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Eight years in and twenty one pilots are still worried

Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun— known to the world as twenty one pilots —spent three years plying their existential pop to audiences all over Earth. The cumulative effect of touring the world and experiencing other cultures was crucial to not only the creation of their new album Trench, but for clearing new routes of consciousness Joseph […]

New Years Day’s Ash Costello is done letting people walk all over her

New Years Day’s ASH COSTELLO always wanted to have a career in music, but many forces held her back—including herself. It was only after she chose to go from being a doormat to a one-woman demolition squad that her and brothers in rock started seeing their fortunes change. In this issue, Costello digs deep into her […]

Everything you need to know about emo past and present

We never realized how much controversy the e-word would radiate in a music world where so many bands and subcultures would lay claim/waste to the term. Actually, we did, but we put together this special issue, anyway. So we decided to go back in history, from post-harDCore mentors (Rites Of Spring) to Midwestern majors (Braid) […]

The history of Neck Deep you haven't heard — until now

[Photo by: Elliott Ingham] Nobody thought the next brightest hopes of pop punk would be coming out of Wrexham, U.K. On top of that, nobody thought NECK DEEP were going to be the band to spread the gospel. It hasn’t always been the smoothest ride, though. Our newest cover stars open up about their climb, their struggles […]

Take a look at Andy Biersack as your AP cover star this month, on the APMAs issue

[Photo by: Grizzlee Martin] Comedy best described as “no-he-didn’t,” progressive-thought icons, awesome creative collabs and full-on rock action: You must be at the fourth annual Journeys Alternative Press Music Awards, Fueled By Monster Energy, where we’re bringing together all of your favorite rockers for a night of celebration and surprises. This month’s issue is your […]

All your favorite bands spill their Warped Tour stories in new issue

[Photo by: Graham Fielder] The 22nd year of punk rock’s most enduring tour is about to kick off, and we’ve got the essential guide for any Warped Tour warrior. This year, we’re looking backward and forward: We caught up with the frontmen of Attila, Creeper, Dance Gavin Dance, I Prevail, Knocked Loose, Movements and Too […]

All Time Low tell the stories behind ALL their records in new issue

Thirteen years and seven albums in, the wiseguys of All Time Low have carved their space in pop-punk history. That’s why we’ve dedicated this month’s cover to exploring their storied past, as well as what their ride to the next level will bring. From making the party scene to achieving young renegade status, everything you […]

Exclusive: Black Veil Brides release first single from anticipated fifth album—listen

It’s here. Black Veil Brides have released their first new music since 2014’s Black Veil Brides [AKA IV]. “The Outsider” is our first taste of the band’s upcoming fifth studio album (one of AP’s Most Anticipated), and we have the exclusive first listen. “We are so excited to share the brand new BVB track 'The […]

Melanie Martinez opens up about insecurities, fears, influences and more in new issue of AP

Get deep inside the head of MELANIE MARTINEZ. In our newest cover story, she opens up about insecurities, fears, influences and much, much more. Included is an exclusive art piece she created just for AP, talking directly to her fans about how she has stayed strong and inspired throughout her career. We’re also getting behind […]