Senior journalism student at Cleveland State University. Has a varied music taste but in reality listens to the same four bands on repeat for weeks.
Anna Fair
How much Paramore trivia do you really know?
Think you're a huge Paramore fan? We bet you are—so put your skills to the test right here! And don't worry, if you fall short, you can always take it again.
Once you've mastered this one, be sure to see how well you really know the lyrics to “Rose-Colored Boy.” You can also test your k...
The Stolen share new music video and other news you might have missed today
Eyes Open shared a new music video—plus, don’t miss Rival Sons’ new song “Feral Roots.” Check out the news you might have missed today below!
1. Eyes Open release new music video
Penultimate Records’ signee Eyes Open released their new music video for “Silence” The song is off The Art Of Being Here, out Dec. 21. Fans can presave the EP now on Spotify and...
Phoebe Bridgers shares new video and other news you might have missed today
Valencia added new acts to their anniversary shows—plus, check out a new music video from Single Mothers. Check out the news you might have missed today below!
1. Single Mothers announce North American tour, release new video
Single Mothers announced a tour, and to celebrate, they’re sharing a brand-new video. “Tan Line ...
Watsky announces tour and other news you might have missed today
Can’t Swim announced a new tour—plus, check out two new songs from Judah & The Lion. Check out the news you might have you missed today below!
1. Can’t Swim announce tour with Homesafe, Save Face
We’re pleased to announce that we’ll be hitting the road on our first ever full US Headline tour with @homesafeIL, @savefacenj, @SmallTalksMB, and @youthfountain_ . Tickets go on sale this Friday a
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Sending a text could cost California residents more following proposed tax
Imagine having to pay a fee to send text messages from your phone, in addition to your regular phone bill. That’s the tax that California’s Public Utilities Commission is currently considering.
At the moment, California residents are only taxed for voice calls made with their mobile phone and landlines. The fees f...
HeadCount reveals which tours registered the most voters
HeadCount is a nonpartisan organization that works with musicians to register fans to vote at concerts and music festivals. As the year comes to a close, HeadCount revealed which tours registered the most voters.
Voting was a hot topic during 2018, with the midterm elections taking place in November...
Nine Shrines question religion in new song “Ringworm”—listen
Nine Shrines are giving you another taste from their debut album with their new song “Ringworm,” premiering exclusively with AP.
“Ringworm” features intricate guitars, heavy vocals and melodic choruses. It’s the first single off the band’s forthcoming album, Retribution Therapy, which will be out sometime in 2019 via Mascot Label Group.
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10 pop-punk shows we wish we could have gone to
There’s nothing like the rush you get when you buy tickets to your favorite pop-punk band or the excitement you feel lining up for a show. When our favorite bands happen to be touring together, naturally we have to go.
However, there are just some tours that slipped out of our fingers or happened before we had the ability to go to shows by ourselves. From Green Day...
15 Spotify genres you probably didn’t know existed
Did you know that Spotify has more than 2,000 genres in its backend? Did you even know that many existed?
Spotify data alchemist Glenn McDonald creates the genres by using an intricate science system we can’t even begin to understand. All ...
10 new songs you need to hear this week
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 list. Scroll to the end and check out our Spotify Discover playlist, featuring these tracks and more!
In return, we...
Picturesque take aim at “ghosting” in new song—watch
With a newfound confidence in being honest, Picturesque get personal in their latest track, “Pray,” premiering exclusively with AP.
The new song takes inspiration from artists such as Post Malone and blackbear. Like these artists, Picturesque are moving in a more vulnerable, melodic direction with their music. Based on v...
The 1975 release acoustic video and other news you might have missed
Hopeless Records announced the winner of Sub City Songs That Saved My Life grant—plus, don’t miss Vagrants’ debut with Equal Vision Records. Check out the news you missed today below!
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1. Young Culture release...
The Pink Spiders get foxy in “Capital F” video—watch
The Pink Spiders are unleashing their new music video for “Capital F” by premiering it exclusively with AP.
“Capital F” features softer vocals appearing with familiar guitars in this uplifting song that acts as the soundtrack to a wild night. The song is off their ...
Prince-inspired musical film currently in the works
Universal Pictures plans to make an original musical film inspired by Prince’s music. The studio worked with the Prince estate to acquire the rights to a number of the late artist’s songs.
However, the film won’t be a biopic. Sources state th...
Tumblr bans adult content following app store removal
Tumblr is banning adult content on its platform beginning later this month. The decision comes after the social media app was pulled from the Apple app store for child pornography.
The site defines adult content ias “photos, videos or GIFs that show real-life human genitals or female-presenting nipples, and any content—including photos, videos, GIFs and illustrations—that depicts sex acts.” As of
Hayley Williams to curate Bonnaroo self-love space
The Bonnaroo Music And Arts Festival is encouraging fans to take care of themselves with some help from Paramore frontwoman Hayley Williams.
Bonnaroo attendees will see a communal plaza transformed into a “Sanctuary Of Self-Love,” which Williams will curate.
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Say Anything drop new song and other news you might have missed today
Bishop Briggs stripped down her latest song—plus, don’t miss Call Me Karizma’s first single from his newest EP. Check out the news you might have missed below!
Call Me Karizma unleashes new song
Call Me Karizma dropped “Serotonin,” the first single from his upcoming effort, The Gloomy Tapes Vol. 2. “Serotonin” is meant to g...
Tessa Violet shares “Bad Ideas” in new music video—watch
After taking over the internet with her previous single “Crush,” Tessa Violet is premiering the music video for her brand-new song “Bad Ideas” exclusively with AP.
“Crush” amassed more than 24 million views on YouTube since its June release with its relatable lyrics and cute visuals. Just like the single that came bef...
Classic NYC punk bar Continental to close out with a bang
The East Village bar Continental, that once hosted bands such as the Ramones, Guns N’ Roses and Iggy Pop, is closing its doors for good after 27 years.
After announcing a year ago that the bar would close in August 2018, owner Trigger Smith says the date has been pushed back to Dec. 15. ...
Twitter makes move to protect transgender community
The last we heard of Twitter and their dehumanizing language policy, it was still in the works and getting feedback from users. However, now users have noticed an actual change.
The current dehumanizing language policy now prohibits “targeted misgendering or deadnaming of transgender individuals.”
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