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25 essential Fueled By Ramen albums released across their 25-year history
Fueled By Ramen has signed some of the most talented alternative bands and musicians to date. With 25 years of greatness under its belt, now is the opportune moment to look back at its incredible discography. In 1996, John Janick joined forces with Vinnie Fiorello of Less Than Jake and brought the label to life. […]
23 post-hardcore tracks that definitely ruled your iPods in the 2000s
The Venn diagram comprising many punk and metal offshoots got pretty messy in the 2000s. Post-hardcore crews were regularly lumped in with metalcore, screamo, emo and a plethora of hybrid acts, often sounding comparable and touring together. The biggest of those spectacles was something called Warped Tour. Yet, there’s no doubting their sway. These subgenres […]
10 bands from the late 2000s who broke up way too soon
There’s nothing more devastating than a band breakup. If you’ve been invested in the alternative music scene for more than a day, you probably know that feeling all too well. If not, then it’s just a matter of time… We’ve been fortunate enough to follow a number of our favorite 2000s scene outfits through long-lasting […]
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 long scene songs that were worth the extra storage space on your iPod
Remember the days when an eight-minute song felt like a gift sent by the alt-rock gods? Back when we had to buy music by the track, and not through a monthly subscription, these long ones were like a gold mine. Of course, times have changed since our iPod-centric scene years. Now, we’ve got the bulk […]
10 alternative Christmas covers for people who hate the holidays
Are there any arguments more divisive than the appropriateness of Christmas music during any given time or place? Sure, there’s the whole “pineapple on pizza” debate, but does that really get your blood boiling like being assaulted with holiday merriment? There are a number of reasons why anyone might be ill-disposed toward seasonal jingles. Maybe […]
20 scene closing album tracks that you should always skip to first
Sometimes you have to finish before you start. While streaming and playlists have killed the album experience for some, there are plenty of other music fans who still clamor for the full record. The bands below found creative and inspiring ways to end their LPs with a song so strong, it remains the perfect closing […]
20 scene albums from 2009 that dominated your iPod playlists
In 2009, Myspace was beginning to disintegrate, and scene bands were growing less and less popular. Despite their distinct capabilities of genre-blending emo, pop punk, metalcore, neon pop, electronica and more, the scene started to die and was aching for a rebirth. As the year progressed, new bands emerged, and seasoned musicians cultivated their craft […]
22 women musicians who have been inspiring the scene since the 2000s
Throughout the 2000s, women started to dominate the alternative music scene with their powerful stage presence and otherworldly talent. Following in the footsteps of riot grrrls, they proudly represented the fact that women rock just as hard, if not harder, than men. Despite the “boys’ club” of emo, punk and pop-punk communities, the women on […]
These 19 underrated bands from the 2010s are worthy of your attention
Because hindsight is forever 20/20, we have a theory about the 2010s. And it’s this: Bigger bands were making a bigger buzz. Consider the existential-pop of twenty one pilots. Or the electronic makeover that Bring Me The Horizon were putting on both their chosen genre and anything similarly adjacent. Black Veil Brides established themselves as […]
19 underrated bands from the 2010s who deserve another listen
The 2010s started with the release of the iPhone 4 and ended with the election of Donald Trump, who one-downed nearly every single global calamity daily with 280 characters on Twitter. On the mainstream music front, one could argue that the 2010s was the birthplace to the second British invasion, with acts such as Adele, […]
10 scene hair trends from the 2000s that deserve a comeback
The year is 2007. Cobra Starship’s “The City Is At War” plays from your Myspace page as you organize your Top 8. Your profile picture? A high-angle selfie that captures your teased Voodoo Blue hair. “I’m scene, not emo,” you insist. The Rawring ’20s are upon us, and while we doubt Myspace will make a […]
40 pop-punk albums from the 2000s that’ll make you grab your old Chucks
Pop punk began to rapidly gain traction in the early 2000s, landing impressive spots on mainstream charts that propelled the success of the genre today. This transformative period uncovered legendary bands who produced albums that have stood the test of time. While it’s apparent that pop punk began a definitive era 20 years ago, it’s […]
Top 46 post-hardcore songs from the 2000s
Post-hardcore broke out as a movement in a huge way during the first decade of the 2000s while shaping how people view the genre today. Countless others had pioneered the genre throughout the ’80s and ’90s, but bands such as Glassjaw, At The Drive-In and Boysetsfire helped push it to new heights. Take a look […]
Warped Tour: The only tour that mattered since 1995
Starting June 29-30 in Atlantic City, New Jersey, the Vans Warped Tour will hold its final high-decibel celebrations of punk rock and youth culture. Once the traveling roadshow returns to Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California, July 20 and 21, founder Kevin Lyman’s great touring experiment will become a part of rock ’n’ roll history, […]
Sierra Kay and hardcore dudes are Neaux—exclusive premiere
Neaux is the story of an unlikely pairing exploring new sounds, specifically the duo of singer Sierra Kay (VersaEmerge, VERSA) and guitarist/songwriter Nick Fit (Loss Leader, Trash Talk). They're joined by bassist Ryan Briggs (Have Heart, Raindance) and drummer Chris Peters for their eight-song debut, Fell Off The Deep End, an immersive body where bits of alt, shoegaze […]
Sierra Kay returns with Neaux—exclusive full premiere
Neaux is the story of an unlikely pairing exploring new sounds, specifically the duo of singer Sierra Kay (VersaEmerge, VERSA) and guitarist/songwriter Nick Fit (Loss Leader, Trash Talk). “[He was] some kid sidestage at all our shows,” reminisces Kay of their meeting at Warped Tour some years back. They're joined by bassist Ryan Briggs (Have Heart, Raindance) and […]
Ex-VersaEmerge, Decoder vocalist returns on first song with new band, Makari—listen (exclusive)
[Photo credit: Quinn Cale] Tampa-based Makari are premiering their new song “Melt,” taken from their EP set to drop this fall. The track is the first to feature their new lead vocalist, Spencer Pearson (formerly VersaEmerge and Decoder), and is about the feeling of being in love—and the emotions that go along with it. Check it out below, […]
Versa to crowdfund new full-length album
Versa frontwoman Sierra Kusterbeck recently provided fans with an update on the current state of the band in a response to a fan on Tumblr (via AbsolutePunk). In the update, she claims they will be doing a crowdfunding campaign for their new full-length album, which will be the first under their Versa moniker. Check out all of […]
APTV News (week ending May 4, 2014)
APTV Nashville correspondent Philip Obenschain (@pobenschain) brings you this week's top stories on altpress.com, including news from Paramore, Nirvana, Star Wars, Panic! At The Disco, and more!
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