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10 hidden meanings in twenty one pilots lyrics you probably didn’t know

There are many reasons to love twenty one pilots. Their music is a giddy mix of alt-rock and emo that also isn’t afraid of taking influence from hip-hop, pop or folk. Their live shows are a carefully orchestrated playground of catharsis and chaos. Josh Dun even has a cute dog. Where the band really shine, […]

twenty one pilots discuss their roots, their fans and 'Scaled And Icy'

twenty one pilots appeared on the cover of Alternative Press issue #400. During the conversation, the band discussed their Ohio roots and why they have such a deep connection with their fans. Our twenty one pilots interview also saw them explore their newest album Scaled And Icy and their deeper artistic goals. Columbus is situated […]

twenty one pilots kick off ‘Scaled And Icy’ era with “Shy Away”—watch

After months of anticipation and a whirlwind past few days of cryptic clues, twenty one pilots have finally introduced their next era with a new music video for “Shy Away.” Taken from their first album in nearly three years Scaled And Icy out May 21, the upbeat track officially marks the first single. While “Shy […]

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. […]

10 places twenty one pilots’ new album could take us after Dema

twenty one pilots fans know better than anyone how easy it is to get lost in theories surrounding new music. Josh Dun and Tyler Joseph are the masterminds of messing with listeners. They can never just release new music. TOP only reward their fans with new tunes after torturing them with cryptic teasers and mind games […]

twenty one pilots hid a nod to each album era on the Bandito tour

Josh Dun and Tyler Joseph are the kings of hiding Easter eggs and double meanings in their music and performances. Now, twenty one pilots‘ lighting director is pointing out a subtle Easter egg that many fans missed on the BANDITØ tour. The Easter egg is both a nod to the band’s logo and their past […]

Did twenty one pilots hide a My Chemical Romance nod in another video?

It’s been seven years since twenty one pilots released their studio album Vessel. However, fans are still finding clues and references within the band’s older music. Most recently, one fan revisited the duo’s “Holding On To You” video and noticed a few new details. The fan shared that the “Holding On To You” video has […]

See twenty one pilots finally reveal what goes into their cryptic planning

There hasn’t been a dull moment for the Clique since twenty one pilots began rolling out their “Level Of Concern“-related content. Earlier this month, the duo sent fans on a scavenger hunt to find 20 unique codes that unlocked drives on a cryptic website. In just 12 hours, fans managed to unlock every drive on […]

Did you catch these classic twenty one pilots nods in “Level of Concern”?

It’s been nearly two months since twenty one pilots released “Level Of Concern,” their first new piece of music since 2018’s Trench. However, fans are still finding new references and hints hidden within the new single. Fans recently took to Reddit to share nods they found in the retro “Level Of Concern” lyric video which […]

twenty one pilots added another major achievement with ‘Trench’

Another week and another major achievement for twenty one pilots. Their 2018 album Trench is now certified platinum in the US by the RIAA. Certified platinum means a record has achieved one million sales.  Trench was certified Gold just two months after its October 2018 release. Read More: A mainstay ‘Scream’ actor has signed on for the upcoming sequel  […]

10 things you probably didn’t know about twenty one pilots’ ‘Blurryface’ era

You discovered Dema at the end of the Blurryface era and have followed along with Clancy’s letters. And with countless music video theories throughout twenty one pilots’ career, it’s clear not much gets by the Clique. However, with the band’s breakout album turning five, we thought we’d give it a shot. Plenty has unfolded from the […]

The essential emo albums from the genre’s 35-year history

Here at AltPress, we’ve learned a crucial lesson. Mainstream America doesn’t understand that the concept of “emo” is over 30 years old. We know it wasn’t invented in a Hot Topic store. But we also know that the Grammys don’t have a category for “Best Emo Performance By A Duo Or Group With A Minimum […]

twenty one pilots put a cameo in “Pet Cheetah” that you probably missed

Tyler Joseph‘s brother Zack Joseph was featured on in “Pet Cheetah,” which is taken from twenty one pilot‘s Trench. The reveal came when their brother Jay Joseph said Zack had a feature in one of the band’s songs. Read more: My Chemical Romance nods you missed in “A summoning…” In November, the band dropped a music video […]

twenty one pilots‘ confident and conflicted rise after the release of ‘Vessel’

The great allure of twenty one pilots is their uncanny ability to craft great pop music while lacing those celebratory moments with some serious manifestations of opaque existentialism. The 12 tracks on Vessel traverse a spectrum of styles from melancholy electro-rave action (“Car Radio,” “Trees”) to modern-pop earworms (“Holding On To You,” “Ode To Sleep”) […]

Can you ace this twenty one pilots ‘Vessel’ trivia quiz?

It’s time to celebrate one of our favorites genre-bending duos’ major label debut, Vessel. twenty one pilots released the album Jan. 8, 2013, and we’ve been hooked ever since. It’s been seven years since Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun cast their “Holding On To You” and “Car Radio” spell on the world that’s left us […]

The best emo songs of the decade that defined the 2010s

One of the greatest feats of the emo genre is its ability to cross barriers, genres and fandoms to unite us all under the common denominator of music. Whether there’s a tinge of rap or a twist of pop-punk, the branches of emo music all extend from the same familiar source. While the early 2000s […]

AP announces its new special edition: twenty one pilots

Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun—known to the world as twenty one pilots—have been on AP’s radar for a while now. We still find it hard to believe that seven years have passed since Joseph and Dun drove up from their Columbus homes and into our office just to introduce themselves. And now, everyone knows who […]

twenty one pilots logo change sparks new fan theories

twenty one pilots updated their Trench logo on two social media accounts causing fans to speculate new content and the possible end of an era. The logo has gone through several makeovers since the band’s inception. Beginning with a a single blue and red lines of Vessel, and going black and red for Blurryface. Read more: […]

Op-Ed: twenty one pilots built a world unlike any other on 'Trench'

At first listen, twenty one pilots may seem like just another band in rotation on Top 40 stations that you scan through on your car radio. Unlike most artists whose relationship with their audience is relegated to releasing music, touring and selling you merchandise, TOP and their associates took the initiative to construct a breadcrumb trail […]

twenty one pilots songs ranked in all of their pop majesty

Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun—known to the planet as twenty one pilots—have built their reputation on a twisted DNA helix of pop music and relentless existential inspection. The results are not always pop-tastic and not always hopelessly opaque. It’s the emotional and sonic hairpin turns the band take their fans through that make their output […]
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