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American Teeth creates nostalgic love story in new "Fix You" music video

American Teeth, the pop-rock, synth-tinged solo project of Elijah Noll, debuted his raw music video for the single “Fix You” via Fearless Records. The track was originally released in April 2021 as a double single with “E-Girl.” Inspired by his previous romance, the video depicts the highs and lows of modern millennial love as it […]

40 new artists you need to hear in April

Everyone loves to jam out to their favorite artists and classic hits, but let’s not forget about all the fresh talent constantly popping up around the world. From pop and indie to punk and post-hardcore, there’s always a new name in music waiting to be heard.  We know there’s a lot of faces to sift […]

Jordan Witzigreuter and Colin Dieden are finally able to write more honestly

It seems like TikTok is influencing everything, from making pancake cereal to dance crazes inspired by Grammy winner Megan Thee Stallion all the way to fascinating genre-crossover covers. You may be familiar with the viral track, and now radio hit, “Put Your Records On” covered by Ritt Momney.  It was this very song that inspired […]

Hear Wanderer put an indie-pop twist on the ’80s classic “Your Love”

Bands have covered each other’s songs since most of us can remember. While they still create their own astounding tracks, some artists like to revisit their roots and make their own versions of their favorite melodies. In that vein, pop soloist Wanderer is teaming up with AltPress to premiere his own atmospheric rendition of the […]

10 neon-pop bands who need to make a comeback

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 […]

See TWIN XL take “Melt” to the next level without being in the same room

TWIN XL may not be able to see each other in person, but the band put their heads together to create a nostalgic and vibrant music video with TV sets for “Melt” in quarantine, which is exclusively being premiered with AltPress. Pop trio Cameron Walker-Wright (Nekokat) and brothers John and Stephen Gomez (The Summer Set) […]

10 alternative songs to make your spring cleaning session suck less

April is the time to have the ultimate spring cleaning session. With coronavirus hitting its peak in many states, American citizens will be self-isolating at home for at least a few more weeks. Take this time to go through your wardrobes, closets, shelves, etc., as it’s probably been a while since they’ve gotten a deep […]

How well do you remember “Chelsea” by the Summer Set?

The Summer Set shared 10 years of upbeat hits such as “Boomerang” and “Lightning In A Bottle.” By far, the group’s most well-known hit was the synth-heavy and catchy “Chelsea” from their 2009 album, Love Like This.  The song was written for frontman Brian Logan Dales’ former girlfriend, actress Chelsea Kane Staub, who also appeared […]

How well do you remember “Love Like Woe” by the Ready Set?

The Ready Set, aka singer Jordan Witzigreuter, released his hit single “Love Like Woe” 10 years ago today.  The I’m Alive, I’m Dreaming track’s zombie-themed music video premiered on Myspace the following day and caught lots of attention for the song’s catchy chorus, as well as Pete Wentz’s creepy cameo. TRS even shared a special international […]

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 […]

WhoHurtYou get brutally honest with new song “Not The One”

Born from the need to heal heartbreak, dark pop duo WhoHurtYou are unleashing their next relatable single, “Not The One.” Consisting of vocalist Kevin Fisher and All Time Low guitarist Jack Barkat, WhoHurtYou get real about the sometimes painful reality of trying to move on. The new track follows debut single “Wish We Never Met” […]

The Summer Set: 10 years later, where are they now?

Very few bands affected the neon pop-punk scene the way the Summer Set did. On Oct. 13, 2009, the band released their debut studio album, Love Like This, and created a stepping stone that would lead to three additional full-length records: 2011’s Everything’s Fine, 2013’s Legendary and 2016’s Stories For Monday. In October 2017, the […]

iDKHOW extend "Night Heat" tour with summer dates

I DONT KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME will be staying on the road a little longer, announcing the addition of new tour dates. The band added new summer dates to their “Night Heat” tour, which wrapped up its first leg May 18. The tour will now continue throughout the summer, wrapping up in Milwaukee, WI July […]

The Maine on how to handle forgotten lyrics, Twin XL, more

In this installment of the APTV original interview series, ONE ON GUNZ, Gunz hits the streets of New York City to chat up the Maine frontman John O’Callaghan about the band’s You Are Ok era, forgetting lyrics onstage and which song he considers to be the song on their newest record. Gunz also gives you the exclusive […]

Twin XL (the Summer Set, Nekokat) dance it out in new video

Twin XL step into the mind of an introvert with their latest single “Friends.” Comprising former members of the Summer Set, brothers John and Stephen Gomez, and Cameron Walker-Wright of Nekokat, this is the band’s third single taken off their upcoming debut EP How To Talk To Strangers. Featuring choreography from Kayla Kalbfleisch, the band […]

19 Halloween costumes your favorite musicians wore this year

It’s the most wonderful time of the year: Halloween. All of our favorite musicians got into the spirit, and we are here for it. Check out what Billie Joe Armstrong dressed up as, plus see which scene favorite Rita Ora dressed up as that confused her fans. 1. G-Eazy as Harvey Dent/Two-Face Harvey Dent / […]

Laura Jane Grace & The Devouring Mothers release new song and other news you might have missed today

Laura Jane Grace & The Devouring Mothers released a new song—plus, don’t miss TWIN XL’s debut song. Check out the news you might have missed today below! Read more: Guests announced for We Came As Romans’ Kyle Pavone tribute show 1. Basement share new music video Basement released a new music video for “Be Here […]