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Whether they’re dropping the world’s hottest beef mixtape or roasting our favorite bands, the mastermind behind the Wendy’s Twitter account is the hero we don’t deserve. National Roast Day kicked off 2019 in the best way possible, skewering everyone from State Champs to Hopeless Records.  We’ve gathered some of our favorite zingers to create a […]

Since their first single appeared on Spotify in 2015, Selfish Things have consistently set the precedent of quality over quantity, and they have yet to fail on that front. Following the release of the quartet’s 2018 EP, Vertical Love, they’re back with their premiere full-length record, Logos, out now via Pure Noise Records.  Read more: Green […]

“Manifest,” the first real song (after the spoken-word piece “A Brief History Of The Future”) on sci-fi modern-rock outfit Starset’s new album, is both a call to adventure and a mission statement. Frontman Dustin Bates’ vocal prowess is richly melodic and in the present without having to resort to going alien Cookie Monster on us. […]

You’re welcome: We’ve made finding new songs by rising bands easy. Each week, we’re gathering the best from the underground and offering it to you in one concise AP&R list. Scroll below and check out our Spotify Discover playlist, featuring these tracks and more! In return, we want to hear your favorite. Let us know […]

Dedicated metal fans are notoriously passionate about their music, even if it’s to a fault. The most fanatical ones will defend the genre at all costs, but not every fan of heavy music is locked exclusively into listening to blast beats and shredding riffs. Musicians often draw influence from some of the most surprising artists, […]

If you’re listening to a new tune for the first time and not really paying attention to the lyrics, it’s easy to get sucked into the track without registering what the words mean. On a second or third listen, however, you may find some of those songs may be a little disturbing and creepy.  For […]

If the scene is dying, the latest Crown The Empire record may mark a revival. Setting the tone with blindsiding singles such as “MZRY,” the band only match the massive magnitude of breakdowns with the weight of their words.  This is far from the same band who started packing summer Warped Tour sets, though. Maturity […]

With a total of seven Punk Goes Pop albums in the installment, the cross-genre cover series became not only a scene favorite, but also a helping hand for rising artists who expanded their horizons with iconic covers such as the Wanted’s “Glad You Came” and Katy Perry’s “I Kissed A Girl.” We’re here to test […]

We’re deep into 2019, and it’s already been a big year in music. From collaborations between some of our favorite artists to sick new tracks from well-known names as well as rising supergroups, the music videos keep rolling in. The list can go on, but we’re taking a look back on the past six months […]

Supergroup Life Right Now come from different bands but know brotherhood runs deep in their new track, “Wolfpack,” teaming up with AP to debut the song and music video. Repping members from Attila, It Lies Within, Nevada Rose and Deception Of A Ghost, the band take their name from Kyle Dameron’s (DOAG) 2012 record. Read […]

Crown The Empire announced their new album with a bang, sharing a new track in “MZRY” with a corresponding music video. The abstract visuals follow a man struggling against smiley-marked pills and the demons that come with them, making a subtle statement on substance abuse. Read more: Here’s everything coming to and leaving Netflix in July […]

Have you ever started watching a music video only to feel the strangest sense of deja vu? Rest assured, we’re here to tell you that you’re not as crazy as you may think. Check out these incredible videos that were all shot in the exact same place. The Escarpment is Southern California’s go-to, most cost-efficient […]

Crown The Empire announced an epic run titled Rage Fest kicking off this summer. The band is bringing out Attila, Veil Of Maya, Gideon, Hawk and Life Right Now. The run kicks off in late July and runs through August. Read more: Senses Fail announce tour performing debut EP in its entirety Crown The Empire announced […]

Crown The Empire are incredibly talented…but drawing Star Wars characters isn’t one of their strong suits. In APTV’s original game show, VOCAL REST, we put Andy Leo on vocal rest and lefts bandmates to guess answers to questions based on his drawings. Read more: Crown The Empire give “Old Town Road” an acoustic spin The […]

Plain White T’s released a new music video—plus, don’t miss a live recording from Crown The Empire. Check out the news you might have missed today below! Read more: Aidan Gallagher explains infamous MCR date’s impact on first single release 1. Plain White T’s release new music video Plain White T’s released a new music […]

We Came As Romans and Crown The Empire are going out on a massive co-headlining tour in the U.S. this spring. Check out all the cities and dates below! Read more: Venue cancels As I Lay Dying gig amid city’s outcry over Tim Lambesis We Came As Romans started teasing something on Monday, Jan. 4. The band posted […]