2016

It’s been nearly five years since Adam Lazzara, John Nolan, Anthony Green and Ben Homola took to privately closing out their summer tour stops with improvised, instrument-less displays of their far-reaching creative talents. Now, the Taking Back Sunday, Circa Survive, and Grouplove supergroup, Fuckin Whatever, are actively collaborating for the first time ever. It seems a strange twist of fate that a collective first […]

Now that the whirlwind of 2016 has come to an end, we wanted to take a moment to remember some of the talent we lost last year. Though these talented artists have passed, their legacy and influence will live on. Below, artists remember and reflect on those legacies. Juliet Simms on Leonard Cohen  Leonard Cohen's […]

Now that 2016 is winding down, every media outlet, blogger and YouTuber has had a chance to share their favorites from this year. But what were your favorite artists jamming? We asked tons of them to share their favorite releases from 2016. Check it out below, and see if anyone chose your favorite album. Lynn […]

Do you have any idea how many records are released in any given year? That’s okay, neither do we. We do know that there are thousands of records that come out every year, from manufactured pop stars to local church choirs, and all of them are hoping to get your attention. So through all the […]

[Avatar Photo by Johan Carlen] As much as 2016 has been a Dumpster fire of a year, the one nice thing is we got some sick tunes out of all the wreckage. We compiled a list of the 20 best tracks we’ve heard this year—hopefully we’ll use them to soundtrack taking back the world in […]

Black Veil Brides #343 –  2016 It’s our Black Veil Brides blowout issue! With exclusive band interviews and new photos, this is the only BVB issue you will need. Plus, Korn’s Jonathan Davis meets Touché Amoré’s Jeremy Bohm; AFI, Neck Deep, Motionless In White and more! ORDER ISSUE MEMBERSHIPS DIGITAL EDITION WHERE TO FIND AP […]

While everyone in the mainstream is screaming about how music videos are “a lost art,” our scene is out here proving them wrong. This year, we had an incredible batch of artful, sinister and sometimes downright silly videos across the board. From making a statement to just making fun, here’s what caught our eyes (as […]

twenty one pilots #342 –  2016 21 reasons why 2016 was the year Twenty One Pilots landed; As It Is’ Patty Walters opens up on an important topic; Watsky does it all; inside Black Veil Brides next LP and much more… ORDER ISSUE MEMBERSHIPS DIGITAL EDITION WHERE TO FIND AP THE FEW, THE PROUD AND […]

Blink-182 have had quite a year. From releasing their first album since 2011’s Neighborhoods to hitting the road with every pop-punk fan’s ideal lineup, the trio had some pretty epic moments in 2016 thus far. Head below for a recap of some of the best. Feb. 15: Travis Barker performs at the Grammys Excited to […]

Melanie Martinez #341 –  2016 The tears (and fears) of Melanie Martinez; words and pictures by Frank Iero; riding the waves with Waterparks; get behind the drums with Fall Out Boy, Slipknot and Set It Off! ORDER ISSUE MEMBERSHIPS DIGITAL EDITION WHERE TO FIND AP MELANIE MARTINEZ Written by Annie Zaleski Since the release of […]

[Photo credit: Graham Fielder] 2015 Artist Of The Year winners Issues performed “Coma,” off their newest LP, Headspace, with past collaborator MAX and “Yung And Dum” with country singer Jon Langston at the 2016 APMAs. You can watch the clip below.  Read more: Issues drummer covers Pokemon theme song with Pokemon drum kit Issues' Skyler Acord won […]

[Photo credit: Ron Claus] Yellowcard performed four songs at the 2016 Alternative Press Music Awards, including “Ocean Avenue” with Pierce The Veil frontman Vic Fuentes. Read more: Yellowcard to break up following new album, world tour They also played “Only One” with Bradley Walden of Emarosa, “Lights And Sounds” with Eddy Brewerton of Moose Blood and […]

UPDATE: Monday, Aug. 29 @ 1:30 a.m. EST: While they do not say “winner” beside them like every other category, the list on MTV’s website now has artists’ names bolded from the three categories with unannounced winners, which includes Twenty One Pilots.  ORIGINAL POST: So, apparently Twenty One Pilots’ “Heathens” won the Best Rock Video […]

So, apparently Twenty One Pilots’ “Heathens” won the Best Rock Video award at MTV’s 2016 VMAs, but the only confirmation thus far has come from Billboard and All Time Low singer Alex Gaskarth—not MTV. Read more: Billie Joe Armstrong comments on lack of rock at the VMAs The list of winners on MTV's website still does […]

Seriously, who won?! Twenty One Pilots, Panic! At The Disco, Fall Out Boy, All Time Low and Coldplay had music videos nominated for Best Rock Video at the 2016 VMAs.  Read more: Billie Joe Armstrong comments on lack of rock at the VMAs The broadcast, which ran a little over two-and-a-half hours, ended without a winner […]

Emo forefathers American Football have announced their first album in 17 years, which, like their 1999 effort, is self-titled. (Pre-orders are on sale now.) The lead single, “I've Been So Lost For So Long,” can be heard below via Pitchfork. Be sure to leave us a comment with your thoughts! Read more: 12 Biggest Moments of […]

Evanescence have announced dates for a US fall headlining tour. Check out a full itinerary, along with ticket information, below. Be sure to let us know which one(s) you plan on attending! Read more: Evanescence frontwoman Amy Lee releasing children’s album—listen Dates: 10/28 South Side Ballroom @ Dallas, TX  10/30 Diamond Ballroom @ Oklahoma City, OK  […]

Ice Nine Kills    Large crowds day after day proved that while Ice Nine Kills have been around for more than a decade, they still have all the enthusiasm and grind of a Warped first-timer. Expect big things from INK going forward, and be sure to catch them on their fall headlining tour with SECRETS, […]

My Chemical Romance #339 –  2016 Celebrating the 10th anniversary of My Chemical Romance’s THE BLACK PARADE; Too Close To Touch, Yellowcard, The Amity Affliction and more! ORDER ISSUE MEMBERSHIPS DIGITAL EDITION WHERE TO FIND AP [AP STORE]  [SUBSCRIBE] MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE: THE LEGEND OF THE BLACK PARADE MCR’s groundbreaking, game-changing, scene-shattering third album turns […]

Rocko’s Modern Life is returning to TV for an hour-long special on Nickelodeon, which will offer “surprising new takes on life in O-Town.” The show originally ran from 1993 to 1996, spanning the course of four seasons. “I'm very happy to be rejoining Rocko and my friends from O-Town again,” says creator and executive producer […]