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When We Were Young’s second year spotlights alternative music’s stars
AP hit the desert with Green Day, blink-182, Good Charlotte, and many more.
Hear the Front Bottoms' blissful emo-pop single, "Outlook," off their upcoming album You Are Who You Hang Out With
Pop-punk band the Front Bottoms announced their sixth studio album You Are Who You Hang Out With, due out August 4. Listen to the lead single “Outlook” now.
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.
32 bands on their best Riot Fest memories—gallery
Riot Fest is a yearly highlight. This year’s performers reflect on their favorite memories from the festival, and relive the event with our photo gallery.
Oliver Tree is all about "mixing together things that maybe don’t fit"
Love him, hate him, stick your tongue in his mouth or bash him in the head with the business end of a dockless scooter, Oliver Tree isn’t going to go away quietly. And thank your favorite deity for bringing him on the planet. Because whether your mom wouldn’t be caught dead in that ’70s purple […]
25 essential Fueled By Ramen albums released across their 25-year history
Fueled By Ramen has signed some of the most talented alternative bands and musicians to date. With 25 years of greatness under its belt, now is the opportune moment to look back at its incredible discography. In 1996, John Janick joined forces with Vinnie Fiorello of Less Than Jake and brought the label to life. […]
Here are 10 horror novels that made for chilling movies
Oftentimes, some of our favorite Hollywood works come from a format that already exists: novels. From Bird Box to 1992’s Candyman, which has a 2020 Jordan Peele adaptation on the way, some classic works of horror originally started as a novel before their film adaptations. Check out 10 horror novels that were turned into fantastic […]
Here are the performances to livestream this week
We’re well into this new temporary way of life of being stuck at home due to coronavirus. Retail stores, bars, restaurants and now movie theaters have closed their doors to the public. This means you’ve probably been sitting inside cycling through the same TV and movie options on Netflix and Hulu, as well as music […]
Here are the performances to livestream this week
We’re well into this new temporary way of life of being stuck at home due to coronavirus. Retail stores, bars, restaurants and now movie theaters have closed their doors to the public. This means you’ve probably been sitting inside cycling through the same TV and movie options on Netflix and Hulu, as well as music […]
10 literature references you might’ve missed in your favorite song
Rock songs throughout the decades have been influenced by famous and not-so-famous works of literature. From David Bowie’s “1984” to killer Queen track “The Invisible Man,” some of the best have incorporated literature references. Check out our list below for some of our favorite literature references throughout the scene. Read more: 40 pop-punk albums from […]
Jimmy Eat World announce 2020 tour with the Front Bottoms
Jimmy Eat World are gearing up for an epic summer run under the Criminal Energy tour. Taken from a track title off the band’s latest release Surviving, the tour will kick off Aug. 6 in Atlanta and wrap up in Phoenix Sept. 5. The Front Bottoms will join the band on the run with Turnover […]
Northbound revels in a world of nostalgia and heartache on ‘Soul Kiss’
Jonathon Fraser, the mastermind behind Northbound, has teamed up with AltPress for an exclusive track-by-track breakdown of his latest release, Soul Kiss, out via Smartpunk Records Nov. 22. Northbound pulls together the best elements of indie acoustic, emo and punk to create an album that explores nostalgia and heartache. You can listen to Soul Kiss […]
My Chemical Romance debut AP issue reimagined by Gerard Way returns
At the beginning of 2013, we here at AP realized we were closing in on 300 issues. We pondered what we were going to do that would make that month really special, like our previous “big number” anniversaries. We planned to do a bunch of different artists for a commemorative series including My Chemical Romance, […]
Which emo anthem is the soundtrack to your summer?
Let’s face it: Summer is easily the least emo of all the seasons. It’s bright, everyone’s too happy and wearing black is way too hot. However, summer is here whether you like it or not, so you might as well make the best of it. The question is: What soundtrack sums up your emo summer? […]
The Front Bottoms announce Kevin Devine split and other news you might have missed today
Mini Mansions dropped a new music video—plus, don’t miss Boys Of Fall on tour. Check out the news you might have missed today below! 1. Boys Of Fall announce new tour dates View this post on Instagram We can’t wait to see you all this spring!! Make sure to get your tickets ASAP- […]
Manchester Orchestra and the Front Bottoms team up for new song, "Allentown"
The Front Bottoms and Manchester Orchestra are currently doing the co-headlining tour of our dreams, and now, the two bands have dropped the song collab of our dreams. Premiered today via Noisey, the Front Bottoms and Manchester Orchestra have released a contemplative new track, “Allentown.” Read more: AFI release their second single, “Trash Bat,” off upcoming […]
Riot Fest announces full lineup
Riot Fest are unleashing plenty of announcements today including the daily schedule and the Late Night shows. Single-day tickets are also now on sale. Yesterday, blink-182 announced they would not be making it to Chicago for their Riot Fest performance. Read more: Blink-182 cancel Riot Fest performance, mini tour, more A statement from the band […]
The Front Bottoms and Manchester Orchestra announce co-headlining tour
The Front Bottoms and Manchester Orchestra will be heading out on a co-headlining run later this year. Read more: Watch All Time Low perform new song “Birthday” acoustic The Front Bottoms and Manchester Orchestra are hitting the road later this year for a North American co-headlining run. Support for the 20-date treck has yet to be […]
Sleep On It frontman Zech Pluister talks about the music he just can't listen to anymore
Every music lover has that one good song or album that’s ruined by a shitty time or person. For Sleep On It frontman Zech Pluister, The Wonder Years were tragically overexposed to the point of becoming unlistenable and he considers the entire genre of trap rap devoid of talent. Pluister also debates the appeal of […]
11 songs that remind us of home
Home is a pretty broad term that means a lot of things to a lot of different people. Luckily, music often gives us a chance to process these feelings through lyrics that hit…well, home. Read more: Trophy Eyes work to restore ‘The American Dream’ on upcoming album From tracks that celebrate our hometowns to the feeling […]
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