acoustic story

Brian Marquis - "Breathing In Ghosts" acoustic story

Today, Brian Marquis released Blood & Spirits, his debut full-length for Equal Vision Records. Over the winter, Marquis stopped at the AP office to tell us the story behind and playing “Breathing In Ghosts,” the final track on the album.  Blood & Spirits is now available to both stream and purchase. Catch Marquis on his third run with the Acoustic […]

Transit - "Nothing Lasts Forever" acoustic story

While they were out on the Acoustic Basement tour, Transit treated us to an acoustic performance of “Nothing Lasts Forever” from their latest album, Young New England. The Acoustic Basement Tour with Geoff Rickly, Rob Lynch, Koji and Brian Marquis is currently in the UK through April 30! Catch it at the following dates and look for the […]

The Color Morale - "Learned Behavior" acoustic story

Garret Rapp and Devin King of the Color Morale perform “Learned Behavior” from their latest album Know Hope at the AP office.

Acoustic Story: Max Bemis, "Slumming It With Johnny"

Max Bemis of Say Anything performs and tells us the story behind “Slumming It With Johnny.”

Acoustic Story: HRVRD, "We Never Shut Up About You"

HRVRD tell the story behind “We Never Shut Up About You” and perform an acoustic rendition of the song at the AP offices. The song comes from the band's latest album From The Bird's Cage, the title of which is referenced in the first line of this song. https://youtube.com/watch?v=OEh4Zsd0xMI.html

Acoustic Story: I The Mighty, "Four Letter Words"

I The Mighty performed the acoustic version of “Four Letter Words” from their latest album Satori for the first time ever when they visited the AP offices a couple months ago. Get the story behind the song and watch the performance. https://youtube.com/watch?v=x-Ent-guzBU

AP Acoustic Story: Allison Weiss, "One Way Love"

Allison Weiss tells us how a breakup and New York inspired her song “One Way Love” from Say What You Mean in our latest AP Acoustic Story.

Mixtapes acoustic performance premiere and 'Ordinary Silence' track by track

Mixtapes guitarist/vocalists Maura Weaver and Ryan Rockwell tell us all about their upcoming album, Ordinary Silence (out June 25 on No Sleep Records) in this latest AP track by track. Bonus: Watch the debut their AP-exclusive acoustic performance of the album’s third track, “Elevator Days.” Ordinary Silence 1. “Bad Parts” Simply put, it's painful to […]

AP Acoustic Story: Masked Intruder feat. Maura Weaver (Mixtapes), "Heart Shaped Guitar"

AP's favorite pack of sensitive punk rock criminals, Masked Intruder, paired up with Maura Weaver of Mixtapes (Intruder Pink?) for an acoustic performance of “Heart-Shaped Guitar” during a recent show at Mahall's our local bowling alley/bar/venue. “Heart Shaped Guitar” comes from the band's self-titled album, out now via Fat Wreck Chords.

AP Acoustic Story: Diamond Youth talk the making of "Cannonball"

The AP staff had such a rad time last night (May 24, 2013) at It's A Spring Fling Festival at local bowling alley/bar/music venue Mahall's in Lakewood, OH that we wanted to give you a quick preview of some of the content we filmed while there! Check out Diamond Youth telling us about the creation […]

Acoustic Story: Jonny Craig talks about the first song he wrote post-rehab

Jonny Craig performed “Rhythm To My Soul (Heroin)” in at our offices and told a little bit more about how the song was the first he wrote upon leaving rehab. Hear his story and watch the performance, below: