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Blending alt-rock instrumentation with electronic music and its many subgenres, rock/EDM collaborations and crossovers have been on the rise lately. Many big-name artists are teaming up together to create a unique sonic hybrid. Here are 10 crossovers and cross-genre collabs you can’t miss. Read more: Mark Hoppus jokes MCR are next after Motion City Soundtrack […]

EDM and rock have been going hand-in-hand lately with a ton of epic collabs being born from the melding of the two genres. Underoath drummer/vocalist Aaron Gillespie is joining the ranks of rad collabs, teaming up with EDM artist Rezz. Gillespie took on singing duties for Rezz’s new track, “Falling,” and he also appears in the futuristic […]

Last night, Emo Nite L.A. went all out with some surprise guests that many attendees didn’t expect to see. Attila frontman Chris Fronzak, rapper Young Thug and Machine Gun Kelly all made an appearance at last night’s event, sparking pleas among their fans for a collab. Check out photos from the crazy and incredible night […]

From “They’re Only Chasing Safety” to “Erase Me,”Underoath frontman Spencer Chamberlain’s voice has been a sonic staple of the band’s storied career. In this APTV exclusive, we put the legendary frontman on vocal rest, asked him to draw out his answers to some questions and left his bandmates, Tim McTague and Aaron Gillespie, to figure […]

Christmas is a joyous time for many, from spending time with family to binge-watching holiday flicks. While many festive tracks are equally as happy, that’s not to say a handful won’t have you shedding a tear. We asked 13 of your favorite bands to share which holiday tune they find the saddest. Check out their […]

Underoath drummer Aaron Gillespie won’t say it himself, but he was born to play the drums. The Underoath drummer and vocalist has no clear recollection of wanting to play music. Instead, Gillespie only has a faint memory of a primal draw to the aesthetic of the drum kit that has been the impetus for the […]

Underoath’s Spencer Chamberlain and Aaron Gillespie star in a new YouTube video that further mines their evolved personal views on modern Evangelism. Watch the new “Underoath’s Three Thoughts on Christianity” video right here. Read more: Meshuggah (jokingly?) apologize for djent According to an accompanying press release, Underoath made the video in order to clarify their […]

This Tuesday marked the two year anniversary of Emo Nite, and they celebrated this milestone in a big way. Emo Nite started out as a monthly party in Los Angeles, but founders Barbara Szabo, T.J. Petracca and Morgan Freed have since started bringing the event all over the country. APTV correspondent Kay Enagonio caught up […]

It’s been a great year for music, with no shortage of fantastic releases to fill our headphones. Among those releases are an abundance of solo projects from established acts. Whether they’re moving on after the end of an era or balancing more than one creative outlet, here are just a few of the solo projects […]

Aaron Gillespie of Underoath will be heading out on a co-headlining tour with Ace Enders of the Early November. I Am The Avalanche/the Movielife frontman Vinnie Caruana will support. Check out the dates below! Read more: Aaron Gillespie (Underoath) premieres new single “I Can’t Make You Love Me” (exclusive) Tickets for the tour are available here. Gillespie will […]

Aaron Gillespie is premiering a cover of Bonnie Raitt's classic “I Can't Make You Love Me,” taken off his new solo acoustic album Out of the Badlands. Following a divorce earlier this year, Gillespie says this song and record were part of the healing process. “Sometimes a song just resonates with you right where you are and […]

Underoath’s Aaron Gillespie is releasing a solo album, titled Out Of The Badlands, which will feature originals, covers and new versions of Underoath and the Almost songs.  Read more: “It’s just about doing it smart this time”—Underoath frontman talks their return, Sleepwave’s future Gillespie recently went through a divorce and says creating the album helped him […]

In the latest episode of Silverstein frontman Shane Told’s podcast, Lead Singer Syndrome, he wraps up a two-part Underoath series with drummer/vocalist Aaron Gillespie. They cover a multitude of topics, including Gillespie’s role in Paramore. With the band’s multiple lineup changes in recent years, some have been expecting him to be solidified as a permanent […]

Underoath drummer Aaron Gillespie has launched a new project, titled Out Of The Badlands. The debut single, “Raspberry Layer Cake,” is set to be released this coming Monday, November 9, at 2:00 p.m. EST. In the meantime, you can hear a teaser clip below. Read more: Aaron Gillespie to perform Underoath, Almost songs on winter acoustic […]

Both Underoath and All Time Low performed on Warped Tour in 2009, so Alex, Jack, Rian and Zack had Aaron Gillespie come out at multiple dates to play the end of their set-closer, “Dear Maria, Count Me In.” Obviously, the incredibly unique feature was only able to come to fruition when each groups’ daily schedules […]

Underoath’s Aaron Gillespie will embark on an acoustic headlining tour in December. He will be performing songs from both Underoath and the Almost. Speak Low If You Speak Love and All Get Out’s Nathan Hussey are set to serve as support for select dates. Check out a full itinerary below and let us know which […]

On the latest episode of the BadChristian podcast, Underoath’s Spencer Chamberlain, Aaron Gillespie and Tim McTague talk about their recent reunion, as well as the events that lead up to Gillespie’s original departure in 2010. “I was going through a lot of weird emotional shit,” admits Gillespie, the band’s drummer/vocalist. “I needed to be medicated; […]

In the new, APMAs-exclusive issue of AltPress, Issues singer Tyler Carter talks with Senior Editor Ryan J. Downey about his roots and how Underoath had a significant impact on him. “My dad bought me a drum set, my mom bought me a keyboard, and I saved up enough money and bought a microphone and a […]

Aaron Gillespie has announced that he will be embarking on an acoustic headlining tour this summer, with support coming from William Beckett. The former Underoath drummer will be performing songs from his entire 15-year career, including UØ and the Almost tracks, as well as other music that has inspired him over the years. A full list of […]

Aaron Gillespie has taken to his personal Instagram and posted a video of himself going ham on a children's drum set, proving he can still kill it behind just about any type of kit. The beat is presumably from Underoath's opening track on their fourth studio album, Lost In The Sound Of Separation, titled “Breathing In A […]