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Song Premiere: The Offseason, "'98"

The Offseason, one of our 2013 “100 Bands You Need To Know” will release their new EP, Pastimes on Negative Progression Records May 14. Today, get a first look at the EP with the  Boston quartet's brand new song, “'98.” Listen below and tell us what you think:   

Five Faves: Silverstein bassist Billy Hamilton on his top five #AP100Bands artists

When Silverstein visited our offices recently, bassist Billy Hamilton sat down with our then brand new 100 Bands You Need to Know issue and listed off his favorite artists featured in the issue. Check out his recommendations in the video below: 

AP YouTube: Next Exit with The Story So Far

In our first ever video Next Exit (based on the print magazine section with the same title), AP #297 cover artists The Story So Far show us around Berkeley, California, where they are based. Check out where they recommend to play, eat, shop and hang out after shows!   

The Story So Far release "Empty Space" music video

Current AP #297 cover artists, The Story So Far have premiered a new music video via AbsolutePunk. The song, “Empty Space,” comes from the band's upcoming album, What You Don't See, which is set for release March 26 via Pure Noise Records. Watch it, below:  More from What You Don't See: “The Glass” | “Right Here”

Announcing: AP's 100 Bands You Need To Know SXSW Showcase schedule

The official schedule for the AP 100 Bands You Need To Know SXSW Showcase is as follows:    Outside (Tilly’s Stage) 12:30-1:00 – Crown The Empire 1:15-1:40 – Davey Suicide 1:55-2:20 – Upon This Dawning 2:35-3:00 – Allison Weiss 3:15-3:40 – Forever Came Calling 3:55-4:25 – Twin Falls (featuring Chris Carrabba) 4:40-5:05 – Young Guns […]

Features RecAP: March 11, 2013 - Biffy Clyro, Young Guns, the Revival Tour, SXSW, more

Today On Altpress Exclusive Stream: UK quintet Young Guns release their album All Our Kings Are Dead digitally in U.S. for the first time tomorrow, March 12. Stream it before you buy it, exclusively on AltPress.      APTV: Every day this week, Scottish rockers Biffy Clyro are premiering new Track By Track videos on APTV, along […]

AP #297 ( #AP100Bands) Spotify Playlist

When digital and print worlds collide… Listen along via the Spotify playlist below as you read the April 2013 issue of AP: #297, featuring our annual 100 Bands You Need To Know special. Spotify only had 89 of them, but the playlist below should work pretty well as you cozy up to your new issue, […]

AP YouTube: Behind the scenes of Crown The Empire's #AP100Bands cover shoot

In our latest YouTube exclusive, get a behind-the-scenes look at Crown The Empire's Alternative Press cover shoot with photographer Douglas Sonders. AP #297, the 100 Bands You Need To Know in 2013, featuring Crown The Empire and The Story So Far is on sale now!  

#AP100Bands - The Science Behind The Special (part three, people and places)

Where in the world are the artists from our 100 Bands You Need To Know special? Today, in part three of our “the science behind the special” series, we break down the artists we chose this year by where they're from, then we looked into the population makeup of the special, itself. It's like a […]

#AP100Bands - The Science Behind The Special (part two, the name trends)

All this week, we are breaking down our annual 100 Bands You Need To Know special by the number. When choosing artists to feature, we inevitably noticed patterns and trends, some of which surfaced in artist names. So, what's in a name? Omitted vowels, anyone? Combined words? Grandiose, sweeping statements? Yup, we've got 'em. Check […]

Song Premiere: The Story So Far, "The Glass"

AP 297 cover artists The Story So Far will release their upcoming album, What You Don't See, on March 26 via Pure Noise Records. They've already debuted the album's lead single “Right Here,” and AltPress has another exclusive glimpse at the album with it's seventh track, “The Glass,” below. Listen, let us know what you think and […]

The Lead: #AP100Bands - The Science Behind The Special (part one, the creation)

Annually, Alternative Press unleashes the monster that is the “100 Bands You Need To Know ” special, highlighting artists we think are on-the-rise and will take off in the coming year or that we simply enjoy and think you need to hear. And, when you think about it (or even glance at it), you know […]