The 11 best banjo songs
The banjo is typically reserved for folksy country songs, but the instrument can be pretty versatile (even if it still totally sounds like it should be on a folk song). These 11 bands channeled their inner folky-ness, and churned out these bouncy banjo tunes. 1. “Do You Know What I’m Seeing?” by Panic! At The...
Andy Biersack to host 2017 Alternative Press Music Awards
After two years of hosting the APMAs, All Time Low's Alex Gaskarth and Jack Barakat are passing on the torch to Andy Biersack. The announcement was made this morning via Billboard. Read more: Andy Black forms emo supergroup with ex-My Chemical Romance, the Used members, others at APMAs Check out the video below to see how...
Madina Lake announce long-awaited reunion tour
It's been four years since we've last seen Madina Lake perform live, but that's all going to change with the announcement of this amazing UK reunion tour. Check out the dates below! Read more: Madina Lake premiere “They’re Coming For Me” video Speculation of a possible reunion started when the band changed their cover photo on...
Michael Barr debuts dark, poppy single “Dark Kid,” comments on Volumes
Former Volumes vocalist Michael Barr took the leap from heavy music to something that’ll make you feel simultaneously melancholic and ready for a late night in the city. In the summer of 2016, Barr shared his Back Home EP, giving us all a glimpse into his new creative reality. “Run” and “Fence” followed at the...
Bring Me The Horizon's Oli Sykes releases clip with first version of "Drown"—listen
While unveiling his new Drop Dead collection, Bring Me The Horizon's Oli Sykes unveiled a clip with the first version of their song “Drown.” Sykes later tweeted about the clip: “The music from the video was our very first draft of the song that became drown- a little sneak peak of how different our songs...
Full Sail University hosts ultimate gaming competition, more during awesome Hall Of Fame Week
Full Sail University kicked off day two and three of its Hall Of Fame Week with an ultimate gaming competition, awesome tech and career expos, an exclusive film screening and more. Lucky enough, APTV Correspondent Tori Kravitz was there to recap all the festivities! Each year, the university hosts the event to honor its grads and...
A Day To Remember will receive keys to their hometown of Ocala, announce homecoming show
The goal of any band is to get out of the town you start in, but an ultimate achievement is making it so big that your town has to recognize you for putting it on the map. That'll be the case for Ocala, Florida's finest, A Day To Remember, who will be granted the keys to...
QUIZ: What’s your Valentine’s Day love song?
Ah, Valentine’s Day. The holiday of love isn’t complete without that special tune that makes your heart flutter. (And we can always imagine that our favorite bands are serenading us, right?!) Take our quiz to find out which anthem you should be blasting with the love of your life this Valentine’s Day! Read more: 16...
Creeper debut new song "Black Rain," and other news you might have missed today
We've had a handful of cool new tours announced today—including ones from Belle & Sebastian and Whores. There were also a couple new songs and videos debuted just in time for Valentines Day! Check out the news you might have missed today below! Read More: COIN announce first-ever U.S. headlining tour and other news you...