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Nick Santino, “Mood Ring Eyes” song premiere

Nick Santino is teaming up with AP to bring you the premiere of his brand new song, “Mood Ring Eyes.” The track is taken from Santino’s upcoming album, Big Skies, which will be released on May 27 via 8123. (Pre-order the album now.) Listen to the song below, and let us know what you think. Santino […]

Famous Last Words: 13 Broken-Up Bands’ Final Messages

When bands break up, the focus is always placed on the breakup itself: Why did the band break up? What’s the drama behind the breakup? But an interesting thing about broken-up bands is they all have last words: the final lyrics from the final song the band released. Can these lyrics tell us anything about […]

Free Download: Nick Santino, "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" (ft. Caitlin Harnett)

Nick Santino (formerly of A Rocket To The Moon) recorded his own version of “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas” with guest vocalist Caitlin Harnett just in time for the holidays. As a gift to you, we're offering a free download of the track exclusively here.  Stream and download the cover below: >>DOWNLOAD<<

10 Essential albums by bands who broke up this year

Although these bands have come to the end of their respective roads, still, we can’t let go. That’s why we’re dedicating a few more inches of column space to send off some of our favorite outfits who didn’t make it through the calendar year. Bright side: Expect reunion shows from at least six of these […]

Song Premiere: Nick Santino (A Rocket To The Moon), "Never Coming Back"

Nick Santino, frontman of recently disbanded A Rocket To The Moon, has branched off on his own solo path, taking a more classic country-geared direction with this new song, “Never Coming Back,” a bitter ode to the City Of Angels “'Never Coming Back' is a song I wrote about my love/hate relationship with the Land of […]

The Maine post second 8123 tour update

The Maine are currently headlining the 8123 tour with A Rocket To The Moon, This Century and Brighten. Fans can check out the band's second tour update below. Tell us what you think! Tickets are on sale now. The remaining tour dates are as follows: June 29 – The Paradise – Boston, MA July 02 […]

Mid-Year Report 2013: Breakups and lineup changes

The first six months of 2013 have seen us scrambling for new photos of bands to use when we report on them as members keep disappearing and new people keep appearing. Here are some of the bands and band members we lost this year. BREAKUPS MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE A 12-year careerburned to its brightest ended […]

Like They Used To: Behind the breakup of A Rocket To The Moon

When AP spoke with A Rocket To The Moon frontman Nick Santino in February for the band’s feature in AP 298, the singer was excited about the future. After more than a year in limbo, the group’s second full-length for Fueled By Ramen, Wild & Free, was finally set for release, and Santino was looking […]

The Maine post 8123 tour trailer

The Maine have posted a trailer for their headlining tour with A Rocket To The Moon, This Century and Brighten. Tickets are on sale now. The dates are as follows: June 07 – House of Blues – Anaheim, CA  June 08 – Great American – San Francisco, CA  June 09 – Ace of Spades – […]

"This wasn't the easiest decision for us, but we all felt like it" A Rocket To The Moon breaking up

A Rocket To The Moon have announced that they will break up following their tour with the Maine will be their last. Read the band's full post, below: “YOU NEED TO GET LOST BEFORE YOU GET FOUND. Five years ago we played our first show with our best friends The Maine in Tempe Arizona. We […]

Out Today: AP #298 featuring cover artist Paramore

AP #298, our new issue is available everywhere today. Featuring cover artist Paramore, the issue also features long-form pieces on Senses Fail, The Summer Set, Cartel, Koji and A Rocket To The Moon as well as a “My First Band” story from The Almost, Chuck Ragan's favorite gear, an in-the-studio interview with Killswitch Engage and much […]

AP #298 (Paramore) Spotify Playlist

When digital and print worlds collide… The May, 2013 issue of AP: #298, featuring cover artists Paramore, along with features on Senses Fail, A Rocket To The Moon, Cartel and The Summer Set and more, is out now! Cozy up with 298–your guide to this month in music–and listen along as you read!

Five Faves: Nick Santino of A Rocket To The Moon picks his favorite lyrics from the band’s new album

[Photo: Eric Ryan Anderson] We here at AP know you internet denizens love lists. And we know that folks in bands have other interests beyond cranking out decibels. So here’s Five Faves, a column that solicits a list of five subjects from a number of various rockers. In honor of A Rocket to the Moon’s […]

A Rocket To The Moon post 'Wild & Free' studio footage

A Rocket To The Moon have posted footage from the studio when they were recording their upcoming album, Wild & Free. The album will be released on March 26 via Fueled By Ramen. Pre-orders are on sale now. Check out the video below and let us know what you think!

Preview A Rocket To The Moon's new album, 'Wild & Free'

A Rocket To The Moon are preparing to release their new album, Wild & Free, on March 26 via Fueled By Ramen. Fans can listen to 90-second clips from the album on iTunes now. Pre-orders are on sale here. Let us know what you think!

A Rocket To The Moon premiere "Ever Enough" video

A Rocket To The Moon have debuted a video for their latest single, “Ever Enough.” The band's upcoming album, Wild & Free, is due out on March 26 via Fueled By Ramen. Fans who pre-order the album now will receive an instant download of “Ever Enough.” Pre-orders are on sale here. Check out the video […]

A Rocket To The Moon to release "Ever Enough" video next week

A Rocket To The Moon have announced plans to release a new video for “Ever Enough” on Tuesday, Feb. 19. The band's upcoming album, Wild & Free, is due out on March 26 via Fueled By Ramen. Fans will be able to watch the video premiere on Fueled By Ramen's official YouTube channel. Check out […]

A Rocket To The Moon release 'Wild & Free' album artwork

A Rocket To The Moon have posted the cover art for their upcoming album, Wild & Free. The album is set to be released on March 26 via Fueled By Ramen. Fans can check out the artwork and a message from the band's frontman, Nick Santino, below. Let us know what you think! “The cover […]

A Rocket To The Moon to release 'Wild & Free' in March

A Rocket To The Moon have announced plans to release their upcoming album, Wild & Free, on March 26 via Fueled By Ramen. The band's latest single, “Ever Enough,” is available on iTunes now. Check out a post from ARTTM's official site below. “Hi friends- Nick, Justin, Halvo and Andrew here. We wanted to take […]

Watch A Rocket To The Moon perform "Baby Blue Eyes" acoustic

A Rocket To The Moon have posted an acoustic video for “Baby Blue Eyes.” The band's latest EP, That Old Feeling, is available on iTunes now. Fans can check out the performance below. Leave us a comment with your thoughts!
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