apmas 2017

APTV correspondent Stevie James caught up with I Prevail after they presented at the 2017 APMAs. Going off-script, taking selfies with “some guy” and “bro-ing out” with the other bands is what they do best, apparently!  Check out a list of all the 2017 APMAs winners here!

APTV correspondent Stevie James caught up with New Years Day after their awesome performance with Lzzy Hale at the 2017 APMAs. NYD was Stevie's first interview years ago, so it's nice to see things come full circle! Check out a list of all the 2017 APMAs winners here!

APTV correspondent Stevie James interviewed Mina Caputo during this year's APMAs in our PRS Guitars Backstage Lounge. She talks about how the weekend has been a “humbling experience” and being inspired by the musicians she's met for the first time and also been in the industry with for years. Interested in hearing more from Caputo? […]

Musician and Influencer award recipient John Feldmann interviewed ONE OK ROCK during this year's APMAs in our PRS Guitars Backstage Lounge. They talk about the explosion of “American Girl” on the radio as Feldmann dishes out compliments to each band member. Interested in hearing more from the band? Check out the rest of the interview […]

UK's very own Creeper explain how it felt to present an award, rather than perform a song onstage. They also talk about how it feels to see all their musician friends on tour and at the APMAs.  Check out a list of all the 2017 APMAs winners here! 

Sleeping With Sirens' have a new album, Gossip, on the way, and Kellin Quinn has been spotted rocking a pair of shoes inspired by their new album—and they're seriously as cool as they sound. Take a peek at his kicks below! Read more: The best of Sleeping With Sirens at the 2017 APMAs Sleeping With Sirens have announced […]

[Photo by: Ryan Watanabe] Getting arrested once sounds exhausting, but three times in 72 hours? That's actually what happened to Machine Gun Kelly, and not only did he survive the ordeal, but he made it to the APMAs despite the delays. Hear what happened below! Read more: GALLERY: The best of Machine Gun Kelly at the 2017 […]

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 […]

APTV correspondent Stevie James got a chance to sit down with the Sub City Grant Recipient Cassie Wilson and Dan Campbell from the Wonder Years. This year, Sub City — the charitable arm of Hopeless Records — donated a grant to a charity that fans voted on: Half Access, in which Cassie works to accommodate disabled […]

APTV correspondent Stevie James interviewed Best Vocalist winner Lynn Gunn of PVRIS during this year's APMAs in our PRS Guitars Backstage Lounge. Gunn talks about presenting the Icon Award to Laura Jane Grace and trying not to “fuck this up.” Check out the rest of the interview to hear her experience on the LGBTQ In […]

APTV correspondent Stevie James interviewed Corey Taylor (Slipknot, Stone Sour) during this year's APMAs in the PRS Guitars Backstage Lounge. Taylor talks about getting the opportunity to present the Vanguard award to friends and fellow musicians, Korn. Interested in hearing more from Taylor? Check out the rest of the interview to hear him talk about how […]

Photographer: Ryan Watanabe Sleeping With Sirens performed their new single “Legends” at the 2017 APMAs, accompanied by the sweet sound of a children's choir. View more: See the rest of the 2017 APMAs photo galleries here

Besides being a part of the epic drum collaboration that is bound to go down in history, Josh Dun also accepted Twenty One Pilots’ award for Most Dedicated Fanbase at the 2017 APMAs. And it appears he didn’t just thank the fans—but left a clue as to what his counterpart Tyler Joseph is up to. […]

The Alternative Press Music Awards is truly the scene’s biggest night, and fans around the world were able to tune in to see this once-in-a-lifetime event take place. From seeing your favorite artists and musicians presenting awards to more of your favorite artists and musicians, to seeing the likes of Josh Dun and Sleeping With […]

Photographer: Ashley Osborn, Grizzlee Martin From prep to behind-the-scenes antics, here's what you didn't see during the APMAs this year. View more: See the rest of the 2017 APMAs photo galleries here

Photographer: Ashley Osborn Emo Nite LA teamed up with the APMAs to throw a stellar after party immediately following the Alternative Press Music Awards. And guess who showed up? Two-thirds of the drum moment trio: Sum 41's Frank Zummo and No Doubt/Dreamcar's Adrian Young.  Watch more: Josh Dun, Frank Zummo and Adrian Young perform together for first […]

Photographer: Andrew Bastion, Steve Thrasher Waterparks performed “Stupid For You” at the 2017 APMAs—take a look below! View more: See the rest of the 2017 APMAs photo galleries here

[Photo credit: Steve Thrasher] Andy Black and Juliet Simms performed at a heartfelt duet of Adele's “When We Were Young” at this year's APMAs. The married couple entered the room amid applause as the host of the eveing finally took the stage. Read more: Watch the rest of the 2017 APMAs performances here. You can […]

Photographer: Steve Thrasher Andy Black and Juliet Simms performed “When We Were Young” by Adele at the 2017 APMAs. Check out the best photos here! Read more: Andy Black’s “We Don’t Have To Dance” wins Song Of The Year 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 […]