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Bandsplain’s Yasi Salek will always be a teen at heart

Salek on her RHCP spiritual awakening, growing up with blink-182, and borrowing a pair of Courtney Love’s pajamas.

Every Red Hot Chili Peppers album ranked: From worst to best

We ranked Red Hot Chili Peppers’ worst and best albums. From classics like Blood Sugar Sex Magik to Return of the Dream Canteen, check out our album ranking.

Waterparks, Architects and Andrew McMahon are our tracks of the week

Welcome to Sound Station, where we’re highlighting the best new tracks that came out this week. Head into the weekend with songs from Waterparks and more.

Poppy, WILLOW and Softcult are our tracks of the week

Welcome to Sound Station, where we’re highlighting the best new tracks that came out this week. Head into the weekend with songs from Poppy, WILLOW and more.

Billie Eilish and FINNEAS to appear in ‘The Simpsons’ short

Billie Eilish and FINNEAS are headed to Springfield. The duo will appear in The Simpsons short on Disney+, premiering April 22. Read more: 10 ‘Simpsons’ band cameos that’ll make you wish you lived in Springfield “In ‘When Billie Met Lisa,’ Lisa Simpson is discovered by chart-topping artists Billie Eilish and FINNEAS while searching for a quiet […]

Red Hot Chili Peppers, the Gaslight Anthem and 8 other things you need to check out this week

Check out The Latest – for all the essential new music, tickets and livestreams you need right now. Unlimited Love, Red Hot Chili Peppers’ new album, is the soundtrack to your weekend Bands don’t get much bigger than Red Hot Chili Peppers, and the release of new album Unlimited Love, out today, is one of […]

Red Hot Chili Peppers release ‘Unlimited Love,’ first album with John Frusciante since 2006

Red Hot Chili Peppers have released their 12th studio album, Unlimited Love. The record is their first full-length with acclaimed guitarist John Frusciante since 2006. To celebrate, they’ve also shared a music video for “These Are The Ways.” In addition, the band are set to perform a never-before-attempted, simultaneous set on both The Tonight Show and Jimmy Kimmel […]

Red Hot Chili Peppers are already planning a follow-up to ‘Unlimited Love’

Red Hot Chili Peppers haven’t even released their April 1 album Unlimited Love yet. However, the band have announced they already have a vision for the next project. “We’re gonna put out music by the handful,” Anthony Kiedis tells NME. “Literally. Don’t be surprised if another wheelbarrow of songs comes your way in the near […]

RHCP announce new album 'Unlimited Love,' first with John Frusciante in 16 years

Red Hot Chili Peppers have released a music video for the single “Black Summer.” The band also announced their 12th studio album, entitled Unlimited Love. The record is due out April 1 via Warner Records. Read more: Slipknot’s Corey Taylor says the band’s new album is coming in three months Red Hot Chili Peppers spoke about […]

SK8 on "F*CK SOCIETY" with Sueco, his dream tour lineup and more

SK8 has released a new video for the song “F*CK SOCIETY.” The track features Issue #399 cover artist Sueco. Read more: iann dior releases sophomore album ‘On To Better Things’–listen “F*CK SOCIETY” shows the Nebraska-born singer-songwriter Sk8 go even deeper into his pop-punk sound. The track itself is direct and unrelenting. The lyrics call for […]

FINNEAS on embracing transparency to make his debut album

A 2007 episode of Family Guy opens with Peter Griffin presenting his wife with a gift. “Lionel Richie’s Can’t Slow Down?” she asks. “Great album, Lois, great album,” Peter says. “I didn’t know who I was until I heard this album.” Cut to Peter alone in his room, sitting off the side of his bed, […]

Skrillex-endorsed 14-year-old prodigy Prentiss premieres "i will wait"

Prentiss has released his latest single, “i will wait.” Alternative Press is bringing you a first look at the track! Additionally, the latest single coincides with a recent sold-out show in Atlanta, performing alongside hyperpop staples glaive and ericdoa. Read more: GVLLOW on overcoming pain and loss with new video “Pray to God”—watch Prentiss is […]

Nandi Bushell announces new song with Tom Morello to follow US visit

11-year-old musical prodigy Nandi Bushell has announced a new song is coming. This time, it’s a collaboration with Rage Against The Machine/Audioslave guitarist Tom Morello and his son, Roman. The viral drummer revealed the news Wednesday on Instagram while recalling her recent vacation in the United States. One of the highlights of the trip included […]

Nick Hexum on 311's tour, the band's 30th anniversary and more

311 are in the midst of a major tour with special guests Iration and Iya Terra, taking them on the road to over three dozen U.S. cities. The band also will be livestreaming select shows via their streaming platform, 311 Streamsystem. Additionally, they recently announced three shows over Halloween weekend, including an appearance at The […]

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 […]

10 reasons why Oasis are the most influential Britpop band of all time

Britpop was the sound of England taking back rock ‘n’ roll after American grunge and alt rock had annexed the world’s airwaves and charts for the first half of the ‘90s. Vox amps, Union Jacks, 1964 Paul McCartney haircuts, Ben Sherman shirts and Chelsea boots became all the rage, as bands plundered their British Invasion, […]

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 […]

Nandi Bushell shares her biggest influences and upcoming musical endeavors

Nandi Bushell may be emanating the kind of energy and enthusiasm only a kid is capable of when she joins our Zoom call on a Sunday afternoon while she’s not in school, but she’s also a kid who could kick half of the alternative music community’s asses in a drum battle—including, but not limited to, […]

15 music producers who made major career moves with their early work

In the music world, everybody has to start somewhere. While a producer’s early albums are their proving ground for a bright future in the field, they also need luck on their side to find a successful band and a scene-changing album to springboard the rest of their career into the stratosphere. From legendary production masters […]

15 punk albums that set up 1994 to be a year of major change for the genre

To consider Alternative Press’ list of 1994’s top 15 punk albums, one has to bear in mind two factors: Green Day’s Dookie was released Feb. 1. Kurt Cobain died by his own hand April 5. The alternative nation’s voice was suddenly, shockingly stilled. After three years of the most popular music being an agonized scream […]
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