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10 alt Kidz Bop covers from the 2000s that are so bad, they’re good

From low-rise jeans to flashy Myspace themes, the 2000s was an era defined by flamboyancy. While the majority of those embarrassing trends naturally faded with time, one product of the ’00s has overstayed its welcome. The infamous brand Kidz Bop has been churning out family-friendly compilation albums since 2001 sung by kids, for kids.  But […]

Cobra Starship’s mega collab for 'Snakes On A Plane' almost didn't happen

Back in 2006, the emo music world was introduced to Cobra Starship and their debut single “Bring It (Snakes On A Plane).” The mega collab brought together some of our favorite musicians for a song based on a movie we still don’t know if we love or hate. Now, it turns out that Cobra Starship’s […]

9 uncredited guest vocals you might have missed in your favorite songs

Is there any better surprise than listening to a song and getting hit by a cameo from a familiar vocalist? Aside from adding to the dynamics of the track, these uncredited guest vocals are great Easter eggs for any fan.  While it’s not uncommon for these collaborations to go unnoted on streaming platforms, Google will […]

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. […]

9 times ‘Glee’ gave alternative songs an unforgettable spin

Glee wasn’t just your typical 2010s teenage drama series, and any former “gleek” will proudly tell that to you.  The show soundtracked an era, as well as brought a lot of representation to primetime TV. There were complex characters, some who you loved and hated at the same time, and it was filled with show-stopping […]

Here are 10 cameos in Fall Out Boy’s videos you probably forgot about

We’ve heard the phrase a million times. But in the case of Fall Out Boy, we’re happy they’re truly “living the dream.” Our Chicago heroes are Cali enough to get celebrities to make cameos in their videos. And Midwest enough to be stoked to have them. Our APTV video checks off all (OK, most) of […]

19 scene albums from 2005 you probably still have on repeat

In 2005, an unexpected but revolutionary wave of scene music hit the mainstream. It was the year Myspace rose in the online ranks social media and became the most popular of its kind. It gave bands new avenues to introduce their unique sounds to the masses and familiarize the world with the classic scenester selfie […]

10 unexpected cameos Fall Out Boy snuck in their music videos

Fall Out Boy are one of the biggest bands in the scene, and they certainly have the music video cameo appearances to prove it. From fellow musicians all the way to reality stars, the rock quartet made memorable, hilarious videos to their most famous tracks with help from special guests.  From the guest themselves to […]

15 ‘From Under The Cork Tree’ Easter eggs you probably missed

Fall Out Boy’s From Under The Cork Tree is the gift that keeps on giving. The pop-punk icons’ unforgettable 2005 output is jam-packed with Easter eggs we either didn’t notice before or completely forgot in the years since. From movie quotes and emo cameos to its unusual artwork, there’s a detail hiding in every corner. […]

10 Patrick Stump collabs every Fall Out Boy fan needs to hear

Patrick Stump is the chameleon of the music world—his soulful tones fit in with pretty much every genre. Luckily for us, he’s spent his years alongside fronting Fall Out Boy proving just that, collaborating with artists across the spectrum and making some pretty unforgettable tracks in the process. In the spirit of celebration for Stump’s […]

How well do you remember “Cupid’s Chokehold” by Gym Class Heroes?

Believe it or not, Gym Class Heroes’ big hit featuring Patrick Stump of Fall Out Boy came out in 2005. That’s right: “Cupid’s Chokehold / Breakfast In America” from The Papercut Chronicles turns 15 this year. The original music video even featured a young Katy Perry before her global stardom.  This wasn’t the only time […]

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 […]

10 pop artists you didn't realize were in scene music videos

If there’s one thing we never get sick of in scene music videos, it’s a shocking cameo from a celebrity or pop artist that we didn’t expect. Some of the most iconic cameos include Kim Kardashian in Fall Out Boy’s “Thnks Fr Th Mmrs” and Leighton Meester in Cobra Starship’s “Good Girls Gone Bad.” Over […]

Warped Tour 25: Everything you missed from the anniversary shows

All good things must come to an end, and Warped Tour is no exception. While we’re still figuring out how to spend our summers, we look back on the stacked sets that headlined everyone’s festival wishlist this year. The select dates kicked off in Cleveland, OH, fittingly in the shadow of the Rock And Roll Hall Of […]

Warped Tour Mountain View kicks off with Frank Iero, LTJ and more

Yesterday marked the first day of the final Vans Warped Tour date in Mountain View, CA. Showcasing a stacked lineup of summer veterans, Saturday was the perfect start to the final Warped sendoff.  Day one featured sets from Anti-Flag, Doll Skin, Frank Iero, Goldfinger, I The Mighty, Less Than Jake, Plague Vendor, Set It Off, […]

19 reasons 20ninescene is actually alive and well in 2019

It may be 2019, but the events happening around music at the moment are anything but modern. It seems that more and more scene throwbacks are crawling out of the woodwork to join in on the fun. Here are 19 reasons why it’s actually 20ninescene. 1. Gerard Way and Ray Toro working on music together […]

Warped Tour adds more bands and tickets, reveals daily CA lineup

Warped Tour announced its lineup for the three upcoming 25th anniversary shows last month (after a false alarm due to a fake lineup). Now, after Kevin Lyman teased more bands were on the way, the festival is revealing those acts as well as more tickets and single day lineups for some of the shows. Read […]

New Politics release video for "West End Kids" ft. Fall Out Boy, Panic! At The Disco, more—watch

New Politics have unveiled a new video for their song “West End Kids,” featuring fellow DCD2 artists Fall Out Boy, Panic! At The Disco, Travie McCoy, LOLO and MAX. The music video follows the boys in New Politics as they attempt to save their girlfriends from the evil DCD2 artists in a video game inspired […]

Travie McCoy drops "Golden" video

Former Gym Class Hero Travie McCoy has released the video for his return single, “Golden.” Pop sensation Sia lends her vocals to the chorus.  Are you excited about Travie's comeback? Check out the video below, and share your thoughts in the comments. 

Gym Class Heroes' Travie McCoy to release new solo single

Gym Class Heroes headmaster Travie McCoy will release a new solo single, titled “Golden,” on June 15. The track will feature a guest appearance from Sia. See the artwork below and leave us a comment with your thoughts. Read more: Travie McCoy releases music video for “Keep On Keeping On” (ft. P!ATD’s Brendon Urie)
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