Held. Tap Graham Sayle of High Vis for “KNIFEPOINT”
Held. has released the single “KNIFEPOINT,” enlisting British vocalist Graham Sayle of High Vis. The track serves as a teaser for the band’s debut album GREY, slated for release next month. Its video concludes a three‑part narrative that centers on the group’s mysterious pyramid symbol. Held. will debut live in Brooklyn later this month and join Thrice and Hey Mercedes for shows in June.
Harmony Tividad Announces New Album Lifetime
Harmony Tividad, formerly of Girlpool, announced her solo album *Lifetime* slated for release on June 26 through KRO Records. The record, executive‑produced by indie veteran Yves Rothman, explores modern coming‑of‑age themes and personal acceptance. Its lead single, “I’m Still Learning...
The Army, the Navy Announce Debut Album Fake Brave Life
The Army, the Navy announced their debut album *Fake Brave Life*, slated for release on June 12 through Independent Co. The record, originally a two‑person effort by Sasha Goldberg and Maia Ciambriello, grew into a full studio production with contributions from...
Fan Poll: 5 Best 2001 Albums
Fans voted the top five albums of 2001, highlighting Thursday’s *Full Collapse* as the overall winner. The list also includes blink‑182’s *Take Off Your Pants and Jacket*, Jimmy Eat World’s *Bleed American*, System of Down’s *Toxicity*, and Sum 41’s *All Killer No...
Deb Never Longs for Connection on “All the Time”
Indie pop artist Deb Never released the single “all the time,” the first preview from her forthcoming album ARCADE. The melancholic ballad, accompanied by a gloomy video directed by Vivian Kim, reflects the anxiety of distant connections. Never explained on...
Static Dress Tap Underoath for New Single “Nostalgia Kills”
Static Dress announced their new album injury episode, dropping May 29 on Sumerian Records, alongside a limited‑edition vinyl (200 copies) and cassette (50 copies) sold through Alternative Press. The release was previewed at a phone‑free fan screening of the band’s...
Joyce Manor Join the Latest Episode of AltPress: In Session
Alternative Press has partnered with Joyce Manor to issue a limited‑edition vinyl of their latest album, I Used to Go to This Bar, capped at 500 copies. The record, produced by Bad Religion’s Brett Gurewitz, showcases the band’s matured punk...
The April Album Releases in Alternative, Rock, Metal, and Beyond
AltPress released a comprehensive April release guide covering more than 30 new albums and EPs across alternative, rock, metal and experimental scenes. The slate features high‑profile drops such as Foo Fighters’ surprise record “Your Favorite Toy” and Atreyu’s “The End...
Bumbershoot Reveals 2026 Lineup
Seattle’s Bumbershoot Arts & Music Festival announced its 2026 lineup, slated for September 5‑6 at Seattle Center. Hardcore act Turnstile and indie stalwarts Death Cab for Cutie will headline, coinciding with Death Cab’s new album *I Built You A Tower*. The...
Marc Roberge of O.A.R. to Join Joel Madden on Ep. 159 of Artist Friendly
Marc Roberge, vocalist and guitarist of O.A.R., joins Joel Madden on episode 159 of the Artist Friendly podcast. The conversation, released this Wednesday, covers the band’s 30‑year milestone, a new album teased with the single “Three Tinted Windows,” and upcoming...
Fan Poll: 5 Best 2000s Emo Songs
A recent AltPress fan poll identified the five most beloved emo tracks of the 2000s, ranking Taking Back Sunday’s “Cute Without the ‘E’ (Cut From the Team)” at number one and My Chemical Romance’s “Welcome to the Black Parade” second....
SIIICKBRAIN Announces New Album HOUNDSTOOTH
SIIICKBRAIN announced her new album HOUNDSTOOTH, dropping June 3 on Nowhere Recordings, Pale Chord, and Rise Records BMG. The record delves into her personal struggles, emphasizing joy‑finding as a coping tool. Lead single “MURKY WATER” tackles a god‑complex theme with...
Failure’s “A Way Down” Pulls Inspiration From the Cure
Failure has released the single “A Way Down,” the lead track from their forthcoming seventh album Location Lost, due April 24. The song pays direct homage to early‑80s post‑punk icons The Cure and Siouxsie & the Banshees, blending angular guitars with bleak...
Filth Is Eternal Tap Fall Out Boy’s Joe Trohman for “So Below”
Filth is Eternal has unveiled their new album Impossible World, featuring a guest guitar solo from Fall Out Boy’s Joe Trohman on the track “So Below.” The record channels the band’s response to rapid gentrification, unchecked technological expansion, and rising authoritarianism, while also showcasing...
Watch Sleeping With Sirens’ Fiery Video for “An Ending In Itself”
Sleeping With Sirens has released the new single “An Ending In Itself,” produced by acclaimed engineer Will Yip. The track tackles the pressure to mask personal struggles and urges listeners to seek genuine connection. A visually striking video directed by...
Watch the Trailer for Dead City Punx Doc, Made with Zack De La Rocha
Beyond the Streets released the trailer for *Dead City Punx*, a documentary co‑produced by Zack de la Rocha of Rage Against the Machine. The film follows Los Angeles band Dead City Punx as they stage unauthorized outdoor shows featuring fireworks, bonfires...
Anthony Green Announces New LP Reconcile at the Tile Works, Recorded Live
Anthony Green announced a new live LP, Reconcile at the Tile Works, Recorded Live, set for release on May 29 via Born Losers Records. The album was captured last year at the historic Moravian Pottery and Tile Works in Doylestown,...
2 Chainz to Join Joel Madden on Ep. 157 of Artist Friendly
Alternative Press announced that rapper 2 Chainz will join Joel Madden for episode 157 of the Artist Friendly podcast. The conversation will explore the hip‑hop star’s experiences with therapy, fatherhood, and the writing process behind his first book, *The Voice in My...
Death Cab for Cutie Announce New Album I Built You a Tower
Death Cab for Cutie announced their 11th studio album, I Built You a Tower, slated for release on June 5 via ANTI Records. The record, produced and engineered by John Congleton, marks the band’s first independent release after two decades...
Stream Sweet Pill’s New Album Still There’s a Glow
Sweet Pill has released their new album *Still There’s a Glow* on Hopeless Records, a record that blends hook‑laden emo with introspective lyrics about personal limits and renewal. Frontwoman Zayna Youssef describes the project as intentional and honest, reflecting a...
Drug Church Face Reality on “Pynch”
Drug Church has released “Pynch,” their first single since 2024’s Prude, presenting a love‑themed track that urges listeners to face reality. The video, directed by Elliott Ingham, offers a behind‑the‑scenes look at the band on tour. The release coincides with...
Beabadoobee Taps the Marías for “All I Did Was Dream of You”
Indie‑rock singer beabadoobee has dropped the single “All I Did Was Dream of You,” enlisting dream‑pop trio the Marías for vocal harmonies. The track’s video, co‑directed by her partner Jake Erland and Lithuanian filmmaker AboveGround, was filmed across Vilnius, juxtaposing...
American Football Reveal LP4 Tracklist with Turnstile, Wisp, and Rainer Maria
American Football has unveiled the tracklist for their upcoming LP4, a 10‑song record produced by Sonny DiPerri and featuring guest vocals from Turnstile’s Brendan Yates, Rainer Maria’s Caithlin De Marrais, and Wisp’s Natalie Lu. The band also announced a limited‑edition vinyl...
Violet Grohl Announces Debut Album Be Sweet To Me
Violet Grohl has announced her debut album *Be Sweet To Me*, slated for release on May 29 through Aurora Records and Republic Records. The record features the single “595,” a track that probes power dynamics, loneliness, and the commercialization of...
Watch Oklou Cover Plain White T’s “Hey There Delilah”
Oklou delivered a cello‑driven rendition of Plain White T’s "Hey There Delilah" on Triple J’s Like a Version, swapping guitar for cello after deciding not to cut her nails. The performance taps into her teenage memories and showcases a skill...
Chris Robinson of the Black Crowes to Join Joel Madden on Ep. 156 of Artist Friendly
Chris Robinson, frontman of the Black Crowes, joins Joel Madden on episode 156 of the Artist Friendly podcast. The conversation follows the band’s release of their 2025 album *A Pound of Feathers*, recorded in Nashville with producer Jay Joyce in...
Bedelia’s Maiden Voyage
Long‑time friends Miles Morris and Marisa Shirar, who met in high‑school marching band and cut their teeth at the Cobalt Cafe, have launched a new project called Bedelia. Joined by guitarist Dakota Floeter, the trio recorded the debut EP “Never...
Fan Poll: 5 Best Post-Hardcore Bands Right Now
AltPress surveyed readers to rank the five best post‑hardcore bands of 2026, highlighting a mix of veterans and newcomers. I Promised the World secured a Rise Records deal and upcoming tour slots, while Thrice released ambitious companion albums that reaffirm their...