Now, […]

The Maine kick off their new era with colorful video for "Sticky"—watch

Back in August, the Maine officially put away their gold suits and said goodbye to the You Are OK era forever during their Flowers On The Grave livestream. Now, nearly seven months later, they are kicking off their next era with a colorful new video for “Sticky.” As their first piece of new music in nearly […]

10 pop-punk bands from Canada who are leaving a mark on the genre

There’s no denying that pop punk owes much of what it has to Canada. With greats such as Avril Lavigne and Sum 41, the country has shaped the larger scene pretty significantly. We’ll let you in on a little secret, though… It’s still continuing to do so. In the midst of today’s pop-punk revival, scenes […]

10 musicians who absolutely nailed switching genres as solo artists

Branding is one hell of an important factor to achieving success and maintaining a fanbase in music. So, it’s no surprise that many musicians use their solo projects as an avenue for genre experimentation. We’ve seen it countless times to varying extents. Some artists may just incorporate new, genre-defying dynamics to their foundational sounds, whereas others […]

10 opening songs that made these alternative albums perfect from the start

In a culture driven by instant gratification, it’s important to start off on the right foot when putting out content. This of course doubles for music, especially now that streaming services put a seemingly endless number of albums at our fingertips. Fortunately for the alternative music scene, starting off strong has been a long-set precedent. […]

10 artist playlists on Spotify that you'll wish you made yourself

If we learned anything when the world was turned upside down in 2020, it’s that artists are just like us. They get bored and sit on TikTok, binge-watch the same shows and make their own highly specific playlists on Spotify. Read more: QUIZ: Which movie franchise should you binge-watch? If you’ve never really looked into […]

10 demos you won't believe never appeared on an album

It’s an easy mistake to think that you’ve explored every corner of your favorite bands’ discographies. In reality, though, we’re only getting a glimpse through a small window at their creative ventures. That’s because for every album and EP produced, there are a handful of demos that didn’t make the cut. Fortunately, we’re often given […]

See the dreamy new video for "Drive" from John O'Callaghan's solo project

After years of waiting, the Maine‘s John O’Callaghan is finally releasing a debut album under his solo project John The Ghost. On Friday, O’Callaghan gave fans another sneak peek into I ONLY WANT TO LIVE ONCE with the dreamy new video for “Drive.” Read more: New York Dolls guitarist Sylvain Sylvain dies at age 69 […]

10 times artists shared hilarious memes about themselves

Memes about your favorite band are fantastic, but it’s even better when they’re the ones who share or make them. In December, Nickelback fed into the memes the internet has made about one of their hit songs for years and created their own. Read more:  Nickelback released the iconic “Photograph” nearly two decades ago, but […]

Here are the top 50 ‘Punk Goes Pop’ covers of all time

Fearless Records’ famous Punk Goes… franchise has certainly come a long way since its first installment in 2000. Genre discrepancies aside, it’s impossible to deny the success of one particular subseries: the Punk Goes Pop albums. There are now seven volumes, with speculation of an eighth floating around online. Of course, as with any expansive […]

20 albums you won’t believe are turning 10 in 2021

2011, like the years that preceded it, gave us a number of great alternative albums. But can you believe that 2021 is going to bring their 10-year anniversaries? Just like the 2000s came to pass in the blink of an eye, so did the last decade. And so we’re left soaking in nostalgia and wondering where the […]

10 musicians who should have their own makeup lines

When My Chemical Romance launched their own makeup palette, a collaboration with HipDot, in December, the cosmetic sets sold out in mere minutes. With MCR fans craving connection with their favorite band and ready to try out new looks after being stuck in quarantine, this palette honoring Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge comes as no […]

50 most anticipated albums of 2021 in alternative, metal and beyond

This year’s biggest lesson for most of us has been to expect the unexpected. While that mainly went for life itself, it certainly also applied to music. But still, there’s a lot to look forward to in the most anticipated albums of 2021.  2020 saw plenty of surprise drops and album release-date pushbacks. So, really, […]

10 times Wendy’s was a bigger scene kid than you

Wendy’s is the home of the Frosty, the 4 for $4 and fresh-never-frozen beef. But the fast-food chain is now also recognized for its unique Twitter presence. In fact, the brand is known to be incredibly savage on its page, directly tweeting at competitors such as McDonald’s and Burger King and roasting its own fans. […]

QUIZ: Which All Time Low album era are you the most like?

Whether you’ve been a fan of All Time Low since their famous cough in “Dear Maria, Count Me In” or you just discovered them for their chart-topping hit “Monsters” featuring blackbear from their latest record, Wake Up, Sunshine, one thing is clear: All Time Low are an alt treasure and have humbly shared the ups […]

QUIZ: Can you match these neon-pop lyrics to the bands who sang them?

It’s impossible to picture the 2000s alternative music scene without the added flair of neon pop punk. Between its bright fashion, catchy lyrics and synth-ridden melodies, the era is the one that stands out most from the decade. Even 10 years out from the neon heyday, we’re still struggling to get a number of songs […]

See Travis Clark play every instrument for a reimagined We The Kings song

Just weeks after We The Kings dropped their pre-quarantine-reminiscent single “These Nights,” Travis Clark has reimagined the song in a new acoustic video, which you can exclusively see first on Alternative Press.  In a stunning display of his branching musical talents, Clark performs the track with a piano and acoustic guitar. The resulting “unplugged” version […]

Wendy's has some things to say about pop-punk and the new MGK album

Wendy’s may be best known for their beef and tweets, but a recent Twitter exchange stemming from a Machine Gun Kelly reference just proved once again that pop-punk commentary is well within their realm of expertise. The series of tweets started Monday in response to a Dunkin’ ad for their new Spicy Ghost Pepper Donut. […]
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