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The LA trio break down the glamor behind their new album, Notebook Fantasy.

Candy Hearts—the DIY, indie-punk trio helmed by Mariel Loveland—have transformed into the glittery, synth-pop act Best Ex. To celebrate the name change, Best Ex have premiered their first single, “Girlfriend,” which you can hear below. Read more: Candy Hearts announce special tour, all shows booked by fans “Girlfriend” is taken from Best Ex's forthcoming debut […]

Metallic post-rockers Giant have changed their name to Braveyoung. The band made the change "to avoid inevitable legal repercussions… Nothing is changing, we are still the same band, but this has been a long time coming, and we are finally confident enough to go forward with it. It’s only a name." Their new […]

A band’s name is one of their most important and definable characteristics. It will forever be inscribed on the albums and merchandise they release. Memorable names can be the difference between someone taking the time to look you up or scrolling by. It comes as no surprise that many musicians name their bands after songs […]

Chances are, the Attila you’ve come to know is the rap/metalcore group fronted by Chris “Fronz” Fronzak. But they weren’t the first Attila! The Dangerous Minds blog recent dug up “Attila,” a psychedelic metal band created by Billy Joel in 1969. The band’s outfits were more ridiculous than modern-day Attila and so was their drama. DM […]

Initials, the new band of Fred Mascherino (Taking Back Sunday, the Color Fred), Andy Jackson (Hot Rod Circuit) and Josh Eppard (Coheed And Cambria) have changed their name to Terrible Things. The band have also signed to Universal Motown. Terrible Things are slated to play several dates of Warped Tour this summer.

The world's largest trade-only music convention, NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) will be making its return to Anaheim, California's Convention Center starting today. This year's convention will feature premiere artist performances, signings, interviews and showcases on new product lines and gear from some of your favorite bands and brands. Alternative Press will be there […]

Dunkin’ Donuts announced plans Tuesday to change its name after 68 years under their current one. The coffee and donut chain will officially be known as just Dunkin’ beginning in January 2019, according to Business Insider. The chain took to Twitter to expand on the announcement, stating they’re “moving to a first-name basis.” Read more: […]

Their new album, I Got Heaven, swaps hardcore for hopeful.

Horror-punk artist Nim Vind is releasing a new album, Saturday Night Séance Songs, on October 14 via his own label, House Of Vind. (Pre-order it now.) For now, he’s teaming up with AP to bring you the premiere of a new song, “Astronomicon,” which was produced by Todd Rundgren (writer of the hit “Hello It’s […]