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Awsten Knight: New hair, new book, new record, same old weirdo
Awsten Knight, the mouthpiece of pop-punk mavericks Waterparks, is seemingly on, 24/7/365. But if his loose cannon, mile-a-minute vibe is key to his band’s wondrous spin on pop-punk convention, well hell, we’re going to pick wired over tired every time. But if he’s being honest, that’s not how he wants to be painted. While we’re […]
My Chemical Romance Killjoys hideout appears in Jeep commercial
Although My Chemical Romance have been broken up for over six years now, fans can’t seem to keep them from creeping into their minds. This is especially true if you’re subscribed to the MCR subreddit, which never lets an easter egg sneak by including Jeep commercials. This time, the ambitious fanbase has uncovered a possible new […]
Top 10 Homeland Security violation tracks to piss off the White House
Maybe it’s just us, but it seems like the Trump family are doing a fine job pitching civil rights, international diplomacy and economic stability into the crapper, continuing the work the Bush family did earlier this century. Then again, think of all the great music their presidencies have inspired. Recorded both pre- and post- 9/11, […]
Top 10 records you won't believe are turning five in 2019
We listen to a lot of new music at the AP bungalow. A lot of it is good; some of it is bad; but a very small amount is so transcendently awesome. Because of this, we must continually shower praise upon its creators even years after their initial releases. Naming a top 10 isn’t easy, […]
Warped Tour 25: Everything you missed from the anniversary shows
All good things must come to an end, and Warped Tour is no exception. While we’re still figuring out how to spend our summers, we look back on the stacked sets that headlined everyone’s festival wishlist this year. The select dates kicked off in Cleveland, OH, fittingly in the shadow of the Rock And Roll Hall Of […]
Warped Tour closes the book with YUNGBLUD, NOFX, Sum 41 and more
The day has finally come and went, Vans Warped Tour is officially over. While we will be forever hoping for another reunion, the last day was a fitting end to the only tour that mattered. The final show featured electrifying sets from the All-American Rejects, Andy Black, Atreyu, Circa Survive, Dance Gavin Dance, Juliet Simms, Machine Gun Kelly, NOFX, Sleeping With Sirens, Sum 41, the […]
Warped Tour Mountain View kicks off with Frank Iero, LTJ and more
Yesterday marked the first day of the final Vans Warped Tour date in Mountain View, CA. Showcasing a stacked lineup of summer veterans, Saturday was the perfect start to the final Warped sendoff. Day one featured sets from Anti-Flag, Doll Skin, Frank Iero, Goldfinger, I The Mighty, Less Than Jake, Plague Vendor, Set It Off, […]
Metallica rep, Live Nation partnered on ticket resale scheme
Online ticket scalping is an incredibly shady and lucrative business, but it looks like Metallica and Live Nation have been supporting it. According to Billboard, the band allegedly partnered with the entertainment giant to sell portions of their tickets directly to resellers. Read More: ‘Rick and Morty’ teaser reveals ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ director’s character Billboard obtained a recording of an 11-minute phone […]
Being As An Ocean return with truly epic video, “Play Pretend”
Get your fire emojis at the ready, because you’ll be mashing that button to share this with your friends repeatedly: Post-hardcore unit Being As An Ocean have returned with a new single, “Play Pretend,” that’s so massive, it just might give you whiplash upon hearing it. Produced by the band and Zakk Cervini (blink-182, YUNGBLUD), […]