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23 of the most exciting rising artists to watch in 2023

These rising artists and bands broke out in 2022, and are sure to have a big 2023. Here are the indie-rock, electronic, pop, punk, and rap artists worth watching next year.

Dominic Fike recommends: Deb Never, Bakar and more

To coincide with his debut cover with Alternative Press (issue #403), Dominic Fike pays it forward in selecting his favorite new artists who share his ethos of limitless creativity. Deb Never WHAT THEY STAND FOR: Friend of the 1975, slowthai and more, Deb’s lo-fi grunge is a soft meeting point between emo and rap. DOM […]

Bring Me The Horizon, beabadoobee and more share their favorite music from 2021

Are the winter blues getting you down? Don’t worry, Alternative Press’ end-of-the-year celebration is here to bring you some holiday cheer. If you haven’t heard already, we asked each artist we interviewed for our December 2021 issue of AltPress magazine to answer two specific questions: what was the best thing you heard in 2021, and […]

AP&R: BLACKSTARKIDS and other rising artists to check out this month

Every month, Alternative Press is sharing some of our favorite new releases. From rap and R&B to retro- and emo-inspired beats, this month’s AP&R list spans across different genres, bringing you a unique list of rising artists. Check out these budding artists who will soon become your new favorite below. Read more: AP&R: L.A. Exes, […]

Tyler, The Creator, the Strokes and more ignite Outside Lands stages

Outside Lands returns each year at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco for a massive three-day festival featuring a musical lineup of big-league performers and artists on the rise. Usually held in August, the 2021 dates were a sweet treat—falling on Halloween weekend for the first time in its 13 years of existence. The crowd […]