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Here’s why Atreyu aren’t bringing in a new vocalist to replace Alex Varkatzas
Last week, Atreyu began teasing their new single “Save Us,” the first song to be released since the departure of former vocalist Alex Varkatzas. The single finally arrived Friday, and it is Atreyu’s “heaviest song” they’ve released in a long time. Now, the band are opening up on why they’re moving forward without bringing in […]
Here’s how Bert McCracken ended up collabing with MGK on “body bag”
If there’s one thing Bert McCracken is proving this year, it’s that being stuck in quarantine in no way equates to stagnation. From the release of the Used’s Heartwork in April to his long-awaited collaboration on Machine Gun Kelly’s track “body bag,” alongside YUNGBLUD, the singer is hardly lacking in new content. Now, he’s adding […]
How ‘Perks Of Being A Wallflower’ inspired Goldfinger’s surprise single
Surprise! Ska-punk legends Goldfinger just dropped their first new piece of music since 2017 in the form of an unexpected single called “Wallflower.” The track packs a third-wave punch for all ages and will be a welcome Easter egg for ardent GF superfans who have been rewatching the band’s amazing recent quarantine videos over and […]
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 […]
Hear Travis Mills-fronted girlfriends’ pop-punk anthem “Eyes Wide Shut"
Earlier this month, Travis Mills made his return to music with the new pop-punk band girlfriends and their debut single “California.” Now, girlfriends are back with their highly-awaited follow up single “Eyes Wide Shut.” Read more: Halloween is starting early this year with Shudder’s new horror lineup Mills, also known by the stage name T.Mills, forged […]
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 […]
Mark Hoppus ranked his favorite blink-182 albums but forgot this classic
Over the weekend, Mark Hoppus went live on Instagram to answer some fan questions about blink-182‘s upcoming EP that is set to be released later this summer. As well, Hoppus took the time to rank his favorite blink-182 albums in order. However, he left one classic LP out of his rankings. Read more: Annabelle has […]
It looks like Black Veil Brides are actually making another concept album
Earlier this month, Black Veil Brides hinted that their next release might be another concept record. Now, Andy Biersack has confirmed that their forthcoming LP is a “big, crazy awesome” concept album. Read more: You can have the ’90s sleepover of your dreams in the last Blockbuster At the start of August, Jeremy “Jinxx” Ferguson revealed […]
See Travis Mills return to music with his new pop-punk band girlfriends
After four years, Travis Mills is making his return to music with his new pop-punk band girlfriends. Alongside Nick Gross, the duo has released their debut single “California” along with an entertaining new video. Read more: The actress in All Time Low’s “Dear Maria, Count Me In” still has this prop Mills, also known by […]
This part in blink-182’s “Feeling This” was almost completely different
Jimmy Eat World frontman Jim Adkins has launched his new podcast Pass Through Frequencies. For the first episode, he is joined by blink-182‘s Mark Hoppus where they discuss both of their bands’ early days. During the interview, Hoppus opens about the beginning of blink-182‘s career and their early albums. As well, he shares how a […]
QUIZ: Can you pass this ultimate ’90s music trivia quiz?
Comparison quizzes seem to be all the rage on the internet these days, but we’ve yet to see a ’90s quiz that includes all of the four basic food groups: ska punk, nü metal, alternative rock and pop culture. And we don’t care that you’re more of a Chandler than a Phoebe. Are you ready? […]
See how the ‘Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater’ legacy began in new doc trailer
Video gamers and skateboarders were stoked to hear about the Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater reboot back in May. As one of the most popular skateboarding games to date, the remastered Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 officially arrives on Sept. 4. Now, the official trailer for Hawk‘s Pretending I’m A Superman documentary is finally […]
Black Veil Brides reveal the big changes on 'Re-Stitch These Wounds'
It was a what-if moment that became an epiphany. During Black Veil Brides’ 2013 tour in support of Wretched And Divine, frontman Andy Biersack and guitarist Jake Pitts had an idea. With all the gains they had made as musicians and songwriters, wouldn’t it be cool if they could revisit their 2010 debut, We Stitch […]
15 scene bands from the 2000s that you probably forgot about
As 1999 came to a close, boy bands and nü-metal acts were at the top of the charts. Trends in mainstream culture changed the following century, as pop punk, screamo and other Warped Tour acts smashed through the charts. Which band do you most associate with the time period between 2000-2009? Is it the power […]
AP&R playlist: Eclectic synth-pop, haunting post-hardcore and melodic rock
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 […]
Here's why the Used resurrected the heart noose for 'Heartwork'
After nearly 20 years of crawling down wormholes that share a striking resemblance to a mad tea party in Alice In Wonderland, the Used have emerged covered in soot but stronger than ever. Rather than soaking their eighth album in dark desperation, Heartwork allowed the group to focus their efforts and psyches on creating a […]
AP&R playlist: Experimental pop, heartbreak anthems and hip-hop-infused alt
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 […]
Watch Mike Herrera turn Goldfinger's "Superman" into poignant ballad
The coronavirus pandemic has made many of us put our lives on pause, literally and psychically. Now Mike Herrera (known for his time in the punk band MxPx) is sharing his reflections with the world on “Superman.” It’s a cover of the Goldfinger song everybody loved while playing the classic video game Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater. “So […]
Five North's Tyler Posey on chemistry, chillin', horrible body noises
Actor Tyler Posey entered the pop-punk sweepstakes three years ago with a band of buds called PVMNTS, but after releasing a single EP, he left the group. Posey still had unfinished rock business to attend to, so he enlisted his longtime confidant Kyle Murphy on bass and Makeout drummer Scott Eckel to create Five North. […]
FEVER 333 write, record and release new track in 24 hours
When Jason Aalon Butler gets a wild idea, there’s no stopping him. So when he summoned the rest of FEVER 333 to turn over a track from writing to releasing in 24 hours, the work got done, in the form of “Presence Is Strength.” Earlier this week, Butler–inspired and stoked by the Super Tuesday primaries across […]
