Rachel is currently the assistant features editor.
Previously, she was an editorial intern and a freelance writer contributing features and reviews for both web and print.
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Reviews
Miscellaneous
WEB
FEATURES
Seaway explain new album ‘Vacation,’ premiere ‘90s pop rock-inspired “Curse Me Out”
Islander discuss separation from label, premiere new track “Summer”
Ernie Ball PLAY Warped winner the Weekend Classic premiere Chad Gilbert-produced “More Alive”
“A pop-punk dream come true:” Restless Digital on marketing their favorite bands
Most Anticipated 2017: Papa Roach | Machine Gun Kelly | Can't Swim | ONE OK ROCK |
30 Seconds To Mars“If you want a band with one type of song, I don’t think we’re your band”—Night Riots on new album
Contrary to popular belief, “Check Yes Juliet” isn’t We The Kings’ most popular song
Singer-songwriter Curtis Peoples opens up on writing for Pierce The Veil, Third Eye Blind
6 reasons to help Lights fight aliens in indie music game ‘LOUD On Planet X’
7 reasons to be excited about the pop-punk series ‘Headliners’
‘We learned a lot about ourselves’ : In The Studio with You Me At Six
Behind The Logos, Pt. 1: The Wonder Years, Warped Tour, Equal Vision and Sumerian Records
‘I want to bring unity back within the music scene:’ Jake Luhrs and Beau Bokan give Heart Support
LISTS
16 photos of your favorite bands you won’t believe are 10 years old
12 best vocal collabs of 2017, from ONE OK ROCK to Andy Black
‘90s/‘00s kids, rejoice! These 21 cartoons, shows & films from your childhood are coming back
14 facts about Cartel’s self-titled and being the ‘Band In A Bubble’ you probably didn’t know
16 fantastic movie soundtracks you need to hear (or relisten to)
22 songs with more than one music video — from Blink-182 to the 1975
15 merch items to show off your pride for Pride Month — and any day of the year, really
14 times bands made amazing transformations for their music videos
18 scene kids who clearly ruined their family photos (or did they?)
26 fictional bands from movies and TV that we wish we could see in real life
25 music videos that will make you feel like you're watching a movie
10 record labels you probably didn't know were started by bands
11 reasons I See Stars frontman Devin Oliver could be a movie star
Kesha goes grunge: 9 reasons the pop star rocks more than you might realize
23 most inspirational tweets by the Maine’s John O’Callaghan
11 of the best musical collaborations between dads and their kids
The 12 best lyrics from Cute Is What We Aim For’s ‘Same Old Blood Rush With A New Touch’
The 10 best genre crossover performances including Fall Out Boy, Sleeping With Sirens, more
REVIEWS
Sleep On It show off their songwriting chops on ‘Overexposed’
ONE OK ROCK keep their edge while adding a radio-friendly influence on ‘Ambitions’
Highly Suspect avoid sophomore slump by delivering strong storytelling and diverse instrumentals
Dirty Heads eponymous fifth full-length offers catchy hooks and chill vibes
Miscellaneous
ALTPRESS COUNTDOWN: Rad Fan Art of 2017 (curation/captions only)
Jack twerks (and everything else All Time Low did in October)
Brendon Urie became a naked devil (and everything else Panic! At The Disco did in October)
Vic Fuentes fails at Guitar Hero (and everything else Pierce The Veil did in October)
Weekly Playlist #35: Warped Witness – Our Favorite Performances
Weekly Playlist #33: This Is Sandpit Turtle – Nine hilariously misheard lyrics
Don’t Try This At Home: Bad lessons we’ve learned from songs
News
TEAM (members of FTSK, Boys Like Girls, the Almost) lineup revealed, music video released
Spencer Smith (Panic! At The Disco) further discusses substance addiction
Divided By Friday cover Justin Timberlake with William Beckett, Set It Off and For The Foxes
Brian Marquis drops off remaining dates of Warped Tour after hospitalization
Fall Out Boy, fun., Skrillex, Twenty One Pilots get MTV VMA 2013 nominations
John Stamos to reunite with ‘Full House’ band, Jesse and the Rippers
GameChanger to release mobile app featuring Mayday Parade, Bayside, Senses Fail, Miss May I
All Time Low to air ‘Full Frontal’ Warped Tour special featuring The Wonder Years and The Summer Set
Nick Diener (The Swellers) performs new song for No Sleep Records’ ‘Acoustic Warehouse Sessions'
Love Out Loud (ex-Sing It Loud) release lyric video for ‘Never Sleeping'
Motion City Soundtrack announce new drummer, Claudio Rivera (Saves The Day)
Itch releases teaser of ‘Homeless Romantic’ featuring Adam Lazzara
‘Boy Meets World’ cast reunites at ATX Television Festival, Danielle Fishel chats about Jared Leto
The Hush Sound partner with charity to release new song, ‘Tidal Wave'
UPDATE: The Dangerous Summer release new song, ‘Catholic Girls,’ album pre-order, music video
Yellowcard announce ‘Ocean Avenue’ acoustic album, tour with Geoff Rickly (Thursday)
You, Me and Everyone We Know cancel show due to opener’s injury and more
The Composure (feat. members of Punchline) release EP details, stream song
Polar Bear Club vocalist records guest vocals for A Loss For Words’ new album
Real Friends announce headliner with Candy Hearts and Stickup Kid