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10 must-see artists at Bled Fest 2015

Summer music festivals usually bring to mind wide open spaces, whether they’re in parks (Lollapalooza) or parking lots (Warped Tour). But for those who really want to get up close and personal with their favorite artists, there’s nothing that compares to Howell, Michigan’s Bled Fest. Now in its 11th year, the all-ages event takes place […]

Aviator power through emotional hardcore on “High Hopes”

It’s no secret that Boston’s Aviator are making a name for themselves with their emotionally charged brand of hardcore—often compared to the likes of Touché Amoré and La Dispute. After hearing the band’s excellent full-length album, Head In The Clouds, Hands In The Dirt, AP expressed interest in debuting one of their songs for our […]

"It's important for people to know they can like all kinds of music"—No Sleep Records label profile

APTV Los Angeles correspondent Nick Major stopped by the No Sleep Records HQ out in Huntington Beach, CA and chatted with label founder Chris Hansen about why he started up the label, benefits of having a diverse roster, the resurgence of vinyl and more before heading out to the Anaheim stop of No Sleep's first […]