2014

Top 10 records you won't believe are turning five in 2019

We listen to a lot of new music at the AP bungalow. A lot of it is good; some of it is bad; but a very small amount is so transcendently awesome. Because of this, we must continually shower praise upon its creators even years after their initial releases. Naming a top 10 isn’t easy, […]

APMAs gallery: Musicians walk the red carpet

Photographer:  Your favorite artists cleaned up real nice for the 2015 AP Music Awards. Check out our favorites here! All photos by Ashley Osborn and Graham Fielder.

#319 All Time Low

All Time Low #319 –  2014 The Most Anticipated Music Of 2015: What’s in store for All Time Low, Bring Me The Horizon, Pierce The Veil and so much more! ORDER ISSUE MEMBERSHIPS DIGITAL EDITION WHERE TO FIND AP >> Click to view large covers ALL TIME LOW Written by Evan Lucy   // Photos: […]

#318 Motionless In White

Motionless In White #318 –  2014 Motionless In White fear nothing; Circa Survive regain control; Angels & Airwaves rebuild the future; Attila get polite (sort of) and more! ORDER ISSUE MEMBERSHIPS DIGITAL EDITION WHERE TO FIND AP MOTIONLESS IN WHITE Interview by Ryan J. Downey  // Photos: Douglas Sonders America’s premier industri-metal goth-core outfit are self-made […]

#317 Black Veil Brides

Black Veil Brides #317 –  2014 Black Veil Brides band together; State Champs have heart; Slipknot handle the truth; Set It Off play both sides. ORDER ISSUE MEMBERSHIPS DIGITAL EDITION WHERE TO FIND AP BLACK VEIL BRIDES Written by Ryan J. Downey The BVB contingent realized nobody stays in a band to be miserable—not even […]

#316 twenty one pilots

twenty | one | pilots #316 –  2014 twenty one pilots are cool ’n’ conflicted; New Found Glory strip down; Motionless In White put the world on blast; dying with Hostage Calm and more! ORDER ISSUE MEMBERSHIPS DIGITAL EDITION WHERE TO FIND AP twenty one pilots Written by Jason Pettigrew Could America’s next great pop band be […]

#315 Weezer

Weezer #315 –  2014 The future of Weezer; the next chapter for Frank Iero; and the road according to Mayday Parade, Every Time I Die and more. ORDER ISSUE MEMBERSHIPS DIGITAL EDITION WHERE TO FIND AP WEEZER Written by Scott Heisel Where will this vastly popular, highly influential alt-rock quartet go after making their hotly […]

#314 5 Seconds Of Summer

5 Seconds Of Summer #314 – July 2014 Five Seconds Of Summer raise the flag for pop-punk; Real Friends; and our Class Of 2004 with My Chemical Romance, Rise Against, Underoath, Atreyu and others! ORDER ISSUE MEMBERSHIPS DIGITAL EDITION WHERE TO FIND AP   ‘);<a href=”https://alternative-press.myshopify.com/cart/10396960579:1″ target=”_blank”>Buy 314.1 5 Seconds of Summer</a> 5 SECONDS OF SUMMER Written […]

#313 AP Music Awards

AP Music Awards 2014 #313 – June 2014 Check out our commemorative issue for the inaugural AP Music Awards, starring members of Black Veil Brides, Bring Me The Horizon, Panic! At The Disco, Fall Out Boy and many more nominees! ORDER ISSUE MEMBERSHIPS DIGITAL EDITION WHERE TO FIND AP On July 21, decibel merchants from the […]

Say Anything, Primus, The Hold Steady, more added to Riot Fest Chicago

Despite its already immaculate lineup of 110 bands, 14 more outfits have officially been added to the Chicago dates of this year's Riot Fest. Groups just announced include Primus, The Hold Steady, Say Anything and more. Check out the full lineup, along with those just announced, below. Riot Fest & Carnival Chicago will be held September […]

#312 Warped Tour 2014

Vans Warped Tour #312 – May 2014 It’s obvious Warped Tour isn’t just a traveling roadshow: It’s a way of life. We’re celebrating 20 years of punk-rock community (and the attendant madness it brings). ORDER ISSUE MEMBERSHIPS DIGITAL EDITION WHERE TO FIND AP WARPED TOUR TURNS 20 It’s obvious Warped Tour isn’t just a traveling roadshow: […]

Routing updated for 2014 All Stars Tour

The routing for the 2014 All Stars Tour has been updated, adding five new dates to the current itinerary. This year's tour will feature headliners I See Stars and the Acacia Strain, as well as support from Like Moths To Flames, Slaves (Jonny Craig's new band), Kublai Khan (Artery Recordings) and more. Check out the full lineup […]

Pierce The Veil working on new album

Pierce The Veil frontman Vic Fuentes has revealed via Instagram a picture of him and lead guitairist Tony Perry working on new material for the band's highly anticipated fourth full-length album. The yet-to-be-titled effort is due out sometime later this year via Fearless Records. Check out the pitcutre below. The band recently released their documentary, This Is A Wasteland, this […]

Bled Fest reveals 2014 set times

Set times have been announced for this year's Bled Fest, which can be seen on this PDF with a festival map below. Bled Fest will take place on Saturday, May 24th, at the Hartland Performing Arts Center in Howell, Michigan. Bands performing include Title Fight, Man Overboard, The Menzingers, and many more. Tickets are available for purchase now.

#311 Crown The Empire

Crown The Empire #311 – April 2014 There’s no denying the impact Crown The Empire have had on the scene in their short existence. With their sophomore album on the horizon, we get to the bottom of what makes them tick. ORDER ISSUE MEMBERSHIPS DIGITAL EDITION WHERE TO FIND AP CROWN THE EMPIRE Written by Mischa […]

#310 A Day To Remember

A Day To Remember #310 – March 2014 The pop-core protagonists of A Day To Remember align to make your playlists, mosh pits and hard drives more life-affirming than ever. ORDER ISSUE MEMBERSHIPS DIGITAL EDITION WHERE TO FIND AP A DAY TO REMEMBER Written by Ryan J. Downey They fought the music business, and they didn’t […]

#309 100 Bands You Need To Know

100 Bands You Need To Know: 2014 #309 – February 2014 100 BANDS YOU NEED TO KNOW starring new faves (Issues, Real Friends, Touché Amoré) and new projects from veteran rockers Chris Carrabba, Mikey Way and Spencer Chamberlain. ORDER ISSUE MEMBERSHIPS DIGITAL EDITION WHERE TO FIND AP 100 BANDS YOU NEED TO KNOW IN 2014 Our 14th […]

#308 Of Mice And Men

Of Mice & Men #308 – January 2014 OF MICE & MEN hold their fans’ hearts with one hand and reach for the brass ring with the other. Plus We Are the In Crowd and †††, the new unit starring Chino Moreno. ORDER ISSUE MEMBERSHIPS DIGITAL EDITION WHERE TO FIND AP   ‘); OF MICE & […]