2018

QUIZ: Create a playlist, and we’ll tell you a new band to listen to

Alternative rock—pop punk in particular—is going through some new waves at present. Especially now with downtime in the wake of canceled tours, many artists are turning to creative experimentalism. The result? A stacked collection of new alternative bands with totally unique sounds. Granted, it can be hard to find some of these gems. With music […]

10 rising UK-based pop-punk bands you need to hear

You don’t have to look far to see U.K. bands making waves in the pop-punk scene. Groups such as Boston Manor, Trash Boat and As It Is have all made significant contributions to the latest revival era. But what’s going on in the underground? Quite a lot, as it turns out. And the beauty of […]

‘The Greatest Showman’ soundtrack outsells every album in 2018

The Greatest Showman dominated the charts in 2018. Including regular studio albums, the Greatest Showman’s soundtrack was the number-one-selling record of the year. According to BuzzAngle Music, the Greatest Showman soundtrack outsold other big releases such as Drake’s Scorpion, Eminem’s Kamikaze and even the A Star Is Born soundtrack, which came in second. Read more: Are […]

Here’s what Barack Obama listened to in 2018

Barack Obama has shared his personal year-end list to Facebook. However, the 44th president of the United States has some picks that one might not expect including Courtney Barnett and Hozier. The full post includes Obama’s favorite films, books and songs from over the past year. Read more: Tyler Joseph pens an emotional note on […]

Here's the Most Tweeted About musician in 2018

South Korean boy band BTS were the most-tweeted-about account on Twitter in 2018, according to the online news and social networking service’s new year-end stats that show the most-tweeted-about moments from around the world. That’s right, not only did the seven-member-strong K-pop outfit become the most-tweeted-about music act in 2018. They were the most-tweeted-about celebs […]

Two Post Malone tracks appear on Billboard’s Top 10 Songs of 2018

Post Malone has found himself on Billboard’s 2018 list for “Top 10 Songs” of the year. However, the rapper’s songs appear not just once, but twice. “Rockstar” took the fifth slot while “Psycho” took the sixth on the list. Both songs are from Malone’s 2018 banger Beerbongs and Bentleys and feature 21 Savage and Ty […]

#358 Adore Delano

Adore Delano #358 – May 2018 Adore Delano is disrupting the world of drag with her punk-rock, filter-free attitude; State Champs prove themselves; Against The Current get topical; Korn’s Jonathan Davis gets psychedelic ORDER ISSUE MEMBERSHIPS DIGITAL EDITION WHERE TO FIND AP ADORE DELANO After being launched into the greater consciousness via stints on American Idol […]

#357 Palaye Royale

Palaye Royale #357 – April 2018 ORDER ISSUE MEMBERSHIPS DIGITAL EDITION WHERE TO FIND AP PALAYE ROYALE They spent their preteens as a highly groomed boy band. But then they got woke to the legacy of rock ’n’ roll and sought to make their own rock/fashion/art convergence a reality. 10 ESSENTIAL Bands Bringing Style Back. ALBUM […]

#356 Underoath

Underoath #356 – March 2018 Armed with the wisdom of age and a ravenous hunger, they’re now putting their love and faith into the very thing that got them this far: themselves. ORDER ISSUE MEMBERSHIPS DIGITAL EDITION WHERE TO FIND AP UNDEROATH They started out nearly two decades ago as Christian boys who just wanted to […]

#355 PVRIS

PVRIS #355 – February 2018 Lynn Gunn of PVRIS gets comfy in her head; Senses Fail’s Buddy Nielsen sees the light; Every Time I Die’s Keith Buckley gets topical; and your favorite bands speak their truth In A Couple Of Words ORDER ISSUE MEMBERSHIPS DIGITAL EDITION WHERE TO FIND AP PVRIS Lynn Gunn got caught up […]

Ewan McGregor says “there’s a lot of talk” on reprising Obi-Wan Kenobi role

[Photo by: Lucasfilms] Star Wars fans have been pumped seeing the OG cast of Star Wars past showing up in the recent films. And it looks like Ewan McGregor is eyeing a comeback. Read more: ’Star Wars’ Han Solo spinoff movie shares new behind-the-scenes photo According to NME, at the Golden Globes, McGregor told reporters that […]

20 albums turning 10 in 2018

It's been a decade since we were graced with classic albums such as Panic! At The Disco's Pretty. Odd. and Bring Me The Horizon's Suicide Season. Think you feel old now? Just check out these and other albums celebrating a 10-year anniversary in 2018.  QUIZ: Which 2008 album are you?

20 albums turning 10 in 2018

The year is 2008: Neon pop punk is on the rise, trying to decide what song to set as your Myspace profile is your biggest struggle and your iPod Touch now has Bluetooth support. Sales of physical CDs may be declining but that didn’t stop artists from putting out iconic albums we’ve continued to put […]

20 albums turning 10 in 2018

It's been a decade since we were graced with classic albums such as Panic! At The Disco's Pretty. Odd. and Bring Me The Horizon's Suicide Season. Think you feel old now? Just check out these and other albums celebrating a 10-year anniversary in 2018.  QUIZ: Which 2008 album are you? To find out more about these albums, check […]

17 movies we’re most excited to watch in 2018

2018 is almost here and that means there are plenty of amazing new movies right around the corner. Get the popcorn ready (extra butter, please!), and see what movies we have on our list for the upcoming year. Read more: 30 horror movies streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu you need to watch ASAP Insidious: […]