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Skinny jeans and Converse (whether crisp or covered toe to heel in scribbled lyrics) still fill the pits of venues, but you’d be hard-pressed to find someone taking a picture with a Motorola Sidekick and posting it on their Myspace. The culture and components of the scene are always evolving, and while some trends hold […]

We went through some of the greatest Vans shoes so you wouldn’t have to. If you want to find out which shoe matches your personality, take this quiz, because style is important. More on Vans To celebrate its 50th anniversary, Vans is launching a series of five short visual stories. The first, which can be […]

Why just stick with merch when you can rep your favorite band with some killer lipstick? We’ve scoured the web to find some the best looks that encompass the vibes of some of the most popular bands in the scene. Grab your favorite brushes and pay homage to your musical heroes with these bold makeup […]

We know you are going to spend your weekend online shopping, so we’ve made it easier for you! Here are 10 things to add to your virtual shopping cart:   1. Cold Cuts Merch, Modern Baseball ‘Script’ Beanie, $14.99   2. All In Merch, State Champs Globe Line TXT Pull Hood, $30     3. Districtlines, Set it […]

Who wouldn't want to look like Lynn Gunn, the lead singer of PVRIS? Her style is impeccable, clean and edgy; just check her out on the cover of AP Issue 332. To help you rock her style, we decided to take one of her looks from our latest issue and help you find it for […]

Have you ever looked at someone's natural hair color and thought, “He would look great with pink hair?” Do you have hair envy because your school won't let you dye your hair unnatural colors? Do you just want to see Matty Mullins with a blue beard like we did?  This APTV video is for you, […]

The fanny pack is a fashion enigma. Despite what some may believe, however, they are not dead. Read more: The 12 best pieces of band merch you missed this year Working at the airport has shown me that fanny packs are, unfortunately, not a thing of the past. — Jolene (@SpazmaticJoJo) November 2, 2015 During 2011, […]

Our friends, and APMAs partners, Journeys are giving us a the scoop on up-and-coming indie sensations The Griswolds. Supporting the #WILDERNESSPOLITCS tour, this four-piece will be bringing along their bright Australian vibes to offset the unavoidable temps of late fall. Peep the 'All Access' video below, and get a detailed account on how the collective […]

Did you know today, September 22, is the final day of Summer 2015?!?! Well, we hope you enjoyed every single second of it! While the temps outisde might be dropping, fall tours are only beginning to heat up. Ahead of their #WildernessPolitics Tour, Andrew McMahon and New Politics took a moment away from rehearsals to […]

In our fifth episode of “Style With Ci Babs,” our APTV correspondent Caity Babcock shares the secrets to getting her signature torn-jeans look! You loved this style in her “Three go-to looks for Warped Tour” and asked for a tutorial on how she gets her flawless torn jeans! So, here you have it!  Be sure […]

Check out our fall essentials for keeping warm and while looking great. For more details check out the AP Style section in issue 327 featuring Bring me the Horizon ZUMIEZ; Empyre, Cortland Flannel Shirt – Teal, $29.95     HOT TOPIC; Black Matter, I Tolerate Your Heart Tank, $20.50             HOT TOPIC; Black Matter, Alien […]

“Aren’t you hot?” It’s the question that plagues every glamorous goth, vampy vanguard and witchy fashionista during hot months. I always say “I’m okay,” but the truth is it’s nearly 100 degrees outside and my skin feels like a swampy water slide; my face is on the verge of turning into a Salvador Dali painting; […]

Summer’s done. Bummer. But you can still make the halls a party with these selections. We’ve gathered everything from shirts to guitar straps, bucket hats to backpacks. You can even pick up a pair of AP sneakers! Studying may suck, but take a closer look at these pages—you might learn something sartorial. MerchNow Stay Sick […]

In part three of our “Style With Ci Babs” Warped Tour preparation guide, APTV Northwest correspondent Caity Babcock gives you the do’s and don’ts of wearing makeup to Warped. Learn how to make your makeup last all day, which products are best to use when you know melting is highly likely, what to include in […]

In part two of our new “Style With Ci Babs” series, APTV Northwest correspondent shows you how to keep your hair in check while you're in the pit with simple Warped-Tour-proof hairstyles! We know it’s hot and messy and you’re probably going to be all over the pit. Ci Babs keeps that and her past […]

In the first of our new style how-to series with APTV Northwest Correspondent Caity Babcock, we’re joining forces with our friends at Splat Hair Color to show you how to do a grey-to-blue ombre! Check it out, and if you have questions, be sure to tweet them to @CiBabs! Products used for this look: —Splat […]

Bright colors and new trends shouldn’t be limited to your summer wardrobe. From bright pinks to simple ombré styles and everything in between, here are just a few of the artists with the best dye jobs in the scene. Check out Hot Topic’s hair section for more dye and accessories inspiration!   Ash Costello, New Years […]

“Wait, AP. Halloween month? Isn’t Halloween just a day?” Psh! No! Halloween and punk rock go together like bloo-… milk and cookies, so we’re making a month of it with our SEVEN CIRCLES OF SCARE series, where we’ll be bringing you seven new frightful stories in the weeks leading up to October 31. With just a week until […]

If you were to imagine a woman who bakes horror-inspired confections, Christine McConnell probably isn’t who you’d have in mind. The Los Angeles native is supermodel-tall with a head full of brunette hair that looks to be pulled straight from a Pantene commercial. She’s been known to rock a ’50s housewife-inspired dress on more than […]