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How JAWNY created a series of one-take videos that center on love and heartbreak

JAWNY breaks down the creation of “wide eyed,” another of his narrative-driven, one-take music videos. He also details touring with Wallice in 2023.

Meet So-Hee Woo, creator of the Kid LAROI's metaverse set

We sat down with So-Hee Woo, the creator behind metaverse sets for the Kid LAROI, Oliver Tree, and Trippie Redd.

Sueco is beginning a new chapter with 'It Was Fun While It Lasted'—interview

Sueco has released his debut album, It Was Fun While It Lasted. The new album dropped alongside a video for “Drunk Dial.” Ahead of the release, Alternative Press connected with Sueco. In our conversation, he explored the themes, the inspiration and the musical vision that shaped the new project. It Was Fun While It Lasted […]

Oliver Tree on pouring "all the sadness" of his soul into 'Cowboy Tears'

Oliver Tree has released his new album, Cowboy Tears. In keeping with Tree’s characteristic vision, the new record is thematically rich and builds on his unique blend of music and performance art. Cowboy Tears is a unique follow-up to his acclaimed album, Ugly Is Beautiful. For the new project, Tree developed an “emo cowboy” aesthetic, […]

Oliver Tree is all about "mixing together things that maybe don’t fit"

Love him, hate him, stick your tongue in his mouth or bash him in the head with the business end of a dockless scooter, Oliver Tree isn’t going to go away quietly. And thank your favorite deity for bringing him on the planet. Because whether your mom wouldn’t be caught dead in that ’70s purple […]

Oliver Tree helps us laugh through the pain on "Life Goes On" -listen

Oliver Tree has released the deluxe version of his highly successful 2020 album Ugly Is Beautiful. Ugly Is Beautiful: Shorter, Thicker & Uglier includes seven brand new songs, including “Out Of Ordinary” and “Life Goes On.” “Out Of Ordinary” has a lyric video on YouTube, while “Life Goes On” is accompanied by a brand new music […]

21 artists who are 21 years old or younger and taking over alternative music

Thanks to the internet, our exposure to new artists isn’t reliant on record deals and radio hits. Alternative artists of all ages have been able to blow up on social media, release music on their own and launch their careers out of their bedrooms.  This is especially true for young artists. With the cult following […]

Foo Fighters, Phoebe Bridgers and Lizzo among 2021 Bonnaroo lineup

Bonnaroo is officially preparing for its 2021 return Sept. 2–5 in Manchester, Tennessee. The festival, which kicks off with the Grand Ole Opry Thursday, includes a slew of talented artists such as Foo Fighters, Megan Thee Stallion, Lizzo, Phoebe Bridgers, Lana Del Rey and Tyler, The Creator. Similar to other festivals and concerts around the […]

10 new alternative artists already backed by your favorite musicians

Sometimes, it’s the musicians we are already obsessed with who introduce us to some of our favorite new bands in unexpected ways.  Whether it’s through collaborations or social media shoutouts, musicians are often the people who recommend music to us the most, which makes sense because it’s their job to be in tune with emerging […]

10 musicians who had their own real-life ghost adventures

There are few things we love more than musicians and ghost stories, so when they come together, we can’t get enough. Luckily, many musicians in the scene are self-proclaimed horror buffs, sometimes incorporating the aesthetic into music videos, album art and more. Read more: 10 songs that are as captivating as the horror movies that […]

Tyler Posey and phem channel blink-182 for 'Valentine's Day In Hell' song

Audio Up gave us a special treat in October with their Machine Gun Kelly-fronted musical comedy podcast, HALLOWEEN IN HELL. Now, the show has returned to set the mood for the season of love… Well, OK, it’s a mood but probably not the one you’d expect. Just go ahead and forget the cliche of heart-shaped […]

10 songs with lyrics that don't actually mean what you think they do

These songs aren’t about a breakup, a love connection or a cute date in the literal sense. In fact, many of your favorite rock, scene and mainstream artists share a love for metaphors in their tracks, whether they’re talking about personal struggles or systemic issues. These songs below cover everything from addiction to even scooter […]

50 new artists you need to hear in January

Everyone loves to jam out to their favorite artists and classic hits, but let’s not forget about all the fresh talent constantly popping up around the world. From pop and indie to punk and post-hardcore, there’s always a new name in music waiting to be heard.  We know there’s a lot of faces to sift […]

QUIZ: Which color should you dye your hair based on your music taste?

For everyone in the scene, changing your hair color and style is a fact of life. It’s as commonplace as wanting to express yourself through tattoos, piercings, makeup and nails. There are so many options for achieving the perfect emo look, whether you like spray-on dye or semi-permanent color from Hayley Williams’ Good Dye Young […]

Oliver Tree runs rampant in his new graphic novel ‘Alien Boys!’

Earlier this year, Oliver Tree “retired” from the world of music. But that won’t stop the bowl-headed provocateur from rubbing his scalp all over the face of comics. Indeed, Z2 Comics has announced the first of their 2021 spring lineup today exclusively with Alternative Press with Tree’s first foray into graphic novels, Oliver Tree Vs. […]

Melanie Martinez and Oliver Tree bring out each other's weirdness

When approached for issue 375, Oliver Tree refused to talk to us unless Melanie Martinez interviewed him personally. It turns out the two are actually fast buds, and their repartee is the kind of thing you can only pull off if you’re chilling with your bestie. Like any good friend, Martinez threw him some softball […]

Hear grandson and Dillon Francis join Oliver Tree’s “Cash Machine” remix

Oliver Tree released his debut album Ugly Is Beautiful back in July. Now, he is joining forces with grandson and Dillon Francis for a fresh dance remix of “Cash Machine.” Read more: See the Aubreys recreate some iconic horror film scenes in “Smoke Bomb” On July 17, Tree released his debut album Ugly Is Beautiful. Since […]

Here's why YUNGBLUD says he was "nervous" to go out on Warped Tour

Dominic Harrison, aka YUNGBLUD, may not have known it at the time he tattooed two black hearts on his middle fingers, but he’s been preparing for total domination for years. Boasting a rambunctious personality, a no-fucks-given attitude and a skirt to boot, Harrison has channeled a generational movement through YUNGBLUD.  At the first hint of […]

AP Must-See Music: New tracks from BVB, Korn, blink-182 & more

Welcome to AP MUST-SEE MUSIC, our recap of the big video and song releases, as well as all the new exciting premieres brought to you exclusively by Alternative Press. With iconic favorites and contenders, this roundup aims to share the best of things new and rocking. From superstars to upstarts, this week brought its fair […]

Hear blink-182 team up with Oliver Tree to rework “Let Me Down”

Oliver Tree has enlisted the help of blink-182 for his new reworked version of “Let Me Down.” The original song is off of his debut album Ugly Is Beautiful, out now via Atlantic Records. Read more: Here’s why Go Radio decided to share their emotional song “So Love” now On July 17, Tree released his […]
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