This dog is an actual roadie
Meet Xero: A dog that is an actual roadie for touring bands. Daniel Lohrey, Xero’s owner, picked the four-year-old Husky from a local breeder. Back then, he was referred to as Mama’s Boy because he would never stray incredibly far from his mother, (via TheMusic.com.au.). “I started playing in a band called Exile when I...
Fans of pop music are the most close-minded, study says
A new study conducted by McMaster University's Digital Music Lab has revealed which music fans are most open-minded, as well as those who are the least. According to their findings, which were deduced after studying roughly a billion song downloads over the past two years, indie fans are most likely to listen to other genres,...
Loma Prieta stream "Never Remember" from upcoming album
Hardcore Bay Area natives Loma Prieta have been steadily promoting their upcoming album since its announcement last month, and following a stream of “Love” not too long ago, the band is now sharing another taste of their newest Jack Shirley-produced effort with “Never Remember,” which you can stream below (via A.V. Club). Make sure to...
Ernie Ball Presents: “The Sound Of Warped” with Matchbook Romance
In part seven of Ernie Ball's “The Sound Of Warped” series Matchbook Romance bassist Ryan Kienle discusses what inspired him to pick up his instrument and how surreal it is now that he gets to play for a living. He also talks about his gear, including his Ernie Ball Regular and Cobalt strings and how they...
A Skylit Drive share video for new single, "Bring Me A War"
California screamo five-piece A Skylit Drive are set to release their upcoming self-titled album—their fifth full-length effort—on October 9 through Tragic Hero Records. Today, the band has shared a brand new video for “Bring Me A War.” You can view the politically-charged visuals below. Pre-orders for ASD are available now. Read more: A Skylit Drive, Sworn...
The Wonder Years tell us what they want to do better
In part three of our cover outtakes video series, The Wonder Years tell us which skills they would like to improve upon, because—hey, who doesn't want to be better? Watch to learn about their aspirations with juggling, painting, talking to animals, tightening up their hair game, cooking, basketballing and more! Be sure to pick up...
"I just don't want to write songs that make people sad"—Neck Deep talk 'Life's Not Out To Get You'
In the latest issue of AP, Neck Deep sit down with contributing writer Andrew Kelham to talk about their pop-punk masterpiece, Life’s Not Out To Get You. On the LP’s lyrical content, frontman Ben Barlow comments, “I just don’t want to write songs that make people feel sad. I don’t want to write songs that make...
Toddler enjoys metal show, is adorable
Veil Of Maya recently shared an adorable video of a toddler standing side-stage during one of their performances, and loving every second of it. She even had a little fist-bump action going. You can watch the clip below. The question of hearing protection has been large among viewers. While not readily noticeable, two commenters on...
This spherical camera takes 360 degree pictures
Jonas Pfeil’s Panono camera is changing the way people look at 360 degree photography. Funded through a successful IndieGoGo campaign, the Panono further itself from the competition with a signature twist: When thrown upward, you are able to capture photo when eh device reaches its highest point. [Photo cred: Miles Goscha] In September, the long-awaited camera...