apmas 2016

We're stoked to announce that English punks Creeper will be bringing their live show to the U.S. and Canada this summer.  Starting July 20 in Chicago, Creeper will embark on their first North American headlining tour, which concludes on July 29 with their performing alongside punk veterans the Bouncing Souls in the latter's home state.  […]

ROAM, the easycore act hailing from Eastbourne, U.K., have had a very busy year—and it’s only May. In January, they released their debut LP, Backbone. Then, they landed opening spots for Simple Plan, Sum 41 and the Wonder Years—and that just brings them to this week. Next, they’re hitting the entire Warped Tour and trying […]

As the APMAs 2016 presidential race between candidates Barakat and Gaskarth heats up, the All Time Low representatives are no longer pulling punches. They're bringing in our national birds, they're overselling, and they're even bringing other major candidates from around the scene into their campaigns. Thinks could get nasty, folks!  VOTE // TICKETS

The Pale Emperor himself — platinum-selling rock legend Marilyn Manson — will receive the evening’s ultimate honor, the Icon Award presented by Equal Vision Records/MerchNOW, at the 2016 Journeys Alternative Press Music Awards, Fueled by Monster Energy! Get your tickets now! Marilyn Manson’s groundbreaking and maniacal career as arguably the biggest, most controversial artist of […]

Pop-punk icons Good Charlotte’s newest release from their upcoming album, Youth Authority, is a throwback.   Read more: First wave of 2016 APMAs performers revealed The old-school pop-punk track is called “'Life Changes,” and you can check it out below. Youth Authority, GC’s first album in six years, is out July 15 via MDDN / Kobalt. […]

It’s official—platinum-selling rockers A Day To Remember will lead the 2016 Journeys Alternative Press Music Awards, Fueled by Monster Energy as headliners! ADTR join the ranks of Good Charlotte, Yellowcard, Of Mice & Men, Papa Roach, BABYMETAL, Issues, the Maine, Mayday Parade and Beartooth, who will all perform at this year’s show. More performances, guest […]

Moose Blood is the band you’ve always wanted to be in. The four-piece from Canterbury, England, is making emo music cool again through inventive lyrics and dreamy accents. It’s shaping up to be a big year for the band with their recent signing to Hopeless Records and a nod at the APMAs, which is why […]

Whoever said nü metal’s dead was wrong. Since forming in 2013, the New Orleans-based Cane Hill have been reviving classic late ’90s/early 2000s nü sounds with their own contemporary ‘-core based flair. Sharing a name with an abandoned insane asylum in the United Kingdom, it’s no wonder the sounds of Cane Hill get a little […]

Chunk! No, Captain Chunk!'s Paul C. Wilson and Bert Poncet have announced their support for the APMAs presidential race, and they've chosen All Time Low's Jack Barakat. TICKETS & VIP // VOTING They noted that Alex Gaskarth can't run for president anyway, since he's a British citizen. “And I guess we're French,” said Wilson. “We […]

Within mere months of their formation, Southampton funeral punks Creeper gained the devotion of U.K. DIY punk and hardcore scenes and ultimately the attention of Roadrunner Records. Now commended as one of the best live bands in punk, the gang continue to build their legacy on their terms—with purple-tinted tears, sweat and humility. Here are five crucial […]

This year's APMAs bring a talented crop of musicians to the Best Drummer presented by DW Drums category, so we decided to take a closer look at the stick wielders who are up for the award. Head below for a breakdown of each drummer's background and style, as well as a track that highlights their […]

Of Mice & Men, Issues, the Maine and Mayday Parade will perform at the 2016 Journeys Alternative Press Music Awards, Fueled by Monster Energy. The 2016 APMAs also will feature a special appearance from Spencer Chamberlain and Aaron Gillespie of post-hardcore favorites Underøath, who just finished their 2016 “Rebirth” tour. Gillespie is nominated in the Best Drummer […]

Moose Blood is the band you’ve always wanted to be in. The four-piece from Canterbury, England, is making emo music cool again through inventive lyrics and dreamy accents. It’s shaping up to be a big year for the band with their recent signing to Hopeless Records and a nod at the APMAs, which is why […]

When you say you're a band's biggest fan, do you mean it? Show us! We want to see the most diehard, devoted fans for our APMAs Most Dedicated Fans nominees. Did you get a sick Real Friends tattoo? Do you create the most beautiful fanart for Mayday Parade? Have you built a shrine for PVRIS in the corner of […]

Song Of The Year is meant to be an anthem that our entire scene can rally around. Beautiful lyrics, catchy meodies and impecable musicianship are all factors, but what really matters is how fans connect to the music. We asked fans why APMAs Song Of The Year nominee “The Divine Zero” was their favorite. Find […]

Within mere months of their formation, Southampton funeral punks Creeper gained the devotion of U.K. DIY punk and hardcore scenes and ultimately the attention of Roadrunner Records. Now commended as one of the best live bands in punk, the gang continue to build their legacy on their terms—with purple-tinted tears, sweat and humility. Here are […]

Our APMAs hosts Alex Gaskarth and Jack Barakat are doing more than telling jokes at this year's Journeys APMAs Fueled By Monster Energy. They're running for president of the whole damn thing. In hindsight, giving them this level of power is probably a terrible idea, but we've committed now, so here we go:  Who has […]

Good Charlotte, Yellowcard, Papa Roach, BABYMETAL and Beartooth are the first of many performers to be announced for the 2016 Journeys Alternative Press Music Awards, Fueled by Monster Energy. This year’s APMAs, hosted by Alex Gaskarth and Jack Barakat of eight-time AP cover stars All Time Low, will broadcast live the evening of July 18 […]

Your 2016 nominees for the Journeys Alternative Press Music Awards fueled by Monster Energy are here! Our APTV Nominee Press Conference hosts Cody Carson from Set It Off and Jenna McDougall from Tonight Alive give you the full breakdown in this video!  Who do you hope wins?  Vote Now!  // Get Your Tickets! Best Vocalist Alex […]