Contributions
Pop Evil's Hayley Cramer talks approach to drums, challenges faced by female drummers
Hayley Cramer is a dynamic force behind the drum kit and in this edition of APTV’s Two-Stick Stories, the Pop Evil powerhouse breaks down her approach to her instrument and the challenges of being a female drummer. “I never wanted to be the girl drummer that got the job just because she’s a girl. I […]
Track by track: Jonathan Davis' 'Black Labyrinth'
Jonathan Davis provides a track by track of Black Labyrinth–the dynamic new solo record from the frontman of nu metal pioneers, Korn, in this APTV world exclusive. Davis has been working on the album for over a decade and has drawn inspiration from his personal struggles with anxiety, disdain for judgmental Bible-thumpers, passion for world music, […]
Buddy Nielsen on ruined music: Death, donuts and desert meditation
Everyone has ruined music– that one good song or album that’s been tarnished by a shitty time or person. For Buddy Nielsen of Senses Fail, time and perspective have forced him to question the inherent allure of screaming along to some of his early lyrics about murder. Death, donuts and desert meditation have ruined some […]
10 surprising cover songs
Cover songs have the power to bring together some unlikely pairs. Never in our wildest dreams would we have expected atmospheric metalcore kings the Devil Wears Prada to cover the somber, singer-songwriter stylings of Julien Baker…but it happened and the world is a better place because of it. The best cover songs are often the […]
Comic books that are more punk rock than you
The vibrant vigor of three-chord punk songs has always paired well with dynamic four-color comic book art and the topical overlap between the two mediums is undeniable. Both comics and punk rock often deal with themes of alienation, revenge, romance and taking a stand against a higher authority. In honor of Free Comic Book Day, […]