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Some music fans actively prefer artists to parse out singles instead of an entire album at one sitting. Which is cool, but it can get frustrating when a band leave you hungry for more. Like in the case of Anakin, the ’90s-tinged alternative-rock outfit from San Diego. Today AltPress is premiering “Starshine,” the third installment […]

Patrick Stump is the chameleon of the music world—his soulful tones fit in with pretty much every genre. Luckily for us, he’s spent his years alongside fronting Fall Out Boy proving just that, collaborating with artists across the spectrum and making some pretty unforgettable tracks in the process. In the spirit of celebration for Stump’s […]

In 2003, major scene bands were gaining popularity on the Warped Tour circuit. The musical mixture of emo, pop punk and punk was growing in both the mainstream and the underground. As some of the millennium’s biggest names in the alternative scene started changing their sound, younger musicians joined in with their own take on […]

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 […]

The first time you ever heard the Academy Is… was probably when they were opening for your favorite band, but rest assured, their rise to fame has been anything but calculated.  In the course of an hour-long interview with AP, William Beckett will be interrupted three times. First, by the sound of his bandmates in […]

With the decade coming to an end, it’s hard to believe that 2010 was already 10 years ago. From post-hardcore to pop punk, the scene did not disappoint. We saw major releases (and some temporary final releases) from My Chemical Romance, A Day To Remember, Circa Survive and Underoath, just to name a few. Read […]

In another AP first, we’re pointing our telescope toward the East to explore the universe of K-pop sensations DAY6. There are plenty of elements to what these five young men have accomplished, and they’re very similar to the steadfast DIY mindset prevalent in AP’s community.  The quintet have been creating their own way around the […]

Right now, Josh Cain doesn’t seem really concerned. The Motion City Soundtrack guitarist doesn’t seem anxious or worried about the month-long series of dates his band have planned next month. He’s got more pressing affairs to address.  “I’m trying to figure out how I run my Roomba with a Christmas tree in the house,” Cain […]

Slam Dunk has unveiled the first round of its 2020 lineup that includes acts like Don Broco, State Champs, Four Year Strong and more.  The two-day festival, which takes place in Leeds and Hatfield, will occur on May 23-24.  Read more: ‘Songs That Saved My Life Vol. 2’ drop State Champs cover, album details Other […]

In his roles as vocalist/guitarist/chief songwriter of iconic American new-wave group the Cars, Ric Ocasek brought pop hooks, futuristic sheen and firepower to an American rock scene whose entire goal seemed to be based on celebrating the mediocre. Ocasek passed away yesterday in his Manhattan home at the age of 75, leaving seven albums with […]

Starting June 29-30 in Atlantic City, New Jersey, the Vans Warped Tour will hold its final high-decibel celebrations of punk rock and youth culture. Once the traveling roadshow returns to Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California, July 20 and 21, founder Kevin Lyman’s great touring experiment will become a part of rock ’n’ roll history, […]

Motion City Soundtrack announced a set of tour dates today, their first since 2016, and blink-182’s Mark Hoppus is taking credit for the return. Hoppus has a history of taking credit for band reunions. Earlier this year, when the Jonas Brothers made their long-awaited return, Hoppus said you could thank him. Read more: SWMRS announce […]

Motion City Soundtrack announced a series of U.S. headlining dates for next year that begin on New Year’s Eve. The band announced the the January run on Monday on social media.   Read more: Is Ryan Reynolds giving Deadpool a nod in Taylor Swift’s video? In the official announcement, they had a simple message for […]

Many big-name bands evolve over time as trends come and go, traversing through different styles and influences. Oftentimes, many of these bands share humble beginnings with a debut full-length that serves as a vital stepping stone in their career. Among the many successful albums that defined the scene, we’re here to test your knowledge on […]