Contributions
Treading Water own their flaws, embrace self-discovery in new EP
AP is teaming up with Nashville pop-punk trio Treading Water to premiere their second EP, Made Of Something. Building upon a foundation of distinct early 2000s pop punk and emo akin to Taking Back Sunday and blink-182, Treading Water meld their own brand by putting a modern spin on their influences. Read more: All Time […]
9 Shark Week-ready songs that aren’t “Baby Shark”
It’s that time of the year where we binge on shark documentaries and geek out on the latest underwater shenanigans. Last year, Shark Week celebrated its 30th anniversary, and this year the week-long Discovery Week special runs through July 28 to Aug. 4. With Shark Week already creeping out of the waters, here are 9 […]
AP&R: Rowdy punks, LGBTQ+ metalcore and a glimmer of pristine alt-pop
You’re welcome: We’ve made finding new songs by rising bands easy. Each week, we’re gathering the best from the underground and offering it to you in one, concise AP&R list. Scroll below and check out our Spotify Discover playlist, featuring these tracks and more! In return, we want to hear your favorite. Let us know […]
Academy Killer go “The Distance” to bring back the fun in pop punk
AP is proud to premiere a new video for the latest Academy Killer single, “The Distance,” taken from their forthcoming sophomore EP, Lost In Make Believe. The Hamilton pop punkers are defined by their contagious liveliness enveloped in a bright wall of power chords and an uplifting attitude. “The Distance” puts the band right back […]
10 musicians with breathtaking graphic novels to add to your reading list
Music and comic books have always rendezvoused on the idea of examining flaws of a society and challenging ideals and archetypes through compelling storytelling and artistic expression. From BABYMETAL to Gerard Way, a handful of comic-obsessed musicians are rendering their imagination into a visual narrative, reeling us into their creative world aside from music. Here […]
‘Jackass’ members reportedly interested in filming a fourth movie
Speculations and rumors on a fourth Jackass movie have circulated ever since Ryan Dunn’s tragic death in 2011, but Jackass members have been on the fence about the sequel for the last couple of years. Chris Raab, formerly of Jackass and CKY, recently claimed to have spoken with almost everyone in the crew on his podcast, […]
QUIZ: Emojis as song titles—can you guess who sang it?
In celebration of World Emoji Day, we’re here to test your emoji skills by having you decipher the song title and identify the artist, using only the given emojis. Can you guess the artist who sang the track from the emojis? Take the quiz below to find out! Read more: As I Lay Dying announce […]
Can you match the correct band to the ‘Punk Goes Pop’ cover?
With a total of seven Punk Goes Pop albums in the installment, the cross-genre cover series became not only a scene favorite, but also a helping hand for rising artists who expanded their horizons with iconic covers such as the Wanted’s “Glad You Came” and Katy Perry’s “I Kissed A Girl.” We’re here to test […]
AP&R: Ballpit rock, vintage hardcore and shoegazed political outcry
You’re welcome: We’ve made finding new songs by rising bands easy. Each week, we’re gathering the best from the underground and offering it to you in one, concise AP&R list. Scroll below and check out our Spotify Discover playlist, featuring these tracks and more! In return, we want to hear your favorite addition to AP&R. […]