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Knuckle Puck are back with a new video for their track “Pretense”, the third music video from their debut LP Copacetic. The new video is premiering this morning via Kerrang!, you can check it out here below along with their upcoming North American tour dates with State Champs and Neck Deep for the AP Presents: The […]

In our new episode of APTV's spin on the Newlywed Game, “How Well Do You Know Your Bandmates,” Knuckle Puck get rewarded with Oreos for knowing each other, and—spoiler alert—they don't get many Oreos.  Find out what the guys usually play when they get to pick the music in the van, which snacks they pick […]

Here are the bands AP readers think will be big in 2016. New Years Day   Runners-up: PVRIS State Champs Neck Deep Knuckle Puck

Neck Deep and State Champs are teaming up with AP for the North American leg of their world tour. Knuckle Puck and Like Pacific are set to serve as support. Tickets go on sale this coming Friday, December 11. A full list of dates and locations can be found below or on the World Tour page. […]

Chicago pop-punk allies Dan Lambton (vocals, Real Friends), Joe Taylor and Ryan Rumchaks (guitar/vocals and drums, respectively, of Knuckle Puck) have aligned for rationale., who will release their debut Confines EP on December 9, 2015. “We started rationale. because we love hanging out and making music with our friends. This is what has come of that so far,” announced […]

When Knuckle Puck stopped by the AltPress office we got them to talk about their Thanksgiving traditions and memories. When it came to opinions on gravy, stuffing and cranberries, things started to get heated. Fights were almost started and friendships nearly ended when the guys talked about their favorite and least favorite foods. For the most […]

Last spring, Knuckle Puck stopped by the AP offices for a live acoustic session during which they performed “Bedford Falls” to a small live audience and participated in a livestreamed Q&A.  Check it out and let us know what you think!  Previous videos from this session:  Real Friends – “I Don't Love You Anymore” | The Maine – “Miles […]

Over the weekend, Oak Lawn, Illinois-based alt-rockers Homesafe headlined a backyard show on the Southwest side of Chicago. When their set ended, however, those in attendance were treated to a surprise set from rising pop-punk stars Knuckle Puck. The band played a quick, four-song set, which included “Stateside”, “But Why Would You Care?”, “Disdain” and […]

Miss Warped Tour already? Travel back in time with APTV's Nick Major for A Day In The Life of Knuckle Puck from Warped, brought to you by Hot Topic.  The band discuss working with our friends at Hope For The Day to raise awareness for suicide prevention and decrease the stigma surrounding discussions of mental […]

If you weren't aware of Knuckle Puck's rise before, it'll be catching your attention now. The Chicago pop-punk outfit have announced their first headlining tour and the line-up is one emo and pop-punk fans will be talking about for some time. Knuckle Puck will be supported on the 32-date run by Seaway, Sorority Noise and […]

Riding high on the success of their recently released debut full-length, Copacetic, Chicago pop-punk favorites Knuckle Puck have unveiled the video for their recent single, “True Contrite.” Knuckle Puck guitarist Kevin Maida tells Billboard, where the video premiered, “The making of the 'True Contrite' music video was one of the most painstaking, rewarding experiences ever. We basically […]

Knuckle Puck Copacetic Pop-Punk Nation wants to know: Did Knuckle Puck deliver a solid album after a string of quality EPs? Of course, they did. Tracks like “Disdain” and “Poison Pen Letter” drive the album's first half with the energetic pop punk the band are known for. “Swing” adds in a nice touch of emo, […]

Sometimes the rock world can get noisy, and we don’t just mean in decibels or fuzz. Often the signal-to-noise ratio is more noise than signal. But no worries: We read, listen to and watch everything so we can sort it for you. Here are some of our favorite new songs and videos of July 2015 […]

Chicago's Knuckle Puck have been on a steady rise for some time now, and they'll continue to climb the pop-punk ranks today as they're streaming their highly-anticipated Rise Records debut full-length, Copacetic (via Red Bull). There's still time to pre-order the album before its official release on Friday, July 31. Read more: Knuckle Puck sign to Rise Records […]

Premiering over at Rock Sound today is the third single from Knuckle Puck's upcoming debut full-length, Copacetic, which is due out on July 31 through their new label home of Rise Records. Read more: Knuckle Puck announce debut album, Copacetic Much like the album's previously released singles in “Disdain” and “True Contrite,” Knuckle Puck's debut is shaping […]

Pop-punk powerhouses Knuckle Puck will release their debut full-length album, Copacetic, July 31 via Rise Records. (Pre-orders are on sale now.) The band are giving fans a first taste of the LP with “Disdain.” Check out a video for the track below and leave us a comment with your thoughts. “Filming with Max Moore for 'Disdain' was truly incredible,” says guitarist Kevin […]

Pop-punk powerhouses Knuckle Puck will release their debut full-length album, Copacetic, July 31 via Rise Records. Pre-orders, along with the LP's lead single, will be available June 19. In the meantime, check out the artwork and track listing below. Be sure to leave us a comment with your thoughts. “When we thought of the album title, […]

Knuckle Puck, Chicago's very own pop-punk powerhouse, are giving away their entire discography for free on Bandcamp. Act fast! The offer is only available until June 11. The band's Facebook post revealing the news is shown below.  Don't forget to grab the band's debut full-length album set to release later this year on Rise Records.  […]

Did you know Alternative Press turns 30 this week?! Thank you to the members of Knuckle Puck, Pierce The Veil, Beartooth, Chelsea Grin and Hands Like Houses for wishing us a happy anniversary and for making these past years special! Here's looking forward to 30 more with you! In case you missed it, we've been […]

Last night, at the Kickoff Party in Los Angeles, CA, eight bands were announced for the 2015 Vans Warped Tour. Senses Fail, Miss May I, H2O (08/07-08/08), Knuckle Puck, The Bunny The Bear (07/26-08/08), Kaya Stewart (07/15-08/08), TAT (06/19-07/01) and Macy Kate (07/02-07/04, 07/06) will all be attending punk-rock summer camp this year. Warped Tour kicks off June 19 in Pomona, California. General tickets are on sale now. You can check out the […]