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Best Friends Forever is a new Vegas emo fest with Bright Eyes, Sunny Day Real Estate, and more

The lineup also includes American Football, Drug Church, Mannequin Pussy, and more.

Braid’s Frame & Canvas at 25: the oral history of an emo landmark

With Braid’s 25th anniversary tour of their 1998 album Frame & Canvas, we’re diving into the oral history of the emo landmark.

nothing,nowhere's new album is unpredictable, and that's how he wants it

There’s a remarkable difference between taking two weeks to complete a project and taking two years. With two years, there’s more time to learn, grow and excel at your craft. There’s also more time to experience life. That’s the process that nothing,nowhere. (Joe Mulherin) landed on for his latest LP, Trauma Factory. The Massachusetts-born emo-rap-rock […]

16 pop-punk albums from 2001 that you still know front to back

The year is 2001. The middle school bus stops by your house in 10 minutes as you hastily smudge on frosted lip gloss, grab your tattoo choker necklace and add an extra gem to your jeans’ bedazzled pocket. Trucker hats and studded belts are all the rage. In some ways, times are simpler.  Pop punk […]

Bob Nanna (Braid) explores the stages of grief on his next solo album

Bob Nanna, frontman of respected Chicago emo outfit Braid, has returned with new music. Today AltPress is premiering “Mr. Albatross,” the second single from Celebration States, his new album on the New Granada label. It’s the first proper solo album for Nanna, whose projects have also included Hey Mercedes, the City On Film and Lifted […]

14 amazing alternative covers of pop songs you probably haven't heard yet

Covers are great, aren’t they? They give you a chance to hear what is most likely a massive tune, but slightly different; or in the case of this list: with a bit of a rough, rock edge. Granted, there are several—seven, to be precise—Punk Goes Pop volumes that have a nice spattering of classic covers, […]

'90s emo giant Braid's Chris Broach debuts track for new project, Sunset—listen

Braid guitarist and vocalist Chris Broach and the Firebird Band's Steve Znavor have teamed up to form Sunset. Today, they are exclusively premiering a track from their upcoming debut album Turn Out The Lights with AltPress. Broach formed the Firebird Band in the '90s following one of Braid's breakups, and after some focus on the band Life […]

Lifted Bells (members of Braid, Their/They're/There), “Comfortably Miserable” song premiere

Lifted Bells, featuring members of Braid, Their/They're/There and Stay Ahead Of The Weather, will release Lights Out on October 28 via Naked Ally Records. (Pre-orders are on sale now.) For now, the band are teaming up with AP to bring you the premiere of a new song, “Comfortably Miserable.” Check out the track below, and let us […]

Braid post making of 'No Coast' video

Earlier this summer, Braid released their first album in over 15 years, titled No Coast. The band have now posted a video that gives fans a behind-the-scenes look into the recording and writing processes for the record. The clip features interviews from each member of the band and it details how the effort came together. You can check […]

Braid premiere music video for "Bang"

Braid released their first album in 16 years, No Coast, earlier this month through Topshelf Records. Today, the band have premiered a music video for a track from the effort titled “Bang.” You can check out the video's premiere, or watch it now below. Be sure to leave us a comment with your thoughts! If you haven't yet, you can […]

Braid - No Coast

Braid No Coast There's no more glaring way to put the “Midwest” in “Midwest emo” than to title an album that claims coastal neutrality. Along with Cap'n Jazz and the Promise Ring, Braid helped cultivate the uncorked, spastically energetic 1990s emo strain that's now suddenly one of the most blogworthy around, resulting in thinkpieces and debates and generally extensive […]

Braid stream title track from 'No Coast'

Braid are streaming the title track from their highly anticipated studio album, No Coast. The record, which marks the band's first full-length release in 16 years, is scheduled for release on July 8 via Topshelf Records. Pre-orders are available for purchase now. Check out the track below and let us know what you think! Braid member Chris Broach […]

Braid stream new song, “Bang”

’90s emo vets Braid recently announced their first full-length album in 16 years, No Coast, which was produced by Will Yip (La Dispute, Title Fight). Now, the band have premiered the album’s first single, “Bang,” on NPR. Listen to the song below, and let us know what you think. Braid will release No Coast on […]

Braid announce first album in 16 years, ‘No Coast’

Braid have announced the release of their first album in 16 years, No Coast. The album will be released on July 8 via Topshelf Records and was produced by Will Yip (La Dispute, Title Fight). Check out a statement from Chris Broach of Braid below: “I think we feel like we want this to be an introduction […]

Braid announce summer tour dates with Pity Sex, Into It. Over It., more

Braid will be on the road for a short tour in July. Joining the band will be Pity Sex, Into It. Over It. and Signals Midwest. Ticket information is to be announced. The dates are as follows: 7/8 – Lansing, MI – Common Ground Music Festival 7/9 – Pittsburgh, PA – Altar Bar* 7/10 – […]

21 Bands We Love Who Love The Smiths (And Morrissey)

30 years ago today, a young group from Manchester, England, the Smiths, released their self-titled debut album. Unbeknownst to the band at the time, that record, and the three full-lengths that would follow throughout the Smiths’ short five-year existence, would go on to influence an entire generation of bands, amass a cult following, and would […]

Braid perform “Forever Got Shorter” at Fest 12 (premiere)

Braid paired up with Light & Noise video at The Fest last year to create a live video capturing their performance of “Forever Got Shorter” which originally appeared on their 1997 Post Marked Stamps split with the Get Up Kids then was later featured on theircareer retrospective collection Movie Music Vol. 1. The video also […]

Matt Pryor (The Get Up Kids) releases music video for “Kinda Go To Pieces”

Matt Pryor (the Get Up Kids, the New Amsterdams) released a music video for his latest solo single today on Brooklyn Vegan. The track—released last October—is called, “Kinda Go To Pieces” and is featured on Pryor’s latest solo album, Wrist Slitter, which is out now via Equal Vision/Roary Records. The video for “Kinda Go To Pieces,” […]

16 people we think–and hope–will be on the next Say Anything album

This Sunday, Max Bemis sent Say Anything fans’ brains abuzz when he sent out a string of tweets with the initials of the guest vocalists featured on the band’s upcoming album. Some weren’t too hard to figure out. (If you don't know that SDB is Bemis’ wife, Sherri DuPree-Bemis, then you might want to get out […]

73 Facts You Absolutely Must Memorize About The Emo Revival

We here at AP pride ourselves on staying on top of current musical trends. Throughout the course of our 300-plus issues and nearly 29 years in business, we’ve helped spread the gospel of nascent, often misunderstood genres like goth, industrial rock, noise rock, nü metal, pop-punk, metalcore and plenty more.  But recently, we began hearing […]
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