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Halsey defends ‘The Voice’ performance against “homophobic viewers”
Halsey, our literal emo queen, is never one to shy away from standing up for what’s right. From calling out the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show for anti-trans comments to encouraging “inconvenient” women, she continues to prove she’s a total badass. Last night, the alt-pop singer hit The Voice stage, but many at-home viewers didn’t approve of her […]
Quinn Allman (ex-Used) and Megan Joy premiere VadaWave debut—listen
Today, we’re excited to premiere “Escape,” the first single by VadaWave, a new project from former Used guitarist Quinn Allman and singer-songwriter (and American Idol season eight contestant) Megan Joy. The husband-wife duo will be releasing their self-produced debut EP, Out Of Body, on December 9. Read more: Andy Black forms emo supergroup with ex-My Chemical […]
13 Black Friday deals you’ll actually care about
[Photo by: Hot Topic/Instagram] Black Friday is nearly upon us, and you know everyone will be racing to the stores to get trampled for that toaster they just had to have. Here at AP, we care about your saftey, so we’ve rounded up some of the best deals on music merch that are available with […]
Why punk was never supposed to be sexy
Punk, in all mediums, is armor for change. Women dressed in chains, leather and fishnets, as well as shaved heads, transformed into people who demanded to be heard.
Dropkick Murphys announce St. Patrick's Day tour and other news you might have missed today
Watch new music videos from Chapel, END, Pale Waves and Plans—plus, don’t miss tour announcements from Dropkick Murphys, LIMBS and Stickup Kid. Check out the news you might have missed today below! Read more: Melanie Martinez releases statement following sexual assault allegations 1. Dropkick Murphys reveal details for St. Patrick’s Day Tour 2018 Boston punk-rockers Dropkick Murphys have […]
Halsey, Rina Sawayama and 8 other things you need to check out this week
The Latest: from Halsey to Rina Sawayama and beyond. For all the tickets, exclusive releases and more you need right now.
Some bands are giving you free concert tickets if you vote in midterms
We’re quickly approaching the 2018 midterm elections with the big day landing Nov. 6. People have been scrambling to get the word out about the date. Now, it looks like some of our favorites are chiming in. The #iVoted initiative is partnering with artists to offer free admission to more than 100 concerts in the […]
Op-Ed: Victim-blaming continues in the aftermath of Decapitated’s arrest
“Bitch.” Apparently, that’s the response potential rape victims still get in the year 2017. When Polish death metal band Decapitated were first accused of and arrested for kidnapping, and then later of allegedly raping a female fan in Spokane, Washington, Aug. 31, the online comments began pouring in. As usual, a slew of people responded […]
“Boring boy, don’t hurt yourself”: The feminist punk of Daddy Issues
[Photo credit: Kelsey Hall] Daddy Issues, made up of Jenna Moynihan, Jenna Mitchell and Emily Maxwell, are equal parts “fuck you forever” (the searing opening line from first single “In Your Head”) and falling in love. Doses of the realities of womanhood—heartbreak, sexual assault, band boys that don’t know when to shut up—strike mercilessly in […]
Young voters turnout could reach a historic high in the midterm elections
We’re quickly approaching the 2018 midterm elections with the big day landing Nov. 6. According to a new poll from the Harvard University Institute of Politics (IOP), the number of young voters could reach a historic high. Read more: Some bands are giving you free concert tickets if you vote in midterms IOP’s biannual survey of 18 […]
