AP A-Sides: 10 Songs You Need to Hear
Alternative Press released its weekly AP A‑sides playlist on May 29, 2026, spotlighting ten tracks that editors deem the most compelling releases of the past week. The list spans artists such as Blood Orange, Julia Wolf, Gilla Band, and Quadeca, reflecting a broad, genre‑fluid take on “alternative” music. By aggregating these songs into a single, easily‑digestible playlist, AP provides listeners a curated shortcut through the flood of new releases. The feature also links to a monthly album release calendar, reinforcing its role as a discovery hub.
Stream Static Dress’ New Album Injury Episode
Static Dress has dropped their sophomore album *injury episode*, a concept record that skewers the commodification of art and the attention‑draining scroll culture dominating today’s media landscape. The release is paired with a self‑directed video for “dull blade disguise,” which...
Knocked Loose and Denzel Curry Announce 2026 Co-Headline Tour
Knocked Loose and rapper Denzel Curry announced a 2026 North American co‑headline tour supporting their joint single “Hive Mind.” The itinerary begins in September and covers major markets including New York, Toronto, Los Angeles, and Mexico City, with Superheaven and...
Blums Announces Debut Album Sunk Cost Fantasy
Kelsea Feder, formerly of NYC groups May Rio and Fantasy of a Broken Heart, returns as Blums with her debut album *Sunk Cost Fantasy*, slated for release on August 7 via independent label Take Care Records. The record is anchored by...
AP A-Sides: 10 Songs You Need to Hear
Alternative Press released its weekly AP A‑sides playlist on May 22, 2026, featuring ten tracks that span the evolving alternative scene. The selection includes veteran act Quicksand alongside rising artists such as Ecca Vandal, Pinkshift, and Liquid Mike. Editors highlighted the playlist as...
Sweeping Promises Announce New Album You Say I Romanticize
Sweeping Promises announced their third album, *You Say I Romanticize*, slated for release on August 14 via Sub Pop. The record was crafted over 18 months in the band’s Kansas home studio, with guitarist Caufield Schnug and bassist/vocalist Lira Mondal handling production and...
They Are Gutting a Body of Water Tap Horse Jumper of Love for “Charter Spec”
They Are Gutting a Body of Water dropped the single “charter spec” featuring Horse Jumper of Love, pairing distorted guitars with Dimitri Giannopoulos’s hazy vocals. The collaboration signals an upcoming joint mixtape and coincides with the band’s announced 2026 North...
Watch Evanescence Explore a Collapsing World in “Who Will You Follow” Video
Evanescence released the official video for “Who Will You Follow,” the lead single from their upcoming album Sanctuary. Directed by Jensen Noen, the clip shifts from a chaotic Los Angeles street to a sterile, phone‑obsessed corridor before plunging Amy Lee into a...
Violet Grohl Appears on the Latest Episode of AltPress: In Session
Violet Grohl, daughter of Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl, appeared on the latest AltPress: In Session episode to promote her upcoming debut album, Be Sweet To Me, slated for release later this month. She discussed her lifelong musical obsession, tracing...
Saosin Announce Self-Titled 20th Anniversary Tour
Saosin announced a 20th‑anniversary tour for their self‑titled album, launching on Oct. 23 in Anaheim and running through Dec. 28 across 26 U.S. cities. The shows will feature support from Silent Planet, Like Moths to Flames and Save Us, and are preceded by...
Linda Perry to Join Joel Madden on Ep. 165 of Artist Friendly
Alternative Press announced that Grammy‑winning songwriter and producer Linda Perry will appear on episode 165 of the Artist Friendly podcast with Joel Madden. Perry, famed for writing 4 Non Blondes’ “What’s Up?” and producing hits for Gwen Stefani, Miley Cyrus...
Phoebe Bridgers Debuts New Music at First Solo Concert in Three Years
Phoebe Bridgers returned to the stage for her first solo concert in three years on May 8 in Roswell, New Mexico, where she performed a mix of classics and three brand‑new songs. The intimate show required attendees to lock away their...
AP A-Sides: 10 Songs You Need to Hear
AltPress’s AP A‑sides series released its May 8, 2026 playlist, spotlighting ten tracks that span indie, alternative, and emerging‑genre sounds. The curated list includes songs from Chanpan, Dazy, GILT, Hayley Sakkara, hey, nothing, Jawdropped, Midrift, nightlife, Porches, and RIP Magic. Editors sift through hundreds...
Fan Poll: 5 Best Hayley Williams Songs Outside of Paramore
A fan‑driven poll ranked the five best Hayley Williams tracks released outside of Paramore, highlighting songs from her solo project *Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party* (EDAABP) and earlier solo work. The list spotlights “Glum,” “Crystal Clear,” “Dead Horse,” “True...
Hayley Williams Extends 2026 Solo Tour
Hayley Williams announced an expanded leg of her 2026 solo tour, dubbed “The Hayley Williams Show,” adding new North American stops in Detroit, Charleston and additional cities, as well as extending dates across Latin America and Puerto Rico. The added...
No Doubt Kick Off Las Vegas Residency: See the Setlist
No Doubt kicked off an 18‑show residency at the high‑tech Sphere in Las Vegas on May 6, 2026. The concert featured a rare live debut of “Tragic Kingdom,” the band’s first performance of the song in nearly two decades, and the first...
Watch the All-American Rejects Break Down “Dirty Little Secret”
All‑American Rejects sat down with Genius to dissect their 2005 hit “Dirty Little Secret,” discussing its ambiguous lyrics and the song’s role in shaping their polished pop‑rock sound. Vocalist Tyson Ritter describes the track as a teenage confession about a...
Four Chord Music Festival Reveals 2026 Lineup
The Four Chord Music Festival announced its 2026 lineup, headlined by hardcore act Knocked Loose and emo‑pop outfit Pierce the Veil. Celebrating its 12th year, the two‑day event runs Sept. 25‑26 at Pittsburgh’s F.N.B. Stadium. Supporting acts include Underoath, Mayday Parade,...
Turnover Announce New Album Down On Earth
Turnover announced their sixth studio album, *Down On Earth*, slated for release on May 29. The record is self‑released and produced by longtime front‑of‑house engineer Zac Montez, aiming to capture the band’s live energy in the studio. Two singles, “Nightjar”...
5 Must-See Artists at Sonic Temple 2026
Sonic Temple returns to Columbus, Ohio, May 14‑17, 2026 at Historic Crew Stadium, presenting 140 bands on five stages. The four‑day lineup blends legacy acts like My Chemical Romance and Bring Me the Horizon with pop‑punk staples such as Pierce...
Boys Like Girls’ Martin Johnson Joins the Latest Episode of AltPress: In Session
Boys Like Girls are on their "Soundtrack of Your Life" tour, marking the 20th anniversary of their 2006 debut and the 15th anniversary of 2009’s Love Drunk by performing both albums in full. Frontman Martin Johnson appeared on the latest AltPress:...
DE’WAYNE to Join Joel Madden on Ep. 164 of Artist Friendly
DE’WAYNE is slated to appear on episode 164 of the Artist Friendly podcast alongside Joel Madden, with the episode dropping on streaming platforms this Wednesday. The series, which has featured guests such as Ziggy Marley, Michael Bingham and Melissa Etheridge,...
AP A-Sides: 10 Songs You Need to Hear
Alternative Press released its weekly “AP A-sides” playlist on May 1, 2026, spotlighting ten tracks that span indie, electronic, and genre‑blending sounds. The selection features rising acts such as Balming Tiger and Love Spells alongside celebrity musicians Finn Wolfhard and Maya Hawke, illustrating the...
Kenny Mason Drops Double Single “BOUNCE WIT ME/HEAVY SPIRIT”
Kenny Mason has released a double single, “BOUNCE WIT ME/HEAVY SPIRIT,” as the first taste of his third studio album BULLDAWG, which drops on May 12 via Atlantic Music Group. The tracks explore a “junkyard” metaphor about identity, self‑worth and resilience....
The Making of ONE OK ROCK’s New DETOX Concert Film
ONE OK ROCK released the concert film "DETOX," captured at a landmark hometown show in Tokyo’s Nissan Stadium. The performance drew tens of thousands of fans and was filmed despite frontman Taka Moriuchi’s broken foot, underscoring the band’s resilience. The...
Brandon Saller of Atreyu Joins the Latest Episode of AltPress: In Session
Alternative Press partnered with metalcore veterans Atreyu to issue an exclusive vinyl of their new album "The End Is Not the End," limited to 500 copies. Frontman Brandon Saller discussed the record, its creation in Tokyo and Washington, and the...
Hayley Williams Brings Out Noah Kahan at Nashville Show
Hayley Williams capped her Nashville hometown run with a surprise duet, inviting folk‑pop singer Noah Kahan to perform his new track “Downfall.” She also brought emerging act Total Wife onstage for “Parachute” and debuted her Power Snatch project with Daniel...
5 Must-See Artists at Welcome to Rockville 2026
Welcome to Rockville returns May 7‑10, 2026 with a four‑day roster that spans rock, metal, pop‑punk and more, headlined by Guns N’ Roses, Foo Fighters, Bring Me The Horizon and My Chemical Romance. The festival’s editorial team distilled the massive...
Taylor Swift Says She Was Intensely Influenced by Emo
Taylor Swift told the New York Times she was "most intensely impacted" by emo music, naming Dashboard Confessional, Chris Carrabba, Fall Out Boy and Pete Wentz as lyrical touchstones. The interview coincided with her inclusion among the "30 Greatest Living American Songwriters" and highlighted how emo sensibilities...
Death Cab for Cutie’s “Punching the Flowers” Gets Trapped by Beauty
Death Cab for Cutie has dropped the new single “Punching the Flowers,” the lead track from their forthcoming album I Built You a Tower. The song, inspired by a toddler’s tantrum, uses the image of striking flowers as a metaphor for feeling trapped by...
Melissa Etheridge to Join Joel Madden on Ep. 163 of Artist Friendly
Alternative Press announced that Grammy‑winner Melissa Etheridge will appear on episode 163 of the Artist Friendly podcast with host Joel Madden. The conversation follows the release of Etheridge’s new album, Rise, and delves into her cancer diagnosis, the loss of...
Loathe Announce New Album A Stranger to You
Loathe announced their first full‑length album in six years, "A Stranger to You," slated for release on July 17 through SharpTone Records. The record showcases high‑profile collaborations, including Code Orange’s side project NOWHERE2RUN on the lead single “Revenant,” as well as...
Sleeping With Sirens Announce New LP An Ending in Itself, Produced by Will Yip
American post‑hardcore outfit Sleeping With Sirens announced their eighth studio album, An Ending in Itself, slated for release on June 12 via Rise Records. The record, produced by acclaimed rock producer Will Yip, follows the title‑track single with a second...
Ill Peach Announce Second Album EAVESDROPPING
ill peach, the alt‑pop duo known for collaborations with SZA, Pierce the Veil and Weezer, is releasing its second full‑length album *EAVESDROPPING* on June 26 through Handwritten Records. The record marks the group’s evolution into a trio with the addition...
Travis Barker Announces New Doc Louder Than Fear
Travis Barker, the famed Blink‑182 drummer, announced his upcoming documentary *Louder Than Fear* will debut on Hulu in summer 2026. The film, revealed at Hulu’s Get Real House Party in Los Angeles, chronicles his life after the 2008 plane crash...
Taking Back Sunday to Play Louder Now in Full at Red Rocks
Taking Back Sunday announced a one‑off show on Oct 14, 2026 at Red Rocks Amphitheatre where they will perform their 2006 album *Louder Now* in its entirety. The concert also marks the return of former guitarist Fred Mascherino, who will join...
HorsegiirL Announces Debut Album Nature Is Healing
RCA Records will release horsegiirL's debut album *Nature is Healing* on June 5. The launch follows her high‑profile guest spot at Wet Leg’s Coachella set and a personal transformation after an ayahuasca ceremony in Ecuador. Lead single “earth is turning” dropped on...
Public Opinion Announce Second LP The Curse of Public Opinion
Public Opinion announced its new album “The Curse of Public Opinion,” arriving on August 7 via SideOneDummy, with an exclusive cherry‑bomb splash vinyl limited to 100 copies through Alternative Press. Lead single “Balloon Man Running” explores the futile chase for happiness,...
SOFIA ISELLA Joins the Latest Episode of AltPress: In Session
Sofia Isella, the 21‑year‑old singer‑songwriter and producer, appeared on the latest AltPress: In Session episode after dropping her fourth EP, Something is a shell. The LA‑based artist has opened for Taylor Swift, Florence and the Machine and Melanie Martinez, carving a niche with confrontational,...
Show Me the Body Move Through Struggle on “Dance In The USA”
Show Me the Body dropped the single “Dance In The USA,” a preview of their upcoming fourth album and a follow‑up to 2022’s Trouble the Water. The track was produced by Klas Åhlund, known for work with Iggy Pop and...
Failure and Hayley Williams Team up on “The Rising Skyline”
Alternative rock veterans Failure have unveiled "The Rising Skyline," a delicate acoustic duet with Paramore frontwoman Hayley Williams. The track serves as the lead single from their forthcoming album Location Lost, which will be issued on a limited‑edition 500‑copy opaque...
Michael Bingham of Spiritual Cramp to Join Joel Madden on Ep. 162 of Artist Friendly
Alternative Press announced that Michael Bingham, frontman of punk band Spiritual Cramp, will appear on episode 162 of the Artist Friendly podcast hosted by Joel Madden. The episode follows recent conversations with Marc Roberge, Slayyyter, and Ziggy Marley and will...
Man/Woman/Chainsaw Announce Debut Album Cannonball
Man/Woman/Chainsaw announced their debut album *Cannonball*, slated for release on August 7 via Fiction Records. The lead single “Nosedive” pairs a synth‑heavy, dance‑able sound with lyrics about vulnerability and the desire for freedom, drawing inspiration from LCD Soundsystem’s art‑punk aesthetic. Produced by...
Waterparks Announce New Album JINX
American pop‑punk band Waterparks announced their sixth studio album, JINX, arriving July 24 on BMG/Rise Records. The record features guest appearances from blink‑182’s Mark Hoppus, composer Danny Elfman, Foxy Shazam’s Eric Nally and DJ Dillon Francis. Alternative Press is releasing a limited‑edition vinyl of JINX,...
Daisy Grenade Announce New EP So Much To Say
Daisy Grenade announced their new EP *So Much To Say*, arriving on May 15 through DCD2/Fueled By Ramen. The record was produced by Jake Sinclair—known for work with Weezer and Fall Out Boy—and recorded live to tape inside a New...
Fan Poll: 5 Best 2016 Albums
Alternative Press asked readers to vote for the best albums of 2016, a year marked by high‑profile releases and the loss of icons like Prince, David Bowie and Phife Dawg. The poll placed Frank Iero and the Patience’s *Parachutes* at...
Coheed and Cambria Announce Inaugural Neverender Festival
Coheed and Cambria unveiled the first‑ever Neverender Festival, scheduled for October 4‑5 at the Observatory Festival Grounds in Santa Ana, California. The band will perform their 2021 concept album The Afterman in its entirety, anchoring a diverse roster that includes Circa Survive,...
Saosin Return with “Starting Over Again,” Their First New Music in 10 Years
Saosin has dropped “Starting Over Again,” their first new song in a decade, via Sumerian Records. The track marks the return of vocalist Cove Reber, who rejoined the band in 2024, and was produced and mixed by guitarist Phil Sgrosso....
Ziggy Marley to Join Joel Madden on Ep. 161 of Artist Friendly
Ziggy Marley appears on episode 161 of Alternative Press’s Artist Friendly podcast, co‑hosted by Joel Madden. In the interview, Marley talks about his ninth studio album Brightside, the love‑letter song he wrote for his late father, his record label, and...
Truck Violence Announce New Album The Weathervane Is My Body
Truck Violence announced their second album, *The weathervane is my body*, slated for release on June 26 via the independent label The Flenser. The record expands the band’s folky hardcore sound and is entirely DIY, with all writing, recording, mixing,...