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These 10 solo albums parallel the artists' original bands
Solo albums can be confusing things. When you hear a member of a beloved successful band is making one, there’s a knee-jerk reaction. The first one is usually, “OMG, my favorite band are breaking up!” The next reaction is “I wonder what it’s going to sound like…” This APTV video counts down some of the […]
These 10 bands weathered the changes of having multiple vocalists
There can be a certain level of brother/sisterhood in a band and then something will change the dynamic. While it seems bands can get by dropping bassists and drummers left and right, who gets by on multiple vocalists? The subject of our latest video is a contentious one, indeed. A new vocalist can change the […]
The Used, Dashboard Confessional and more emo lyrics that broke hearts
When this style of music was first coming out, “emo” was saddled with a handful of negative connotations. It was generally looked down upon by the mainstream who saw the budding genre as distasteful, whiny teenage angst. But for those of us who clutched these albums close to our chests and put ourselves to sleep […]
10 Essential WTF?!?! Songs
We've all been there–blissfully blasting your favorite band's new record and being introduced to a fresh set of new songs that already feel familiar and then…all of a sudden…it hits you like a sonic-suckerpunch out of nowhere. The one song that sounds different–so different, in fact, that you question whether or not it's the band […]
10 movies about rock (that aren't 'School of Rock')
From Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World‘s amazing, fuzzed-out soundtrack featuring Beck and Metric to Green Room‘s blood-soaked and suspenseful tale around punk band The Ain’t Rights, there are plenty of movies for the music obsessed that aren’t School Of Rock. Here are 10 of the best. Read more: The 11 most punk films of all time Watch […]
10 best music moments of 2017, from Broadway to the Grammys
From Twenty One PIlots not only winning a Grammy, but also accepting it sans pants, to Architects' Sam Carter calling out a groper in the audience at a Dutch music festival, 2017 was more than just a garbage fire: Bands in the scene were hard at work in 2017, starring on Broadway, acting in films […]
10 timeless alternative Christmas songs
Why listen to the same old holiday classics when you can celebrate with some pop punk and rock Christmas jams? Here are 10 timeless alternative Christmas songs we consider to be holiday playlist staples. Read more: 14 new holiday songs to add to your Christmas playlist Watch more: Your fave bands’ favorite Christmas movies are…
10 rad fan art pieces inspired by 2017 albums
This year brought us tons of epic new music, and those songs and album covers as a whole inspired plenty of fan art. From sketches to a crocheted pillow, check out some amazing pieces in the video above! Read more: 23 fan art Instagram accounts you should be following Watch more: The 40 best albums of 2017
These are the best 'Star Wars' characters, according to bands
So, who’s the BEST EVER Star Wars character? Here’s what members of Good Tiger, Grayscale and I The Mighty had to say. Read more: 12 theories about ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi,’ from the bonkers to the brilliant Watch more: Your fave bands’ favorite Christmas movies are…
APTV COUNTDOWN: The 10 best Brand New songs, voted by you
Remember when we asked you on Twitter what the best Brand New songs were? Here's what you voted as the 10 best Brand New songs, ever. You can check out the rest of the list right here (and yes, the list did include Science Fiction!). Read more: Taking Back Sunday’s John Nolan covers Brand New’s “Magazines”—watch […]
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