The Word Alive part ways with bassist Daniel Shapiro
After seven years with The Word Alive, bassist Daniel Shapiro is mutually parting ways with the band to pursue new musical endeavors. You can read his statement as well as a statement from TWA below. Read more: The Word Alive's Telle Smith has amazing Twitter convo with Dwayne Johnson The Word Alive released a statement...
Yes, somebody actually made Fall Out Boy out of sushi
Yujia Hu, a sushi chef in Italy, has re-created Fall Out Boy using nothing but delicious sushi-and no, we're not joking. Take a peek at Hu's incredible (and edible) artwork below. Read more: Fall Out Boy postpone album release until next year: “It felt very rushed” Fall Out Boy shared Hu's sushi art earlier today,...
SWMRS give fans impromptu acoustic set after show cancellation
After All Tme Low were forced to cancel their Orlando show due to unsafe conditions, supporting band SWMRS took it upon themselves to give fans an impromptu acoustic set in a grassy lot just outside the venue. Check out a video from the makeup performance below. Read more: All Time Low forced to cancel show...
Silent Planet to support the Devil Wears Prada on tour and other news you might have missed today
Watch a new music video from Gorillaz—plus, see Silent Planet and '68 on tour this fall. Check out the news you might have missed today below! Read more: Memphis May Fire announced for Playing With Fire Festival and other news you might have missed today 1. Gorillaz have debuted a new music video for “Strobelite.” Give...
Tom DeLonge confirms new Angels & Airwaves album is “in the works”
Yep, you read that right: After Tom DeLonge’s teasing about the potential for new Angels & Airwaves music, it looks like it's actually going to happen. “@angelsandairwaves new album in the works….” He shared on Instagram. Read more: Tom DeLonge teases new Angels & Airwaves coming soon Of course, there’s not much more to his post...
Here’s who’ll be joining Sleeping With Sirens on their ‘Gossip’ tour this fall
Sleeping With Sirens announced their headlining Gossip tour earlier this summer, and today they’ve announced that the White Noise, Palaye Royale and Chase Atlantic will be hitting the road with them, too. Check out the dates below! Read more: Hear Sleeping With Sirens’ epic new song, “Empire To Ashes,” right now The tour kicks off on Aug. 31 in San Francisco, CA,...
Andrew W.K., Save Ferris to take part in mental health awareness festival
Acting Out! Fest, which is a four-day arts festival for mental health and addiction awareness, announced that it’ll be returning to Cleveland with a lineup consisting of free stand-up comedy, talk, film, music and art events this fall, Sept. 13-16. See some of the event highlights below! The event will be going down in Cleveland’s...
A ranking of the most emo lyrics and what they mean
Ahh, emo music: dramatic, poetic and just the right amount of whiny. The often harsh and descriptive lyrics are all too relatable, loved by emo fans everywhere. We rounded up some of the most memorable and heartfelt lyrics from 10 different bands for you and deciphered their meanings. Get ready to sing your heart out!...
Wage War share message behind their hard-hitting new song, “Witness”
Wage War have released their sophomore album, Deadweight, and alongside their release, they’ve teamed up with Alternative Press to debut an exclusive look at the meaning behind their song, “Witness,” as well as a play through of the track. Plus, watch a new music video for the song below! Read more: Wage War guitarist Seth...