Jonny Craig writes open letter to fans: "I have a problem"
Jonny Craig has shared an open letter with fans, commenting on his current state and what he has in store for the future following the sudden breakup of Slaves. “For years I have fought hard to escape my past and everything that comes with it,” he wrote. “I have continually gotten clean, and then fallen right...
Fan kicked off stage by the Story So Far singer speaks out
The fan booted off stage during the Story So Far’s set in Toronto has opened up about the incident. Read more: The Story So Far frontman kicks fan off stage Becca Ilic says she’s the woman being kicked off stage by frontman Parker Cannon in a video that has since gone viral. “I was at...
Taking Back Sunday's Adam Lazzara takes on first producing project with Modern Chemistry
Taking Back Sunday frontman Adam Lazzara has taken on his first producing project with Modern Chemistry, a New Jersey based band. They worked with Lazzara on their forthcoming third EP Dreaming Adjacent, which is due out May 7 on Bandcamp (pre-order here). Check out a teaser video below, and be sure to leave us a comment with your...
How would things be if Tony Lovato (Mest, London Falling) ruled the world?
In this episode of APTV's If I Ruled The World, Tony Lovato (Mest, London Falling) discusses how the world would change if he was in charge. Lovato would create a national holiday for parent nap day; he talks about raising his son and how tiring it is, and how he wants a day where he...
A Day To Remember certified Gold
A Day To Remember have announced that two of their albums, 2009's Homesick and 2010's What Separates Me from You, have been certified Gold by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America). The band tweeted the news: Read more: Bring Me The Horizon’s That’s The Spirit certified Gold in the UK Homesick & WSMFY have been RIAA Certified Gold!...
Vinyl Starter Kit: Finding the right turntable and what it'll cost you
You’ve heard from all your friends (and several of your fave artists!) that vinyl is the thing right now, but where do you even start? In honor of Record Store Day, we’ve got a three-part series that will walk you through everything from terminology (Why do I even care if it’s “hand-numbered”?) to technology (So...
Dance Gavin Dance recording new album
Dance Gavin Dance have officially announced that they are back in the studio tracking their next full length record. This will be a followup to their upcoming live album Tree City Sessions, which will be released next month via Rise Records. You can check out an announcement from the band below. Read More: Hear Dance Gavin...
I The Mighty Socketwrench: Van upkeep and being a bad*ss bassist w/ Chris Hinkley
Chris Hinkley is a family man, a badass bassist and one hell of an auto mechanic—he’s been working in his dad’s garage since he was 10 years old. “Automotive [care] has been in my family for years,” he says. His grandfather started Hinkley Auto Tech in Castro Valley, California, and it’s been passed down to...
Best friend bands Keyes and Wearing Thin produce EP together (exclusive stream)
San Diego band Keyes and Salt Lake City band Wearing Thin have collaborated on a four-song EP, and AP is here to give you the first full listen. “This recording is something special to us on more levels than just the music, it's something we've been able to create with our best friends,” says Keyes...