The Most Anticipated Albums of the rest of 2014
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. Today, we conclude not with what we have already heard, but what we want to hear this year. Check it out below and tell us what you're...
Jack White stages theatrical show, quarantines audience, gets taken away in ambulance
Last night, Jack White staged an elaborate, theatrical secret show in London with help from the Punchdrunk Theatre Group. White based the show’s concept around his latest album, Lazaretto, which is defined as an isolation hospital for people with infectious diseases. During the show, fans were asked to change into blue medical gowns and eventually...
“You can hate my past all you want. I’m here to make you love my future”—Jonny Craig on Slaves
Jonny Craig is back, and if you ask the golden-throated, frequently controversial frontman, he’ll tell you that he’s better than ever. He’s even got a new band—Slaves—to prove it. Their debut, Through Art We Are All Equals, dropped June 24 on Artery. AP talked with the singer after Slaves’ recent U.S. headlining tour with Hands...
Dads announce sophomore album, 'I'll Be The Tornado'
Dads (photo: Carly Hoskins) have announced their sophomore studio album, I'll Be the Tornado. It'll be released in October 2014 from the band's label, 6131 Records. Recorded by Neil Strauch (Iron & Wine, Owen) at MinBal Studio in Chicago, IL and mastered by Carl Saff (Dinosaur Jr., Guided By Voices), Tornado will follow the duo's Pretty Good EP. They're...
Twitching Tongues announce 'World War LIVE'
Twitching Tongues have announced World War LIVE to be released on August 12, 2014 via Closed Casket Activities. LP/CD pre-orders are forthcoming. As the name suggests, it's a live album, turning the lens on their latest studio album, In Love There Is No Law, with a few oldies thrown in. Illustrator and artist Sean Taggart, known for his work...
Upon A Burning Body stream another new single, "Scars"
After staging a missing frontman alert, leading to the disapproval of Sumerian Records CEO Ash Avildsen, followed by a single premiere late last night, Upon A Burning Body are streaming another new song called “Scars.” Premiered here, you can listen to the track below and pre-order The World Is My Enemy Now from Sumerian in advance of its August 12, 2014 release. The...
Tattoo Gallery: Which APMA-nominated fanbase is the most dedicated?
Photographer: Fan-submitted When it comes to fandom, there's no dedication more permanent than a tattoo—so we turned to the AP universe to submit photos of their ink. Out of the hundreds of shots we received, here's a small portion of our favorites. Who goes hardest for their favorite bands? APMAs voting is open until July 15,...
Exclusive: Mayday Parade Warped Tour update
Watch the first update video from Mayday Parade for their time spent on this year’s Vans Warped Tour. “So here we are on Warped Tour,” says bassist Jeremy Lenzo. “It’s our fifth year, and we are playing Main Stage… And we’ve been having a great time.” The update video features the song “Hear The Sound,”...
Handguns stream new album, ‘Life Lessons’
Handguns are currently streaming their sophomore full-length, Life Lessons, via Substream. The album will be officially released on July 8 via Pure Noise Records. Pre-orders are on sale now. Listen to the album below, and let us know your thoughts. The band will be heading out on tour in support of the album this summer...