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Coronavirus or not, the British heavy music scene is thriving in 2020. Although bands are being forced to cancel tours as fans stay at home, more and more of us are streaming the music we love and discovering new acts while working remotely. With a promising year ahead on both sides of the pond despite […]

The 2000s birthed some of our favorite bands of all time, and those acts gifted us with some astounding live albums, spotlighting a certain time in each band’s history. Records like these show the viewer a more in-depth, behind-the-minds feel.  From My Chemical Romance to Paramore, check out some of our favorite live albums from […]

Canada’s music scene is spread far and wide, but there are a ton of hidden gems throughout the country. From the rainy mountains of British Columbia to the far reaches of the East Coast Atlantic provinces, Canadian musicians are proving their worth while constantly being overshadowed.  Here are 50 up-and-coming Canadian bands who are showing […]

It’s hard to fathom that 2005 was 15 years ago, but it’s even harder to imagine that songs such as “Sugar, We’re Goin Down” and “I Write Sins Not Tragedies” have been spinning on repeat for one-and-half decades. 2005 birthed both classic emo anthems and killer debut albums from some of our favorite artists. Check […]

Frank Iero spent the long weekend jamming out at a Post Malone show and sipping on customized Posty Bud Light, and honestly, we’re pretty jealous.  The rapper performed at Madison Square Garden in New York Monday night, and Iero was in the crowd having a “blast with (his) friends”.  Read more: Taco Bell recalls 2.3 […]

From ’80s sci-fi-inspired adventures to a haunted house possessed by a former love, Canadian pop-rockers Marianas Trench aren’t just creating albums—they’re creating universes for their fans to engulf themselves in. With each new album era, they produce an exciting and immersive concept for fans to explore. But the creative process doesn’t end with the completion […]

Kurt Cobain‘s daughter Frances Bean Cobain seems to be following in her dad’s musical footsteps, now sharing a heartfelt song describing grief and loss. Frances shared an acoustic snippet on her Instagram early this morning, possibly referencing her late father. Read more: Sleeping With Sirens survive everything the universe throws their way The “sad song” also […]

To mark the announcement of their new album, the Regrettes shared a fresh single, “I Dare You.” Packaged with a colorful new music video, the band sets their sights on the release of their sophomore record titled How Do You Love? Read more: Marilyn Manson officially announces band’s new drummer The band announced the arrival of the new […]

Today AP is premiering the debut album from Seattle alt-rock quintet Gypsy Temple, King Youngblood. Formed by 20-year-old frontman Cameron Miles Lavi-Jones, the band’s DNA of modern rock vision and old-school classic alternative tropes has stirred up a large fanbase in their hometown, one that’s starting to make waves on the West Coast. The band—Lavi-Jones, […]

Anna Rose dropped a new single—plus, don’t miss a new song from TELYKast and Aly Ryan. Check out the news you might have missed today below! 1. Needshes drop new single Things are looking up for Needshes ahead of their upcoming album, releasing another new single, “Sometimes I Can Fly.” The album, Truth Power, is […]

[Photo credit: Dorothy] Every music genre can attempt to be traced back to its starting point, and designers at Dorothy released an intricate map that looks at the history of alternative music and its many, many branches. Check out the full chart below. (via Wired) Read more: The 5 great eras of pop-punk, from the ’70s to […]

Ever since Vivienne Westwood gave fashion a punk-shaped kick in the butt in '70s Britain, designers have looked to our ripped and studded world for inspiration. When Kim Kardashian is seen out in a leather jacket covered in punk patches, it’s a pretty safe bet that her main priority is looking cool (and it was […]

Alt rockers American Wolves have teamed up with AP to premiere an acoustic version of their single “Part Of Me.” The new version scales back on the original version of the song, offering an alternative listen. The band is currently on tour with Escape The Fate. We caught up with the band to talk about […]

Since he exited progressive indie band Polyenso, Alec Prorock has been hard at work on solo work. Today, Prorock joined AP to release his song, “Say What You Say,” off of his upcoming solo album. Prorock’s full album will be released on Valentine’s Day, but if it’s anything like “Say What You Say,” it’ll include […]