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There’s a Song For That
In the past few years, there’s been a pleasant influx of YA novels that feature alternative music junkies just like us.
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In the past few years, there’s been a pleasant influx of YA novels that feature alternative music junkies just like us.
Photo Credit: Graham Fielder for Alternative Press Over the course of the last week, my life has been all about the Alternative Press Music Awards 2nd year celebration. It’s been filled with good friends, new friends, old heroes that have become friends, and a lot of tequila. But, before the reunions, the hugs, and even before the tequila, I got to go to the grand opening of the Alternative Press Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum Exhibit. It was the single most humbling experience of my APMAs week, and I couldn’t be more proud of the promises it… Read more »
You love premieres, and we love bringing them to you—so today is a good day for both of us. Delaware’s alternative pop quartet, Stallions, have delivered their debut EP One Track Mind a day early, only on idobi.com.
Just in case you missed anything while living under your rock, here’s all the insanity you can handle from February 23rd-March 1st.
Spiderman is Officially Part of the Marvel Universe! I know you’ve been seeing it all week but I feel the need to recapture this moment because I was right! Sony and Marvel have come to an agreement that will allow Spiderman to shift into the Marvel Cinematic Universe and fight alongside the Avengers, hopefully with major sass along the way. However, this means we lose the sassy and awkward portrayal that Andrew Garfield brought to the character. Some people really want the reboot to be based on the Miles Morales storyline, but we’re pretty sure Marvel is going to give… Read more »
Poltergeist Is Getting a Reboot And We’re All Going To Die The worst movie I have ever seen in my entire life, Poltergeist, was SCARY ENOUGH the first time. It is a big part of why I can’t watch scary movies without being in actual fear of peeing myself. (Also, there is no “cute date” option for me that will help me get over this. Ever.) The reboot of Poltergeist will incorporate modern technology, only adding to the freakiness and torment it will undoubtedly put you through. The movie is set to be released July 24th in 3D screens across… Read more »
If you ever need a motivation boost, reach for All Time Low’s cover of Cyndi Lauper’s hit “True Colors” and crank the volume! Their pop rock take on this 80’s smash hit is just as addicting as the original.
If you recall Zedd’s hit “Clarity†from last year, you’ll know that the stunning vocals belong to British singer and songwriter Louisa Allen, aka Foxes. This week we’re looking at an acoustic cover of “Youth†by the British pop rock band Natives.
Mayday Parade give a tasteful, pop-rock flair to Gotye’s unexpected indie-pop hit “Somebody That I Used to Know.”
Celebrating the 27th anniversary of Michael Jackson’s album ‘Bad’, this week’s (Un)covered compares the classic hit “Smooth Criminal” to its early 2000s rock cover by Alien Ant Farm.
