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Punk Rock Bowling is a family affair

[Punk Rock Bowling founder Mark Stern and daughter Madison photo by Danielle Spaust; NOFX at PRB photo by Madison Stern] Punk Rock Bowling, the destination event for punks worldwide, is gearing up for its 20th iteration in Las Vegas, Memorial Day weekend (May 25-28) at the Downtown Vegas Events Center, as well as select local […]

Against Me! announce spring and summer tour dates - UPDATED

[Photos by: Casey Curry] UPDATE: May 3, 9:30 P.M. ET Against Me! have added new dates to their tour. The band is hitting the road this summer with Speedy Ortiz, Lowercase Roses, Typesetter and Grlwood. The tour starts May 11 at Bellingham, WA, and wraps up August 7 in Louisville, KY. Check out the full list […]

A look back at Warped Tour 2008

[Photo credit: Warped Tour Wiki and Wikimedia Commons] We’ve dried our eyes and sadly accepted that, after 24 years, 2018 will be the Vans Warped Tour‘s last year. To aid in everyone’s healing process, we’re taking a nostalgic look back at the legendary punk-rock festival a decade ago, just shy of the long-awaited final lineup […]

20 study songs to get you through the school year

Studying is often more enjoyable and more productive with some good tunes in the background. Whether you’re cooped up in a Starbucks, spread out at the library or holed up at your dorm desk, here are 20 songs for every intense studying scenario. Read more: 12 fascinating scientific studies about music that’ll make you nerd […]

How Doug Dean creates impactful album artwork for the Homeless Gospel Choir and more

[Photo by: Doug Dean]  Music design is a part of the industry that has a huge impact, but isn’t often talked about. Sure, there’s painter Esao Andrews who has become known for his work with Circa Survive and classic covers by famous artists such as the Velvet Underground’s self-titled debut by Andy Warhol; but how […]

Rise Against, Against Me!, more announced for Punk Rock Bowling & Music Festival

Punk Rock Bowling & Music Festival have announced an epic lineup in Las Vegas, NV for punk fans. Celebrating 20 years of the massive festival, Punk Rock Bowling is going for broke—and boasting a seriously epic lineup. Read more: Laura Jane Grace on the responsibility of educating others on gender identity Started in 1999 by Shawn and Mark Stern, the brothers behind […]

Listen to Against Me! cover Adult Swim's 'Squidbillies' theme tune

[Photo by: Adult Swim]  Against Me! is the latest band to cover animated comedy Squidbillies' theme tune on Adult Swim. The song will feature in a new episode coming this Sunday, Oct. 29 at midnight. Listen to the cover here:  “What a super fun recording opportunity and a definite first for me!” says Against Me! vocalist Laura Jane Grace.  […]

9 touching Tom Petty tributes, from Against Me! to Wilco

[Photos by: Tom Petty: Sam Jones, Laura Jane Grace: Andrew Bastion, Miley Cyrus: NBC, The National: @BryceDessner] Tom Petty inspired and entertained millions of fans around the world over his nearly five-decade career in music, which is why it's no surprise that so many musicians have come out to honor the man with some emotional covers. […]

Laura Jane Grace on the responsibility of educating others on gender identity

[Photo by: Andrew Bastion]  Just because she’s taking a break for one day from her tour with her band, it doesn’t mean that Laura Jane Grace is setting aside her role as an activist, hoping others will reconsider how they understand gender and perhaps even expose their children to broader ideas of gender inclusivity. Grace will […]

Riot Fest turned New Found Glory, Against Me!, more into Garbage Pail Kids trading cards

Next weekend is Riot Fest (it’s not like we’ve been counting down the days or anything…), and appearing on their merch tables will be some seriously sick Garbage Pail Kids trading cards, featuring some of our favorite bands. Read more: Riot Fest Oral History: The unlikely story of punk rock’s most beloved festival Last year’s class included […]

PRS Backstage Lounge: Laura Jane Grace prefers making mistakes over a "flawless performance"

APTV correspondent Stevie James interviewed Icon award recipient Laura Jane Grace during this year's APMAs at our PRS Guitars Backstage Lounge. Grace talks about her APMAs performance with her band Against Me! and what the Icon Award means to her. Check out the rest of the interview to hear how she would rather have a bass […]

GALLERY: The best of Against Me! at the 2017 APMAs

Photographer: Ryan Watanabe, Andrew Bastion Against Me! performed “I Was A Teenage Anarchist,””Delicate, Petite & Other Things I'll Never Be,” “True Trans Soul Rebel” and covered the Supreme's “Where Did our Love Go” at the 2017 APMAs, in additon to Laura Jane Grace winning the Icon award.  View more: See the rest of the 2017 APMAs […]

GALLERY: Photos to get you hyped before the 2017 APMAs

Photographer: Ashley Osborn These behind-the-scenes photos from the rehearsals and prep will get you so pumped for the 2017 APMAs! View more: See the rest of the 2017 APMAs photo galleries here

Watch Against Me! receive Icon Award and perform at the 2017 APMAs

Read more: Against Me! announce fall North American headlining tour   Watch more: frnkiero andthe cellabration and Laura Jane Grace cover John Lennon’s “Instant Karma!”

10 books by musicians that you'll want to read immediately

Need a book recommendation? Look no further than this list of books and memoirs by some of your favorite musicians.  Tranny: Confessions of Punk Rock's Most Infamous Anarchist Sellout by Laura Jane Grace (Against Me!) with Dan Ozzi   Today is the day. The book is out. Woah. A post shared by Laura Jane Grace (@laurajanegrace) on […]

Laura Jane Grace, Korn, John Feldmann to be honored at 2017 APMAs

In addition to the presenters and performances added to the already stellar lineup, the 2017 Journeys Alternative Press Music Awards are also pleased to honor three of today’s biggest and most influential musicians with the event’s top honors. Multi-platinum GRAMMY® winning hard rock/metal legends Korn will take home the Vanguard Award, trailblazing musician Laura Jane Grace […]

9 guitarists from your favorite bands share the first song they ever learned to play

Hey, we all gotta get started on our craft somewhere, and that’s not always playing the most intricate riff. These might not be “Hot Cross Buns,” but here are the first songs your fave guitarists learned to play. Read more: 11 song titles and lyrics inspired by films Laura Jane Grace, Against Me! “Ode To Joy” […]

10 iconic Pride parade performances we won’t soon forget

[Photo by: ] Pride parades are colorful celebrations of acceptance, and many bands have gotten in on the events with live concerts. Whether they’re allies or identify as LGBTQ+ themselves, the musicians help spread a message of love at these shows. In honor of LGBTQ+ Pride month, we took a look back at some of […]

10 iconic Pride parade performances we won’t soon forget

Pride parades are colorful celebrations of acceptance, and many bands have gotten in on the events with live concerts. Whether they’re allies or identify as LGBTQ+ themselves, the musicians help spread a message of love at these shows. In honor of LGBTQ+ Pride month, we took a look back at some of the most iconic […]

Hear Against Me!’s two exclusive Record Store Day songs now

In celebration of Record Store Day this year, Against Me! released a seven-inch with two previously unreleased tracks, “Stabitha Christie”and “First High Of The Morning,” which have been officially released for online streaming today. Give them a listen below! Read more: “It’s f*cking stupid”: Laura Jane Grace on Trump’s transgender student action The two tracks […]
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