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It may seem like the anti-genre revolution engulfing the music world as of late is a shiny new trend, but artists such as Hoodie Allen beg to differ. As a musician who’s constantly skirted genre constraints throughout his career, Allen was hanging with the alternative crowd way before it was cool.  Allen dropped his painstakingly […]

You’re probably already setting up your show calendar as the fall tour announcements are rolling in. As you making your plans you’ll want to be sure to make some room for the latest tour announcement from Simple Plan and State Champs. Check it out below! Read more: Issues drop “Drink About It” video, album announcement, tour […]

All good things must come to an end, and Warped Tour is no exception. While we’re still figuring out how to spend our summers, we look back on the stacked sets that headlined everyone’s festival wishlist this year. The select dates kicked off in Cleveland, OH, fittingly in the shadow of the Rock And Roll Hall Of […]

Yesterday marked the first day of the final Vans Warped Tour date in Mountain View, CA. Showcasing a stacked lineup of summer veterans, Saturday was the perfect start to the final Warped sendoff.  Day one featured sets from Anti-Flag, Doll Skin, Frank Iero, Goldfinger, I The Mighty, Less Than Jake, Plague Vendor, Set It Off, […]

Four Chord Music Festival has announced its lineup featuring The Offspring, Real Friends, Simple Plan and more.  The festival is set to take place this fall at its sixth-anniversary festival.  Read more: Netflix unveils low-cost mobile-only plan in limited markets The festival announced the Offspring as headliners with several special guests that we know and […]

Warped Tour hit the Atlantic City beach this past weekend to continue their 25th anniversary celebration. Despite some weather delays, the second bash went off without a hitch, solidifying the festival’s importance to the scene. The kickoff featured sets from A Day To Remember, Andrew W.K., Good Charlotte, Less Than Jake, MC Lars, The Pink […]

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 […]

There’s clearly nothing more exhilarating than an epic stage dive or crowdsurf moment. The rush you get when you’re in the moment with the music pounding is absolutely incomparable. Artists are no exception as many have joined in the fun during their own set. From the good, the bad and the ugly, here are 16 […]

We certainly don’t just buy albums because they look cool, but we still think it’s important to appreciate a piece of music for its overall package. While the contents are what’s most important, we can all appreciate epic album art. As for these specific ones, they’re often viewed as scene staples, so it’s never surprising […]

We’re quickly approaching May, which means all of our favorite streaming services are unleashing their lineups. Netflix dropped theirs last week, and now Hulu is following suit. Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen fans will be stoked to know they can relive their childhood with some throwback films featuring the twins. Billboard Dad, Passport To Paris and Switching Goals are […]

Pop punk is ever evolving—from blink-182 and New Found Glory to All Time Low and Fall Out Boy, a lot of iconic acts are associated with the genre. Everyone thinks they know pop punk, but do you have what it takes to score 100 percent on our quiz? Try your expansive knowledge out below. Read […]

2019 has brought the ten year challenge into our social media lives. If you somehow aren’t aware of the latest social media fad, it consists of people posting side-by-side photos of themselves, one current and one from ten years ago. As with all challenges, though, some took it as an opportunity for some easy laughs. […]

MxPx are delivering the holiday song of our dreams featuring Emily Whitehurst and Simple Plan’s Pierre Bouvier. The track appears on a digital re-release of their Punk Rawk Christmas album, set to hit streaming services Nov. 30. Read more: This metal cover of “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” is incredible Frontman Mike Herrera expressed how happy he […]

Ever watch a movie with a concert scene in it and want to be there so badly? Who cares about what the main characters are doing even, just give us more live music. Even though these concerts didn’t happen in real life, we picked a few of our favorite fictional shows we wish we could […]

There’s nothing like the rush you get when you buy tickets to your favorite band or the excitement you feel lining up for a show. When our favorite bands happen to be touring together, naturally we have to go. However, there are just some tours that slipped out of our fingers or happened before we […]

Simple Plan guitarist Sébastien Lefebvre recently caught up with APTV during the final Vans Warped Tour to talk about what fans can expect in a follow up to “Taking One For The Team” and which element of his daughter’s life she would call a nightmare. Lefebvre also cleared the air as to whether or not […]

Imagine a school where every teacher rocks and no class is worth skipping. We took the liberty of matching some of your favorite musicians with what subject they would teach in school. Let’s take a look at your schedule for the semester. First Period: Math with Mr. Whibley With a band appropriately named Sum 41, […]

U.K. pop-punk band the Bottom Line released a video featuring bands such as Simple Plan, Neck Deep, the Fever 333, Mayday Parade and more singing their new song “Reasons.” The video was shot at Download festival this year, and it shows the band performing and running around the festival grounds. Many bands at the festival also […]