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Drive-Thru Records classic compilation available on vinyl for first time

Drive-Thru Records just broke a stint of silence by launching an Instagram account to announce a classic compilation is heading to vinyl. The beloved scene staple shuttered its doors in 2008 (and briefly attempted to relaunch in 2012). Before closing up shop, the label championed releases from Allister, Midtown, the Movielife, New Found Glory, Something Corporate, […]

The Early November talk growing in the age of emo on ‘Lilac’

Coming up on 20 years in the scene and releasing their most adventurous LP to date, longtime emo unit (and Drive-Thru Records roster staples) the Early November are only picking up speed. However, frontman Ace Enders shares that after taking an indefinite hiatus in 2007, the group’s future wasn’t always clear. “I feel like we […]

10 records from 1999 you won’t believe are two decades old

The new issue of AP features our annual “Class Of” special where we talk about the significance of records released 10 years ago. While some readers will certainly remember those selections, we decided to go back further to 1999. Ever wonder about records from, say, last century? It turns out that 1999 was a pretty […]

Man badly covers AC/DC’S “Thunderstruck” in drive-thru to place order

A truly glorious YouTube video from 2013 has resurfaced. While user FizzyPops3434 is no stranger to the drive-thru prank, his take on AC/DC’s “Thunderstruck” is so bad, it’s good. Following a recent share from Loudwire, the video has begun to get more traction. The video depicts the prankster pulling up to various drive-thru windows and […]

29 songs that defined the Drive-Thru Records era

Few record labels have championed pop-punk the way Drive-Thru Records did. In the way same labels like Run For Cover and No Sleep have built a distinct musical community today, Drive-Thru did it in the early 2000s—only bigger. An up-and-coming band signing to Drive-Thru was almost guaranteed to pick up Starting Line or Early November […]

13 Classic Record Labels We Really, Really Miss

AP has seen many a record label hit the scene hard, create a huge buzz, move some serious units then, through a series of bad decisions, end up with their doors closed, with nothing much to show for it (except maybe a gold record if you played your cards right). Here are 13 labels we’re […]