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PRS Backstage Lounge: Broadside had the best time performing at the APMAs Fan Day

APTV correspondent Stevie James interviewed Broadside during this year's APMAs in our PRS Guitars Backstage Lounge. They talk about the “emotional rollercoaster” of performing at the APMAs Fan Day at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the excitement of seeing all the concert goers come out to have a good time. Interested in […]

PRS Backstage Lounge: Grayscale were super stoked to perform with State Champs' Derek DiScanio

APTV correspondent Stevie James caught up with Grayscale to talk about performing at the 2017 APMAs with State Champs' Derek DiScanio and their excitement as the curtain went up! Check out a list of all the 2017 APMAs winners here!

PRS Backstage Lounge: I Prevail enjoy a nice "classy evening" at 2017 APMAs—by "bro-ing out"

APTV correspondent Stevie James caught up with I Prevail after they presented at the 2017 APMAs. Going off-script, taking selfies with “some guy” and “bro-ing out” with the other bands is what they do best, apparently!  Check out a list of all the 2017 APMAs winners here!

PRS Backstage Lounge: New Years Day form supergroup with Lzzy Hale

APTV correspondent Stevie James caught up with New Years Day after their awesome performance with Lzzy Hale at the 2017 APMAs. NYD was Stevie's first interview years ago, so it's nice to see things come full circle! Check out a list of all the 2017 APMAs winners here!

PRS Backstage Lounge: Silent Planet were completely caught by surprise at the 2017 APMAs

APTV Correspondent Stevie James caught up with “Best Underground Band” Silent Planet, who were certainly not expecting to take home a Skully. At all. One of the guys was in the bathroom.  Check out a list of all the 2017 APMAs winners here!

PRS Backstage Lounge: Mina Caputo wants to be Lynn Gunn's Brooklyn tour guide

APTV correspondent Stevie James interviewed Mina Caputo during this year's APMAs in our PRS Guitars Backstage Lounge. She talks about how the weekend has been a “humbling experience” and being inspired by the musicians she's met for the first time and also been in the industry with for years. Interested in hearing more from Caputo? […]

PRS Backstage Lounge: John Feldmann interviews ONE OK ROCK, compliments each band member

Musician and Influencer award recipient John Feldmann interviewed ONE OK ROCK during this year's APMAs in our PRS Guitars Backstage Lounge. They talk about the explosion of “American Girl” on the radio as Feldmann dishes out compliments to each band member. Interested in hearing more from the band? Check out the rest of the interview […]

PRS Backstage Lounge: William Control talks 2017 APMAs fashion choices and Warped Tour

APTV correspondent Stevie James interviewed William Control during this year's APMAs in our PRS Guitars Backstage Lounge. He talks about introducing New Years Day and the “special” feeling of taking the stage in front of so many cheering fans. Interested in hearing more from William Control? Check out the rest of the interview to hear […]

PRS Backstage Lounge: Creeper explain how the "English pale people" survive Warped Tour

UK's very own Creeper explain how it felt to present an award, rather than perform a song onstage. They also talk about how it feels to see all their musician friends on tour and at the APMAs.  Check out a list of all the 2017 APMAs winners here! 

PRS Backstage Lounge: State Champs reveal a secret at the 2017 APMAs

Shortly after winning a Skully for “Best Music Video,” State Champs caught up with APTV correspondent Stevie James to reveal how they originally had an idea for a music video inspired by the '95 movie Heavyweights, but then decided to create the “best music video” in a waterpark instead. Also, apparently guitarist Tony Diaz is still […]

PRS Backstage Lounge: Dan Campbell and Cassie Wilson on what it was like winning a fan-voted award

APTV correspondent Stevie James got a chance to sit down with the Sub City Grant Recipient Cassie Wilson and Dan Campbell from the Wonder Years. This year, Sub City — the charitable arm of Hopeless Records — donated a grant to a charity that fans voted on: Half Access, in which Cassie works to accommodate disabled […]

PRS Backstage Lounge: Lynn Gunn tries not to "f**k up" during the 2017 APMAs

APTV correspondent Stevie James interviewed Best Vocalist winner Lynn Gunn of PVRIS during this year's APMAs in our PRS Guitars Backstage Lounge. Gunn talks about presenting the Icon Award to Laura Jane Grace and trying not to “fuck this up.” Check out the rest of the interview to hear her experience on the LGBTQ In […]

PRS Backstage Lounge: Nothing More compare the events leading up to the 2017 APMAs to speed dating

Nothing More put on an unforgettable show at the 2017 APMAs. We can only imagine how many things could've gone wong, from injuries on the robotic structure to sound effects not working correctly. Fortunately, everything ran as smoothly as it could have, and the boys admit how stressed out about the show they were when […]

PRS Backstage Lounge: Waterparks get a surprise visit during interview at 2017 APMAs

Shortly after winning their “first physical thing,” we got to sit down with Waterparks to chat about how it feels to bring home the Skully for Best Breakthrough Band. The band talks fuzzy carpets, organic outfits and stealing left shoes from nursing homes. Plus, we get a surprise visit from Set It Off! Check out […]

The Ghost Inside talk future plans at this year's APMAs

PRS Backstage Lounge correspondent Jenna McDougall of Tonight Alive sat down with The Ghost Inside after they won the Most Dedicated Fanbase award at the 2016 APMAs. The band talked tears, worries of being the first band to fall on stage and how they plan to continue touring once everyone is ready.  Interested in hearing more? […]