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Steve Caballero on intersection of punk and skateboarding with new band Urethane

For Steve Caballero, the intersection of punk and skateboarding has always been at the forefront of what he does and creates for the world. Caballero burst onto the skateboarding scene in the groundbreaking years of the early ’80s and ’90s, skating alongside the sport’s most iconic figures while living in Southern California during its renaissance […]

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 […]

Strung Out frontman debuts children’s book, other works at LA art event

Jason Cruz, frontman for long-running punks Strung Out, will be showing a selection of his artwork at the Copro Nason Gallery in Santa Monica, California, Friday Oct. 25. The event heralds the release of There Are Such Things As In Your Dreams, a children’s book he wrote and illustrated. Cruz, who traded an art school […]

The Casualties take aim at President Trump in new music video

Punk has always been deeply rooted in politics, and the Casualties are making sure it stays that way in their latest video for “Borders.” With a clear, pointed message at President Donald Trump’s controversial immigration policies, the band spits venom through intense visuals and border statistics. Read more: Billie Eilish responds to objectified tank top photo […]

With Confidence reimagine song and other news you might have missed today

While She Sleeps dropped a new music video—plus, don’t miss a Bring Me The Horizon mashup by Luke Holland. Check out the news you might have missed today below! 1. Taco, craft beer and punk-rock festival announces more dates You read that correctly: Sabroso Craft Beer, Taco & Music Festival will be hitting more venues […]

10 classic songs you can always expect to close a band’s set

Everyone knows that one song. Once you hear the opening cords, you immediately know this is the beginning of the end. This is the closing song, so it’s the last chance to sing your heart out and push that raspy voice one last glorious mile. While setlists among bands can vary from show to show, […]

Strung Out have us ready for summer with new music video for “Town Of Corazon”

Strung Out are preparing to debut their acoustic EP Black Out The Sky, and ahead of its release, the band are debuting their sunshiney new music video for their track “Town Of Corazon.” “'Town of Corazon’ is about the heart as if it were a place,” Jason Cruz says. “The corridors and the people and […]

Punk rockers Strung Out explore more melodic side of sound with "Crows"—listen

California natives Strung Out received a great deal of praise for their hard-hitting album Transmission.Alpha.Delta, but are now venturing into the more melodic side of their sound with their previously unreleased track, “Crows.” The track was originally slated to appear on the band's eighth studio album, which dropped in 2015 via Fat Wreck Chords, but […]

The Top 10 Best Fat Wreck Chords Albums Of All Time

Fat Wreck Chords is turning 25, and they’re hitting the road to celebrate with Fat Tour: Fat Wrecked for 25 Years, starting August 6 in Toronto. The roster will feature Fat Wreck bands both classic and newly discovered, including NOFX, Lagwagon and Masked Intruder. To celebrate, we decided to take on the foolish task of […]

8 Bands You Absolutely Must Watch At Riot Fest Denver This Weekend

September is finally here, and you know what that means: It’s Riot Fest season! Riot Fest has quickly become the AP staff’s favorite festival of the year, with its insane lineups full of unexpected reunions and legends rubbing shoulders with up-and-comers. All three Riot Fests—Toronto, Chicago and Denver—share some lineup overlap. No matter which one […]

Jason Cruz And Howl - "Good Man's Ruin"

Jason Cruz And Howl (featuring Jason Cruz of Strung Out) bring together elements of punk, country and americana to guide listeners on a dark journey with their second album Good Man's Ruin. This full-length follow up to 2012's Loungecore EP is out tomorrow via their own Echotone Records. Stream it below before its release and tell us what you think:     PRE-ORDER

Jason Cruz And Howl - Good Man's Ruin

Jason Cruz And Howl Good Man’s Ruin Some things that are good: the vocals of skate-punkers Strung Out's Jason Cruz; the feel of California; Mexican mysteries. So it's no surprise that this solo debut from Cruz, which combines all of the above, is music to our ears. But we were worried it wouldn't be. See, lots […]

Strung Out to release new album this summer

Strung Out have confirmed that they will release a new album in June. Additionally, the band's box set which includes a live DVD is due out in April. Pre-orders are on sale now. Fans can check out a teaser for the upcoming record below. Leave us a comment with your thoughts!

Various Artists - The Songs Of Tony Sly: A Tribute

Various Artists The Songs Of Tony Sly: A Tribute When No Use For A Name frontman Tony Sly suddenly passed away last summer, a generation of skate punks weaned on early Warped Tour lineups and cheapo comps mourned his loss. Thus, this tribute was born, including Rise Against, NOFX and more, with selections ranging from […]

Implants - From Chaos To Order

Implants From Chaos To Order Either there’s a full resurgence of mid-’90s melodic hardcore afoot or a bunch of 40-something dudes from all of those bands are getting serious hankerings for another try at the scissor-kick leap before their bodies won’t let them do it anymore. Implants are a ’90s SoCal punk supergroup of sorts, […]

The Ataris to headline "Paper and Plastered" tour with Flatfoot 56, Strung Out and more

The Ataris have announced that they are set to headline the the “Paper + Plastered” ( a play on Paper + Plastick Records' name) tour this fall with support from: Flatfoot 56 Red City Radio Nothington and Strung Out The tour dates, listed by the various opening bands, are as follows: With Strung Out Sept […]

Strung Out expand fall tour, add dates with The Swellers and Such Gold

Strung out have added a month of new dates to their fall tour. Support comes from The Swellers, Such Gold, The Darlings and Handguns. Check out the dates below. 9/8 Red Seven Austin, TX 9/9 House of Rock Corpus Christi, TX 9/11 Vinyl Music Hall Pensacola, FL 9/12 Double Down Live Gainesville, FL 9/13 The […]

Strung Out announce album shows with Such Gold, Handguns

Strung Out will be performing a pair of their albums–1996’s Suburban Teenage Wasteland Blues and 1998’s Twisted By Design–on an upcoming tour. Such Gold and Handguns will support on several of the dates. w/ Such Gold, Handguns Jul 17 Hawthorne Theatre Portland, OR Jul 18 El Corazon Seattle, WA Jul 19 The Biltmore Vancouver, BC […]

Jordan Burns (Strung Out) talks to ESPN about motocross

Strung Out drummer Jordan Burns recently spoke to ESPN about the integration of punk rock into motocross, as well as Burns' own motocross exploits. Check out an excerpt below: “You guys had something different going on as you were representing the punk rock scene so you had that mix of music and motocross that no […]

Exclusive Stream: Strung Out's "Firecracker"

Check out this exclusive stream of “Firecracker” from Strung Out's new album, Top Contenders, out July 19 on Fat Wreck Chords.