from under the cork tree

Add a dash of Fall Out Boy, a sprinkle of Drake, a pinch of the 1975 and a hint of Kanye West and you’ll end up with a sound that’s nearly impossible to replicate. The mastermind behind this fool-proof recipe is none other than Hopeless Records’ latest addition to their stacked roster—a singer-songwriter who was […]

Fall Out Boy bassist Pete Wentz is officially taking over the radio waves at Apple Music. On April 12, he launched his weekly show Loud And Sad Radio. During every episode, Wentz will be talking about an array of topics in music, social media, TV and film. During the inaugural episode, Wentz played a slew […]

In the modern age of rapid releases, instant gratification and seemingly endless content, it’s easy to take singles for granted. After all, it’s hard to fully appreciate a new track—or even an album—for what it’s worth when you’ve got hundreds to choose from. Throwback to the 2000s alternative scene, though, and it’s a different story […]

Discovering bonus tracks to your favorite albums was hands-down one of the best feelings ever back in the 2000s. Before the rise of streaming services, instant downloads and damn near limitless music collections, B-sides and other limited releases were like gold. If you were lucky, you’d find them on physical albums or iTunes. Otherwise, you were […]

Remember the days of rushing home and turning on MTV to catch the latest alternative hits? How about debating which music video you should buy with the remaining balance on your iTunes gift card? Anyone engaged in the 2000s scene knew how important music videos were to it. From artist discovery to the aesthetic, those […]

Have you ever listened to a Fall Out Boy song and thought, “Wow, this song is really speaking to me”? We’ve all been there. Throughout the band’s extensive discography, there are tracks that make us laugh, cry and describe exactly what we are going through sometimes. And while many of their songs make us feel heard, […]

If you’re a punk who just so happens to struggle with bouts of insomnia, look no further than Sparrow Sleeps, who famously turn emo tracks into lullabies. Alternative Press is proud to premiere their latest project, From Under The Stork Tree, an album of soft covers from Fall Out Boy‘s sophomore record to literally rock […]

YUNGBLUD doesn’t come across as someone who’d sweat superstition. Sure, he’s proven himself to be introspective, sensitive, even insecure. The new track from the Doncaster growler, “god save me, but don’t drown me out,” will be included on his forthcoming second album, Weird!. Sophomore efforts are inherently daunting affairs for musicians, especially when that debut […]

Pop punk is often associated with the turn of the century when power chords, skateboarders and forever-young tunes on MTV ruled the scene. More recently, there’s the puzzling association of the genre with pizza that has turned into a giant inside joke.  But the music dates back decades, with staying power that outlasted most predictions. […]

Have you ever wondered what it would sound like if Harry Styes sang for Fall Out Boy? Chances are, probably not. Nevertheless, you don’t have to ever worry about wondering again. A new mashup of Styles’ “Adore You” and Fall Out Boy’s “Dance, Dance” has emerged onto YouTube by Doctor Brixx. And, well, it’s the […]

Fall Out Boy have had a successful near 20 years in the music business with seven albums under their belt. In this span of time, some of their songs still remain a mystery to fans, as the band are famous for deep lyrics that aren’t always pronounced perfectly. In fact, there are whole YouTube videos […]

Over their nearly 20-year history, Fall Out Boy have given us seven very different incarnations of their now-iconic sound. From the raw, emotional Take This To Your Grave days to the refined neon of MANIA, we’ve learned that every new FOB record comes loaded with a fresh, unexpected guise to obsess over. As every era […]

In 2005, an unexpected but revolutionary wave of scene music hit the mainstream. It was the year Myspace rose in the online ranks social media and became the most popular of its kind. It gave bands new avenues to introduce their unique sounds to the masses and familiarize the world with the classic scenester selfie […]

Fall Out Boy fans might not be able to see the band hit the road with Green Day and Weezer this summer as planned, but Patrick Stump and Pete Wentz are offering the next best thing. As we await the rescheduled North American Hella Mega tour dates, the duo hit Cisco Live! to perform a […]

It’s difficult to ignore the cultural effect that SpongeBob SquarePants has had on generations of viewers over the last 20 years. Unless you’ve been living in a pineapple under the sea of course. Whether you watch reruns of the series or still think Panic! At The Disco or My Chemical Romance recreated the “Band Geeks” […]

As Fall Out Boy’s From Under The Cork Tree turns 15, we take a look back at the band’s career the year the acclaimed emo record was released as told in issue #207. Over the past year, Pete Wentz and his band, Fall Out Boy—rounded out by singer/guitarist Patrick Stump, guitarist Joe Trohman and drummer […]

The 15-year anniversary of one of the most important pop-punk records of all time is nearly upon us. Fall Out Boy‘s From Under The Cork Tree dropped May 3, 2005 and now, 15 years later you can grab some really cool new merch.  To celebrate the anniversary, Fall Out Boy is releasing some limited-edition items. They have […]