Jake Hanson
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Milwaukee, WI, United States
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Kesha shows her inner rock ‘n’ roll soul with new project Yeast Infection
If you’ve been anywhere near a virtual newsstand over the past year, you’ve most likely read a few headlines about Kesha’s ongoing lawsuit against her Sony recording contract and producer Dr. Luke. But the former party-pop princess refuses to let the now two-year-long case keep her from the stage. On Friday, Kesha released this incredible video on her Facebook as a holiday treat: A little over… → Read More
Josh Farro premiereâs new single âOn A Wireâ (exclusive)
Josh Farro has teamed up with AltPress to premiere the latest single off of his forthcoming album Walkways entitled "On A Wire." The ex-Paramore guitarist describes the song as being “written from the perspective of someone in a relationship where they unintentionally make the other person feel as though they are walking a careful line.” "On A Wire" has darker feeling than his previous single… → Read More
All Time Low, Fall Out Boy among Australiaâs 2015 Soundwave acts owed money
In wake of the cancellation of Soundwave 2016, large sums still are owed to more than 50 acts who took part in the February 2015 edition of the festival. Austrailian digital music and lifestyle magazine Music Feeds reports that documents obtained from the Australian Securities and Investments Commission detail the money creditors believe Soundwave acts are owed (in Austrailian dollars). Among… → Read More
Watch twenty one pilots perform on ‘The Tonight Show’
Last night twenty one pilots performed “Heavydirtysoul” on the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to promote their 2016 arena tour. Check out their performance, which is packed with their traditional stage antics below. From an impressive light show to the ceiling-hung microphone, they definitely didn’t hold back for late night audiences. And they certainly impressed Fallon—it seems like it must… → Read More
‘Hello’ and Star Wars mash up is everything the Internet could have hoped for
Before you get too excited and think that this is going to be a musical mash-up of one of the most iconic cinematic scores of all time and Adele’s chart-topping hit—it’s not. Instead, the popular cover-recording artist Alex Boye dresses up as a Stormtrooper and gyrates around a Star Wars-like landscape to his “African Tribal” rendition of “Hello.” If this cover is getting you as excited as we… → Read More
Joyce Manor premiere live performance video of “Chumped” (exclusive)
Joyce Manor has teamed up with AP to premiere their live performance of “Chumped” on Guitar Center’s webseries, At: Guitar Center. At: Guitar Center features performance videos and audio interviews where artists can share their stories, background and music. Joyce Manor recently appeared on the webseries, their full audio interview is available here. While they were there, they also filmed this… → Read More
Eagles Of Death Metal return to Europe, announce Paris show
Following the tragic terror attacks in Paris last month, Eagles Of Death Metal plan to return to France's capital city in February to complete the tour that was cut short after their show was targeted during the attacks. Fans who were in attendance at the Bataclan show last month will have access to a free ticket for the show at Paris’ Olympia on Feb. 16. The Bataclan Theater will not be open in… → Read More
Coheed and Cambria’s Claudio Sanchez covers ‘Hello’
OK, you have to admit that Adele’s “Hello” is an amazing track—what a comeback. Not too many artists can disappear from the industry and stop the world with their return, iconically starting their comeback song with, “Hello, it’s me.” We get it Adele, you’re back, you’re amazing and you’ve won. But some of us are too busy trying to avoid mainstream radio hits to roll the windows down and flatly… → Read More
New Politics and Five Knives drummers team up for Fetty Wap cover (exclusive)
Drummers Louis Vecchio (New Politics) and Shane Wise (Five Knives) have collaborated on a dual drum cover of Fetty Wap’s “Trap Queen,” exclusively on AP. “This was a fun one,” says Wise. “New Politics had stopped in Nashville before their tour with Andrew McMahon. We all went for drinks to catch up, during which, Louis and I had the fun idea of doing a dual drum cover during their tour stop in… → Read More
Taking Back Sunday’s John Nolan shows how we all feel at a club in new solo video (exclusive)
Current guitarist and co-lead vocalist of Taking Back Sunday, John Nolan, has teamed up with AltPress to premiere his new music video for “American Nightclub 1999” off his solo album Sad, Strange, Beautiful Dream. Directed by Jason Michael Brescia (Bridge and Tunnel, The Newest Pledge), the video follows Nolan as he awkwardly tries to conquer a night club. It's complete with poppin’ bottles,… → Read More
8 reasons you should be listening to Halsey
Ashley Frangipane—more commonly known as Halsey—is getting more and more attention following the release of her debut LP Badlands and landing a feature slot on Justin Bieber’s upcoming album, Purpose. She’s proved to be a standout act to watch this year, so we’ve put together a list of eight reasons you should be listening to Halsey. 1) Her “Churchy, scary, shimmery” sound "Most people when… → Read More
8 reasons you should be listening to Halsey
Ashley Frangipane—more commonly known as Halsey—is getting more and more attention following the release of her debut LP Badlands and landing a feature slot on Justin Bieber’s upcoming album, Purpose. She’s proved to be a standout act to watch this year, so we’ve put together a list of eight reasons you should be listening to Halsey. 1) Her “Churchy, scary, shimmery” sound "Most people when… → Read More
Billie Joe Armstrong’s youngest son signs record deal
Under the stage name Jakob Danger (Danger being his middle name), the Green Day frontman’s now-teenage son has been signed to Burger Records to release his debut EP. Though you would maybe expect the 17-year-old son of pop-punk heavyweight Billie Joe to release a Green Day-esque album, Jakob Danger’s music takes on a persona similar to that of his main influences. In a recent interview with NME,… → Read More
Brendon Urie covers Halsey
During a Periscope stream earlier this week, Brendon Urie covered Halsey’s “New Americana,” and this beautiful YouTube account uploaded footage from the livestream. Halsey has been vocal about her admiration for Urie and Panic! At the Disco, coincidentally posting on Twitter this week, “A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out is my favorite album ever wow.” > A Fever You Can't Sweat out is my favorite… → Read More
Is this the Academy Is… reunion set list?
The Academy Is… performed in Chicago last night as a pre-Riot Fest reunion. They’ve mentioned that these performances are both “reunion” and “farewell” shows, but fans are sure to be overwhelmed with nostalgia as the group make their way through the set. The show at the Double Door Chicago last night was packed with fan favorites such as "Check Marks" and "The Phrase That Pays." Maybe this is a… → Read More