from under the cork tree

Over the course of a 20-plus-year career that started with hardcore-influenced punk and ended with electro-pop-tinged arena rock, Fall Out Boy made sure to never make the same album twice. One of the biggest bands to come out of the mid-2000s pop-punk scene, it’s hard to underestimate the impact that Patrick Stump, Pete Wentz, Joe Trohman and Andy Hurley have had — and it isn’t simply confined to

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 practically born with music in his blood. Throughout 2019 and 20...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

Fall Out Boy are one of those bands who have consistently delivered amazing records throughout the duration of their existence. They’re a scene-defining group, putting out some of the most iconic tracks of all time that we not only love to jam to but contain lyrics that speak to our emo souls. W...

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...

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 thei...

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 you to sleep...

It's been 15 years since Fall Out Boy released From Under The Cork Tree. However, there are still a few Easter eggs fans can't seem to agree on including a controversial one in "Dance, Dance." This week, the infamous whisper in the single was brought up again on Reddit and fans are more determined than ever to figure out what Pete Wentz really says...

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 ...

Yes, it's true. Fall Out Boy are officially entering the culinary world and releasing their own signature tacos. The limited-edition tacos are not only benefitting a non-profit, but the name FOB have decided to give the snack is truly a From Under The Cork Tree throwback...

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.  ...

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...

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 f...

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. A...

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 pose: brutally teased hair, one eye hidden behind bangs and a kissy face to match..

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...

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 Dis... Read More ...

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 Andy Hurley—have become an unscripted Cinderella story. A group of suburban Ch...