The Maine's Kennedy Brock recently underwent surgery to have a tumor removed
The Maine's Kennedy Brock has revealed that during the recording process for American Candy, he underwent a successful surgery to remove a tumor on his thoracic spine. Since then, it has been classified as benign and he is still planning on touring this spring. You read a statement from Brock and check out a picture of him in the hospital...
Fall Out Boy’s Joe Trohman to miss London show due to mother’s passing
In a statement today, Fall Out Boy guitarist Joe Trohman revealed the tragic news that his mother has passed away. “She was admitted into hospice by the end of December,” he said on the band’s official website. “My family and I have been by her side every step of the way.” To spend time with...
"The music industry is smaller than you think"—Craig Mabbitt & Telle Smith on unlikely friendships
Craig Mabbitt (Escape The Fate, the Dead Rabbitts) and Tyler “Telle” Smith (The Word Alive) take you through their extended intertwined history and talk about the unlikely friendships bands make on the road in part one of three in our latest artist-on-artist conversation. “I remember being young and walking around and seeing the older bands...
Icelandic noise rockers Muck release “My City” video
Icelandic noise rockers Muck have released a new song and accompanying music video for “My City.” The track is taken from the band’s upcoming album, Your Joyous Future, which will be released February 24 via Prosthetic Records. Check out the new video below, and let us know your thoughts. Muck Drummer Áhi described “My City”...
A Day To Remember sound engineer Jeff Kaplan struck, killed by SUV
ORIGINAL POST: January 7, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. EST A Day To Remember sound engineer Jeff Kaplan has died at the age of 43. Kaplan, who was also a tour manager, lost control of his car on Route 50 in Annapolis Wednesday morning and hit a median. When he got out of his car, he was...
Fireworks members launch new Motown-inspired project
Adam Mercer and David Mackinder of Fireworks have launched a new Motown-inspired project with vocalist Ali Shea under the moniker, Empty Houses. The trio have released their debut self-titled EP, which you can listen to below. Be sure to leave us a comment with your thoughts! Watch Fireworks' most recent music video for “Run, Brother, Run.” Mackinder recently...
Hear the Sidekicks' new album, 'Runners In The Nerved World'
The Sidekicks are currently streaming what will be their first album released on Epitaph, titled Runners In The Nerved World, over at Stereogum. You can give it a spin below. Be sure to leave us a comment with your thoughts! Listen to the Sidekicks put their own spin on Cheap Girls' “Communication Blues.” “To me the appeal of punk...
You Blew It! stream mellow new track, "Bedside Manor"
You Blew It! are streaming their mellow new track, “Bedside Manor,” over at VICE. Give it a listen below and let us know your thoughts! Watch the members of You Blew It! stop by the AP offices and face off in a friendly trivia game. “Bedside Manor” is taken from the band's upcoming EP, Pioneer Of Nothing, which...
No Bragging Rights involved in serious van accident
As they were traveling home to California from playing shows in Washington, melodic hardcore band No Bragging Rights were involved in a serious van accident while traveling on snowy roads. A picture of the aftermath shows the band’s touring van and trailer completely flipped. “Van flips are no fun,” the band tweeted, adding, “We're all okay!”...