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Inside the next wave of Manchester acts, from Pale Waves to Witch Fever

There’s a new generation of Manchester bands out to shake things up. From Pale Waves to Witch Fever, these rising bands are doing things their own way.

Yung Lean drops new mixtape, shares “Bliss” video featuring FKA twigs—watch

Yung Lean has released another entry in his mixtape series, Stardust, via his own label World Affairs. Along with the mixtape, Yung Lean has shared a music video for “Bliss” featuring FKA twigs. In addition, Yung Lean has announced the Starz/Stardust tour slated for this fall. Read more: FKA twigs releases new mixtape ‘CAPRISONGS’—listen Stardust follows […]

HEALTH's John Famiglietti says their new LP was their quickest to make

In 2021, collaboration was the lifeblood for HEALTH. Last year alone, the band linked up with Poppy (“DEAD FLOWERS”), Nine Inch Nails (“ISN’T EVERYONE”), Perturbator (“Excess”) and Deftones’ Chino Moreno and Tyler Bates (“ANTI-LIFE”). Each of those singles sounds unique, taking on distinct characteristics of their collaborators. “There’s less pressure [with collabs],” John Famiglietti explains. […]

HE Creative are illustrating the evolution of the punk scene

Don’t be fooled: HE Creative are doing exactly what you think they’re doing when you glance over their Instagram feed for the first time—creating a normalized space for punk rock, female empowerment, diversity and more. Designed in various shades of muted hues, HE Creative are using their creative design studio as a means to elevate […]

Creeper’s Will Gould never expected his Salem side project to be so massive

Last October, in a brief interim between strict U.K. lockdowns, Creeper’s Will Gould played four shows in two cities with his side project, Salem. In a dark, small venue in London the night before Halloween, fans sat at separate tables, some sitting devoutly through both the matinee and evening show. With the restrictions, it could […]

Waterparks redefine 'Greatest Hits' on their all-new AltPress cover

If you typed “waterparks” into your Google search bar four years ago, you’d likely have been sent back local ads for “waterparks near you.” Fast forward four years: If you search for Waterparks, you’ll be welcomed into the rainbow-colored palette created by the Houston, Texas natives. Three albums deep and a fourth on the way, […]

Which song should you listen to under the blue moon based on your zodiac sign?

It’s probably not as fancy as you think. We’ve heard people cheering about the “blue full moon on Halloween” for a while now, and it sounds very exciting. But we need to get a couple of things straight first: The blue moon isn’t actually blue. It’s simply what the full moon is called when it […]

10 popular TV show theme songs your favorite bands created

The first thing that comes to mind when you think of your favorite television show is the theme song. That tune is vital as it sets the mood for the whole series. Usually, a network have their own writers compose the opening, but every so often they employ others with the task. From Bowling For Soup […]

OuijaZilla heads to Salem as tattoo artist secures world’s largest title

If you’re going to break the record for World’s Largest Ouija Board, you might as well go for it during spooky season. Making its debut in Salem, Massachusetts, “OuijaZilla” clocks in at 9,000 pounds and 3,168 square feet. That’s a whole lot of spooky. Read more: Taco Bell recalls 2.3 million pounds of beef due to […]

11 terrifying tales inspired by true events that will give you nightmares

The imagination can come up with some pretty terrifying stories to tell, but scary movies and horror novels get twice as creepy if they are based on real events. It might surprise you just how many popular tales of terror actually happened. Here are 11 more scary stories in pop culture based on true events. […]

See the edgy first photo of Salem from the ’Sabrina’ reboot

[Photo by: Viacom Productions] After news surfaced of Netflix's “fantastic and chilling” Sabrina The Teenage Witch reboot, fans have been eager to catch a glimpse at the characters making their return. Read more: Melissa Joan Hart shares thoughts on ‘Sabrina’ reboot According to a new photo shared by Chief Creative Officer at Archie Comics, Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, it's looking […]

Marilyn Manson lands perfect role as barber-surgeon in TV show

Goth icon Marilyn Manson is the perfect pick for a guest starring role on WGN's series Salem. Manson will portray a barber/surgeon named Thomas Dinley. Sounds as grisly as we would hope. Read more: ‘American Horror Story: Hotel’ actress Lady Gaga wins first Golden Globe Marilyn Manson is no stranger to the acting world, with features in The […]