the voice

Fousheé has been writing music since childhood, but her path to stardom has been unexpected. After appearing on The Voice in 2018, she made 250 song samples for the online music platform Splice, which allows musicians to purchase and use samples royalty-free. One of Fousheé’s samples was used in Sleepy Hallow’s “Deep End Freestyle,” which […]

The emo genre is cathartic by nature, but slow songs provide an opportunity for artists to reflect even more deeply on the feelings that make us human. And somehow, even when featured alongside angst-fueled, uptempo tracks, the ballads always end up being some of the most memorable songs on their respective albums. They have this […]

“Not all bands fronted by women sound like Paramore” is beginning to become a pretty popular adage in the alternative music scene. It’s not that drawing a likeness to Hayley Williams isn’t a compliment—it may be one of the highest. But consistent comparisons to the most iconic woman-led group to emerge from the 2000s totally overlook […]

The ’90s were chock-full of absolute icons, and no, we’re not referring to the Princess Diana Beanie Baby or JNCO jeans when we say that. From Nirvana to *NSYNC, pop and grunge ruled the airwaves. However, it seems like some women-fronted acts don’t get nearly enough credit for all of their contributions to the music […]

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 […]

2000s vocalists received an enormous amount of attention compared to the rest of their bandmates. It’s no surprise, really. In a scene characterized by edge, these frontmen and women drove their bands’ unique personalities. That’s not to say that they were all distinct. In fact, the era saw notable homogeneity in vocal style, even among more […]

All hail the genre-benders! Seriously, it’s one thing to be successful in a single genre, but to change things up and continue to excel? That’s the mark of a legend. Admittedly, most artists go through some form of sonic progression over the course of their careers. But how many can you name that distinctly embody […]

Many of you are no doubt listening to the new Gwen Stefani single and thinking back to when you first heard Tragic Kingdom. Where you were, what you were doing, how long the show Beverly Hills, 90210 could possibly last. Hate to break it to you, ’90s kids, but there are a ton of teenagers […]

Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton are locking in their power couple status and are officially engaged. The couple shared the exciting news with the world on Tuesday. Read more: Here’s what’s so special about Hayley Williams’ upcoming song Stefani and Shelton first confirmed they were dating back in 2015 after they worked together as judges […]

It’s been over a decade since artists such as Paramore and Fall Out Boy first graced us with their pop-punk contributions. While many of our favorites are still going strong, those early days always hold a special place in our hearts. Anyone around during the mid-2000s (or invested enough to revisit it online) knows how […]

Melanie Martinez has released her dystopian fantasy-inspired video for the new single “The Bakery.” The single is off of her new EP After School which follows up her widely successful 2019 full-length K-12. Read more: Hear Carlie Hanson and iann dior let their “Ego” speak in new collab On Friday, Martinez released the deluxe edition […]

At the beginning of 2019, Slaves announced that they had parted ways with frontman Jonny Craig ahead of their European tour with Escape The Fate. Since replacing Craig with The Voice runner-up Matt McAndrew, the group have collectively worked toward strengthening their dynamic as a unified force as well as growing their personal relationships with […]

The late 2000s through early 2010s were defined in our scene by catchy synths intertwined with pop-like melodies, garnering the name “neon pop” or “neon pop punk.” With merch that was just as bright as the dance anthems that were produced, we can’t help but look back on the short-lived genre with fondness and a […]

2020 is set to be a big year for Slaves. On Friday, they announced that their new album To Better Days will be released in August. To Better Days will be the first full-length LP Slaves have released since 2018’s Beautiful Death. Along with the new album announcement, Slaves have also released a music video for […]

Juliet Simms has a lot going on, even in lockdown-mode. In the next installment of AP Phoner, AltPress content director Paige Owens speaks to the singer-songwriter on her past, current and future. Once we’ve all been given the all-clear to leave our homes, that is. There’s no denying that Juliet Simms has a story. And […]

Is there anything Melanie Martinez can’t do? She parlayed her time on The Voice into a major-label record contract. She embarked on sold-out tours. And for her second album, K-12, she created a full-length motion picture counterpart which she wrote, directed and starred in. Clearly, the 24-year-old Martinez is a contemporary polymath. Now she can […]

Melanie Martinez has a proven track record of taking fans on deep-dive journeys through her pastel, dark-pop fantasy world, and she doesn’t disappoint with the premiere of her first feature film, K-12. The 96-minute movie accompanies her highly anticipated sophomore album of the same name, which is out today. K-12 marks Martinez’s feature directorial debut […]

Melanie Martinez took us on a deep dive into the world of Cry Baby with her introductory album of the same name. Reaching platinum status, one of only eight debuts to do so in 2015, it’s safe to say the anticipation for the K-12 follow-up was high.  Around the time of her platinum status reveal, […]

A year ago today, Panic! At The Disco introduced the world to Beebo, the glorious puppet sharing likeness with frontman Brendon Urie. He partied his way through an X-rated adventure in “Hey Look Ma, I Made It” and has won all of our hearts over ever since. In honor of Beebo’s one-year anniversary, here are […]