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Modern Baseball’s Sports at 10: How DIY ethos and Tumblr-era popularity launched the emo rockers into the spotlight

Modern Baseball’s debut album, Sports, turns 10 this Nov. 27. Here’s how they changed the face of emo with self-reflection and genuineness.

These 13 emo albums are the perfect soundtrack to your college years

Writer/director Judd Apatow accurately summed up college when he said: “College is the reward for surviving high school.” It’s true. The college experience proffers unprecedented freedom and a constant buzz of wonder—alive in every cup of ramen noodles and late-night study group. You may have left your teen angst in high school, but you’ve only […]

Top 10 new-wave emo artists to keep on your radar

Emo music is often relegated to the past. With bands such as the All-American Rejects and My Chemical Romance dominating the airwaves in the mid-aughts, it was certainly more popular then when compared to present day, but that doesn’t mean the genre is necessarily dead. There are numerous artists heralding a new era of emo, […]

11 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 below and check out our Spotify Discover playlist, featuring these tracks and more! In return, we want to hear your favorite. Let us know what […]

With Confidence’s new album reaches No. 1 on alt chart and other news

With Confidence’s new album reached No. 1 on the Current Alternative Album chart—plus, don’t miss new videos from Frank Zummo and Hop Along. Check out the news you might have missed today below! Read more: Here’s what Panic! At The Disco were handing out at the VMAs With Confidence’s album reaches No. 1 on U.S. Current […]

Portugal. The Man perform on 'Colbert' and other news you might have missed today

Portugal. The Man performed “Live In The Moment” on Colbert—plus, Don Broco added new tour dates. Check out the news you might have missed today below! Read more: Hear Fall Out Boy’s cover of Whitney Houston’s “I Wanna Dance With Somebody” 1. Portugal. The Man performed on Colbert Portugal. The Man performed “Live In The Moment” […]

Hop Along announce tour dates with Modest Mouse, more

[Photo cred: Shervin Lainez] Philly indie/alt-rock four-piece Hop Along—one of our 100 Bands You Need To Know In 2015—who have been gaining significant traction with the release of their most recent album, Painted Shut, have been announced as the lead support on an upcoming run of Modest Mouse tour dates; another great opportunity for much-deserved exposure. […]

The Best Albums of 2015 so far

Another half-year has passed, so it’s time for AP’s annual mid-year report, where we break down the best of the best so far, with the cut-off date of June 30. Stay tuned for our reports on best videos and our most anticipated albums of the rest of the year. This article is presented by Full Sail […]

Hop Along premiere video for grunge-pop track, "Powerful Man"

Hop Along—one of our 100 Bands You Need To Know In 2015—have premiered a music video for their grunge-pop-infused track, “Powerful Man.” Check it out below and be sure to leave us a comment with your thoughts. Listen: Hop Along stream new album, Get Disowned The band's sophomore full-length album, Painted Shut, is out on […]

Against Me! announce fall tour dates around Riot Fest performances

Against Me! have announced a handful of fall tour dates, set around their appearances at the Chicago and Denver installments of Riot Fest. This marks the group's first run of full band shows since recently welcoming drummer Atom Willard, who had previously toured as a fill-in, into the band as a fulltime member. These performances […]

Hop Along release "Tibetan Pop Stars" video

Hop Along have released a video for “Tibetan Pop Stars,” viewable below. It's from their new album, Get Disowned.

Hop Along stream new album, 'Get Disowned'

Hop Along has launched a stream of their new album Get Disowned. Check it out below. It's also available on vinyl here. Get Disowned by Hop Along