Marvin Dotiyal

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10 alternative songs that sampled iconic movie scenes

Sampling in music has been a popular practice since the ’70s, mainly in the hip-hop world to recycle old drum beats. Over the years, it’s become an essential element in music, with artists using samples ranging from movie scenes to voicemails. Many bands frequently incorporate prominent film scenes and quotes in their music, melding different […]

10 Pete Wentz-isms that hit harder than your favorite emo lyrics

Any die-hard Fall Out Boy fan can attest that the sharp-witted lyricism Pete Wentz provides is the soul of the band’s illustrious emo aesthetic. His poetic fluency has won the hearts of hopeless romantics, earned its spot on Myspace profiles and roused critics with his thought-provoking interpretation of the world before his eyes.  Since Take This […]

AP&R: Sweet grunge, jarring post-punk and some sentimental tunes

You’re welcome: We’ve made finding new songs by rising bands easy. Each week, we’re gathering the best from the underground and offering it to you in one concise AP&R list. Scroll below and check out our Spotify Discover playlist, featuring these tracks and more! In return, we want to hear your favorite. Let us know […]

Frank Carter describes “Crowbar” as a “mission statement” for his band

British punk rockers Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes are teaming up with AP to premiere the fourth installation of their Behind The Album video series for the band’s third full-length, End Of Suffering. In the video, frontman Frank Carter, guitarist Dean Richardson and the producers of the album share the creative process as well as […]

Do you know the lyrics to “Degenerates” by A Day To Remember?

A Day To Remember just announced their signing to Fueled By Ramen and dropped a catchy new single, “Degenerates.”  Aside from their Marshmello collab with “Rescue Me” earlier this year, “Degenerates” is the first song from the band in three years. This marks a new era for the Ocala rockers, and we’re here to test […]

Saint Cloud (ex-Avion Roe) tear down expectations with Halsey cover

Saint Cloud recently debuted their first song, officially embarking on a new musical journey ensuing the breakup of Avion Roe. With a completed lineup and a newfound appetite for creativity, they’re already making big strides to further their musical endeavors. As a follow-up to their first song, AP is proud to present Saint Cloud’s stellar […]

AP&R: Swanky post-hardcore, shady surf rock and sci-fi metal

You’re welcome: We’ve made finding new songs by rising bands easy. Each week, we’re gathering the best from the underground and offering it to you in one concise AP&R list. Scroll below and check out our Spotify Discover playlist, featuring these tracks and more! In return, we want to hear your favorite. Let us know […]

Do you know the lyrics to “Hallucinations” by PVRIS?

Following up their summer single, “Death Of Me,” PVRIS just released “Hallucinations” after spending a week sending exclusive vinyls to fans with the new song on it.  The band recently announced that their upcoming EP will drop Oct. 25. A full-length release is also expected in early 2020. For the meantime, we hope you’ve been […]

Do you know the lyrics to “Dream Boy” by Waterparks?

Last week, Waterparks dropped a new video for “Watch What Happens Next” and revealed the release date of their forthcoming record, FANDOM.  After fans helped the band get trending on Twitter, the pop-rock trio dropped their third single, “Dream Boy.” It’s only been a few days since the release, but we’re here to test how […]
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