Bobby Makar

Contributions

YUNGBLUD on why the world needs punk rock, challenges facing kids today

At 20 years old, Dominic Harrison, better know as YUNGBLUD, feels like a part of a generation on the brink of a massive cultural paradigm shift fueled by the vigor of punk rock. Yungblud firmly believes in speaking your mind, being resistant and focusing on creating the world that he feels the youth of today […]

Neck Deep ruined music, "The Peace and The Panic"

Every music lover has that one good song or album that’s ruined by a shitty time or person. Neck Deep drummer Dani Washington sums it up best when he said “Music’s sick. It’s sick and shit at the same time but overall, it’s probably the best thing ever.” The Neck Deep boys have their fair share […]

Sylar discuss their surprising favorite bands and $17 hot chocolate

Jayden and Miguel of Sylar recently caught up with APTV at the Hopeless Records HQ to talk about the wonders of Japan, ideal endorsement deals and the internal goo that tainted the magic of a beloved Stretch Armstrong doll. Read more: Sylar weather life’s Seasons as new parenthood finds frontman Fresh off the release of their […]

Sylar on fully embracing rap on new record "Seasons"

Jayden Panesso, frontman of Sylar, recently caught up with APTV at the Hopeless Records HQ to give us an exclusive deep dive into their stellar new record Seasons. Panesso divulged why this is Sylar’s best effort to date. He even described it as the closest thing they’ve done to his original vision of the band. Panesso […]

Ice Nine Kills on ‘The Silver Scream’ and all things horror

Spencer Charnas of Ice Nine Kills recently caught up with APTV to chat about creepy kid’s toys, creative uses of wood chippers and gush over horror maestro Wes Craven. In anticipation of INK’s bloody-good new record, The Silver Scream, we chatted up Charnas on all things horror–from zombie fighting to ideal drive-in double features. Charnas […]

Hail The Sun discusses personal journey and new record

Post-hardcore darlings Hail The Sun recently released their fourth LP, Mental Knife. The album heavily explores the idealistic desire to surgically remove the less-than-desirable aspects of our behavior and personalities. In this APTV exclusive, frontman and drummer, Donovan Melero, opens up about the razor-sharp social commentary of the record and why the idea of a […]

Anti-Flag: Making Punk Personal

Anti-Flag have been on the frontlines of activism and a powerful voice of political commentary in the punk scene for over twenty-five years. In this APTV exclusive, Justin Sane and Chris #2 discuss their storied career from their days rocking against Bush to their current efforts to start a dialogue about social change while still […]

Palaye Royale on "Boom Boom Room Side B" and Corey Taylor in a Towel

Palaye Royale are set to blow minds and shatter all expectations with Boom Boom Room Side B. But before you deep dive into the brothers Palaye’s sophomore triumph, find out which song they’re most excited for you to hear and the story behind “PATIENT X.” Palaye Royale also relive their best Corey Taylor moments while […]

ALTPRESS ARCHIVE: MCR on the DANGER DAYS Tour 2011

From The ALTPRESS ARCHIVE, the members of My Chemical Romance took a break from their DANGER DAYS tour in 2011 to pull back the curtain and expose the DEAD MIC–an onstage method of communication they had between band and crew that Frank Iero used to pull pranks with. Relive all of your My Chem nostalgia […]
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