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10 new bands founded by scene icons that you might not have heard of

We may be a good decade out from the height of the scene heyday, but that doesn’t mean our favorite artists are anywhere past their prime. In fact, a good number of them have been extending their talents by forming new bands and side projects. Unless they’re getting broad recognition like Simple Creatures, however, these […]

Drop Dead, Gorgeous members sign new band to same label as Fall Out Boy, others

888, the new band featuring three members of hybrid metalcore group Drop Dead, Gorgeous, have signed to Island Records—the same label that houses Fall Out Boy, the Killers and many others. Read more: Drop Dead, Gorgeous members return with new band, 888 The trio released their debut EP, The Decades, last summer. The song “Critical Mistakes” […]

Drop Dead, Gorgeous members form new project 888, premiere music video (exclusive)

Alt rock band 888 formed in the spring of last year from the members of Drop Dead, Gorgeous, and have been creating a unique blend of pop rock since. Now, they’ve joined AP to release a new live video of their song “Critical Mistakes.” The video shows members of the band both hanging out backstage […]

11 Songs You Need To Hear From May 2015

Sometimes the rock world can get noisy, and we don’t just mean in decibels or fuzz. Often the signal-to-noise ratio is more noise than signal. But no worries: We read, listen to and watch everything so we can sort it for you. Here are some of our favorite new songs and videos of May 2015 […]

Drop Dead, Gorgeous members return with new band, 888

Former members of hybrid metalcore group Drop Dead, Gorgeous—frontman Danny Stills, drummer Danny Cooper and keyboardist/programmer Aaron Rothe—have returned with a new band, 888. The trio have ditched their manic-metal tendencies for an infectious breed of radio-worthy alt-pop.  Listen to their debut EP, The Decades, below. If you dig what you hear, make sure to pick it up on […]
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