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10 times alternative artists unexpectedly appeared on children's shows

Believe it or not, some of your favorite musicians have made cameos or are even heavily involved with the making of popular children’s shows and teen series. In fact, just look at Bowling For Soup, who co-wrote and sang the iconic theme song to Disney‘s Phineas And Ferb, or Jack White, who played and sang […]

Here’s why these 14 artists are supporting Joe Biden in the 2020 election

The world is on edge as America prepares to have its presidential election Nov. 3 between Democratic nominee and former VP Joe Biden and controversial incumbent President Donald Trump. Many world-famous entertainers such as Star Wars‘ Mark Hamill and Veep‘s Julia Louis-Dreyfus are actively using their platforms to urge followers to vote and to mark […]

See Badflower singer Josh Katz nearly blow up his life in “30”

Josh Katz, the shoot-from-the-hip frontman for L.A. rockers Badflower, recently turned 30. Of course, that milestone birthday evokes different things in people, most of them depressing. Katz felt some of that weirdness of not being considered “young.” But it doesn’t mean he’s boring. Indeed, Badflower turned the event into a teaching moment, a kickass song […]

10 nostalgic comedy movies with surprisingly good soundtracks

Hollywood doesn’t pump out movies like they used to. The 2000s belonged to Amanda Bynes as the leading lady in hilarious romantic comedies and every punk band who set the mood for an action montage in a funny film. Some movies are made even better by cameos such as Cannibal Corpse (Ace Ventura: Pet Detective) […]

10 times pets absolutely stole the show in music videos

There are very few situations that we could think of that aren’t greatly improved by a pet. Whether it’s a dog, cat, snake or other friendly creature, pets just make everything better, including music videos. Because we could all probably use a smile right now, here are 10 music videos where pets absolutely stole the […]

12 ‘Twilight’ soundtrack songs you definitely rocked out to

Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight saga made people all over the world fall in love with sparkly vampires and muscular, hairy werewolves. We can’t deny we were all wrapped up in the love story that became one of the biggest cultural film phenomenons. The first Twilight movie is turning 10 years old today, Nov. 21. To celebrate, […]

17 music moments from ‘The O.C.’ that Seth Cohen would totally approve

This month marks 15 years since The O.C. first premiered, giving us a look inside the world of the Newport Beach elite. As told through the eyes of the core four—Ryan Atwood, Seth Cohen, Marissa Cooper and Summer Roberts—The O.C. never skimped on the soundtrack or music references largely due to resident indie nerd Seth […]

OK Go's trippy new video is a colorful masterpiece—featuring 567 printers

[Photo by: OK Go/YouTube] OK Go are known for outdoing themselves with every single music video they create, and their newest video is no exception. Made with 567 printers, and no jams—thank goodness—the band “broke the matrix” for YouTube and produced an out-of-this-world colorful masterpiece for their song “Obsession.” Read more: OK Go and the Go-Go’s […]

OK Go and the Go-Go's form supergroup we never knew we needed on 'Kimmel'

The OK Go-Go's are the supergroup we never knew we needed—until now. Thanks to Jimmy Kimmel, OK Go and the Go-Go's joined forced to mash up a couple of their biggest hits, “Our Lips Are Sealed” and “Here It Goes Again,” on last night's show. Read more: Watch Panic! At The Disco perform “Thong Song” […]

OK Go get in sync for "I Won't Let You Down" music video

Alternative rock group OK Go have debuted an impressive new video for their song, “I Won't Let You Down,” which is taken from their most recent full-length album, Hungry Ghosts. You can check out the entertaining clip below. Be sure to leave us a comment with your thoughts! Hungry Ghosts was released on October 14 via the band's personal label, […]

OK Go stream new album, 'Hungry Ghosts'

Alternative rock group OK Go are set to release their fourth full-length album, Hungry Ghosts, next week on October 14 via their personal label, Paracadute. In light of its impending street date, the band are streaming the record in its entirety over at Hype Machine. You can check it out now below. Be sure to leave us a comment […]

OK Go - "Another Set Of Issues" song premiere and interview

“Thank you for being my guinea pig,” jokes OK Go frontman Damian Kulash, at the end of a lengthy, but fascinating new analogy he’s just created, about the way songwriting is like a sonar device. “Now I need to get that down to a one-sentence version.” Kulash is known best, perhaps, for his music and music videos, […]

The Best Music Videos Of 2014 So Far

Another half-year has passed, so it’s time for AP’s annual mid-year report, where we break down the best of the best so far, with the cut-off date of June 30. Stay tuned all this week for our reports on best albums, singles, videos and our most anticipated albums of the rest of the year. Best […]

Video Premiere: Pyyramids, "Animal" (OMG Everywhere nonprofit collaboration)

Los Angeles duo Pyyramid, which features Tim Nordwind from OK Go, recently paired up with nonprofit OMG Everywhere to film their new video for “Animal.” The organization, which hosts free arts workshops for kids, which allow them to work with fimmakers and musicians, have partnered with artists such as Daft Punk and Major Lazer and have done videos with […]

Skrillex, Foo Fighters, Bon Iver, Sum 41, Radiohead, Coldplay get Grammy nods

Nominations for the 54th Annual Grammy Awards have been announced, and there are definitely some surprises in the bunch. To be nominated, the music in question had to have been released between October 1, 2010, and September 30, 2011. Some highlights among the nominees, in alphabetical order: Arcade Fire: Best Recording Package (Scenes From The […]

OK Go release "Muppet Show Theme Song" video

OK Go have released the video for “Muppet Show Theme Song,” taken from Muppets: The Green Album, available now on Walt Disney Records. You can watch it below.

Various Artists - Muppets: The Green Album

Various Artists Muppets: The Green Album Paying tribute to the Muppets is a trickier gig than Kermit & Co.’s warm and fuzzy reputation might lead you to believe. There’s the immediate hazard: the possibility of trampling tunes that have been favorites for four decades, in some cases. Which leads us to the second, often unspoken, […]

10 Essential Albums of 2010: Editors Lists

You've seen our overall list of 10 Essential Albums of 2010, but how did our editors vote? Check out our ballots and let us know your own Top 10!     JASON PETTIGREW, EDITOR IN CHIEF Hot Hot Heat’s Future Breeds (DANGERBIRD) Grinderman’s Grinderman 2 (ANTI-) Motion City Soundtrack’s My Dinosaur Life (COLUMBIA) The Dillinger […]

Dashboard Confessional, OK Go on new Banana Republic comp

Clothing chain Banana Republic has partnered up with a variety of musicians for their new “City Stories” campaign, viewable here. There, you can find interviews, performances and more from Dashboard Confessional, OK Go, Liz Phair and others. A free, three-song digital EP featuring an unreleased OK Go track, as well as songs from Liz Phair […]