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The 10 best punk vocalists of the 2010s upheld tradition in a new era
Welcome to Alternative Press’ 10 best punk vocalists of the ‘10s. As we noted when counting down punk’s greatest guitarists of this period, the genre was 35 years old in 2010. Punk rock had a history and a tradition by now, as well as a rule book it was never supposed to have. Which, of […]
Samurai Shotgun feel like the lyrics to "Limbo" arrived out of nowhere
Samurai Shotgun strive to inject innovation into rock with their storytelling skills and unique blend of musical influences. After a difficult year in which the music industry shut down, the band are looking to find their stride again. Most importantly, Samurai Shotgun—Matt Henley (lead vocalist), Tyler Mulder (guitarist), Bryant Harp (bassist), Jovan Lecaro (drummer) and […]
Nine Inch Nails, Run The Jewels and more set to headline Riot Fest 2021
The organizers of Riot Fest have announced that the festival is returning to Douglass Park in Chicago this fall. In typical Riot fashion, the lineup for Sept. 17, 18 and 19 is stacked. “We’ve missed you and we can’t wait to see you this year,” the festival organizers shared. Headliners include alternative veterans Nine Inch […]
10 punk guitarists who took a unique approach to the genre in the '10s
When the ball dropped in New York City’s Times Square at the stroke of midnight Dec. 31, 2009, punk rock had been around 35 years. (Or 33, depending on if you date the subculture from when the Ramones began playing gigs or from the mythic Punk Year Zero of 1977.) It was well into its […]
Riot Fest postpones until 2021 and reveals the first wave of the lineup
Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Riot Fest 2020 has been postponed until 2021. The festival announced the new dates and first lineup announcement on June 16. The Chicago-based festival follows a long list of other festivals that have been postponed this year including Lollapalooza, Glastonbury, Coachella and Reading and Leeds. Read more: My Chemical […]
Coheed and Cambria add Thrice, more to stacked cruise lineup
Coheed and Cambria announced yesterday on Instagram even more bands joining them for their 2020 cruise, the S.S. Neverender. The band announced the cruise in mid-November with supporting artists Taking Back Sunday, The Dear Hunter, Culture Abuse and Polyphia. Read More: 23 badass My Chemical Romance tattoos inspired by their return Coheed and Cambria took to Instagram yesterday to […]
11 new songs you need to hear this week
You’re welcome: We’ve made finding new songs by rising bands easy. Each week, we’re gathering the best from the underground and offering it to you in one, concise list. Scroll below and check out our Spotify Discover playlist, featuring these tracks and more! In return, we want to hear your favorite. Let us know what […]
Knuckle Puck share reimagined version of "Nervous Passenger" and other news you might have missed
[Photo by: Knuckle Puck/Nick Karp, Escape the Fate/Jeremy Saffer, Lovelytheband/John Hoeg] Check out Knuckle Puck's reimagined version of “Nervous Passenger”—plus, don’t miss tour announcements from Lovelytheband and more. Check out the news you might have missed today below! Read more: Underoath say decision to not be a Christian band was “one of the best things we […]
Radkey, Stories Untold on how to appreciate and make a good movie
APTV correspondent Stevie James sits down with Radkey and Stories Untold at 16-Bit Bar+Arcade to discuss the bands' pasts and futures. Whether it was Stories Untold talking about their endeavors in making a post-apocolyptic horror movie, or Radkey in recalling how School Of Rock influenced them, both bands found their beginnings in being inspired by […]
Watch Radkey, Stories Untold break down their favorite video games
APTV correspondent Stevie James recently sat down with Radkey and Stories Untold and things got pretty nerdy. When asked about their favorite video games, the guys of Radkey go with heavy hitters like Final Fantasy VII and Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, while Stories Untold stick with classics like Spyro and Crash Bandicoot. For more on […]
Radkey release insane claymation video for "Glore"
Missouri rock trio Radkey have unveiled an absolutely crazy new video for their single, “Glore,” taken from their recently released debut LP, Dark Black Makeup. “Glore” is a relentlessly fast-paced punk number that makes you want to skate and destroy, and its new video, directed by Nicos Livesey, perfectly accentuates that notion. The claymation clip features the three […]
Radkey stream no motivation anthem, “Song Of Solomon”
Missouri brother trio Radkey are set to release their debut full-length, titled Dark Black Makeup, on August 21 through their own label, Little Man Records. Following a recent video release for their single, “Love Spills,” the band are now sharing another taste of the album with “Song Of Solomon.” In regards to the track, bassist Isaiah Radkey tells Substream […]
Radkey's new video for "Love Spills" features a pretty terrible mother
Missouri brother trio Radkey are sharing a brand new video for their single, “Love Spills.” The track is taken from their forthcoming debut LP, Dark Black Makeup, which is due out on August 21. Read more: Band who made album in prison releasing it 35 years later As for the concept for the video, director Alec Nicholas […]
11 AP-Relevant Artists Who Invaded This Year’s Coachella Lineup
Every year, new festivals arrive to the already crowded summer landscape, boasting supposedly “diverse” roasters of bands for tens of thousands of eager fans. And while competition has certainly forced many major fests to diversify, artists in our scene are often massively underrepresented. Sure, events like Riot Fest and Skate And Surf have come along […]
Rise Against announce tour with Touché Amoré
Rise Against have announced the first set of dates for their world tour in support of their forthcoming album, The Black Market. The band will tour the U.S. with Touché Amoré and Radkey. They will then tour Europe with Pennywise and Emily’s Army. You can check out the full list of tour dates and locations […]
12 Bands You Need To Know: AP Editors pick their favorite 100 Bands
You know our cover stars like Issues, Touché Amoré and Real Friends, and you’ve seen the full-page artists like State Champs, Ghost Town and Beartooth, but beyond them, there are 88 more bands who aren’t displayed quite as prominently but who are just as rad. For your discovery pleasure, here are some of the hidden […]
22 New Bands You Need To See At SXSW
From official showcases to shows supported by under-the-radar music blogs, South By Southwest brings together some of the best talent in the industry. This year 22 of our 100 Bands You Need To Know will make an appearance in Austin. Check out the list below to see if you new favorite band will be heading […]
Radkey cover Faith No More’s “Digging The Grave”
Missouri rockers Radkey have released a cover of Faith No More’s song, “Digging The Grave.” You can listen to the cover below; tell us what you think. “'Digging the Grave' is one of our favorite Faith No More songs,” says Isaiah Radkey. “It rocks really hard so it pretty much called to us. We've been […]
Radkey release new single, “Feed My Brain”
Missouri rockers Radkey (AP Recommends) have released a new single, “Feed My Brain,” which was mixed by Ross Orton, who helped produce to the latest Arctic Monkeys album. The track is scheduled for digital release on March 4. The band have been busy writing songs to follow up last year’s Cat & Mouse and Devil […]
AP Recommends: 3 new artists you must see at Riot Fest
With Riot Fest Chicago coming up this weekend (September 13-15 | Buy tickets), the AP editors scoured the massive lineup for some of the budding acts you may want to show up early to catch. Though most of the artists playing the Fest are very familiar favorites, we each were still able to find some […]
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