garage rock
The Paranoyds break down their fiery sophomore album Talk Talk Talk and touring with Jack White
The Paranoyds have released their powerful sophomore album, Talk Talk Talk. The band discuss opening for Jack White and embracing creative mistakes.
From Waterparks to the Regrettes, these 15 artists are influenced by blink-182
You could argue that blink-182 are one of the major reasons why pop punk exploded into the mainstream in the 2000s. Following Green Day’s release of Dookie in ‘94 and Weezer’s nerd-positive brand of rock, blink were the reason a lot of kids wanted to pick up guitars. It was through TRL hits such as […]
The 10 best punk drummers of the '90s, from Dave Grohl to Tobi Vail
The ‘90s was the moment when the experiments wrestled control of the laboratory away from the scientists. Suddenly, punk rock — the ragged step-sibling of rock and pop — was squarely in the mainstream of culture, after years of ruling the underground. It spawned alternative music and the latter’s most successful subthread, grunge. Grunge was […]
EKKSTACY shares video for "i walk this earth all by myself"—watch
EKKSTACY has shared a new video for his single “i walk this earth all by myself.” The track, which opens up his EP NEGATIVE that dropped in November, is a fan favorite that has garnered more than 13 million streams on Spotify since its release. Read more: EKKSTACY transforms pain into music with ‘His New […]
EKKSTACY transforms pain into music with 'his new NEGATIVE' EP
EKKSTACY has released his new NEGATIVE EP via Steve Stoute’s UnitedMasters. Ahead of the release, the young artist connected with Alternative Press for an interview about the new release as well as his broader goals for the future. At least, I ask him about the future. EKKSTACY’s responses reflect his introspective nature, even as they […]
How the White Stripes and the Hives built on the legacy of garage rock
Two U.K. televisual musical moments from the turn of the century, both involving stripped-down young rock ‘n’ roll bands: First up, the White Stripes on long-standing U.K. pop showcase Top Of The Pops, in February 2002. “Fell In Love With A Girl” began its chart-shaking international climb, and Jack and Meg White entered English living […]
18 emerging pop-punk artists backed by Pinkshift’s Ashrita Kumar
Back in February, Alternative Press hailed Pinkshift as one of 100 Artists You Need To Know. Now, vocalist Ashrita Kumar is expanding that list with 18 of her favorite emerging pop-punk-adjacent bands. It might not surprise you to learn that the Baltimore-based outfit’s influences are just as eclectic as their sound. In fact, Kumar is quick to note […]
Twin Peaks offer reward to recover gear stolen in Chicago area
Chicago-based rockers Twin Peaks are dealing with quite a bit of misfortune today. Unfortunately, the band had a ton of gear stole from their trailer in their hometown Monday morning. According to WGN the gear was taken from the trailer near the 1000 block of North Kedzie in Humboldt Park. Read More: Pokémon Adidas collab gets retro with […]
Alice Cooper announces tribute EP commemorating “garage rock heroes”
Alice Cooper has announced an upcoming EP Breadcrumbs that will drop this fall while he’s on the road with Halestorm. Cooper’s upcoming EP will contain six songs that will be a tribute to “garage rock heroes” of Detroit. Read more: Green Day tease fans with unusual rehearsal pics after denying new song Breadcrumbs will contain […]
Ty Segall's 'Emotional Mugger' is an out-of-this-world psychedelic venture
Ty Segall Emotional Mugger Indie darling Ty Segall’s Emotional Mugger is like the scene from Back To The Future when Marty McFly steps into Doc’s garage and is completely obliterated by the sheer power produced by a giant amp from a single strum. In short: prepared to be blown away. The album’s 11 tracks run […]
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