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10 pop artists who belted out rock tracks with no shame
The draw of belting out scene anthems is contagious, even to some of the biggest names in pop music. Sometimes, a song is just so good, you can’t contain yourself and have to sing in public, and these artists are just like us in this regard. We’ve rounded up 10 pop artists who have shamelessly sung […]
Here are the performance streams to watch 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 […]
Here’s how Ireland plans to bring back live music and festivals this year
Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, tours and shows worldwide have been canceled and postponed. At this time, it is unknown when concerts and music festivals will return worldwide. While shows may not come back for a while, countries such as Ireland are already planning ways to reintroduce live music into society post-coronavirus. In a […]
Sad Summer gives an update on the fate of this year’s festival
In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the live music industry has taken a direct hit with many tours and shows worldwide having to be canceled. Today, Sad Summer Festival which is set to kick off in July with All Time Low, The Story So Far, the Maine and more is addressing ongoing speculation that […]
Here are the live performance streams to watch 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 […]
Hear Nick Santino get unfiltered in first new solo song in six years
You may know Nick Santino as the frontman of his previous music projects A Rocket To The Moon and Beach Weather. This year, however, Santino is letting his solo music take the forefront of his music career. It’s been nearly six years since Santino last released music under his solo project and today he is […]
Here’s how you can relive your Warped Tour days in ‘Animal Crossing’
Since its launch last month, Nintendo‘s Animal Crossing has been the main source of entertainment for many of those quarantining during the COVID-19 pandemic. With some extra time on their hands, players have started to get creative in the virtual universe. From learning how to play Fall Out Boy‘s “Sugar, We’re Goin Down,” My Chemical Romance‘s […]
Here are 22 live performance streams you can watch 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 […]
Hear John O’Callaghan energetically change gears with his new solo single
The Maine‘s John O’Callaghan is remaining busy during the coronavirus quarantine. And he’s making sure we have plenty of content to get us through. The iconic singer just revisited his side-project, John The Ghost for a new single “Rolled Down Window.” The new track marks the first music from John The Ghost since 2016’s Sincerely, […]
Sad Summer festival "intend to proceed" while monitoring coronavirus
The organizers of Sad Summer Fest released a statement saying that they are moving forward with their touring campaign. The announcement comes to reassure fans of the organizers’ intentions as well as asking them to “share this message with your friends who may need to feel some hope right now.” The statement acknowledged the fluidity […]
10 ways to practice social distancing, according to your favorite artists
It’s no secret that we’re living in a time of uncertainty due to the rapid global spread of coronavirus. The virus has caused many concerts to postpone in addition to temporarily shutting down large corporate retailers. According to the CDC, one way to prevent the spread of the disease is by social distancing. The organization […]
The Maine drummer Pat Kirch welcomes first child with wife Shacara
The Maine drummer Pat Kirch married his longtime partner Shacara Nemetz at the start of 2020. Kirch and Nemetz announced their engagement in April 2019 and followed up the news in September by revealing they’re expecting their first child together. In early February, Kirch announced he’d be sitting out the band’s Europe and U.K. tour […]
QUIZ: How much emo trivia do you really know?
We at AltPress hold the emo title in high regard and fully embrace all subsects of fans who proudly stand under the genre’s umbrella without discretion, only pure, kindred acceptance. We celebrate those who have first pressings of Sunny Day Real Estate vinyl, early 2000s My Chemical Romance fanatics who enlisted in the MCRmy during […]
Sad Summer Fest reveals 2020 lineup with All Time Low, the Maine, more
Sad Summer Fest just announced the lineup for their incredible second year. The stacked, traveling tour will be headlined by All Time Low. Of course, sticking with formula that created such a successful inaugural year, Sad Summer Fest will also include The Story So Far, Movements, the Maine, Grayscale, Yours Truly, and Destroy Boys. The […]
Pat Kirch to sit out the Maine tour ahead of first child’s birth
The Maine drummer Pat Kirch kicked off 2020 by marrying his longtime partner Shacara Nemetz. Kirch and Nemetz announced their engagement back in April and followed up the news in September by revealing they’re expecting their first child together. Now, with five months passing since the reveal, Kirch is giving another update on their child’s […]
10 song characters you definitely shouldn’t date
With Valentine’s Day looming, you may already be over the inescapable inundation of sappy love songs. To counter the barrage of retch-inducing cuteness, we’ve put together a playlist that’s the antithesis of romance. From the shady characters to the heartbreakers and straight-up losers, here are 10 song characters you shouldn’t let into your heart if […]
The Maine celebrate 8123 Day with scavenger hunt featuring insane prizes
The Maine made a very special announcement for 8123 Day. The Arizona-based rockers are celebrating their 13th anniversary, but, they want to make it about the fans. 8123 Day includes a host of special things, including a bunch of new content, merchandise, meet and greets and above all, a scavenger hunt for some really cool […]
10 times the scene covered Halsey with their own spin
Mesmerizing and motivating musician Halsey is no stranger to our scene, often citing the Maine, Bring Me The Horizon and Panic! At The Disco as some of her favorite bands. She’s never been ashamed of her alternative roots, which makes her our favorite emo scene queen. The feelings are clearly mutual, as our scene continues […]
The Maine announce second 8123 Day celebrating their 13th anniversary
The Maine have announced their second edition of 8123 Day as a celebration of their 13th-anniversary as a band. They’ll be offering fans some cool opportunities including an online scavenger hunt, contests, new merch and more. Read More: Mac Miller posthumous album ‘Circles’ arriving soon In 2018, the band hosted their fan appreciation day for the […]
The Maine drummer Pat Kirch marries longtime partner Shacara Nemetz
The Maine drummer Pat Kirch rang in the new year by marrying his longtime partner Shacara Nemetz. The couple’s ceremony was held Saturday with Kirch’s bandmates, family and friends in attendance. Kirch and Nemetz announced their engagement back in April with Kirch writing, “I can’t wait to spend the rest of my life with her. […]
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