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QUIZ: Can you match the band logos to the artists?

Do you consider yourself a music expert? AP is putting you to the test. We’ve got 36 band logos that span ages and genres. How many can you name? Test yourself below. Read more: 10 of the best “I’m gonna tell my kids this was” memes More on band logos twenty one pilots updated their Trench […]

Indonesian tsunami wave crashed into stage during local band's performance

Indonesian pop band Seventeen were in the middle of a performance last night, unaware that a tsunami wave was about to sweep out the stage from behind them. The local group was playing a show at the Tanjung Lesung Beach Resort in Pandeglang when the wave crashed through the stage and into the audience, taking […]

10 things you won’t believe bands used to do on tour

Here in the year 2018, we’re all very online, and so are our favorite bands. But way back in the pre- and early internet olden times, touring groups did a lot more menial work on the road just to get by. Below, check out 10 of the tasks a traveling act once had to master. […]

Don Broco brought the Cowboy out for special set at Warped Tour

Don Broco brought a pretty special guest onstage at yesterday’s Warped Tour. Read more: Don Broco announce headlining arena tour, drop new music video If you’re familiar with Don Broco’s music videos, you might recognize there is a cowboy who has made an appearance in quite a few of the band’s music videos during the past […]

Could Chiodos be teasing return following 'All's Well That Ends Well' anniversary?

Could Chiodos be teasing their return? Read more: Are Green Day planning a ‘Dookie’ album anniversary tour? Yesterday, July 26, marked the 13-year anniversary of Chiodos’ debut album, All’s Well That Ends Well, and to celebrate, the band shared a link to purchase a cassette version of the album with the caption, “happy bday bby.” As […]

Who will be your next favorite band on Warped Tour?

Warped Tour is finally upon us for its final installment. After bringing us the most killer names in alternative and punk since 1995, Warped has punched out one more stacked lineup. With headliners and special guests such as Asking Alexandria and Tonight Alive, it is easy to overlook the little guys. However, despite jaw-dropping big […]

I've toured the world but still work at Starbucks

A note from the author, Sept. 2017: I’ve found what I believe to be the happy medium to pursuing my dreams. Instead of dropping everything and forgoing my main source of income, I’ve been easing off working and dedicating more time to the things I love. For example, although my main band broke up, I’ve […]

Chris Motionless once accidentally superglued his mouth shut during a show

Did you know that one time Chris Motionless, the singer of Motionless In White, accidentally had his mouth glued shut during a performance? It was the result of a prank pulled by his tour manager, but it went a little haywire. The manager meant to glue shut a water bottle to mess with Chris and […]

Nine scene throwbacks and their modern day replacements

Skinny jeans and Converse (whether crisp or covered toe to heel in scribbled lyrics) still fill the pits of venues, but you’d be hard-pressed to find someone taking a picture with a Motorola Sidekick and posting it on their Myspace. The culture and components of the scene are always evolving, and while some trends hold […]

5 ways to keep your crew

The often forgotten crew members are a crucial part of successful touring. Whether it’s a small show with an opening band and their friend selling merch or a sold out Taylor Swift stadium show with 100-plus people making sure the production goes off without a hitch, they are essential and valuable human beings. Here are […]