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Many creators feared what would happen to TikTok when President Donald Trump announced he wanted to ban the app in the U.S. Thanks to Instagram Reels, hopefully, they can now have some peace of mind. As of this week, Trump has given Microsoft 45 days to buy the Chinese-owned company in the United States. The […]

Nikki Misery is a self-described “walking thing of filth and disgust.”  Most of us take to our cosmetic bags every morning to conceal a blemish or craft a kick-ass cat-eye, but this New Years Day guitarist hits the mirror in hopes of looking “as much like a junkie” as possible and strives live his day-to-day […]

[Photo by: Jakob Owens/Unsplash]  One of the best tools for a band to gain exposure is video. While radio is still important, video platforms reign supreme. Even more interesting is that video streams now equate to Billboard chart positions, which is great for any band big on YouTube. Over the course of a decade, I’ve […]

Heading out to Warped Tour this summer and don't know what to bring? AP has got you covered.  We've compiled a list of our must-have's and want you to feel prepared for the day-long festival. (Oh, and don't forget to stay hydrated, kids!)  Be sure to Like and Subscribe to APTV to catch more videos […]

Supporting every successful artist or band is a great behind-the-scenes team. This can include a manager, record label, booking agent, publicist etc. all of who play key roles in a growing musician’s career. But, how do you know you’re ready to approach these people who can help you to take your career to the next […]

It’s 2016, and despite the mud that cowardly keyboard warriors and hardcore haters sling on the Internet, the scene is not fucking dead. As long as there’s someone writing this and someone reading it, the music scene has a pulse. Just because you are in a small town doesn’t mean you can’t breed creativity from […]

Our lovely London APTV Correspondent has beautiful pastel hair—a coloring she calls “unicorn hair.” Many of you asked her how she achieves her color, and she was kind enough to take us through the process!  Watch, learn and tag us in your photos if you give this a go!  Instagram: @iamsophiek Twitter: @iamsophiek Supplies needed:  […]

In our fifth episode of “Style With Ci Babs,” our APTV correspondent Caity Babcock shares the secrets to getting her signature torn-jeans look! You loved this style in her “Three go-to looks for Warped Tour” and asked for a tutorial on how she gets her flawless torn jeans! So, here you have it!  Be sure […]

Summer should be synonymous with traveling adventures. From going on a road trip to a new city with your closest friends to bussing to different parts of the country for a music festival—there seems to be no limit on what can be experienced during summer months. That is, no limit except for money. Traveling can […]

Twitter has launched a “how to” guide for musicians and artists on its website. The guide helps get musicians started with the service and gives tips on how to best utilize the tools Twitter offers. Emphasizing the direct connection Twitter gives musicians to their fans, the company says:  “A Twitter connection tells fans how much […]