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This is the song that inspired Ashton Irwin’s solo album ‘Superbloom’

Last week, 5 Seconds Of Summer fans uncovered new music from Ashton Irwin just before he officially announced his debut solo album. Following the release of first single “Skinny Skinny” Friday, the drummer is opening up about his next song off Superbloom. Titled “Have U Found What Ur Looking For?,” Irwin took to Twitter to […]

Here’s how to see Red Jumpsuit Apparatus play ‘Don’t You Fake It’ in full

The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus recently released their The Emergency EP, and now the band are set to play the new tracks in a live setting. The audience can also expect to hear fan-favorite tracks as TRJA will be playing Don’t You Fake It in celebration of the album’s 14th anniversary. The discography-spanning performance will mark […]

These are the 25 most influential songs of pop punk

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. […]

Alex Gaskarth’s pick for “one of the best bands“ ever isn’t who you think

All Time Low‘s Alex Gaskarth is known for sharing his opinions on the internet. Now, the frontman is revealing which band he thinks “might be one of the best bands of all time” and no, it’s not blink-182. Read more: H.E.R. is making history with her new signature Fender Stratocaster All Time Low have worked […]

Find out what kind of rock star you would be based on your zodiac sign

Who among us hasn’t fantasized about living the rock star life? (Well, besides rappers.) Seriously though, who wouldn’t want a gig like that? The tears of the bright-eyed are the lubrication that keeps the rock ‘n’ roll machine pumping along. But what if a life of stardom could be gleaned from the stars themselves? In […]

19 of the best debut albums to come out of the scene

They say you have your entire life to create your debut album, but they’re usually pretty terrible. However, these scene acts went above and beyond the call of duty, making bona fide masterpieces from the very start. There’s hardly any filler on these records, and many of the albums mentioned here are fan favorites to […]

Travis Mills felt uninspired before creating his new band girlfriends

Travis Mills spent the past four years out of the spotlight, often burrowed in production studios helping other artists find their perfect sound. It’s a far cry from the center stage of festivals where Mills would whip crowds into frenzies with his endless energy.  You probably know him from his T. Mills days, with songs […]

Here are 12 pop-punk songs that align perfectly with your zodiac sign

What do zodiac signs and pop punk have in common? Legions of people swear by them. If anybody ever threw shade at you for going to Warped Tour every year, give them a one-finger salute. You were supporting your scene. At least you weren’t, say, a president asking an astrologist to help run the country. […]

Here are 20 of the easiest pop-punk songs to learn on guitar

Are you dreaming about leaving your hometown? Sure you are. Because pop-punk kids have felt self-isolated long before the pandemic. All the shows are canceled, and there’s nothing else to do, so there’s no better time to order in an unhealthy amount of pizza, reminisce about Warped Tour and dust off that Fender or Gibson […]

Hear Sleeping With Sirens’ highly-awaited heavy song “Talking To Myself"

After much anticipation, Sleeping With Sirens have finally unveiled their new song “Talking To Myself.” The band have also revealed that the deluxe edition of How It Feels To Be Lost arrives on Aug. 21 via Sumerian Records. Read more: Watch Grayscale rework “Painkiller Weather” as a moving piano ballad It’s been less than a […]

Hear Mark Hoppus join Super Whatevr for “Carhartts & Converse”

Super Whatevr dropped their latest album don’t you wanna be glad? at the start of 2020. Now, they are back with even more new music. This time, the band enlisted the help of blink-182‘s Mark Hoppus for their new single “Carhartts & Converse.” The single features guest vocals from Hoppus and was also co-written by […]

AP&R playlist: Parody punk, carefree surf rock and emo rap

You’re welcome: We’ve made finding new songs by rising bands easy. Each week, we’re gathering the best from the underground and offering it to you in one concise list. Scroll below and check out our Spotify Discover playlist, featuring these tracks and more! In return, we want to hear your favorite. Let us know which […]

Hear the first single from Cady Groves’ upcoming posthumous album

Earlier this month, we were hit with the devastating news that Cady Groves had suddenly passed away. However, even though she is gone, fans will still be able to hear new music from the late singer later this month. On Thursday, it was announced that Groves’ posthumous album is on the way. Read more: Here’s […]

10 nostalgic comedy movies with surprisingly good soundtracks

Hollywood doesn’t pump out movies like they used to. The 2000s belonged to Amanda Bynes as the leading lady in hilarious romantic comedies and every punk band who set the mood for an action montage in a funny film. Some movies are made even better by cameos such as Cannibal Corpse (Ace Ventura: Pet Detective) […]

20 essential 2004 albums that proved the scene was here to stay

The 2004 alternative music community turned out to be a pivotal moment in time for scene bands. As the two previous years set the foundation for the genre, it quickly expanded. Musicians started to experiment more on albums with genres outside of emo, punk and pop. It was the year scene music established that it […]

10 pop artists who belted out rock tracks with no shame

The draw of belting out scene anthems is contagious, even to some of the biggest names in pop music. Sometimes, a song is just so good, you can’t contain yourself and have to sing in public, and these artists are just like us in this regard.  We’ve rounded up 10 pop artists who have shamelessly sung […]

Cady Groves has passed away at the age of 30

Cady Groves has passed away at the age of 30. The singer’s brother Cody Groves shared the news on Twitter Sunday. In the tweet, Cody states that “details are limited” and the family is currently trying to obtain more information. He also pays tribute to their late siblings Casey and Kelly. Read more: Here’s how […]

Lil Lotus is rewriting the emo playbook and there are no rules

Lil Lotus grins as he admits, “I’ve always stood out like a sore fucking thumb.” With a sawed-off shotgun tattooed above his eyebrow, a self-beheading angel on one cheek and a bleeding heart inked on the other, the 26-year-old vocalist has always shied away from expectations—with his music being no exception. By utilizing his seemingly […]

10 artists we’d love to see Kellin Quinn collaborate with next

Scene kids across the globe love Kellin Quinn for one reason or another. Whether it’s the work he’s done fronting Sleeping With Sirens or appearing on the iconic track “King For A Day,” Quinn has an undeniable range that we would love to hear in other music projects. He’s certainly no stranger to collaborations. Aside […]

Here's how Benji and Joel Madden are helping artists and fans with Veeps

Bands are facing extremely difficult situations amid the coronavirus pandemic as touring is currently banned, taking away their primary source of income, but Good Charlotte‘s Joel and Benji Madden have a platform for artists to continue providing great experiences for their fans. Alongside several industry insiders, the brothers created a VIP experience and touring company called Veeps about two years ago, […]
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