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UPSAHL shares her top 9 songs from the ’90s

Alt-pop darling gets nostalgic for the era that influenced her latest project, THE PHX TAPES.

UPSAHL rattles off her post-tour holiday wish list

UPSAHL has revealed her dream wish list. From powerful platform shoes to electric guitars, here are her top picks for the holiday season.

UPSAHL announces debut U.S. headline shows ahead of 2022 tour dates

Rising alt-pop star UPSAHL has announced new U.S. tour dates. The artist begins her headlining tour Nov. 30 at Rickshaw Stop in San Francisco and wraps things up in Boston, Massachusetts in early 2022. Once her headlining tour finishes, UPSAHL will join K.Flay’s tour as a supporting act until early March. Read more: Foo Fighters reveal […]

UPSAHL on why her debut album 'Lady Jesus' feels like a personal rebirth

Growing up, having a number of bands crash at her house was simply commonplace for UPSAHL. Her father, Mike Upsahl, was deep in the alternative music scene in Phoenix and was connected with bands such as post-hardcore unit Stereotyperider. UPSAHL was fresh into middle school when she began writing songs, self-releasing them at age 14 […]

Badflower and blackbear defy musical expectations in issue 397

Over the last several years, music genres have become more and more muddied by artist experimentation, fusing sounds on the opposite end of the spectrum and releasing collabs that span across the board. Gone are the days of searching for music based on its classification: pop punk, hip-hop, emo, rock. It hardly matters anymore. Instead, […]

AltPress Weekly: Mark Hoppus, Tom DeLonge, Poppy, UPSAHL and more

Welcome back for another AltPress Weekly. Every week, we highlight the things we want you to check out. We always keep you up to date about what’s happening at Alternative Press. We’ll also bring you our latest music finds, from longtime favorites to brand-new releases. We’ve got another week of new music discoveries and other exciting […]

UPSAHL has the time of her life in mesmerizing live performance–watch

UPSAHL is having a career-defining year straight out of a dream. After releasing high-energy collabs such as “Happy Endings” featuring Mike Shinoda and iann dior and “Palm Reader” with DREAMERS and Big Boi, and also co-writing with Anne-Marie and Little Mix on “Kiss My (Uh Oh),” she’s exclusively premiering a stunning live rendition of her […]

41 women empowerment anthems that should be played as loud as possible

With Women’s History Month coming to a close today, it’s vital to carry these messages of intersectional feminism and empowerment throughout every day to come. These musicians aren’t only wonderful leaders in the music industry spanning over decades—they’re using their platform to spread messages of self-love and growth as well as sharing stories of hardship […]

Pete Davidson channels Eminem again to explain NFTs on 'SNL'—watch

Over the weekend, Pete Davidson brought back his Eminem impersonation for another spoof on Saturday Night Live. This time around, the comedian reimagined Eminem’s “Without Me” video to help explain what NFTs are. For the SNL sketch, Davidson was joined by Chris Redd, who portrayed Dr. Dre, and musical guest Jack Harlow who gave a […]

12 new collabs your favorite musicians have made with rising artists

2021 has already started out as a strong year for music, with artists expanding their pool of collaborations more than ever. After the train wreck that was 2020, musicians seem to be experimenting more often—spanning genres with collaborations and, in some cases, helping up-and-coming artists receive some limelight by featuring them on tracks.  Read more: […]

Mike Shinoda drops “Happy Endings” video with iann dior and UPSAHL

Last month, Mike Shinoda made history with his new single “Happy Endings” which features iann dior and UPSAHL. After its debut, Shinoda became the first major label artist to successfully launch a single through NFT Auction. All of the proceeds from the auction were donated to the ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena, California. Now, the […]

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 […]

AP&R Playlist: Nostalgic surf-pop, emotional punk rock and sparkly grunge

You’re welcome: We’ve made finding new songs by rising bands easy. Each week, we’re gathering the best from the underground and offering it to you in one concise list. Scroll below and check out our Spotify Discover playlist, featuring these tracks and more! In return, we want to hear your favorite. Let us know which […]

AP&R playlist: crunchy indie, buzzing pop and Australian post-hardcore

You’re welcome: We’ve made finding new songs by rising bands easy. Each week, we’re gathering the best from the underground and offering it to you in one concise list. Scroll below and check out our Spotify Discover playlist, featuring these tracks and more! In return, we want to hear your favorite. Let us know which […]

AP&R: Bubblegum grunge, hardcore high jinks and retro game-esque metal

You’re welcome: We’ve made finding new songs by rising bands easy. Each week, we’re gathering the best from the underground and offering it to you in one concise AP&R list. Scroll below and check out our Spotify Discover playlist, featuring these tracks and more! In return, we want to hear your favorite. Let us know […]

UPSAHL uses “Drugs” to highlight clout-chasing, name-dropping—listen

Up-and-coming indie-pop queen UPSAHL is joining forces with AP to premiere the new lyric video for her latest single “Drugs” off her upcoming debut EP.   The song’s true message is far from what one would think from just reading the title, stressing the monotony of modern-day parties through the young singer’s eyes. Read more: Halsey […]

Enter Shikari announce live albums and other news you might have missed today

Crystal Lake signed to SharpTone Records—plus, don’t miss Con Etiquette’s new song “Trial And Error.” Check out the news you might have missed today below! Read more: 10 ‘SNL’ musician cameos that are totally hilarious 1. Enter Shikari announce two live records Enter Shikari announced two live recorded sets coming to vinyl and streaming. Their […]

10 new songs you need to hear this week

You’re welcome: We’ve made finding new songs by rising bands easy. Each week, we’re gathering the best from the underground and offering it to you in one, concise list. Scroll to the end and check out our Spotify Discover playlist, featuring these tracks and more! In return, we want to hear your favorite. Let us […]