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Is it pronounced "gif" or "jif"?—the creator makes his ruling
Reaction images, get ready: The jury is back, and you're probably saying “gif” wrong. Steve Wilhite, the creator of the Graphical Interface Format (or, as we know it, a gif), has told The New York Times, “The Oxford English Dictionary accepts both pronunciations. They are wrong. It is a soft ‘G,’ pronounced ‘jif.’ End of story.” The Independent […]
Fall Out Boy get fiery on their latest tour DVD—watch exclusive clip
The days of playing dingy rec halls are long behind scene kings Fall Out Boy. In celebration of the upcoming release of their tour DVD, The Boys Of Zummer Tour: Live In Chicago, FOB have teamed up with AP to premiere an exclusive clip. Read more: Watch Fall Out Boy open local show in 2002—before release […]
This 1985 documentary sheds light on Cleveland hardcore scene where AP got its start—watch
Here’s a throwback for you—check out this 1985 documentary on Cleveland’s then-emerging hardcore scene. This seven-minute clip discusses “slam-dancing,” women in the scene, early record labels and the challenges of finding local venues to keep the scene going. It even mentions AP (at 5:47) and its supporting role. Alternative Press got its start back in […]
8 things Pete Wentz actually did in the 2000s
The Pete Wentz of today is a master of many things: music, fatherhood, prank calls and so much more. But when Fall Out Boy were whipping around the world in the mid- to late 2000s, Pete’s on and offstage antics were…interesting. Read below for a collection of things your favorite bassist actually did in the […]
Hear Patrick Stump’s new remix of MSTRKRFT’s track “Runaway”—listen
Electronic duo MSTRKRFT’s latest album OPERATOR released July 22, but they had a couple tricks left up their sleeve—namely in collaborator Patrick Stump, usually known for his vocals with Fall Out Boy. Alternative Press is stoked to premiere Stump’s remix and sit down with Al-P (formerly of Girlsareshort) and Jesse F. Keeler (Death From Above […]
QUIZ: What pop-punk song are you?
Find out which pop-punk song best fits your personality below!
‘It’s been a perfect accident’—why All Time Low's 'Straight To DVD II' is such a success
The opening seconds to All Time Low’s Straight To DVD II pick up right where the last tour documentary leaves off. Following the band directly from the release of 2009’s Nothing Personal right up until the beginning of 2016, this tour documentary/live DVD combo is meant to give fans a peek backstage, in the tour […]
'It became a bit of an OCD passion project again’—Scottish rockers Twin Atlantic release third album
Whether you know Twin Atlantic from their stint on 2012’s Warped Tour or their recent performances at Download or Pukkelpop, we know you’re excited for their third album, GLA. We sat down with frontman Sam McTrusty to talk the new album, his influences and how they’re throwing off expectations for good. The title of the […]
10 neon pop-punk songs you can headbang to
Neon pop punk isn’t just a genre—it’s a way of life. Here are some of the heaviest—and, therefore, best—songs of the bunch that remain as crazy and catchy as when they first came out. “PUNKB*TCH” – 3OH!3 Even though 3OH!3 just released their fourth album, Night Sports, in May, their first full-length WANT will live […]