superchunk

Op-ed: When you’re wearing a mask, who cares if you know the lyrics?

Wearing masks creates a judgment-free zone for fans who might not know all the lyrics. Here’s how it also makes attending a concert a more communal experience.

10 bands that prove why Misfits endure, from Metallica to My Chemical Romance

Misfits are the very model of an influential punk band. Which was most likely not Glenn Danzig’s goal when he formed them in 1977 in his native Lodi, New Jersey, naming them for Marilyn Monroe’s final film from 1961. After initially being driven by Danzig’s distorted electric piano, Misfits became known for sludgy power chords […]

1998’s top 15 punk albums simultaneously changed and preserved the form

Top 15 punk albums of 1998? You’d be forgiven for thinking that there weren’t any in the year the Bill Clinton/Monica Lewinsky scandal dominated the news. A quick perusal of Billboard’s Hot 100 singles of the year sees domination by several R&B (Destiny’s Child, Janet Jackson, Usher, Mariah Carey) or hip-hop (Puff Daddy, Master P, […]

These 15 albums from 1991 laid the foundation for punk as we know it

Welcome to Alternative Press’ pick of the 15 best punk albums of 1991. It was a momentous year, one in which underground culture burst into the mainstream, taking punk and all its offshoots with it. Blame it on one album: Nirvana’s Nevermind.  Many punkier-than-thou types will moan when seeing this album’s inclusion. They’d be denying […]

Various Artists - While No One Was Looking: Toasting 20 Years Of Bloodshot Records

Various Artists While No One Was Looking: Toasting 20 Years Of Bloodshot Records For two decades, Bloodshot Records has been carving out their niche as a catalyst of alt-country and Americana. This 38-track compilation illustrates the large shadow of influence cast by Bloodshot artists (ranging from catalog artists Old 97’s and Alejandro Escovedo to label […]

10 AP cover stars who are playing Riot Fest Denver

Photographer:  When we were compiling last week's list of all the AP cover stars who were scheduled to play Riot Fest Chicago, we noticed something: A whole bunch of AP cover stars were also booked for Riot Fest Denver, taking place Sept. 21-22 at May Farms. Here are some of the highlights of this year's […]

Stream Superchunk's new album, 'I Hate Music'

Superchunk have made their entire new album, I Hate Music, available for streaming on NPR. I Hate Music, which marks the band's 10th full-length release, is the follow-up to 2010's Majesty Shredding, and will arrive Aug. 20 via Merge Records. It's available for pre-order as a limited deluxe LP, a standard CD or LP, and digitally on iTunes. […]

Advance Listen: Your first look at new releases from letlive., Never Shout Never and Superchunk

Every week, AP receives mountains of new releases to review. In this new recurring list, we will count down a few of the most anticipated albums we received (that have been announced and are cleared to talk about) and give you a quick fun fact about each. You heard it here first! Contributors [SH] Scott […]

Superchunk debut new single, "FOH"

Superchunk have debuted a new single, “FOH,” from their upcoming album, I Hate Music. I Hate Music is slated for release Aug. 20 on Merge Records. It will be the band's 10th full-length album and the follow up to 2010's Majesty Shredding. Listen to “FOH,” below. Superchunk are set to tour throughout the summer and fall. Check out […]

Superchunk announce new studio album and tour dates

Superchunk have announced their tenth studio album, I Hate Music, due out August 20 on Merge Records. You can watch an album trailer released today below. The band has lined up tour dates around the release date. Jun 20 Calgary, AB – Sled Island @ Republik Aug 22 Atlanta, GA – Terminal West Aug 23 […]

Superchunk to cover Bananarama on new single

Superchunk will be releasing a new 7-inch this summer with one new song (“This Summer”) and a cover of “Cruel Summer,” originally by Bananarama. Check out the cover art below. It's due out June 12 via the band's own Merge Records.

Exclusive Stream: Telekinesis' "Nu Bruises (Superchunk cover)"

(Photo: Kyle Johnson) Check out this exclusive stream of Telekinesis covering Superchunk's “Nu Bruises.” Telekinesis' new album, 12 Desperate Straight Lines, is available now on Merge Records. Catch the band on tour with Portugal. The Man; dates below: May 9 Tucson, AZ – Solar Culture (Telekinesis only)
 May 11 Colorado Springs, CO – The Black […]