breakthrough band

State Champs win Breakthrough Band at 2016 APMAs

[Photo credit: Lily P. McLaughlin] State Champs have won the award for Breakthrough Band, presented by Roadrunner Records and Fueled By Ramen, at the 2016 Alternative Press Music Awards! “This is crazy! We are so excited,” frontman Derek Discanio says during their acceptance speech. “Most importantly it’s all because of you that we get to do […]

“I’m a very big Paramore fan, and I met Hayley”—PVRIS singer Lynn Gunn reflects on APMAs, win

Following a stellar performance of “My House,” featuring a guest appearance from Issues’ Tyler Carter, dark-pop sensations PVRIS took home the award for Breakthrough Band (presented by Splat) at the 2015 APMAs. Right after they accepted the Skully, we sat down for a quick chat with dynamic singer Lynn Gunn to discuss the group’s first […]