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The essential emo albums from the genre’s 35-year history
Here at AltPress, we’ve learned a crucial lesson. Mainstream America doesn’t understand that the concept of “emo” is over 30 years old. We know it wasn’t invented in a Hot Topic store. But we also know that the Grammys don’t have a category for “Best Emo Performance By A Duo Or Group With A Minimum […]
My Chemical Romance fans should listen to these records
Since their return on Dec 20 (and the mad planetary scramble to get tickets for their return tour), enthusiasm for My Chemical Romance is at a ridiculously all-time high. Indeed, the work of Gerard Way, Mikey Way, Frank Iero and Ray Toro has filled the hearts of many. But did you ever wonder what bands […]
10 musicians you probably didn’t know are also teachers
You can learn so much from musicians through their lyrics, playing style, personalities and more, but some are teaching people in more literal ways. Music isn’t a particularly well-paying career, so most artists end up picking another job to support themselves. While education isn’t a lucrative career choice either, it lets teachers gush about their […]
10 essential punk bands to keep an eye on in 2020
2020 is rapidly approaching, which means this decade is coming to a close. Because we are coming closer to our generation’s roaring (or RAWRing) ’20s, let’s not get sad and instead take a look at some essential punk bands to watch in 2020. Maybe punk isn’t exactly what Jay Gatsby was listening to, but we […]
Foo Fighters cover Jawbreaker, the Passions on latest archival EP
Foo Fighters have been releasing EPs of live tracks, covers and demo songs for the past few months and they’re back with yet another. The latest and seventh overall EP, 02050525, sees the band covering Jawbreaker and the Passions as well as three demo tracks. Read More: Lionheart lay down no-nonsense grooves on “Born Feet First” The first […]
10 records from 1999 you won’t believe are two decades old
The new issue of AP features our annual “Class Of” special where we talk about the significance of records released 10 years ago. While some readers will certainly remember those selections, we decided to go back further to 1999. Ever wonder about records from, say, last century? It turns out that 1999 was a pretty […]
Jawbreaker song “Bivouac” gets indiest cello rework you’ve ever heard
When the members of emo-punks Jawbreaker finally chose to reconvene for 2017’s Riot Fest in Chicago, it seemed like several generations of indie rockers caused the planet’s global warming problem to spike several degrees. With an appearance scheduled at Riot Fest 2019, there are some other ’breaker activities coming to light. Earlier this month, producers […]
The Boulet Brothers reveal Dragula premiere date, here's where to watch
We’re fast approaching the third season of The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula, and now we have a precise date to mark on our calendars. The horror-themed drag show began on YouTube, but the new season will also premiere on a streaming service for the first time this fall. Read more: twenty one pilots make history with […]
Riot Fest announces 15th anniversary lineup for 2019
The wait is finally over, Riot Fest fans. The first wave of the 15th anniversary lineup for 2019 is officially here. Yesterday, the festival reminded fans that the lineup was on its way in true Riot Fest fashion. Read more: Ice Nine Kills combat Disney ban with Orlando “revenge” show “Tomorrow at 10am, you can stop complaining […]
The Fest 18 announces full 2019 lineup
Gainesville punk fest The Fest already revealed a stacked lineup, but now they’ve announced the full list of artists performing. The lineup is rounded out by Against Me!, Stiff Little Fingers, the Bronx and a whole lot more. Read More: Dave Grohl listens to Lil Pump as a result of his own upbringing The three-day festival takes place Nov. […]
The Fest 18 announces first round of 2019 lineup
Less Than Jake, Joyce Manor, Jawbreaker and more are among the first round of artists announced for 2019’s The Fest 18. The three-day festival takes play Nov. 1-3 in Gainesville, FL and features more than 350 bands. Read more: 5 Seconds Of Summer, Chainsmokers release “Who Do You Love” live video The final lineup […]
Jawbreaker's gear stolen from their storage space in California
[Photo by: Chrissy Piper] Jawbreaker, who recently reunited and played last year's Riot Fest, have had much of their musical equipment and other items stolen from their storage space in California, including copies of their album master tapes. See below. Read more: Watch Jawbreaker's first show in 21 years The band posted to Facebook on […]
Watch Paramore's stripped down version of "Fake Happy"
Paramore were busy the weekend of Riot Fest. Before they performed at the festival, Paramore gave an intimate performance at 101WKQX's Sound Lounge in Chicago, including a stripped-down performance of “Fake Happy” that actually makes us really happy. Read more: Paramore’s Hayley Williams and PVRIS cover Tegan and Sara on upcoming compilation Check out Paramore's full […]
Jawbreaker's Blake Schwarzenbach almost played guitar for Cap'n Jazz at Riot Fest
Imagine for a moment living in a world where Jawbreaker hasn't announced their Riot Fest reunion yet. It shouldn't be that hard; we all lived in that world a few months ago. Before Jawbreaker's monumental return was known, Cap’n Jazz was also planning to reunite at Riot Fest. However, guitarist Davey von Bohlen didn't want to play the […]
Riot Fest Oral History: The Misfits and Jawbreaker reunions we never thought we'd see
Over the past decade, Riot Fest has become one of the most beloved festivals in the world. They have reunited some of punk’s most iconic bands, and, in many ways, set the bar for how genuinely great a music festival can be. But when founder Mike Petryshyn started out in 2005, literally none of this […]
Watch footage from Jawbreaker's first show in 21 years
Now this is how you have an epic reunion: Jawbreaker reunited for the first time in 21 years at a 200-capacity room in California, and it was as amazing as it sounds. Check out some of the footage below! Read more: Jawbreaker, Paramore, A Day To Remember, Taking Back Sunday, more announced for Riot Fest […]
If you hear this song a hundred times it still won't be enough: The oral history of Jawbreaker
In celebration of their impending reunion at this year's Riot Fest (and marking the day noted on their song “Sluttering (May 4)”), the internet has declared today the day of Jawbreaker. Over the course of 10 years, four albums and about a parsec's worth of road miles logged, the legendary Bay Area punk trio inspired […]
Jawbreaker, Paramore, A Day To Remember, Taking Back Sunday, more announced for Riot Fest
The first wave of bands has been announced for this year’s Riot Fest Chicago, and they’re proving once again that Riot Fest is the place to be. Jawbreaker, Nine Inch Nails and Queens Of The Stone Age are headlining, with Paramore, A Day To Remember, Taking Back Sunday, New Found Glory, and many, many more […]
10 must-haves from the brand all your fave musicians are wearing
From Josh Dun to Joan Jett, Jawbreaking Clothing is single-handedly ensuring that your favorite music makers are always stylish. The North Carolina-based brand specializes in punchy graphic T-shirts and accessories. They just recently reintroduced jewelry into their product family with simple stamped bangles and rings. Here are the 10 trendiest Jawbreaking pieces your wardrobe is […]
Julien Baker covers Jawbreaker song, makes it her own
Julien Baker covered Jawbreaker’s “Accident Prone” during a recent show in Brussels, Belgium. You can watch video footage of the performance below. Be sure to let us know your thoughts! Read more: 15 pop-punk/emo bands to keep an eye on Baker, also a member of the band Forrister, released her debut album, Sprained Ankle, in October […]
