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Right On, Kid give a glimpse of touring lifestyle in new video—watch
AP is proud to team up with Albuquerque pop punkers Right On, Kid to premiere the new video for their lead single, “Tracer,” from the band’s latest EP, When Words Are Enough. Featuring Knuckle Puck bassist Ryan Rumchaks, this uplifting pop-punk tune conveys the mental pressure and emotional difficulties of rising as a musician while […]
Shinedown grab our ‘ATTENTION ATTENTION,’ with tattoos and new film
Shinedown have dominated the hard-rock world for well over a decade, constantly thriving on top of the charts with each release refining their distinctive rock ’n’ roll sound. With every tour and album, the band fully dedicate themselves to fans and continue to spread positivity through their music after many years. Born out of pensive […]
Ice Nine Kills recruit Reel Big Fish for ‘It’-inspired live performance—watch
Ice Nine Kills were recently joined onstage by Reel Big Fish for their live performance of “IT Is The End,” and AP is premiering the official live video of the epic collaboration. The performance took place at a sold-out show at The Wiltern in Los Angeles, playing the It-inspired track from their 2018 album, The […]
The best acoustic renditions of heavy songs if you're tired of breakdowns
We love to keep it heavy with face-melting solos and excruciating screams. But sometimes it’s important to unplug the amps and let the emotions pour out from the soul—even if you’re too “metal” for that. Featuring Slipknot and Bring Me The Horizon, here are 10 acoustic renditions of heavy songs you need to check out. […]
Real Friends announce mini-tour with pronoun, Keep Flying
Real Friends just announced a string of Midwest and East Coast shows with pronoun and Keep Flying before headlining their European tour. The band will start the mini-tour after they finish supporting New Found Glory’s From The Screen To Your Stereo To Your Town tour. Starting late August and ending in early September, Real Friends […]
Patrick Stump writing film score for kids-show-turned-horror reboot
Patrick Stump is working on a new soundtrack for the upcoming The Banana Splits Movie, a horror reboot of a popular 1960s kids’ show. The Banana Splits Adventure Hour was originally a children’s variety program that featured the Banana Splits, a fictional four-piece band of animal characters. The upcoming TV movie, however, gives the plotline […]
Sum 41 protest the government in “45 (A Matter Of Time)” video
After surprising us with an acoustic ballad, Sum 41 just dropped their fourth single, “45 (A Matter Of Time),” along with a politically charged music video that perfectly captures the song’s message. Taken from the band’s upcoming record, Order In Decline, this track upholds an honest political statement from frontman Deryck Whibley, expressing his beliefs […]
K-pop rock group DAY6 announce 31-date ‘Gravity’ world tour
Rising K-pop rock band DAY6 just announced a 31-date world tour to support their forthcoming mini album, < The Book of Us : Gravity >, dropping July 15. DAY6 will kick off the tour by starting August in Seoul and will hit stateside September in New York. Totaling nine U.S. dates, the quintet will weave […]
AP&R: Summer emo, renewed post-hardcore and plenty of punk
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 […]