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20 perfectly-timed New Year’s Eve songs to ring in the decade
A few years ago, the internet ran wild by pointing out perfectly-timed songs that will hit a certain part at midnight on New Year’s Eve. Good trends never die, and Twitter has continued to offer up epic options for when the clock strikes midnight. Head below for some of the best-timed songs you can add […]
Here’s how your favorite artists celebrated Christmas this year
With Christmas having come and gone, we’re all in a post-holiday haze of gift-giving and feast-eating with loved ones. The same can be said of your favorite artists including My Chemical Romance, blink-182, twenty one pilots, the Maine, Ice Nine Kills and more. From new photos to sharing throwbacks celebrating the season, see what some of […]
The best emo songs of the decade that defined the 2010s
One of the greatest feats of the emo genre is its ability to cross barriers, genres and fandoms to unite us all under the common denominator of music. Whether there’s a tinge of rap or a twist of pop-punk, the branches of emo music all extend from the same familiar source. While the early 2000s […]
The Maine in 2019 critique the Maine from the 2009 AP Tour
There’s no denying the Maine have accomplished a lot in their 12-year existence. They started out making their own records before signing to Fearless Records. They made it through the major-label machine unscathed, until they decided to go back to releasing their own music and having complete control over their careers. Anyone that passionate about […]
The 50 best albums of 2019 in alternative, punk, alt-pop and beyond
The time has come for the collective internet to narrow down their favorite albums of 2019. With more releases than we can count dropping in any given year, from DIY garage bands to the biggest of pop artists, the task is large. This year kept our attention with a slew of choices, so here’s what […]
13 pumpkin carvings and paintings inspired by your favorite artists
Halloween is days away, and celebrations are in full swing. While many might be channeling their favorite artists through their costume choices, the fandom doesn’t end there. Music fans around the world have shown off their favorite artists through pumpkin carvings and paintings of 5 Seconds Of Summer, Panic! At The Disco and more. Check […]
WhoHurtYou get brutally honest with new song “Not The One”
Born from the need to heal heartbreak, dark pop duo WhoHurtYou are unleashing their next relatable single, “Not The One.” Consisting of vocalist Kevin Fisher and All Time Low guitarist Jack Barkat, WhoHurtYou get real about the sometimes painful reality of trying to move on. The new track follows debut single “Wish We Never Met” […]
The Summer Set: 10 years later, where are they now?
Very few bands affected the neon pop-punk scene the way the Summer Set did. On Oct. 13, 2009, the band released their debut studio album, Love Like This, and created a stepping stone that would lead to three additional full-length records: 2011’s Everything’s Fine, 2013’s Legendary and 2016’s Stories For Monday. In October 2017, the […]
The Maine drummer Pat Kirch and fiancé expecting first child
The Maine drummer Pat Kirch has announced he and his fiancé Shacara Nemetz are expecting their first child. The couple, who got engaged back in April, made the huge announcement via social media that they’re expecting a kid next year. Read more: Billie Eilish reflects on growing up with public scrutiny: “I can’t win” “I’ve […]
My Chemical Romance debut AP issue reimagined by Gerard Way returns
At the beginning of 2013, we here at AP realized we were closing in on 300 issues. We pondered what we were going to do that would make that month really special, like our previous “big number” anniversaries. We planned to do a bunch of different artists for a commemorative series including My Chemical Romance, […]
WhoHurtYou announce first show ever, support slot with the Maine
WhoHurtYou, the duo comprised of All Time Low guitarist Jack Barakat and Kevin Fisher, just announced their first-ever live shows. The band have dropped two singles this summer, “Nobody Wins” and “Wish We Never Met” that they’ll be taking on the road. Read more: Avril Lavigne, Ryan Gosling are apparently Justin Bieber’s distant cousins There […]
The Maine drummer reveals 'American Candy' house damaged by fire
The Maine drummer Pat Kirch revealed some heartbreaking news that the house the band recorded their 2015 album American Candy in, had been severely damaged by fire. You can read his full statement below. Read more: Sleeping With Sirens former drummer Gabe Barham addresses departure According to Z107.7, two have been arrested following a fire in Joshua […]
The Maine tease immersive fan experiences with The Mirror Tour
The Maine have announced their most ambitious tour to date! The Mirror tour will take fans through a an immersive audio and visual experience while the band performs tracks from their entire catalog. Check out the full list of cities and dates below! Read more: The Acacia Strain respond to Dayton shooting after suspect wears merch […]
10 songs you didn’t know were about sex the first time you heard it
When we were young and jamming out to our favorite bands, some of the lyrics may have gone way over our heads. As we got older, recognizing sexual innuendos became easier, and we got to look back at the suggestive songs we totally missed the meaning of the first time around. In honor of that […]
Sad Summer Fest gets "Mr. Brightside" singalong thanks to Mayday Parade
The first-ever Sad Summer Fest kicked off yesterday in Dallas with a stacked lineup, killer photo ops and the perfect cure to your Warped Tour blues. Mayday Parade closed out night one of the festival, performing a cover of the Killers‘ “Mr. Brightside” that brought out the inner emo in all of us. Check out […]
15 Fourth Of July scene anthems to blast at your BBQ
It’s that time of year again: fireworks, barbecues and a whole lot of liquids. Although the Fourth of July may not be the most popular holiday among the scene, there’s nothing wrong with an excuse to soak up the sun and enjoy some summer activities. If you can possibly wrestle the aux cord from your […]
Sad Summer Festival will cure your Warped Tour blues
We get the self-deprecating joke, but honestly, there’s not a damn thing that’s frown-inducing about it. This summer brings the maiden voyage of the Sad Summer Festival, a package tour featuring four respected headliners and an undercard of up-and-comers, all converging musically and socially. AP was lucky enough to get the Maine’s John O’Callaghan, the […]
Warped Tour: The only tour that mattered since 1995
Starting June 29-30 in Atlantic City, New Jersey, the Vans Warped Tour will hold its final high-decibel celebrations of punk rock and youth culture. Once the traveling roadshow returns to Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California, July 20 and 21, founder Kevin Lyman’s great touring experiment will become a part of rock ’n’ roll history, […]
Halsey sings along to her “favs” at the Maine, Mayday Parade show
Halsey further showed her love for the scene by rocking out at a Mayday Parade and The Maine show and putting it all online for fans to see. The pop star showed up at the band’s show in Mexico City to sing along to songs like “Jersey’ and let her inner scene kid thrive. Read […]
Top 15 songs to get you through your crappy summer job
Whether your June to August is defined by bare feet on the beach or the sweltering heat behind the counter of your summer job, there’s no denying the best part of summer is the soundtrack you put behind it. Here are 15 tracks to keep a smile on your face and the sweat off your […]
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