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Cartel, Real Friends, Yellowcard, more featured on ultimate pop-punk album for kids

Following in the footsteps of some of their previously amazing children’s releases, Sparrow Sleeps is teaming up with some of our favorite pop punkers for a collab album Sparrow and Friends Start A Band!, which is set to be released Oct. 21. This is the group’s first release geared to kids age 3-5, and it […]

10 Essential Songs To Get Stoked For Spring

Sick of the snow storms? So are we! Here's a little reminder that brighter days are ahead!  There's a soundtrack to every season, and spring is a time for uplifting and upbeat songs. Breakups and broken hearts need not apply. The following 10 songs are all worthy of your warm-weather listening. Songs selected by: Brian […]

Musicians Talk Sports: College football preview with Beartooth, the Word Alive, Cartel

Beartooth bassist Oshie Bichar paints a picture of Ohio State football season that would draw the praise of Claude Monet. “When I was in school, I lived like two blocks from the stadium,” Bichar says. “It’s that feeling that’s in the air on a Saturday. Late fall, it starts to get a little chilly outside. […]

Musicians talk sports: Fantasy Football prep with Blessthefall, Beartooth, August Burns Red, more

Put away the iPhone calculator. Click out of that mock draft or Reddit thread that has you spellbound. Fantasy football advice is best served from your favorite musicians. Like Set It Off vocalist and part-time fantasy guru Cody Carson “I did terrible,” Carson says. “I shit the bed.” Oh. Truly, though, Carson and his fellow […]

Will Pugh of Cartel looks back on 10 years of 'Chroma,' “Honestly” going Gold

In September 2005, Cartel released Chroma on The Militia Group, a tiny independent record label based in Long Beach, California. The Georgia sons would break into the mainstream on the heels of the success of the record's first single, “Honestly.” The song, a call to arms for lead singer Will Pugh as he was trying to get […]

Here's what Islander are listening to on tour

While Islander were out on their recent tour with Nothing More, we hit up the band to see what they’ve been listening to while on the road. From Papa Roach to Copeland, The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart and Young Guns, the band offer up a playlist to suit all tastes. J.R. Bareis (Guitar):  […]

Cartel's "Honestly" certified Gold

Cartel's hit single, “Honestly,” has officially been certified Gold, selling over 500,000 singles to date. The track is taken from the band's 2005 LP, Chroma, which they are currently on a 10-year anniversary tour for. In celebration of the milestone, the band are releasing a gold vinyl seven-inch (limited to 500 copies), that will feature the original version […]

Cartel announce 'Chroma' 10-year anniversary tour

Cartel have announced that they will embark on a 10-year tour for their record Chroma. They will be joined by Hit The Lights, Team and Driver Friendly. You can check out a full itinerary below. Read more: Golfing with Cartel Chroma was released in September of 2005 and has since sold over 250,000 copies. CARTEL ONLY: 3/20 – Dallas, TX […]

13 pop-punk bands covering other pop-punk bands

As a genre, pop-punk is like one big family, but we don’t see enough of the bands covering each other. While it’s cool and downright acceptable for pop-punk bands to cover pop music, how come there’s never been a Pop-Punk Goes Pop-Punk compilation? Who wouldn’t want a collection of their favorite, young pop-punk bands covering […]

The Strive - "Keep Dreaming" video premiere

Kansas City pop-rock quintet The Strive will be featured in the AP&R section of AP issue 312, but you can get to know the band now with their new video for their latest single “Keep Dreaming.”  We recommend this band if you like their influences Cartel, Mayday Parade and Every Avenue.

Golfing with Cartel

Cartel frontman Will Pugh heads to the driving range with APTV Chicago correspondent TJ Horansky and chats with about his history with the game and how it relates to music.

Watch the final Glamour Kills tour update

The fourth annual Glamour Kills tour recently wrapped on Nov. 30. Mayday Parade, Man Overboard, Cartel and Stages & Stereos were on the lineup. Fans can check out the final video update below. Leave us a comment with your thoughts!

Glamour Kills Tour (Mayday Parade, Man Overboard, Cartel, Stages & Stereos) posts first video update

The fourth annual Glamour Kills tour has been going strong for two weeks, and now the first video update has been posted on YouTube. There's still time to catch Mayday Parade, Man Overboard, Cartel and Stages & Stereos! Remaining Dates: Nov 4 – Denver, CO @ The Summit Nov 5 – Salt Lake City, UT […]

Song Premiere: Quiet Out Loud, "Hollywood" (feat. Cartel's Will Pugh)

Below you can find the exclusive stream of Quiet Out Loud's new single “Hollywood” featuring Cartel's Will Pugh. It's the first taste of the Chicago-based band's upcoming What I Really Meant To Say EP. Expect it out sometime in the fall. “It was amazing working with the guys in QOL, this song rips so hard!” elated […]

Update: Man Overboard, Cartel, Stages & Stereos added to Glamour Kills Tour with Mayday Parade

Man Overboard, Cartel, and Stages & Stereos have all been announced as opening support for Mayday Parade on the Glamour Kills Tour 2013. Tickets are currently on sale over at maydayparade.com! Mayday Parade also announced last week that they will be releasing their new album Monsters In The Closet on October 8 via Fearless Records. Check out the list of […]

Weekly Playlist #31: Mid-Year Report 2013 – Best Songs

In this special edition Weekly Playlist, we bring you our favorite songs of the year so far as a part of our 2013 mid-year report.Which songs are your favorites of the year to date? Let us know in the comments! CONTRIBUTORS [SH] Scott Heisel [BK] Brian Kraus [BM] Brittany Moseley [JP] Jason Pettigrew [CW] Cassie Whitt […]

Cartel announce UK tour with Kids In Glass Houses

Cartel has announced a short tour through the U.K. this fall with Cardiff natives Kids in Glass Houses. This follows their current tour with New Found Glory and other various dates throughout the summer. Their latest release, Collider, is available now. Head below to see both the dates and a lyric video from one of […]

Audiostrobelight stream new album, 'What You’re Running From,' produced by Cartel frontman

Audiostrobelight are streaming their new album, What You’re Running From, on Soundcloud and Bandcamp (where it's available for purchase). The seven-song affair was produced by Cartel's Will Pugh. Check it out below.

Weekly Playlist #25: Windows Down - 11 summer driving songs

It’s getting hot out, which means it’s about time to start annoying people with your loud music as you drive by. Rather than shooting for the generic summer songs playlist, this week, we are providing you with some of the perfect songs to play very loudly with the warm summer breeze whipping across your face. […]

State Champs added to Cartel tour dates

Albany, NY's State Champs have been added to Cartel's June tour dates. The band just wrapped up tracking their debut full-length for Pure Noise Records with Steve Klein (New Found Glory) and Sam Pura (The Waiting Room, The Story So Far). 6/8: Troubadour – Los Angeles, CA 6/10 : The Underground – Mesa, AZ* 6/12 […]
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