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Memphis May Fire frontman Matty Mullins talks about community involvement, upcoming album

Nearly a decade ago, Memphis May Fire frontman Matty Mullins and his wife, Brittany, founded the faith-centered mentorship program Beneath the Skin. Following a conversation with a fan struggling with depression and anxiety, the couple’s then-unrealized vision came into focus and Beneath the Skin was born. Knowing that the emotional turmoil within the music scene […]

Q&A: Hotel Books frontman Cam Smith talks about how music saves lives

Fronted by California native and spoken word poet Cam Smith, Hotel Books have been recognized for their brutally honest and impactful lyrics. But at their core, the band is about is emotional endurance and the basic, fundamental need to help others. Since their inception in 2011, Smith’s music has been giving listeners a reason to […]

AP's alternative gym playlist, featuring All Time Low, Green Day, Twenty One Pilots

Photo credit: Adam Elmakias   As most of the athletically disinclined already know, finding the motivation to get to the gym can be a challenge in and of itself. The fact that most of what you hear at fitness clubs favor genres for another market certainly doesn’t add much incentive, but since an effective workout […]