April 25, 2016

Chad Gilbert gives tips on how to record music efficiently

Chad Gilbert, the guitarist of New Found Glory, shares his tips for efficient recording in this video, which is part of the Ernie Ball PLAY Warped Tour Series. Gilbert says he uses a voice memo app on his phone to record ideas as they arise. “I could be walking around a supermarket, singing into my...

START HERE: 5 songs to get to know Moose Blood

Moose Blood is the band you’ve always wanted to be in. The four-piece from Canterbury, England, is making emo music cool again through inventive lyrics and dreamy accents. It’s shaping up to be a big year for the band with their recent signing to Hopeless Records and a nod at the APMAs, which is why...

"How well do you know your bandmates?" with Tiny Moving Parts

The members of Tiny Moving Parts see how well they know each other in this APTV special. Each bandmate has to guess what the other bandmate answers to different questions. Though they get a few answers right, it turns out they don't know everything about each other. When asked what each bandmate plays while in...

Spencer Chamberlain: "Can't wait for the next Underoath tour"

Underoath wrapped up their critically acclaimed reunion tour last night in Orlando, Florida at Hard Rock Live.  The trek began with the band’s first show in over three years, which took place on March 13. For drummer Aaron Gillespie, it was his first time on stage with the band in seven years. Read more: Musicians react to...

11 songs to get you into metalcore

For many people, genres like metal, punk or hardcore are an acquired taste. You can't always jump straight from listening to Bieber singles on the radio to blasting August Burns Red. And just like learning how to drink black coffee or whiskey neat, newcomers to alt music tend to have to ease their way into...

Theatricore act the Funeral Portrait share new sound with premiere of "Meanwhile"

Revival Recording's the Funeral Portrait have teamed up with AP to give fans a first taste of their new music. The band brings their brand of theatrical metalcore in this new track.  “'Meanwhile' is a placeholder for our audience, through which they can get a glimpse of what our upcoming record will be like,” says...