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Band lineup changes are hardly a rarity in the music scene. Between creative differences, life events and personal fallouts, it’s pretty common for at least one member to go in a different direction over the course of an outfit’s tenure. And that, of course, leaves a significant void to be filled. How a band decide […]

While some bands have miraculously played for decades without a lineup change, most have had to replace a member or two throughout their tenure. We see it all the time, though it’s not always as staggering as, say, Matt Skiba stepping into a Tom DeLonge-shaped void. Often, it marks a natural progression for people who had […]

The best thing about pop culture is how often its elements transcend their original scopes and mediums, offering an instant sense of connection to wherever they appear. Be it your favorite movie, show or even song, it’s always cool to see it appreciated.  This phenomenon is largely present in music, with bands referencing film, TV […]

The Down Under is giving rise to some of the most prominent artists of the modern pop-punk scene. With bands such as With Confidence, Tonight Alive and Trophy Eyes, the catalytic contributions of Australia can’t be understated. As is the case in all notable scenes, though, the underground runs deep. And with seemingly endless music coming […]

Acclaimed producer Sean Beavan (Nine Inch Nails, Marilyn Manson) and artist Brandon Zano were feeling the pandemic depression hard. So they wrote “It’s Gonna Be OK,” a melodic mantra that aims to calm people coping with what may be the world’s “new normal.” The duo invited members of the Ataris, Kill Hannah and Filter among […]

As 1999 came to a close, boy bands and nü-metal acts were at the top of the charts. Trends in mainstream culture changed the following century, as pop punk, screamo and other Warped Tour acts smashed through the charts. Which band do you most associate with the time period between 2000-2009? Is it the power […]

In 2003, major scene bands were gaining popularity on the Warped Tour circuit. The musical mixture of emo, pop punk and punk was growing in both the mainstream and the underground. As some of the millennium’s biggest names in the alternative scene started changing their sound, younger musicians joined in with their own take on […]

Pop punk began to rapidly gain traction in the early 2000s, landing impressive spots on mainstream charts that propelled the success of the genre today. This transformative period uncovered legendary bands who produced albums that have stood the test of time. While it’s apparent that pop punk began a definitive era 20 years ago, it’s […]

Four Chord Music Festival is returning for its seventh year this summer with an even more stacked lineup than last year. With the first wave of announcements, the annual Pittsburgh event has revealed blink-182 and the Used will appear as headliners at the July 11 gig. The sixth installment was held at the city’s Highmark […]

Sampling in music has been a popular practice since the ’70s, mainly in the hip-hop world to recycle old drum beats. Over the years, it’s become an essential element in music, with artists using samples ranging from movie scenes to voicemails. Many bands frequently incorporate prominent film scenes and quotes in their music, melding different […]

Spawning monumental releases from influential bands such as the Get Up Kids, Saves The Day and of course, blink-182, it’s no doubt that 1999 changed the landscape for punk and emo forever. 1999 was a tremendous year of transition that not only pushed the genre to the mainstream, but also kept it fresh and dynamic […]

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 […]

On Monday night, the Ataris frontman Kris Roe was innocently involved in a high-speed police chase. As a reportedly stolen Dodge Charger sped around Hollywood, it struck the frontman’s van head-on during a police pursuit. In the process of the crash, Roe’s 10-ton van was sent into the parking lane. Additionally, the impact sent Roe’s French […]

[Photo by: The Ataris/Instagram] Michael Davenport, former bassist for pop-punk band the Ataris and a member of Versus The World, currently faces a 30-year prison sentence after being accused of federal fraud charges, according to reports. The musician (pictured above, far left) reputedly cheated thousands of people out of a total $27 million over seven […]

Covers are great, aren’t they? They give you a chance to hear what is most likely a massive tune, but slightly different; or in the case of this list: with a bit of a rough, rock edge. Granted, there are several—seven, to be precise—Punk Goes Pop volumes that have a nice spattering of classic covers, […]

Scattered across New York, the Red Owls may be a new band on the block, but their members are familiar faces from Nightmares For A Week, Anadivine, the Ataris, Hidden In Plain View and Autopilot Off. Today, we're premiering “Chaser” from their debut EP, set for a fall release on Paper + Plastick. They recorded in the notable […]

The 90-degree days have already descended upon the AP headquarters. As we sit sweating under dog breath-temperature AC and try to process that we’re going to be putting up with a few more months of this oppressive air, we thought of fonder times—when summer was still the carefree thing the movies want you to believe […]

After announcing their So Long, Astoria reunion tour—where the band will be performing the album in full—The Ataris have released 54 demos originally from the So Long, Astoria recording sessions. You can listen to the demos below, which are available for download on The Ataris’ bandcamp. So Long, Astoria was released in 2003 on Columbia Records […]