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Ryan Key and Derek Sanders want you to ditch cliché workouts– here's how
You may have started the new year with some lofty wellness goals. But was working out alongside Ryan Key and Derek Sanders among them? Maybe it should have been… In a move straight from our wildest dreams, the Mayday Parade and Yellowcard frontmen have partnered with Cardio Sport to co-host and DJ a pop-punk-fueled, emo […]
This is what it would sound like if Angels & Airwaves made “Ocean Avenue”
Have you ever wondered what it would sound like if Yellowcard’s classic “Ocean Avenue” was actually by a completely different band? Odds are, probably not. However, this new cover may cause you to ask this type of question more often. This past week, YouTuber Alex Melton finally showed us what it would sound like if “Ocean […]
These are 19 of the best music videos to come out of the scene
MTV launched Aug. 1, 1981, and eventually took over the planet as a youth authority and a music video jukebox that had the power to catapult an artist’s career to the stratosphere. As YouTube and other streaming platforms took flight in 2005, MTV slowly started becoming more obsolete and less meaningful as a video network, […]
Yellowcard’s lawsuit against Juice WRLD is resuming for the third time
After three postponements, Yellowcard‘s $15 million infringement lawsuit against late rapper Juice WRLD is resuming this month. The lawsuit’s last postponement was due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic which prevented the search for an executor. Read more: Hear a new Gerard Way song in the ‘Umbrella Academy’ season 2 trailer In Oct. 2019, Yellowcard filed […]
20 scene albums from 2003 you probably still know every word to
In 2003, major scene bands were gaining popularity on the Warped Tour circuit. The musical mixture of emo, pop punk and punk was growing in both the mainstream and the underground. As some of the millennium’s biggest names in the alternative scene started changing their sound, younger musicians joined in with their own take on […]
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 […]
Yellowcard lawsuit on hold pending Juice WRLD estate executor selection
The lawsuit between Juice WRLD estate and Yellowcard has reportedly been put on hold. This is due to no one being appointed as the executor or the late-rapper’s estate and the case cannot continue until then. To catch you up to speed, in the original complaint filed, Yellowcard alleges Juice WRLD and his collaborators ripped “melodic elements” […]
Selfish Things on working with Spencer Chamberlain, Andy Leo, Ryan Key
When Selfish Things were crafted from mastermind frontman Alex Biro, the name was originally meant to be a moniker for his solo vehicle. As the group grew, so did their following, which is exactly what Biro intended before releasing their debut LP, Logos, into the world. We chatted with Biro on the band’s narrative and […]
Juice WRLD co-defendant files extension in Yellowcard lawsuit
New developments have occurred in the Yellowcard and Juice WRLD lawsuit as of Jan. 13. To catch you up to speed, in the original complaint filed, Yellowcard alleges Juice WRLD and his collaborators ripped “melodic elements” from their track without permission. They filed the complaint in Oct. 2019. The original response date of the defendants […]
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 […]
Yellowcard defend resuming Juice WRLD lawsuit despite being “torn”
Following the news that Yellowcard are resuming their lawsuit against late emo rapper Juice WRLD for alleged copyright infringement, the group’s lawyer issued a new statement. The case was put on pause last week following the tragic death of Juice Wrld. Yellowcard claimed they were digesting the news. But then extended the response date of the defendants […]
Yellowcard resume Juice WRLD “Lucid Dreams” copyright infringement suit
Yellowcard are reportedly resuming their lawsuit against late emo rapper Juice WRLD for alleged copyright infringement. The response date for the defendants has been extended. The case was put on pause last week following the tragic death of Juice Wrld. Yellowcard claimed they were digesting the news. Read More: Andrew McMahon reacts to Target allegedly ripping […]
Like Torches team up (and grow up) with Ryan Key on new album
When Swedish band Like Torches came into our consciousness in 2013, they had thankfully changed their original name (You Ate My Dog) and released their self-funded album, Keep Your Head High, delivering a European take on pop punk. When they toured America with Yellowcard, they struck up a friendship with founder William Ryan Key, resulting […]
Yellowcard sue Juice WRLD over “Lucid Dreams” copyright infringement
Yellowcard has filed a lawsuit against emo rapper Juice WRLD for alleged similarities between their respective tracks. The disbanded scene favorite claim the rapper’s 2018 mega-hit “Lucid Dreams” infringes on their “Holly Wood Died” released in 2006. They’re seeking $15 million in damages over copyright infringement, according to Billboard. Former Yellowcard members William Ryan Key, […]
Selfish Things drop debut 'Logos' with Spencer Chamberlain, more—listen
Since their first single appeared on Spotify in 2015, Selfish Things have consistently set the precedent of quality over quantity, and they have yet to fail on that front. Following the release of the quartet’s 2018 EP, Vertical Love, they’re back with their premiere full-length record, Logos, out now via Pure Noise Records. Read more: Green […]
The Word Alive announce tour and other news you might have missed today
Bad Suns dropped a new single—plus, don’t miss a new song from Judah & The Lion featuring Kacey Musgraves. Check out the news you might have missed today below! 1. Bad Suns drop new single Bad Suns continue to tease their upcoming album with another new single, “One Magic Moment.” The album, Mystic Truth, is […]
Marianas Trench announce tour dates and other news you might have missed today
Punk Rock & Paintbrushes Holiday Art Show returns for a third year—plus, don’t miss Capsize’s new video for “Blind.” Check out the news you might have missed today below! 1. Marianas Trench announce U.S. tour dates, unveil new song Marianas Trench are heading on a 22-date headlining U.S. tour in the spring. The band are also […]
William Ryan Key releases nostalgic video with fan photos, concert footage—watch
William Ryan Key is releasing a new video featuring live footage from shows and photos with fans. The new music video for “Old Friends” takes footage shot of Key performing at shows while on the road with New Found Glory earlier this year and combines it with photos of Key and his fans. Read more: 10 […]
You Me At Six to perform debut album in its entirety at select shows and other news you might have missed today
You Me At Six will perform their debut album in its entirety at select shows—plus, Basement will be going on tour with Joyce Manor this fall. Check out the news you might have missed today below! Read more: Billie Eilish announces fall tour with a spider in her mouth Basement and Joyce Manor announce tour […]
Warped Tour adds one more special guest
Another special guest has been added to the Warped Tour lineup. William Ryan Key will be joining the tour for a few performances. Read more: Here’s what merch bands are selling on Warped Tour The Yellowcard frontman will be playing on the Journeys Left Foot Stage from July 10 to July 14. Key shared on Twitter that […]
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