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Vic Mensa on what Black Star Line Festival means for Ghana’s creative future

Black Star Line Festival is a new music and cultural event in Accra, Ghana founded by Vic Mensa and Chance the Rapper. We spoke to Mensa about the mission of supporting African and diaspora culture at the event.

Dru DeCaro on the making of vampire rock popera "Blood/Love" and the viral success of “Numb Little Bug”

Blood/Love is a vampire musical experience with pop hits and raucous punk music. Co-writer Dru DeCaro discusses its inspirational spooky subjects.

The Latest: beabadoobee honors the Sundays, Vic Mensa's new weed venture and more

The latest, from beabadoobee to Vic Mensa and more. This is our daily download of the essential news you need to know across music, culture and style.

The 20 most underrated pop-punk albums from the last two decades

At this point, you could practically write a textbook on the art of creating a pop-punk song. Ever since people discovered Green Day’s Dookie and the masses fell in love with “All The Small Things” on MTV, the genre has blossomed. Pop punk’s big break didn’t mean the genre got locked into a formula, either. […]

Vic Mensa on mental health, meditation & why he's challenging tradition

Chicago-based musician Vic Mensa rose to fame with his 2013 debut INNANETAPE and follow-up debut album The Autobiography. But that’s not all: He decided to turn to rock music with his project 93PUNX, which tackled mental health on songs such as their Good Charlotte collab “it’s a bad dream.” Since the start of his career, […]

AltPress Weekly: Eyedress, Syd, boyband, the Velvet Underground and more

Welcome back to AltPress Weekly. It’s hard to believe we’re already at our fourth installment of our weekly roundup, which gathers up everything we want you to check out. Each week, we showcase longtime favorite tracks and brand-new cuts. We also focus on all the things happening at Alternative Press, as well as the latest […]

Nine Inch Nails, Run The Jewels and more set to headline Riot Fest 2021

The organizers of Riot Fest have announced that the festival is returning to Douglass Park in Chicago this fall. In typical Riot fashion, the lineup for Sept. 17, 18 and 19 is stacked. “We’ve missed you and we can’t wait to see you this year,” the festival organizers shared.  Headliners include alternative veterans Nine Inch […]

10 AAPI musicians who are dominating the alternative genre right now

May is Asian American And Pacific Islander Heritage Month, which means it’s time to recognize and reflect the AAPI artists who enrich history and culture, specifically music. Many AAPI artists are redefining genres such as alt, punk, pop and hip-hop. They’re creating totally vulnerable and honest songs that express feelings and experiences in a way […]

10 artists who bring together elements of alternative and hip-hop

In the year 2021, being confined to one genre is a thing of the past. Artists have pushed the boundaries when it comes to sound, so even the lines of pop punk, hip-hop, rock, heavy metal and more can be blurred. Particularly in the past few years, rap and punk have formed a cohesive bond. […]

10 new songs you need to hear from Gojira, K.Flay, Body Count and more

New songs this week cover topics from love and heartbreak to social and environmental issues. Royal & The Serpent sings about toxic relationships, Vic Mensa comments on society and more. Whatever mood you’re in or genre you want to listen to, all the music shared this week will certainly not disappoint. Check them out below. […]

QUIZ: Which color should you dye your hair based on your music taste?

For everyone in the scene, changing your hair color and style is a fact of life. It’s as commonplace as wanting to express yourself through tattoos, piercings, makeup and nails. There are so many options for achieving the perfect emo look, whether you like spray-on dye or semi-permanent color from Hayley Williams’ Good Dye Young […]

10 times artists completely changed their sound for the better

Defining artists with genres is futile, as new music seems to progressively blend and smash traditional genres out the window.  And it’s not even just experimental artists who are doing it. Some of our favorite musicians have tried out a bunch of different sounds and have evolved over time to make genres of their own […]

Vic Mensa and more join forces for ‘Defund The Sheriff’ benefit album

Various artists including Vic Mensa, Fifth Harmony‘s Lauren Jauregui and Richie Reseda have joined forces for the new Defund The Sheriff benefit album. The new release is tied to a campaign to defund the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and allocate those funds to other local resources. The 17-track LP is on streaming platforms now. […]

Riot Fest postpones until 2021 and reveals the first wave of the lineup

Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Riot Fest 2020 has been postponed until 2021. The festival announced the new dates and first lineup announcement on June 16. The Chicago-based festival follows a long list of other festivals that have been postponed this year including Lollapalooza, Glastonbury, Coachella and Reading and Leeds. Read more: My Chemical […]

Here's 10 protest songs to keep you informed, inspired and united

The protest song is a classic art form that touches your head and your heart simultaneously. It makes no difference what country issued your passport. Whether it’s the stirring messages of a South American teacher, the climate of  early-’70s America or walking outside your door, any song that implores you to make the world better […]

10 protest songs meant to bring unity among people fighting for their rights

Throughout history, people have used their right to protest social issues to create meaningful changes or bring awareness to problems after calling for a better world. Music has long attached itself to this by capturing the voices of the oppressed. Whether it’s fighting for human rights, ending systemic racism, accepting refugees who escaped war-torn countries […]

Here’s how livestreams are raising money for Black Lives Matter

Since the tragic death of George Floyd, a large number of protests have occurred not just across the United States, but other parts of the world as well. While thousands continue to protest, others are sharing how and where you can donate to support Black Lives Matter. For those unable to join the protests, however, artists are offering an alternative. Over the […]

Musicians join George Floyd protests in support of Black Lives Matter

Since the tragic death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officers, a large number of protests have occurred not just across the United States, but other parts of the world as well. A number of artists have put their words into actions and have taken to helping out on the front lines of […]

Here's how SoundCloud is creating exclusive music content using Twitch

SoundCloud is revealing a new partnership with Twitch offering original programming airing musical performances, a live chat series, panel conversations and more. The music platform is creating their own channel on Twitch that is featuring artists, producers and other industry experts for music fans and creators to join in on. Read More: Old music piracy practices are making […]

10 times Post Malone proved he could sing anything

By now, we all either know, or need to accept, that Post Malone can do anything. Even though he’s one of the most popular rappers right now, he dabbles with everything, from collaborating with artists such as Ozzy Osbourne to working on projects with brands such as Crocs and Bud Light.  He’s larger than life, but […]
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