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When thinking of iconic Alternative Press cover shoots, you may think back to artists such as My Chemical Romance, Paramore, Green Day or even Fugazi. However, with 361 covers under our belt, there have been a few oddballs thrown into the mix. Here are 10 artists who have made a surprising appearance on our cover. […]

Photographer:  Rob Fenn If you’ve ever wondered what life on the road with Rise Against is like, then photographer Rob Fenn has you covered. Fenn and the band teamed up for 272-page photo book Whereabouts Unknown that features both onstage and behind-the-scenes moments. A project four years in the making, Fenn met the band on […]

Photographer: Stephen Odom The Dillinger Escape Plan performed their three final shows from Dec. 27 to Dec. 29 at New York City's Terminal 5. On the final night of the progressive hardcore group's three-day sold out residency, they played a massive 19-song setlist as their farewell, as well as performed some epic balcony stunts. Their final encore […]

Photographer: Nick Karp Fans gathered to honor and mourn Lil Peep's death on the beach in front of the Allegria Hotel in Long Beach, New York, on Dec. 2.  Lil Peep's mother, Liza Womack, announced the special memorial service for fans shortly after the artist's untimely death at the age of 21. pic.twitter.com/hfYatYpLCn — GOTH ANGEL SINNER (@Lilpeep) December 2, […]

Photographer: Joe Banker Fall Out Boy kicked off the M A N I A Tour in Cleveland, OH last night with Blackbear and special guest, Jaden Smith. Take a look at the pics, and check them out on the tour dates below. Read more: Here’s Fall Out Boy’s new ‘M A  N   I    A’ merch line […]

Photographer:  In 2017 so far, we've lost many great rock artists and icons. From Linkin Park's buoyant frontman Chester Bennington to Chuck Berry, one of the pioneers of rock & roll, we look back on those who have brought us so much joy through their music.  Read More: Tom Petty offered escapism through music and portrayed […]

Photographer: Ryan Watanabe AP spent some time in the studio with Of Mice & Men and had the chance to talk to producer Howard Benson, OM&M bassist Aaron Pauley, guitarists Alan Ashby and Phil Manansala and drummer Tino Arteaga all about their upcoming album.  READ THE INTERVIEW: Of Mice & Men address the biggest misconception of their new album […]

Photographer: Joe Banker Rise Against, Pierce The Veil and White Lung have been touring since Sept. 14, and AP was lucky enough to check them out in Cleveland on Sept. 29 at Jacobs Pavilion. Take a look at the photos of their show, and be sure to check the bands out during the few remaining dates of […]

Photographer: Life Lessons In support of Best When In Motion, Life Lessons joined Four Year Strong on their Rise Or Die Trying 10-year anniversary tour along with Seaway, Life Pacific and Greyscale. It was a massive tour, to say the least. And what's better? We snagged some behind-the-scenes pics of them from it! Take a look. Watch more: Your […]

Photographer: Ashley Osborn AP attended the Paramore show in Los Angeles at the Greek Theatre on Sept. 27, and we have lots of photos to show for it. Take a look! Read more: GALLERY: 39 photos from Riot Fest 2017 in Chicago, Sunday, including Paramore You can purchase your copy of the Ultimate Guide To Emo […]

Photographer: Claire McDougall ROAM released a spooky music video for their new song “Alive” last week, and we caught up with vocalist/guitarist Alex Adam to take a peek behind-the-scenes to see how the music video came together. (And see exactly what it was like working with Bronson the Python…) Check out the photos in the gallery […]

Photographer:  It seems like there's a new tour announcement almost every single day, so how are you supposed to keep track of when your favorite artist is rolling into town? We've compiled some incredible fall tours that you'd be crazy to miss out on, all conveniently located in one place for you viewing pleasure. 

Photographer: Ryan Bakerink From Riot Fest attendees and backstage interviews to onstage performances, AP hit up Riot Fest 2017 in Chicago this year and took a ton of sweet pics. Here's day two, Saturday. (You can take a look at all of Friday's pics here and Saturday's pics here.) Read more: Riot Fest 2017 day 3: Interviews with Sleep […]

Photographer: Ryan Bakerink From Riot Fest attendees and backstage interviews to onstage performances, AP hit up Riot Fest 2017 in Chicago this year and took a ton of sweet pics. Here's day two, Saturday. (You can take a look at all of Friday's pics here.) Read more: Riot Fest 2017 day 2: Interviews with Knuckle Puck, Gogol Bordello […]

Photographer: Ryan Bakerink From Riot Fest attendees and backstage interviews to onstage performances, AP hit up Riot Fest 2017 in Chicago this year and took a ton of sweet pics. Here's day one, Friday. Read more: Riot Fest 2017 day 1 coverage: Interviews with Nothing More, Vic Mensa and more

Photographer: Freddy Alva We have an exclusive look at Freddy Alva’s forthcoming book, Urban Styles: Graffiti in New York Hardcore. The book is an ode to the vibrant, emerging hardcore punk scene in New York of the late ‘70s and early ‘80s. Through a series of in-depth interviews and research, Urban Styles: Graffiti in New York Hardcore tells the […]

Photographer: Joe Banker [Photos by: Joe Banker] Sleeping With Sirens are currently touring North America in support of their forthcoming album Gossip, due out Sept. 22, and we caught the band at the Cleveland Agora to listen to some of our favorite jams—old and new—from Sleeping With Sirens, the White Noise, Palaye Royale and Chase Atlantic. Read more: GALLERY: […]

Photographer:  ICYMI: Young The Giant are currently on a massive tour right now — the Home of the Strange Tour with Cold War Kids and Joywave. Not only did YTG sell out Red Rocks in Denver, CO, but they also hit up Outside Lands — with several more huge venues left on their docket. As you wait […]

Photographer:  By Steven Loftin With the new iteration of Stephen King’s ‘IT’ now in theatres and Halloween just around the corner, it’s officially horror movie season. The world of horror is rife with callbacks and nods to past films, so as you start your horror movie marathon, see if you can spot these Easter eggs. […]

Photographer:  From plucky schoolkids to global superstars, the rise of Paramore has been one of our scene’s greatest success stories. The times and the trends have changed, and their sound and image have developed, but the Tennessee band’s ability to capture our hearts has never faltered. To celebrate the sheer awesomeness that is Paramore, we’ve […]