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Demi Lovato’s hard-won journey back to their rock roots

Putting to rest their pop image, Demi Lovato has entered their rock era. In conversation with AP, Lovato breaks down HOLY FVCK — the return to their roots.

Olivia Rodrigo covers "Just A Girl" by No Doubt—watch

During the Philadelphia stop of her world tour, Olivia Rodrigo paid homage to No Doubt with a cover of their song “Just A Girl.” Check out the video below. Previously on the tour, Rodrigo covered Veruca Salt‘s “Seether” and performed “Complicated” with Avril Lavigne. Read more: PinkPantheress went from running fan pages as a teen […]

How Daisy Grenade's “ill-fated” run in ‘American Idiot‘ led to collabing with Pete Wentz on “Baby Blackout”

Daisy Grenade are releasing their new song “Baby Blackout” March 25. Alternative Press is bringing you the premiere of the track. The band are also announcing their debut EP, Sophomore Slump, produced by Pete Wentz of Fall Out Boy and Alex Suarez of Cobra Starship. Ahead of the release, they connected with us to discuss […]

20 bands keeping the riot grrrl spirit alive in their own unique way

The riot grrrl underground feminist punk movement began in the early ’90s in the Pacific Northwest before expanding to the rest of the world. Credited by some for kick-starting third-wave feminism, riot grrrl was a scene where women could express themselves through music.  Many bands were influenced and started because of riot grrrl, with the […]

These 12 B-side tracks from the ’90s were good enough to be A-sides

Ever get into a conversation about a great song from the ’90s, only to be told it was never actually a single but a B-side instead? You’re flabbergasted and immediately begin pointing out that the band in question play the song live all the time, which is a clear indicator that if it wasn’t, at […]

10 bands from the ’90s you probably didn't know were still releasing music

While a singer’s precious declaration mid-set of “Here’s a song off our new record” may be the bathroom battle cry for many at a concert (you remember those, don’t you?), there are plenty of music lovers who either can’t wait to hear some of the new stuff or already know it and went there specifically […]

Green Day auction guitar in memory of the Muffs' singer Kim Shattuck

roGreen Day are auctioning a guitar via musical instrument resale site Reverb to raise funds for ALS research. The gift is in memory of Kim Shattuck, the leader of heroic ’90s punk outfit, the Muffs. The guitar–an Epiphone Les Paul Special listed yesterday by Billie Joe Armstrong’s guitar tech, Hans Buscher–was played by the Green […]

blink-182, Jimmy Eat World among full list of UMG fire losses

Following initial reports of master tapes lost in a fire at Universal Studios Hollywood, bands such as blink-182, Jimmy Eat World and many more have been included in the full list of lost music. While coverage at the time focused on the burned King Kong theme park attraction and video content, a far more extensive list […]

Original Veruca Salt lineup reunite for ‘Conan’ performance

Former AP cover stars Vercua Salt performed on last night’s episode of Conan. The group played their old hit song, “Seether.” This performance marks the band’s first time playing together since 1996 (18 years). Check it out below, and let us know what you think. The band hits the road for a reunion tour in […]

Fall Out Boy, Paramore, The Flaming Lips, more to play Bunbury Music Festival

The lineup for the third annual Bunbury Music Festival has been announced and includes such bands as Fall Out Boy, Paramore, The Flaming Lips, Fitz And The Tantrums, Young The Giant, New Politics and many more. The festival will be held in Cincinnati, Ohio, July 11, 12 and 13. Tickets are on sale now. You […]

Hey Monday - Hold On Tight

Hey Monday Hold On Tight You’d be hard-pressed to find any reference to Hey Monday that doesn’t immediately mention Paramore. But any similarities between the two acts are surface at best. For starters, HM vocalist Cassadee Pope has a pronounced sweet tooth: Her powerful, mature singing has much in common with both sassy ’90s acts […]

Sleigh Bells - Treats

Treats Everyone hears something different in Sleigh Bells’ bombastic art-rock collages, from power tools to motorcycle engines to electro-thrashers Atari Teenage Riot to hip-hop bruiser Swizz Beats, and no one is wrong. But let’s not forget the axe–nay, jackhammer–lineage of guitarist/producer Derek Miller, who used to shred with South Florida post-hardcore pioneers Poison The Well. Although […]

#145 - Deftones

Deftones Korn Avail Insane Clown Posse Dandy Warhols Orgy Nine Inch Nails Blink #145 – March 2010 ORDER ISSUE MEMBERSHIPS DIGITAL EDITION WHERE TO FIND AP Deftones Knife fights. Abductions. Breakdowns. These are just a few of the dark themes and incidents that inspired and delayed the Deftones‘ anticipated new album, White Pony. Dandy Warhols Head […]

#144 - Creed

Creed P.O.D. Kelis Jurassic 5 Bad Religion At The Drive #144 – March 2010 ORDER ISSUE MEMBERSHIPS DIGITAL EDITION WHERE TO FIND AP Creed America’s most misunderstood band have been kicked around long enough, and they’re not gonna take it anymore. In this exclusive interview, Creed set the record straight. To hear samples of Creed’s album […]

#142 - Slipknot

Slipknot No Doubt Primus Coal Chamber Puya The Mighty Mighty Bosstones Ghostface Killah Primal Scream Belle and Sebastian Kelis Veruca Salt #142 – March 2010 ORDER ISSUE MEMBERSHIPS DIGITAL EDITION WHERE TO FIND AP Slipknot In an exclusive guided tour of the small city that incubated this musical disease, Slipknot reveal their wicked plans for the […]

#108 - Veruca Salt

Veruca Salt Placebo Pennywise Supergrass Ben Folds White Town The Pulsars #108 – March 2010 ORDER ISSUE MEMBERSHIPS DIGITAL EDITION WHERE TO FIND AP