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35 years later, The Lost Boys’ “Cry Little Sister” is still a gothic epic
The Lost Boys boasts an impressive soundtrack, particularly its epic theme “Cry Little Sister.” 35 years later, Gerard McMahon reflects on the song’s legacy.
'Almost Famous' musical to make its Broadway debut in 2022
An Almost Famous musical is making its Broadway debut this year. The musical is an adaptation of Cameron Crowe‘s 2000 rock ‘n’ roll coming-of-age film. “It’s All Happening…Broadway 2022” appears in the bio of the production’s Twitter page. The project has been in the works since 2018, according to Deadline. Read more: 12 musicals that […]
10 unforgettable movie scenes that were made even better with music
From the ending of Fight Club to the final moment of The Breakfast Club, music has been adding extra emotion to movie scenes for decades. Music can evoke emotion, conclude a scene without words or deliver the extra oomph that a moment was lacking otherwise. Below we have compiled some of our favorite scenes from […]
Hear Dave Grohl step behind the drum kit for Stevie Nicks' new single
Stevie Nicks is back with her first new piece of music in 2020. For the dreamy new single “Show Them The Way,” the Fleetwood Mac singer has joined forces with legendary drummer and Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl. Read more: Here’s why Linkin Park completely rewrote “Runaway” for ‘Hybrid Theory’ Earlier this year, it was […]
17 MGK songs that rock just as hard as ‘Tickets To My Downfall’
Machine Gun Kelly has carved out a name for himself with rapid-fire verses and an incredible live show, building a full-blown movement much bigger than his music. Backed by a family of loyal fans and a full band, the actor/musician has poured his all into four full-lengths and multiple mixtapes over the past decade. Having […]
Halsey is set to star in this upcoming young adult series
Multi-talented artist and global musician Halsey is heading back to the small screen. The “Without Me” singer is set to star in the new series The Player’s Table, based on Jessica Goodman’s bestselling debut novel They Wish They Were Us. Read more: Los Angeles just banned a major part of Halloween for 2020 Halsey has shown […]
‘Paradise City’ was almost named after a different classic rock song
Last week, American Satan fans got their first taste of the film’s series spinoff with a brand new trailer. Since being released on May 1, the Paradise City teaser has earned over 4 million views. Due to the trailer’s success, the show’s creator is sharing some behind-the-scenes secrets about Paradise City. Ash Avildsen, Sumerian Records […]
10 Oscar-nominated movies about musicians you need to watch
It’s officially Oscars season. The 2020 event will hit our screens Feb. 9 through ABC, with 24 categories being presented by the Academy Awards. To get ready for the best night of the year for film fans, we compiled a list of 10 of our favorite movies about musicians, fictitious or not, that were nominated […]
Remembering Chris Cornell: 10 moving moments from Soundgarden's late frontman
Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell, also a prominent solo musician and founding member of both Audioslave and Temple Of The Dog, died unexpectedly on Wednesday. The prolific performer was 52. At the time, he was in Detroit, having just finished a concert with Soundgarden. On Thursday, Cornell’s death was reportedly ruled a suicide by investigating authorities. […]
26 fictional bands from movies and TV that we wish we could see in real life
Whether they’re musicians in disguise, actors paid to pretend or even an actual band, plenty of fictional music groups have graced big and small screens. From Jesse And The Rippers to Sex Bomb-Omb, check out some of the best below. Jesse And The Rippers (Full House) Jesse Katsopolis, portrayed by John Stamos, was the cool […]
Machine Gun Kelly returns to the screen for 'Roadies'
Cleveland’s own Machine Gun Kelly keeps strapping more acting credits under his belt—the rapper has roles in movies like Beyond The Lights and Punk’s Dead: SLC Punk 2. Now, he’s set to take on a TV series for the first time with Showtime’s Roadies. Read more: Machine Gun Kelly nearly loses arm The show, set to debut this summer, follows […]
It’s All Happening: 9 Music Life Lessons from 'Almost Famous'
Unlike albums, I don’t get super-emotionally attached to movies. Sure, I have my favorites, but I’ll never expound on the merits of Clueless like I will In Defense Of The Genre. Of course all that changed with Almost Famous. In case you’re unfamiliar with the movie, here’s a quick recap: Cameron Crowe’s semi-autobiographical film is […]
The Ultimate AP Movie Night: 17 rock 'n' roll films you must see
The best movies tend to be those you can relate to, and here at AP, all we know is rock ‘n’ roll, so we put our heads together to curate this list of some of our favorite (and not-so-favorite) rock movies. Invite your rowdiest friends over, pop that popcorn, hardcore dance in the living room […]
The Academy Is...: Rock 'N' Roll High School
On their previous record, THE ACADEMY IS… were thrown into every quandary you can imagine, from crippling self-doubt to in-fighting within their ranks. Somehow they’ve been able to dial down the drama by visiting a place that’s been responsible for generating neuroses in most of us. Story By: Emily Zemler Photos: Taylor Gahm It’s cloudy […]
The List On AP: Classic Rock For The Year 2022
A portion of the mail that arrives at the AP Skyscraper comes from haters who think we suck simply because we’re not time-warping back to 1994 to put Tori Amos, Chris Cornell or some hackneyed industrial band on our covers. (Pardon us for knowing how to use a calendar.) But while it can’t be denied […]
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