30 albums we can’t believe turn 20 this year
The first Warped Tour included No Doubt, Deftones, No Use For A Name, Quicksand and CIV in 1995. All of them released important albums the same year, one that also gave us full-length debuts from Foo Fighters, Blink-182, and AFI and important releases by Radiohead, Rancid, White Zombie, Pennywise and Smashing Pumpkins. These are records...
Pandora predicts 2015 Grammy winners based on listening habits
Music streaming service Pandora has analyzed data from its 76 million users to predict the winners of the 2015 Grammy Awards. For their predictions, the company focused on Album Of The Year, Record Of The Year, Best New Artist and Song Of The Year. Among the winners are Sam Smith, Sia, Iggy Azalea and Meghan...
Johnny Depp is not a fan of actors starting bands: "That whole idea for me is a sickening thing"
In a recent interview with the Sydney Morning Herald, Johnny Depp divulged some stark thoughts on actors using their notoriety to launch musical careers. “That whole idea for me is a sickening thing, it's always just made me sick,” claimed Depp. “I've been very lucky to play on friends' records and it's still going. Music is...
Music festival drugs contaminating local water supplies
Large scale music festivals are notorious for drug abuse. According to Digital Music News, a new environmental impact study shows that drugs like ecstasy, ketamine and others used at music festivals have been contaminating local water supplies. The study, published by Environmental Science & Technology, looked at “emerging contaminants” in the water supply. “The researchers quickly...
Emo-rockers Tommy Boys stream debut album (exclusive)
Bay Area emo-rockers Tommy Boys are teaming up with AP to bring you an early listen to their debut self-titled album, which is streaming in full below. Produced by Sam Pura (State Champs, Basement, the Story So Far), the record will be officially released January 27 via Other People Records. (Pre-orders are on sale now.) “We...
We Are Harlot (fronted by Asking Alexandria’s Danny Worsnop) release video for single from debut LP
We Are Harlot, the new band fronted by former AP cover star Danny Worsnop (Asking Alexandria), have debuted a music video for “Dancing On Nails,” which is taken from their upcoming self-titled debut full-length album. Check it out below and let us know your thoughts! Listen to We Are Harlot's debut single, “Denial” The band's impending LP...
Circa Survive announce headlining tour with Balance And Composure, CHON
Circa Survive have announced that they will embark on a headlining tour alongside Balance And Composure and CHON this spring. A full list of dates and locations can be found below. Be sure to leave us a comment with your thoughts! Watch Circa Survive’s pulsating new video for “Child Of The Desert” The band's most...
NOFX’s Fat Mike streams first song from 'Home Street Home' musical
Last month, NOFX‘s Fat Mike announce that a new punk-rock musical concept album, titled Home Street Home, will be released on February 10, 2015 through Fat Wreck Chords, in advance of a theatrical production. The first track from the impending effort has been made available for streaming online, which you can do so below. Fat Mike kicked the crap out of...
Slipknot, Hatebreed announce tour
Slipknot have announced that they will be continuing the Prepare For Hell Tour this spring with a short run of dates alongside Hatebreed. The trek will kick off on April 29 in Pensacola, FL and wrap up on May 16 in Grand Rapids, MI. You can check out a full list of dates and locations below. Slipknot take...