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16 pop-punk albums from 2001 that you still know front to back
by Ryan PiersThe year is 2001. The middle school bus stops by your house in 10 minutes as you hastily smudge on...
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Bob Nanna (Braid) explores the stages of grief on his next solo album
by Alternative Press MagazineBob Nanna, frontman of respected Chicago emo outfit Braid, has returned with new music. Today AltPress is premiering “Mr. Albatross,”...
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30 songs that will make you miss the old Vagrant Records
by Matt CraneVagrant Records has become a major force in the (currently in vogue) scene of hipster indie rock bands like the...
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Alligator Gun (pre-Dashboard Confessional/the Promise Ring) reunite for benefit show
by Scott HeiselWisconsin-based ’90s punk band Alligator Gun have announced a reunion show. Scheduled for Jan. 18, 2014 at Turner Hall in...
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10 Essential Emo Power Ballads
by Scott HeiselThe power ballad rose to prominence in the ’80s, when band after band of hair-metal jokers realized they needed something...
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14 bands who changed one member and started fresh
by Scott HeiselIt’s rare nowadays that any band with a few releases (and a few hundred shows) under their belt hasn’t had...
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Certain People I Know – Certain People I Know
by Scott HeiselCertain People I Know Certain People I Know Originally formed in 2009, Certain People I Know were the new vehicle...
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Under The Covers: Braid vs. Butch Walker
by Scott HeiselYou think it’s hard to write an original song? Try finding a cover song that hasn’t been done before—it’s harder than you...
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Under The Covers: New Found Glory vs. Hey Mercedes
by Scott HeiselYou think it’s hard to write an original song? Try finding a cover song that hasn’t been done before—it’s harder than you...
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Exclusive Stream: Braid’s “The Right Time”
by AltPressCheck out this exclusive stream of “The Right Time” from Braid's new EP, Closer To Closed, out Aug. 16 on...
