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Ever since he discovered his love for radio as a young teenager, Jack Saunders dreamed of working for BBC’s Radio 1. However, having a dream and trying to realistically accomplish it are two very different things. It takes passion, perseverance and hard work to make your dreams come true, and luckily, Saunders knew this better […]

By the end of 2016, Chunk! No, Captain Chunk! had reached heights that most bands can only dream of. They had played for eager crowds around the world and became fan favorites at Warped Tour. Their three killer albums had set the standard for easycore excellence, placing them on equal footing with legendary groups such […]

Collaboration in music has become increasingly common across all genres, but HEALTH have gone above and beyond what this typically looks and sounds like. Their series of DISCO albums were previously companion remixes to their full-lengths, but now, they’ve reimagined them as massive collaborative efforts, with each song melding a different artist’s style with HEALTH’s […]

Post-hardcore fans haven’t heard much from As Cities Burn since their last album, Hell Or High Water, in 2009. Aside from a brief reunion tour and some spotty speculation, many thought the band had smoldered to ashes. But 14 years after their debut, the band have come full circle. Boasting their original lineup with the […]

Escalating political and social issues have caused a rise in impassioned responses, heated debates and both violent and nonviolent protests. Some bands in the punk, hardcore and alternative music scenes are retaliating with their art, but BackWordz have a unique take on how we as a people should deal with our current problems. The core […]

The element of surprise ruled in music in 2016. The traditional album release strategy of a single, some interviews, radio play and another single fell by the wayside in favor of elaborate stealth releases. Beyoncé’s Lemonade might have been the most notable, the one that set off real discussion about surprise releasing as a viable […]

[Photo credit: Errick Easterday] Some bands have absolutely no interest in turning the heaviness down. It's just a destructive wake—be it through massive riffs or horrifying soundscapes—until there's nothing left but the fragments of what you once called a skull. So why bother putting off the inevitable? Here are a handful of great bands that'll leave […]

Milestones are teaming up with AP to annouce the release of their Fearless Records debut EP, Equal Measures. Last week, the UK band released a music video for their single “Call Me Disaster.” “We're so excited for people to hear the EP, we feel it perfectly introduces Milestones,” vocalist Matt Clarke says. “We hope everyone enjoys […]

After four films as the legendary spy, Daniel Craig recently revealed that he’d rather “slash his wrists” than play James Bond in a movie again, so we’re guessing he won’t be signing up for the next installment in the franchise. British actors Idris Elba, Tom Hiddleston and Damian Lewis are all rumored to be in […]

Editor's note: In its origins, the TASTE OF CHAOS tour was frequently deemed “Winter Warped” by both fans and organizers. The 2006 road show took place in the late winter and early spring, featuring lineups populated by some of the most diverse voices in the scene, including bands like My Chemical Romance, the Used, Underoath, […]

Editor's note: In its origins, the TASTE OF CHAOS tour was frequently deemed “Winter Warped” by both fans and organizers. The 2006 road show took place in the late winter and early spring, featuring lineups populated by some of the most diverse voices in the scene, including bands like My Chemical Romance, the Used, Underoath, […]

For the past several months as scandals unfolded, as our leaders spoke out and the fans came together, as excuses and apologies tumbled out in equal measure, the staff of AP has been working to take all of this information and find proactive solutions. The problem of sexual violence in the music scene is not a new one—where there […]

At 6’5”, I’m sure I’ve accidentally ruined someone’s concert experience. Despite making conscious efforts to be as inconspicuous as possible, there’s plenty of venues I simply can’t hide in. NPR Music’s Stephen Thompson recently touched on tall show attendees in his column The Good Listener, stating “Tall people do indeed have a social obligation to […]

Timing is everything as far as your fanbase is concerned. There’s a thin balance between consistent momentum and leaving enough intrigue to keep people wanting more. Knowing when to switch from one mindset to the other is crucial. Photo by Ashley Osborn Staying in the public eye is a key step for any new band […]

RDGLDGRN have premiered a brand new song titled “Robots,” which features Dave Grohl on drums. Check out the song below and let us know what you think. The band released their debut, self-titled LP in September of 2013, which also featured Grohl taking up drumming duties throughout the entire effort. In case you missed it, the band […]

Those Who Fear have premiered a brand new song titled “Ego Trip,” which features a guest appearance from Fit For A King's Ryan Kirby. The track is taken from the band's upcoming sophomore studio album, Death Sentence, which is due out on June 24 via Facedown Records. Pre-orders are available for purchase now. Check it out below […]