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Interstate Music is supporting rising musicians with the 2022 IMAs

*** Please note this is a paid editorial. *** When Interstate Music say they support new artists, they mean it. Whether sharing knowledge gleaned from decades of experience in an ever-changing industry or launching multiple ventures intended solely to showcase emerging artists, they’re doing it like no one else. Here’s how… Read more: Emo’s Not […]

12 post-hardcore albums from 2008 that still rip today

2008 was a wondrous year for post-hardcore—our scene saw bands from all over the genre put out record after record that continuously pushed the heavy-meets-melody formula. Below are 12 records that have transcended the trends and fads and still rip to this day. Read more: Minibar guitar pedal distorts sound based on the drink you […]

QUIZ: Do you know the real names of all these musicians?

You can usually tell when a musician’s name is their real name or something they use for the stage. Let’s take, for example, Chris Motionless. Come on, we all know “Motionless” is not his real name. So what is it? Take this quiz to see if you know enough about these rockstars to pick out […]

QUIZ: How well do you know album artwork?

Look at album artwork and match it to an artist and album. Seems easy, right? It might be more of a challenge than you think. Take our quiz to see how well you can identify the art gracing the front of these albums. Read more: Benji Madden, Cameron Diaz surprise fans with news of first child’s birth […]

15 unforgettable mosh pits that made history in music

There is no such thing as a “traditional” mosh pit, but these heavy concert staples sometimes go to extremes. Here are 11 mosh pits that have been remembered for their ridiculousness, tragedy or danger. Read more: Ashley Purdy drops first solo song since Black Veil Brides departure 1. Joe “King” Carrasco appears crowdsurfing in 1981 […]

QUIZ: Which nostalgic emo song are you?

Are you ready to “relive the glory days”? AP is taking you back to the early 2000s to let you discover which emo song fits your personality best. Head below to find out which song speaks to your inner soul. Read more: My Chemical Romance fans share misheard lyrics with hilarious results More on emo […]

Alternative Press magazine survey: Give feedback + be entered to win prizes

Alternative Press magazine wants your feedback! Complete our survey for the chance to win a prize pack from AltPress, Rise Records and Audio-Technica. Enter by Nov. 22 to have your opinion count! Read more: 25 music moments that made us thankful 2019 turned into 20ninescene One (1) Grand prize winner will receive: Audio Technica AT-LP120X-USB […]

QUIZ: Which Hogwarts house do you belong in based on your music taste?

For Harry Potter and music fans alike, this quiz places your tastes within the wizarding world. (It’s basically just as reliable as the sorting hat.) Find out which Hogwarts house you belong in based on our questions! More on Hogwarts While many of us are still reveling in the final days before Halloween creeps past another year, […]

My Chemical Romance return—get all the reunion details here

They said it would never happen and then it did. At 2 p.m. ET, activity began on a new Instagram account for My Chemical Romance. The posts surfaced shortly after fans began speculating Frank Iero’s Instagram post was about more than the weather. Read more: Gerard Way is related to Joe Rogan and they “don’t […]
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