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15 things Spotify rendered obsolete–and we're not complaining

Sure, we always thought Spotify was a cool thing to access and play around with. As the coronavirus pandemic plays out, the streaming service has turned out to be as essential as canned soup and toilet tissue. The millions of songs Spotify carries has brought us the warm fuzzies of nostalgia, as well as the […]

Mixtapes to go on hiatus this fall

Mixtapes have announced that due to “life and personal reasons,” they will be going on hiatus this fall following their performance at Fest 13. In an official statement, the band do, however, reassuringly state, “We're not breaking up for good–eventually we want to play as Mixtapes again–but as of now we're not sure the next time that will be.” The […]

10 Essential Whistlecore Classics

Whistling isn’t a frequently used trick in most musicians’ arsenals (unless you’re Andrew Bird or the Ying Yang Twins), but it’s a great way to make an otherwise pedestrian song pop in the mind of the listener. Here are 10 modern examples of whistling being employeed successfully. (Keyword: modern. Sorry, Axl.) This article originally ran […]

Animal Style Records release charity label sampler

Animal Style Records have released a label sampler for charity, in celebration of founder Matt Medina’s recent Marriage. The sampler features cover songs from four acts on the label’s roster—Mixtapes, Born Without Bones, We Are The Union and Wolves At Bay. You can purchase the sampler on Animal Style’s Bandcamp page; all proceeds will be […]

19 awesome band shirts we saw this year

Here at AP, we go to a lot of shows. And like any good music fan, we make sure to make a beeline for the merch table before the night’s over. Nowadays, band merch is more than just a bunch of T-shirts you screenprinted in your mom’s basement. We’ve seen beach towels from the Wonder […]

Bayside add dates to Great American Cult Tour

Bayside have added two dates to their Great American Cult Tour with Four Year Strong, Daylight and Mixtapes. The additional dates are April 4 (New York, NY) and April 5 (Worcester, MA). You can check out the full updated list of dates below. Pre-sale tickets are on sale now, with general tickets going on sale […]

Bayside announce spring headlining tour with Four Year Strong, Daylight, Mixtapes

Bayside have announced a spring headlining tour. The Great American Cult Tour will feature support from Four Year Strong, Mixtapes and Daylight. Pre-sale tickets are on sale now, with general tickets going on sale January 9. Check out the full list of dates below: 3/5 – Cleveland, OH @ Beachland Ballroom  3/6 – Pontiac, MI […]

Mixtapes post 'Ordinary Silence' documentary

Mixtapes have released a new documentary on the making of their latest full-length, Ordinary Silence. The album is out now via No Sleep Records. Fans can check out the video below. Leave us a comment with you think! Mixtapes were recently confirmed for the 2014 Vans Warped Tour. Tickets are on sale now.

For Today, Air Dubai, Mixtapes, and more announced for 2014 Vans Warped Tour

The first set of bands have been confirmed for the 2014 Vans Warped Tour. For Today, Stray From The Path, Air Dubai, Mixtapes and Teenage Bottlerocket were announced during the second season of Fuse TV's Warped Roadies. Tickets are on sale now. The dates are as follows: June 14 Salt Lake City, UT June 15 […]

Reporting from Fest 12: Interviews with Real Friends, United Nations, Mixtapes, The Swellers, more

Between Festing and battling WiFi overstaturated by punks in Gainesville, AP managing editor Scott Heisel interviewed some of your favorite Fest 12 artists!  Check out exclusive videos with Real friends, Mixtapes, Sainthood Reps, Masked Intruder and more! VIDEO DIRECTORY:  Tim Kasher Interview Sainthood Reps Interview Real Friends Interview The Swellers Interview Kyle Kinane interviews Masked […]

Reporting from The Fest: Interviews with Mixtapes and Candy Hearts

AP managing editor chats with Mixtapes and Candy Hearts at the Fest 12! https://youtube.com/watch?v=B8Qiqh3iEyI%3Flist%3DPLOsyflpUac0nM_LP93udctlC3nk1Bl19T

Real Friends announce fall tour with Mixtapes, Forever Came Calling and Pentimento

Real Friends have announced their fall headlining tour with support from Mixtapes, Forever Came Calling, and Pentimento. The band released their latest EP, Put Yourself Back Together, earlier this year. Full dates are as follows, and they will go on sale this Friday. Oct 4th | Grand Rapids, MI | Pyramid Scheme Oct 5th | […]

Mixtapes stream new album, 'Ordinary Silence'

Mixtapes recently released their new album, Ordinary Silence, on June 25 via No Sleep Records. The album is available for purchase on No Sleep Records' official Bandcamp for $5 this weekend. Stream Ordinary Silence in full below and tell us what you think! Ordinary Silence by Mixtapes

Mixtapes acoustic performance premiere and 'Ordinary Silence' track by track

Mixtapes guitarist/vocalists Maura Weaver and Ryan Rockwell tell us all about their upcoming album, Ordinary Silence (out June 25 on No Sleep Records) in this latest AP track by track. Bonus: Watch the debut their AP-exclusive acoustic performance of the album’s third track, “Elevator Days.” Ordinary Silence 1. “Bad Parts” Simply put, it's painful to […]

Cover Their Tracks: AP Editors Set Odds On Ironic Pop Song Covers For Warped Tour

Every year on Warped Tour, a band or two (or 50) will incorporate a cover of the latest pop-radio sensation into their set. It just works in that environment. Many people attend the festival to discover new music, and when you find yourself front row for a band you’ve never listened to before, even if […]

Mixtapes premiere song, 'C.C.S.,' from upcoming album

Mixtapes have premiered another song from their upcoming album, Ordinary Silence. Ordinary Silence will be released June 25 via No Sleep Records. You can pre-order the album on No Sleep Records' webstore, or check out their contest involving stuffed animals to win the album. Check out “C.C.S.” below as well as our premiere of 'Bad Parts' […]

AP Acoustic Story: Masked Intruder feat. Maura Weaver (Mixtapes), "Heart Shaped Guitar"

AP's favorite pack of sensitive punk rock criminals, Masked Intruder, paired up with Maura Weaver of Mixtapes (Intruder Pink?) for an acoustic performance of “Heart-Shaped Guitar” during a recent show at Mahall's our local bowling alley/bar/venue. “Heart Shaped Guitar” comes from the band's self-titled album, out now via Fat Wreck Chords.

Features RecAP: May 7, 2013 - Fall Out Boy, Life On Repeat, Mixtapes, more

Today on AltPress  FALLING IN REVERSE ARE BACK – Obviously, the top news of the day is that Falling In Reverse have returned with a new rap single and announced their new album. Click through to watch the new music video and get the details. LEAVING A LEGACY is important to Life On Repeat. Watch the band's […]

Song Premiere: Mixtapes, "Bad Parts"

Mixtapes' upcoming No Sleep Records release Ordinary Silence is set for release June 25. The album launches off with “Bad Parts,” which you can listen to exclusively below. Vocalist/guitarist Maura Weaver enlightened us on the life experiences and observations that inspired the song: “The message of 'Bad Parts' is simple. I feel like a majority […]

Mixtapes, No Bragging Rights, Texas In July, more announced for Warped Tour 2013

Vans Warped Tour have announced the next bands to play this summer's festival: Mixtapes, No Bragging Rights, Texas In July, Ice Nine Kills, Super Water Sympathy, The Indecent (included in #AP100Bands), Gabe Kubanda, the City Shakeup and Lost In Atlantis. Head to the Warped Tour website for ticket and date information. Announcing @iceninekills, @mixtapesohio, @nbrband, […]
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