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40 new artists you need to hear in December

Everyone loves to jam out to their favorite artists and classic hits, but let’s not forget about all the fresh talent constantly popping up around the world. From pop and indie to punk and post-hardcore, there’s always a new name in music waiting to be heard.  We know there’s a lot of faces to sift […]

Hear the first song from Lil Lotus and FFTL’s Travis Richter’s new band

This week, we are getting the first taste of a new screamo band called If I Die First. The new band features Epitaph-signed artist Lil Lotus and From First To Last‘s Travis Richter. Along with the release of “Where Needles and Lovers Collide,” the band have also debuted a cinematic new video. Read more: My […]

Lil Lotus is rewriting the emo playbook and there are no rules

Lil Lotus grins as he admits, “I’ve always stood out like a sore fucking thumb.” With a sawed-off shotgun tattooed above his eyebrow, a self-beheading angel on one cheek and a bleeding heart inked on the other, the 26-year-old vocalist has always shied away from expectations—with his music being no exception. By utilizing his seemingly […]

AP&R playlist: Electrifying indie, airy pop and emo rap

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 which […]

nothing, nowhere. announce headlining winter tour dates

nothing,nowhere. has announced that he will be hitting the road later this year for a slew of North American headlining tour dates. Read more: Could Slipknot be touring with All That Remains? The news of the forthcoming string of shows marks the first tour he’s been on since he canceled his summer tour last July to seek […]