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Rage Against the Machine, Kate Bush, Missy Elliott among Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's Class of 2023

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced its Class of 2023 inductees. Rage Against the Machine, Missy Elliott, Kate Bush, & more will be inducted. See the full list.

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, […]

Benét sets out to change the pop game in new ‘Game Over!’ EP

Inheriting their grandmother’s vinyl copies of 1973 landmark albums, including Stevie Wonder’s progressive-soul classic Innervisions and the soft-pop brilliance of Now & Then by the Carpenters, Benét aspires to craft a sound just as timeless. Previously releasing a handful of singles through local boutique record label Citrus City Records, the vocalist joined Brooklyn indie enclave […]

AltPress Weekly: Oasis, WILLOW, boyish, JAWNY, Softcult and more

We’re back with another AltPress Weekly. Each week, we highlight the things we want you to check out. We shout out new discoveries and longtime favorites, the best new, old and everything in between. We’ll also always keep you up to date with the latest coverage over at Alternative Press, along with the stories we […]

Musicians react to the passing of legendary New York rapper Biz Markie

Iconic hip hop artist Biz Markie passed away July 16 from complications due to Type 2 diabetes. He was 57. The Juice Crew legend was known for his unpretentious, at-times playful approach to music, along with his exceptional skills as a beatboxer. Markie helped popularize hip-hop during the genre’s ascent, transforming the whole music world […]

Nova Twins drop first remix with FEVER 333's sinister take on "Undertaker"

It’s been just over a year since Nova Twins dropped their debut full-length, Who Are The Girls?, and hit us full blast with their eclectic and empowering brand of thrashy punk rock. Now, in the first-ever official remix to grace their discography, “Undertaker” has been tackled by none other than alternative powerhouse FEVER 333. Spearheaded by vocalist […]

Here’s how MTV plans to actually host the 2020 Video Music Awards

Despite the increase in coronavirus cases over the past few weeks, MTV is still planning to hold its 2020 Video Music Awards on August 30. New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo revealed in a press conference that the VMAs are scheduled to happen. He also shared just how MTV and New York plan to prepare […]

Missy Elliott performs epic throwback VMAs set with dancer Alyson Stoner

The MTV Video Music Awards honored Missy Elliott with a special award, and she brought out Alyson Stoner from Camp Rock and her old music videos.   Elliot was honored with the Video Vanguard Award for her iconic hip-hop videos. As a tradition, she prepared an epic performance of some of her biggest hits.  Read […]

Halsey opens up on “deeply personal” songwriter award in acceptance speech

We know Halsey is an incredible songwriter, but now she’s been recognized for her impact on the music industry. The Songwriters Hall Of Fame Gala’s 50th annual event is honoring the singer with the Hal David Starlight Award. Read More: Burger King literally enters the Upside Down with ‘Stranger Things’ Whopper The award is for recognizing a […]

Watch this woman “Work It” to Missy Elliott at karaoke

There’s a lot to unpack here in a now viral video of Mary Halsey totally slaying her rendition of “Work It” by Missy Elliott. The Rhode Island resident and self-proclaimed “Missy’s funky white sister” was just getting down for karaoke night at her local park with her shofar. Read more: Did Twenty One Pilots take on […]