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The music scene in New Brunswick, New Jersey has launched careers of bands like Thursday, Screaming Females, and more. Here, we take a deep dive into its storied basement shows.

Riot Fest is a yearly highlight. This year's performers reflect on their favorite memories from the festival, and relive the event with our photo gallery.

For as long as music has existed, artists have been inspiring other artists. Right here within our own beloved scene, we’ve witnessed many examples of newer-era bands drawing inspiration from the OGs. What’s especially endearing is that not only have bands influenced each other in terms of musical style; they’ve also taken from the lyrics of their predecessors the most crucial aspect of their iden

The further we get into our scene "phases," the more we understand the concept of "love and loss" as it pertains to music. Over the years, we've lost a number of our favorite bands to breakups and significant genre changes. Fortunately, though, there are still a number who have stayed active and alternative. While...

It’s easy to mistake the foundations of pop punk as being laid in the 2000s. After all, that’s when the mainstream radio takeover of the genre occurred. As it turns out, though, we really have the ’90s to thank for our favorite artists and albums.  With the met...

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...

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 ...

As Fall Out Boy’s From Under The Cork Tree turns 15, we take a look back at the band’s career the year the acclaimed emo record was released as told in issue #207. Over the past year, Pete Wentz and his band, Fall Out Boy—rounded out by singer/guitarist Patrick Stump, guitarist Joe Trohman and drummer Andy Hurley—have become an unscripted Cinderella story. A group of suburban Ch...

Every Time I Die are hosting Curling For A Cure during their Tid' The Season holiday show to raise money for Friends Of The Night People, who provide help for the homeless in Buffalo, NY. Fans have the opportunity to play with and against members of their Against Me!, Th... Read More ...

Earlier this week, Spotify teased its highly-anticipated 2019 Wrapped feature was “almost ready.” The following day, the streaming giant shared the artists who dominated the year including Post Malone, Billie Eilish, Ariana Grande, Halsey, Lil Nas X, Eminem and more. Today, ...

Tomorrow marks the 20th anniversary of Through Being Cool, the legendary second album from emo avatars Saves The Day. The 1999 release was massively influential to a generation of music fans who took the cues of founder/frontman Chris Conley to pursue their own artistic adventures...

Another Riot Fest has come and gone, but this year’s marked an extra special milestone as the event threw its 15th punk-rock festivities. It went big this year, even past its lineup including schedule-wrapped beer cans and the return of Punk Rock & Paintbrushes. The latt...

Dashboard Confessional are celebrating 20 years in the best way possible by announcing a career-spanning compilation and an intimate anniversary tour. Check out the details below! Read more: ‘Jurassic World’ debuts short film giving insight into the next movie Today, Dashboard announced a 20th celebration tour that will kick off early next year and travel throughout intimate rooms across the U.S.

The Get Up Kids are getting ready to hit the road this week, but they'll be doing so without one of their members. Longtime keyboardist James Dewees is no longer with the group according to the band's Twitter account.

The new issue of AP features our annual “Class Of” special where we talk about the significance of records released 10 years ago. While some readers will certainly remember those selections, we decided to go back further to 1999. Ever wonde...

Let's face it: Summer is easily the least emo of all the seasons. It's bright, everyone's too happy and wearing black is way too hot. However, summer is here whether you like it or not, so you might as well make the best of it.  The question is: What soundtrack sums up your emo summer? Re...

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 for rising bands to come. Rea...

Enema Of The State turns 20 June 1. Some may call it nostalgia, but true music fans know that the breakout blink-182 album is a timeless classic. Countless awards, iconic tracks and the cultural influence of Enema mark it in history as one of the greatest albums of all time. For the ...

The Get Up Kids added new tour dates—plus, don’t miss a new single from flor. Check out the news you might have missed today below! 1. Slipknot announce performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! #JimmyKimmelLive Friday, May 17th | 11:35pm | @ABC Request Tickets: https://t.co/88pUOCeU... Read More ...

MAX dropped a new music video—plus, don’t miss a new single from dying in designer. Check out the news you might have missed today below! 1. Single By Sunday drop new single Single By Sunday released a new single, “I Want You (You Want Me),” with an accompanying music video. “‘I Want You (You Want...