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Earlier today, YouTuber Jarrod Alonge uploaded a shirt to his site that says “Kanookla Pook: Everything is so phonetic,” inspired by a band pronunciation video he published to YouTube in 2014. Knuckle Puck’s John Siorek and Joe Taylor responded to Alonge’s new merch, showing that it is a direct comparison to the group's own merch […]

After announcing that Real Friends’ Dan Lambton and Knuckle Puck’s Joe Taylor would be featured on the new Sparrow Sleeps pop-punk children’s album Sparrow and Friends Start A Band!, we couldn’t wait to hear their track, “Sharing Is Cool.” Well, Rock Sound shared the track this morning, and it’s just as adorable as we could […]

There's no doubt that cassettes are going through a resurgence, and there are some pretty rad records that are worth picking up on cassette right now. Ranging from classics to newer favorites, we're all about returning to the era of the Walkman to listen to these albums. Check out a few of our favorites below. […]

Following in the footsteps of some of their previously amazing children’s releases, Sparrow Sleeps is teaming up with some of our favorite pop punkers for a collab album Sparrow and Friends Start A Band!, which is set to be released Oct. 21. This is the group’s first release geared to kids age 3-5, and it […]

Most bands will have to cross the American/Canadian border at some point or another, and they may even get questioned by border control. But most don’t make it on Canadian television—except for Chicago natives Knuckle Puck, that is. (via Exclaim!) Read more: Knuckle Puck explain why they will “never” play their ‘Punk Goes Pop’ cover live In […]

Real Friends and Knuckle Puck vocalists Dan Lambton and Joe Taylor are members of a side-project called rationale. They have released a demo of a new song, which follows their debut EP, Confines. Listen to the new track, along with a message from both members, below. Read more: Knuckle Puck explain why they will “never” play […]

The Wonder Years have announced a fall headlining tour alongside Real Friends, Knuckle Puck, Seaway and Moose Blood. A full list of dates and locations, along with ticket information, can be found below. QUIZ: Which pop-punk band are you? Dates: 10/15 – Park Street Saloon – Columbus, OH      10/16 – Anthology – Rochester, New York            10/18 – […]

Photographer: Lily P. McLaughlin Whether or not you've made it out to Warped Tour, we're here to show you that this year's lineup did not disappoint. From Broadside and Knuckle Puck to Issues and the Color Morale, we wanted to share a few of our favorite moments from this year's Warped Tour. What bands have been […]

Photographer: Lily P. Mclaughlin Whether or not you've made it out to Warped Tour, we're here to show you how this year's lineup did not dissapoint. Warped Tour this year brought new artists, artists who haven't taken the Warped stage in years and also, of course, the heat.  Take a look around to see images from […]

Knuckle Puck covered the 1975’s “Chocolate” for Fearless Records’ latest Punk Goes Pop installment—but they will “never” play it live, (via Rocksound). The band sent out two tweets explaining that the 1975 have actually heard their take on the track and “out of respect” it will remain absent from live rotation. Read more: Dogs wearing Knuckle Puck […]

A lot happens online in our scene each week. In an attempt to capture what you might've missed, we gather up noteworthy internet moments and package them in one convenient post every weekend. Check out this week's roundup below! Read more: Alex Gaskarth’s new clothing line and 19 other things you might have missed last week 1. […]

What do Blink-182, Fall Out Boy, Paramore, Beck, No Doubt and Katy Perry all have in common? Each of these artists played Warped Tour shortly before skyrocketing to fame. While the 2016 lineup includes many established favorites like New Found Glory, Good Charlotte and Sum 41, there are plenty of newcomers you’ll want to keep […]

Most bands don’t just pop up out of nowhere and immediately play to thousands of cheering fans in crowded arenas; they usually have much humbler beginnings. We talked to the six nominees for Breakthrough Band about their biggest moments over the past year. So sit back, relax and find out how one of these bands […]

The 2016 APMAs are right around the corner, and voting closes on July 1! To help make you an informed voter, we're doing some of the work for you and telling you exactly what Album Of The Year nominee you are. Find out your 2015 album soulmate, and don't forget to vote at altpress.com/apmas! If […]

Real Friends have announced a UK/European tour alongside Knuckle Puck and With Confidence. A full list of dates and locations can be found below. Listen: Real Friends premiere new song, “Mokena” (exclusive) Real Friends will release their sophomore full-length album, The Home Inside My Head, May 27 on Fearless Records. (Pre-orders are on sale now.) […]

A new thing surfaced on Twitter today that filled our little pop punk hearts with cuteness: dogs wearing Knuckle Puck hats. (Or, in hashtag form, #dogswearingknucklepuckhats.)  Read more: 10 essentials for your weekend merch binge Knuckle Puck posted an adorable pooch on their Twitter wearing a hat from their merch store with the hashtag #dogswearingknucklepuckhats. #DogsWearingKnucklePuckHats […]

Photographer: Elliott Ingham Like all good things, the Alternative Press presents The World Tour with State Champs, Neck Deep, Knuckle Puck and Like Pacific had to come to an end. You may have caught State Champs rocking on stage, but now you can see what happened behind the scenes. Take a peek backstage with this gallery […]

Can you believe The World Tour ends today? Don't cry; check out APTV's backstage recap with Like Pacific, Knuckle Puck, State Champs and Neck Deep instead!    — Video/Editing: Alexis Howick

We know you are going to spend your weekend online shopping, so we’ve made it easier for you! Here are 10 things to add to your virtual shopping cart:   1. Cold Cuts Merch, Modern Baseball ‘Script’ Beanie, $14.99   2. All In Merch, State Champs Globe Line TXT Pull Hood, $30     3. Districtlines, Set it […]

Jake Carruthers is a 22-year-old illustrator from Toronto who has created album art and T-shirt designs for many of the scene’s hottest acts—August Burns Red, Real Friends and Neck Deep are all in his repertoire. AP sat down to talk with him about his inspirations, what it’s like working with musicians and advice for starting […]