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The Madden Brothers Greetings From California We all knew the Joel and Benji Madden were fond of a pop hook, but who knew behind the simple presentation and ebullient teenage smirk of Good Charlotte laid baroque pop sophistication? That’s one of the flavors the Madden Brothers sample as they make a break from their pop-punk […]

5 Seconds Of Summer 5 Seconds Of Summer Depending on your opinion of them and their music, you might dub 5 Seconds Of Summer a boy band, pop-punk or something in the middle—but no matter where you fall in the are-they-or-aren’t-they debate, one thing you can’t accuse the teenage Australian quartet of is being disinterested […]

If you're reading this, we have to assume you're either an AP casual reader or subscriber. We, like you, all became fans of Alternative Press before we got the job. The editorial staff take a moment to reflect this Throwback Thursday on the first issue that introduced us to our beloved publication.  What's the first issue of […]

The Madden Brothers (Benji and Joel Madden of Good Charlotte) are streaming their debut track, “We Are Done.” The song is taken from the band’s upcoming album, Greetings From California…, which will be released on October 7 via Capitol Records. Listen to the song below, and let us know what you think. The song originally […]

APTV Chicago correspondent TJ Horansky (@tjhoransky) brings you a fresh helping of APTV news for the week ending May 25, including stories from Sum 41, Andy Biersack (Black Veil Brides), the Madden Brothers (Good Charlotte), As I Lay Dying, Saosin and more!

Brothers Benji and Joel Madden (of the band Good Charlotte) have announced a new band that will be called, simply, the Madden Brothers. The band will release their debut album, Greetings From California…, on October 7 via Capitol Records. The band’s first single, “We Are Done” will be out June 2, along with a lyric […]

With St. Patrick’s Day looming bright green and near, you might be thinking of ways to style yourself for the occasion so that you don’t get mercilessly inundated with pinches for the day. If you’re like me and own very few articles of clothing that aren’t a shade of black, let alone green, you may […]

Like any Millennial who watched too much TV as a teenager, I’ve spent a lot of time doing the following: 1. telling anyone who will listen that no form of TV programming will ever come close to touching TGIF. 2. wondering (often aloud) if I’ll ever experience a love like Cory and Topanga’s. 3. wishing […]

Today on AltPress… AP LOOKS BACK: With our 13th annual “100 Bands You Need To Know” issue onsale now, AltPress decided to revisit the very first 100 Bands issue, from 2001, to see where they ended up. A massive list featuring Bright Eyes, Coldplay, At The Drive-In, Good Charlotte and more. THE SUMMER SET perform “Maybe […]

(Photo: @marieke_h) Belgian media outlet De Staandard is reporting that six people have died following a stage collapse during today's Pukkelpop festival. According to Pitchfork, the stage collapsed after a sudden storm swept through the festival grounds right as indie-rock act Smith Westerns were about to play; NME says the Shelter and Chateau stages were […]

Various Artists Muppets: The Green Album Paying tribute to the Muppets is a trickier gig than Kermit & Co.’s warm and fuzzy reputation might lead you to believe. There’s the immediate hazard: the possibility of trampling tunes that have been favorites for four decades, in some cases. Which leads us to the second, often unspoken, […]

Good Charlotte have posted a video update from their Cardiology World Tour. Check out the video below and tell us what you think!

You think it’s hard to write an original song? Try finding a cover song that hasn’t been done before—it’s harder than you think. That’s why we bring you Under The Covers: Each week, we’ll pit two bands who have covered the same source material against one another, and it’s up to you to decide who comes out on […]

Good Charlotte have announced they will be releasing a music video for “1979”. The track appears on the band's latest album, Cardiology. The video will premiere July 25 on AOL Music.

Former AP cover stars Yellowcard and Good Charlotte have confirmed a two-week run of co-headlining shows this June with Runner Runner opening. Dates below: Jun 10 – San Diego, CA – House of Blues Jun 11 – Pomona, CA – Fox Pomona Jun 12 – Tucson, AZ – Rialto Theatre Jun 14 – Albuquerque, NM – Sunshine Theater Jun 15 – Denver, CO – Summit Music […]

Two-time AP cover stars Good Charlotte have released the video for “Last Night,” the newest single off last year's Cardiology. You can view the clip, modeled after the classic Nickelodeon game show Double Dare, below. Good Charlotte “Last Night” at Double Dare from Good Charlotte

ALBUMS By Scott Heisel JIMMY EAT WORLD Invented (DGC/INTERSCOPE) OUT: Sept. 28 Jimmy Eat World and Mark Trombino: Two great tastes that taste great together. While longtime JEW fans were bummed to see the band acrimoniously part ways with their longtime producer before 2004’s Futures, it appears all fences have been mended, as the former Drive Like […]