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13 rockin’ boy band covers to complete your #TBT

In the spirit of Throwback Thursday, we’re taking a trip down memory lane and revisiting a few iconic boy band covers performed by some of our scene favorites. Whether you’re Team *NSYNC or Team Backstreet Boys, part of the 5SOS army or a One Directioner, we have a beloved boy band cover just for you. […]

Coldplay's Linkin Park "Crawling" cover and 9 other moving Chester Bennington tributes

As the world mourns the loss of Chester Bennington, musicians are honoring the Linkin Park frontman with special covers of some of the band’s biggest hits. See touching covers dedicated to Bennington and his influence on the music world below. Read more: 20 touching fan memorials from around the world honoring Chester Bennington Coldplay cover […]

BackWordz take on political system with new track “Self Ownership” featuring Attila's Fronz

Escalating political and social issues have caused a rise in impassioned responses, heated debates and both violent and nonviolent protests. Some bands in the punk, hardcore and alternative music scenes are retaliating with their art, but BackWordz have a unique take on how we as a people should deal with our current problems. The core […]

Four new unsigned bands you should hear this month

Welcome to the first installment of our new AP&R online series. Some of you may be thinking, “Wait. Isn’t this usually in the magazine?” Yes, it is, but we’re upping the ante with this section in our future issues by giving your favorite among our scouted unsigned artists an opportunity for a larger print feature […]