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Flashback: The All-American Rejects deliver folk cover of Britney Spears
In 2008, The All-American Rejects covered Britney Spears’ “Womanizer” for the Yahoo! Music “Pepsi Smash” show. Watch the performance here.
With SUCKERPUNCH, chloe moriondo embraces self-reflection and a pop star attitude
chloe moriondo’s SUCKERPUNCH is full of quirky hyperpop. Sitting down with AP, moriondo explores how they drew inspiration from the last two decades of pop music.
DJ Sabrina the Teenage DJ is casting a spell on listeners with ‘90s nostalgia
DJ Sabrina the Teenage DJ is known for sampling, euphoric beats and plenty of ‘90s nostalgia. In an interview, DJ Sabrina discusses the lore behind their music.
Rina Sawayama drops "This Hell" ahead of 'Hold The Girl'—listen
Rina Sawayama has released a new song, “This Hell.” The track is the lead single from her anticipated second album, Hold The Girl. Hold The Girl is set to release Sept. 2 via Dirty Hit. Read more: Rina Sawayama announces ‘Hold The Girl,’ drops album teaser video—watch “This Hell” is a sharp pop-country fusion complete with […]
Ethel Cain shares Britney Spears “Everytime” cover for International Women's Day
In celebration of International Women’s Day, Ethel Cain has shared a cover of Britney Spears‘ “Everytime.” Spotify also named Cain as their March EQUAL Ambassador. She is the first trans person to hold this title. Read more: Ethel Cain describes her music as a dream-pop worship service Cain‘s cover of “Everytime” is a part of […]
1998’s top 15 punk albums simultaneously changed and preserved the form
Top 15 punk albums of 1998? You’d be forgiven for thinking that there weren’t any in the year the Bill Clinton/Monica Lewinsky scandal dominated the news. A quick perusal of Billboard’s Hot 100 singles of the year sees domination by several R&B (Destiny’s Child, Janet Jackson, Usher, Mariah Carey) or hip-hop (Puff Daddy, Master P, […]
These 10 vocalists were punk-rock standard-bearers during the ‘00s
Welcome to Alternative Press’ 10 best punk vocalists of the ‘00s. When we counted down that decade’s finest punk guitarists, we noted that the beginning of the new century was a turning point. The ‘90s began with Nirvana breaking down the door for punk-influenced alternative acts to become the mainstream music of the decade, peaked […]
Dana Dentata releases new single "Apology" ahead of 'Pantychrist'—watch
Canadian musician and model Dana Dentata has released her latest single and music video, “Apology,” produced by Dylan Brady of 100 gecs and directed by Kathleen Dycaico in New York City. The artist also announced her upcoming album, Pantychrist, due September 3. Additionally, Dentata recently made history as the first female solo artist to sign […]
Miley Cyrus shares Cocteau Twins cover and more in Las Vegas—watch
Miley Cyrus gave a passionate performance at the opening of the new Resorts World venue in Las Vegas, singing original songs and covers, including Cocteau Twins’ “Heaven Or Las Vegas.” Decked out in a patriotic outfit with an American flag miniskirt and starry boots, Cyrus had a stacked setlist for her Fourth of July performance. […]
Courtney Love shares acoustic cover of Britney Spears’ “Lucky”–watch
Courtney Love recently dropped a tearful acoustic cover of Britney Spears’ “Lucky” as part of her Instagram covers series. The rendition was posted on Love’s Instagram as a show of solidarity for the pop singer. Spears has become the subject of attention lately due to her requests to end her father’s conservatorship. As it turns […]
VOWWS give Britney Spears’ “Womanizer” a dark, lo-fi twist—watch
If you think death-pop and Britney Spears don’t mix, you’re simply wrong. Los Angeles-based duo VOWWS have released a gritty rendition of Britney Spears’ chart-topping “Womanizer,” and it’s everything you didn’t know you needed in your life right now. True to the band’s dark aesthetic, the cover is much more sinister and noisier than the […]
10 artists who put their own spin on a cover with a slight lyric change
There’s truly something special whenever our favorite artists decide to cover songs from other bands and genres. It shows off their musical chops, their taste and their ability to imprint their style on anything they’re performing. Some artists, such as Post Malone, Miley Cyrus and YUNGBLUD, have made a name for themselves with their innovative covers […]
Viola Davis makes history with SAG Awards win for role as Ma Rainey
Viola Davis has taken home the Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role at the SAG Awards for her moving performance in Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom. She is now the first Black actor to ever win this category twice. This year, Davis was up against Carey Mulligan for Promising Young Woman, Vanessa […]
Rina Sawayama's debut was always going to be as weird as she wanted
Rina Sawayama walks into studio sessions with an already established vision of the finished product. If she wants her next single to emulate N.E.R.D., she’ll leave that same session with the strum-filled, capitalism-mocking anthem “XS.” If she’s looking for something reminiscent of an anime intro or a theme from a 2000s teen sitcom, she’ll wind […]
10 artists you probably didn't realize Travis Barker collaborated with
If the past year has proved anything, it’s that Travis Barker is the king of collaborations. From providing instrumentation and production for Machine Gun Kelly‘s Tickets To My Downfall to featuring under FEVER 333, Atreyu, Tyler Posey and phem, the blink-182 drummer has been keeping busy. But that’s hardly a change of pace. Barker has been extending his talents far and […]
10 extreme fashion trends musicians have actually pulled off
For some musicians, their fashion choices are almost as important as their art. Pop divas, rappers, rock stars and more have given us some of the most cutting-edge looks of all time that aren’t exactly wearable for an everyday person. We decided to take a look back and find 10 of the most extreme fashion trends […]
State Champs can agree on the best pop-punk band but not much else
If you’ve ever needed a knowledgeable pop-punk band to answer all of your burning early ’00s pop music questions, State Champs have you covered. Or if you need a couple of guys to rank pop-punk legends, they can do that too. And they’re not afraid to stir up some controversy or crank out some choreography […]
Here’s how that Metallica cover is inspiring Miley Cyrus’ new album
Last month, Miley Cyrus debuted her new single “Midnight Sky” which is off of her forthcoming album. Now, the former Disney star is opening up about the bands that have inspired her new music including Metallica. Read more: NOFX announce lineup for their first-ever livestream in Fat Mike’s backyard Back in 2019, Cyrus truly showed […]
MTV announces the first round of performers for the 2020 VMAs
We are just under a month away from the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards. Last week, the full list of nominations was announced. Now, MTV has shared the first three performers confirmed for this year’s ceremony. So far, Doja Cat, J Balvin and K-Pop group BTS are all scheduled to perform. This year’s VMAs are happening on Aug. […]
Billie Eilish and Taylor Swift make history with 2020 VMA nominations
The full list of 2020 MTV Video Music Awards nominations is finally here. Despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, MTV is still planning to host the Video Music Awards on Aug. 30. The awards show is taking place in Brooklyn for the first time since 2013. Read more: This is why McDonald’s is closing 200 locations this year Last week, voting opened […]
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