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It looks The Starting Line are hopping on the virtual live show bandwagon. This week, the band announced that they are hosting three special virtual concerts where they will be performing some of their most iconic albums. Read more: We finally know if Chadwick Boseman’s ‘Black Panther’ role will be recast It seems like only […]

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 […]

In 2007, the scene was rocking harder and louder than anyone could have imagined. Myspace favorites such as Fall Out Boy and Paramore were crafting their emo sounds into unforgettable albums that established them as legends. While staying true to their roots in emo and punk, scene music introduced synthesizers and screamo elements to create […]

The first decade of this century began in the wake of boy bands and nü metal, so no one truly knew which sounds and bands would break out this time around. Well, “the scene” became a widely used (and misused) phrase, and bands decided to become more egalitarian.  Read below for more on both points, […]

In 2005, an unexpected but revolutionary wave of scene music hit the mainstream. It was the year Myspace rose in the online ranks social media and became the most popular of its kind. It gave bands new avenues to introduce their unique sounds to the masses and familiarize the world with the classic scenester selfie […]

When the new millennium broke, the alternative music community was heavily saturated with popular genres such as punk, pop punk and emo. Lying dormant, a new alternative music sound and scene was awaiting its time to shine. In 2002, it absolutely exploded. It was virtually impossible to go a day without hearing Simple Plan’s latest […]

Pop punk began to rapidly gain traction in the early 2000s, landing impressive spots on mainstream charts that propelled the success of the genre today. This transformative period uncovered legendary bands who produced albums that have stood the test of time. While it’s apparent that pop punk began a definitive era 20 years ago, it’s […]

The year is 2005, and new gadgets are being introduced constantly. iPod Nano made its debut, and what could be considered the first video social media, YouTube, launched as well. This new platform encouraged artists to create easy, accessible music videos. Despite the low-quality, primarily small-budgeted videos, some bands went all out. Here’s a list […]

It’s been nearly a week since Riot Fest celebrated its 15th year with a stacked lineup and legion of fans. Taking over Douglas Park in Chicago, the fest featured everyone from the Struts to GWAR. You may have seen them perform onstage with your own eyes or vicariously through social media posts. But we wanted […]

Another Riot Fest has come and gone, but this year’s marked an extra special milestone as the event threw its 15th punk-rock festivities. It went big this year, even past its lineup including schedule-wrapped beer cans and the return of Punk Rock & Paintbrushes. The latter hosted artwork from Tim Armstrong (Rancid), Tim McIlrath (Rise […]

Emo Night Brooklyn have announced their biggest event of the year—on Thanksgiving Eve, to be exact—and they have an epic party planned. Breaking out all the party tricks for this one, the night will feature acoustic sets from the Starting Line’s Kenny Vasoli, Ace Enders and the Dangerous Summer’s AJ Perdomo. Not to mention, the night will have […]

New music from the Starting Line has been a long time coming. The band last released new material with their 2007 studio album, Direction. Frontman Kenny Vasoli was recently profiled by Philly Voice. “It's still punk rock,” he said, speaking on the band’s long-awaited new material. “We're always going to sound like the Starting Line. […]

Vacationer (vocalist/bassist Kenny Vasoli and his production partners, Body Language's Grant Wheeler and Matthew Young) have announced their fall headlining tour along with select dates under St. Lucia. New Jersey's Brick + Morter will open for the band during their headline run.  AP reviewed their sophomore album, Relief, which was released in June on Downtown Records. All Tour Dates: […]

Vacationer Relief Vacationer have never flaunted their frontman—Kenny Vasoli from the Starting Line and Person L—as a selling point. (It's our job to mention it, though.) His posi vibes suit a different demographic now, and the wooden necklace around his neck and weed grinder in their merch store should tell you everything you need to know […]

Vacationer, featuring Kenny Vasoli of The Starting Line, have released a video for “Trip” Watch the video below: Vacationer – Trip (Official Video) from Vacationer on Vimeo. Vacationer is set to tour with Bombay Bicycle Club in October. Dates are as follows: October 5 – Orlando, FL – The Social October 6 – Atlanta, GA […]

Vacationer (featuring Kenny Vasoli of the Starting Line) has released another new video, this one for “Good As New.” It's culled from the band's new album Gone, due out Mar. 20.

Vacationer, the latest project from Kenny Vasoli (The Starting Line, Person L), has launched a video for “Summer End” that can be seen below. The band's new album Gone is due out next Tuesday, Mar. 20.

Vacationer Gone The Starting Line’s Kenny Vasoli has never been afraid to explore non-pop-punk vistas. Exhibit A: the shapeshifting rock outfit Person L. Exhibit B: his new project, Vacationer, and their full-length debut, Gone. (Don’t be fooled by the secrecy surrounding the band—that’s definitely him singing.) The latter focuses on textured indie pop buoyed by […]

Person L and Weatherbox will be releasing a new split 7-inch on February 7 via Youth Conspiracy Records [a label run by AP music editor Scott Heisel —full disclosure ed.]. You can pre-order the vinyl here and listen to a new song from Person L titled “OK” here.