Contributions
As It Is tell us why they can't listen to "The Middle"
Every music lover has that one good song or album that’s ruined by a shitty time or person. For Patty Walters of As It Is, one of rock’s best songs of the century has been tarnished by the stigma that it’s the only hit the band turned out. The As It Is frontman also weighed […]
Escape The Fate on Recent Regrets and Other Hilarious Memories
The hard rocking, and absolutely hilarious, Escape The Fate recently waxed nostalgic about their first favorite songs, the first musicians they thought were cool and their vomit-filled first times taking a stage. The ETF gents also cracked each other (and the entire AP staff) up by conducting the entire interview in Halloween costumes; because if […]
18 bands keeping punk rock alive in 2018
These 18 artists prove that not only is punk NOT Dead in 2018, it’s very much alive and ready to fill your head with four chords and the truth. From the legendary Against Me! to the power drill of a punk band, PEARS, this list has the sweetest of sweet punk-pop and the dirtiest, noisiest […]
Alkaline Trio can't listen to "Star Spangled Banner"
Every music lover has that one good song or album that’s ruined by a shitty time or person. For Matt Skiba and Dan Andriano of the legendary punk three-piece, Alkaline Trio, “the Star Spangled Banner” was recently tarnished by a classic rock stalwart. Skiba also discussed which breakthrough punk rock crossover classic was overplayed to […]
Wage War on social media, music influences and more
Briton and Cody of Metalcore torch-bearers Wage War recently caught up with APTV to discuss sappy Johnny Cash tunes, the pressures of a nonstop social media presence and what fans can expect from a follow up to their 2017 bruiser of a record, “Deadweight.” The Wage War boys also discussed the utter importance of balancing […]
The complete guide to autumn for emos
The dreary days of Autumn are finally upon us–the perfect time of year to lie in a great big pile of orange leaves and listen to “Bleed American” on an infinite loop while falling hopelessly and desperately in love with someone you know you’ll never get the nerve to talk to. While the world may […]
August Burns Red jump into the Eminem/MGK feud, dream of DMX collaboration
Jake and JB of the metalcore juggernauts August Burns Red visited the offices of Alternative Press. Press to crack us up once again with their razor-sharp wit and charming rapport. This time, the ABR boys talked about their desire to jump into the hottest rap feud of 2018 and cast their bandmates into the August […]
YUNGBLUD talks Beastie Boys and British pop
For up-and-coming singer-songwriter, YUNGBLUD, music preference has been the impetus for his personal rebellion against all authorities that tell him that he wants to hear sugary British pop music instead of the Beastie Boys. Listen to YUNGBLUD’s impassioned diatribe against the out of touch tastemakers at his old school disco in this APTV exclusive. Read […]
Mayday Parade on the cover song they regret, discuss "Sunnyland"
Derek, Brooks and Jake of Mayday Parade caught up with APTV to discuss their stunning new record “Sunnyland,” choose between Andrew McMahon projects and reminisce their favorite childhood toys. The Mayday gents also revealed which of their cover songs they now consider to be “karaoke” and how they’ve changed as a band, and people, over […]