YouTuber Jarrod Alonge is making a satire album on the clichés of pop-punk, metalcore, emo and more
YouTuber Jarrod Alonge is pretty good at making us laugh. Chances are, you’ve seen one of his more popular videos, like, “Every Pop Punk Vocalist” or “How To Pronounce Band Names.” While creating these videos, he’s also created a world of fictional bands that play on hilarious tropes found within the genres. Take Sunrise Skater […]
The 1975 enter a digital meme realm in "The Birthday Party" video
The 1975 just shared their new song and video for “The Birthday Party” and you better prepare for a wild ride. The song on its own is very the 1975-ish. But the video unleashes a virtual world populated with memes of internet subcultures. “The Birthday Party” is the fifth track the 1975 have shared from […]
How Never Loved finished an album without being in the same room
Pop-punk act Never Loved and producer Matt Squire were in the middle of completing the band’s debut album when coronavirus began to spread around the world. It was only a matter of time before festivals and tours announced cancellations. With studios closed and artists left to create in their homes, collaborations between writers, producers and […]
Luke Fracher created a community out of his vintage obsession
The shop draws all types of New Yorkers, from suburban moms to Deadheads.
Reading Is Fundamental: Your Favorite Bands Dish On Their Favorite Books
Summer is in full swing and that means pools, barbecues, road trips and a break from school—except if you’re one of those people tasked with the dreaded summer reading list. However, you might be surprised to know that some of your favorite bands read a ton on their own. Read on to find out what […]
“We don’t have any devotion to our pasts” —Thursday's Geoff Rickly on his new band with Lostprophets
Charismatic frontman/writer Geoff Rickly has been burning up the internet in a couple ways, all of them great. There’s the new album from United Nations The Next Four Years, where he gets all power-violent with folks like Jonah Bayer, Lukas Previn, Zac Sewell and David Haik in a way that would appeal to all genres […]
Pure Noise Records founder Jake Round talks community, accountability—and Front Porch Step
Epitaph, Fat Wreck Chords, Hopeless, Equal Vision, et al – these indie institutions invested decades in the scene issuing some of the most important records in alternative music culture. Pure Noise Records earned its way into their prestigious ranks in just six years, thanks to a handful of vibrant contemporary releases with a needle in […]
Aaron Gillespie explains how the new Almost record nearly didn't get made
When AP gets on the phone with Aaron Gillespie, he’s still coping from the jet lag he went through leaving Australia while touring with Underoath. But when it comes down to discussing Fear Caller, the new album reactivating his band the Almost, he perks up considerably. “In a lot of ways, this record feels like […]
Four photographers explain why other women shouldn’t be competition
It’s a cutthroat world out there no matter what career path you choose, and professional photography is no different. AP spoke with four established photographers regarding the tools of the trade, their favorite shot they have ever taken and more. Whether you plan to pursue photography or are just looking for some general words of […]
Baroness' John Baizley releases details of August bus crash
The first official update from the band members of Baroness since their bus crash in the UK back in August has been released on their website. In it, frontman John Baizley describes the entire crash in great detail, his injuries, ongoing recovery and not allowing this situation to stop Baroness from continuing. Below you can read […]
