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How ska paved the way for punk... and took over the world along the way

“We’re the Interrupters! We’re from Los Angeles, California!” the young guitarist announces over a fanfare, as the camera pulls back and reveals a four-piece band, plus a singer, and a crush of throbbing humanity in a tiny space. “And this first song is a protest song, but it’s also a unity song. Because there’s no […]

10 alternative artists who gave iconic '80s classics a modern update

We’re well aware that there’s a bit of an ’80s renaissance going on in pop culture. From soundtracking shows to influencing alternative artists with synth-pop and darkwave, the music of the decade is certainly a prominent force in the modern age. Of course, many artists (some more than others) are quick to pay tribute to their predecessors […]

10 bands who actually started their career covering other artists

Picturing our favorite bands in their fledgling stages is no easy task. But imagining them devoid of any original music and instead performing cover songs? That’s straight-up impossible. Remarkably, it’s not all that rare for now-iconic artists to reveal that they’d formerly performed as a tribute act. After all, what better way to get a […]

20 albums from 1996 that mark some of the best of the decade

The year 2021 stands out for, at the very least, two distinct reasons. One, we all simply could not wait for it to get here and to promptly put the horrific year that was 2020 in our collective rearview mirror. And, two, it’s the year that some of the best albums of the ’90s will […]

Here's how Ice Nine Kills' Spencer Charnas became a horror fan

When APTV Director Bobby Makar asked Spencer Charnas what his favorite scary movie is, he wasn’t setting up a bloodbath. Indeed, the Ice Nine Kills singer is a die-hard enthusiast of scary movies of all kinds. Horror films, splatter reels, you name it. If it bleeds, it feeds Charnas’ imagination to run wild in his […]

Ex-LTJ, Interrupters, Reel Big Fish members team up as The Inevitables

Is it a supergroup? Or is that the sound of 2-Tone ska being piped into the halls of the Justice League Of America? Actually, it’s both. Former Less Than Jake drummer Vinnie Fiorello and Westbound Train frontman Obi Fernandez have created the Inevitables, a multimedia project encompassing both comics and some fine ska music. Today Alternative […]

QUIZ: Can you pass this ultimate ska music trivia quiz?

Ska may be one of the most polarizing words in the English language. Many of its superfans have lived and died by the genre from the second they heard their first guitar upstroke, whereas some casual fans dug into it as a flavor of the week for a short amount of time and parted ways […]

‘Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2’ adds over 30 new songs to its soundtrack

On July 28, a virtual concert was held to unveil the full tracklisting for the Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 soundtrack. Along with some classics songs from the original games, the franchise is getting a major boost with some new music. Now, it has been revealed that the remastered game’s soundtrack includes over 30 new […]

Here are 20 bands from the ’90s you probably forgot about

The 1990s started out with DS-1 distortion pedal grunge bands viciously stomping on the global spandex-wearing hair-metal movement from the decade before and ceremoniously ended with the rise of the baggy-pant rockers of nü metal and bleached-blond boy bands with chiseled faces, courtesy of TRL. However, some incredible acts and songs fell under the radar […]

Reel Big Fish reveal 2020 tour with Big D And The Kids Table

Reel Big Fish are kicking off 2020 with their first tour announcement, Life Sucks…Let’s Dance. They’ll be joined by Big D And The Kids Table and Keep Flying. The bands will be heading out beginning Feb. 26 in Savannah, Georgia through March 8 in Clifton Park, New York. Read more: My Chemical Romance soundcheck hints […]

Slam Dunk shares third wave of 2020 lineup including Reel Big Fish, more

Slam Dunk announced the third wave of artists joining the lineup for next year’s festival, including Movements, Reel Big Fish, Comeback Kid and more. In September, the festival announced the first set of artists with acts such as Don Broco, State Champs, and Four Year Strong. Read more: Josh Dun gets marriage advice from The Rock after wedding […]

blink-182 tour posters showcasing their artistic flair throughout the years

When you’ve stuck around as long as blink-182, you’re bound to accumulate some pretty cool art along the way. When it comes to concert posters, though, the guys might have an edge over their peers. Although the online age has dealt a blow to the functionality of paper set promotions, that doesn’t mean punk-rooted bands […]

Ice Nine Kills recruit Reel Big Fish for ‘It’-inspired live performance—watch

Ice Nine Kills were recently joined onstage by Reel Big Fish for their live performance of “IT Is The End,” and AP is premiering the official live video of the epic collaboration.  The performance took place at a sold-out show at The Wiltern in Los Angeles, playing the It-inspired track from their 2018 album, The […]

Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame captures Warped Tour via smelly PJs, tiger dress

There’s an old aphorism that goes “history is what’s happening right now.” But when you are hanging out with your friends at Warped Tour, all the focus is on the moment. Jumping in the pit and getting your crowdsurf on. Trying to capture a band’s set on your phone. Stopping by band tables and buying […]

Warped Tour 25-year history, brought to you in one playlist

The AP office has been running wild ahead of Warped Tour’s 25th anniversary dates, trying to think of proper ways to celebrate its unprecedented run as the go-to punk-rock event of the summer. During our research into its illustrious history, we realized that nobody had compiled the many different artists who have graced the Warped […]

Mest meet Kickstarter goal towards new album

Mest reached the funding goal for their new album after asking for support from fans via Kickstarter. Frontman Tony Lovato opened the campaign in late March, specifying that the band wished to stay independent and required some extra funds to release the record in a timely manner. Read more: blink-182 announce epic tour with Lil Wayne, […]

The Dangerous Summer drop new song and other news you might have missed today

Amon Amarth announced U.S. tour dates—plus, don’t miss the Aquabats celebrating their 25-year anniversary. Check out the news you might have missed today below! 1. The Dangerous Summer announce album release date, drop new single The Dangerous Summer announced the release date for their upcoming full-length, Mother Nature, with another new single and music video. […]

Bowling For Soup, Reel Big Fish announce co-headlining tour

Bowling For Soup and Reel Big Fish are teaming up for an epic co-headlining tour, and they’re partnering with AP for an exclusive ticket presale. The two bands will hit the road in mid-June and wrap up in early August. The run is split into two legs with Nerf Herder as support on the first leg […]

MEST lose control of van in winter conditions, offer update

While on tour with Reel Big Fish, MEST were involved in a car accident due to weather conditions while on their way to Fargo from Missoula, Montana. However, all members of the pop-punk band don’t appear to have any serious injuries. Luckily, the accident did not involve any other drivers. Additionally, the band’s trailer popped […]

Reel Big Fish release track from first album in six years—watch

Reel Big Fish are partnering with AP to premiere their track “You Can’t Have All Of Me.” As if that’s not exciting enough, they’re also revealing plans to release their first new album in six years, Life Sucks…Let’s Dance!, this winter. While Reel Big Fish dropped their Happy Skalidays EP in 2014, Life Sucks…Let’s Dance! […]
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