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Watsky broke the record for longest freestyle rap and he’s still going

A couple of days ago, Watsky revealed he was attempting to break the Guinness World Record for Longest Continuous Rap Performance and now he’s accomplished that. Watsky has been freestyling for over 25 hours now surpassing the previous record of 25 hours, 56 minutes, and 4 seconds achieved by Pablo Alvarez but he’s still going and […]

Watsky is trying to break the world record for longest freestyle rap

Watsky is aiming for a massive achievement as he’s starting a 33-hour long freestyle rap challenge to get the Guinness World Record for Longest Continuous Rap Performance. The rapper is starting his freestyle tomorrow at 10 AM PT and will go for 33 hours and 33 minutes to beat the current record of 25 hours, 56 […]

Waterparks, iDKHOW, others on songs ruined by romance

Valentine’s Day 2020 is upon us, which means one of two things. You either have someone who is going to pay 78% more for flowers for you than they would on the 15th—or you don’t. These are things we do this time of year to profess our admiration and love for the certain special sweethearts […]

9 Shark Week-ready songs that aren’t “Baby Shark”

It’s that time of the year where we binge on shark documentaries and geek out on the latest underwater shenanigans. Last year, Shark Week celebrated its 30th anniversary, and this year the week-long Discovery Week special runs through July 28 to Aug. 4. With Shark Week already creeping out of the waters, here are 9 […]

16 craziest musician stage dive and crowdsurfing moments

There’s clearly nothing more exhilarating than an epic stage dive or crowdsurf moment. The rush you get when you’re in the moment with the music pounding is absolutely incomparable. Artists are no exception as many have joined in the fun during their own set. From the good, the bad and the ugly, here are 16 […]

Watsky drops new music video and other news you might have missed today

Free Throw dropped a new music video—plus, don’t miss new tour dates from the Word Alive. Check out the news you might have missed today below! 1. San Holo drops new music video Coming off the release of album1 last fall, San Holo dropped a new music video for “always on my mind.” You can […]

12 artists share their “ten year challenge” transformations

2019 has brought the ten year challenge into our social media lives. If you somehow aren’t aware of the latest social media fad, it consists of people posting side-by-side photos of themselves, one current and one from ten years ago. As with all challenges, though, some took it as an opportunity for some easy laughs. […]

Watsky talks twenty one pilots dream collab, Kacey Musgraves “music crush”

Watsky got gutsy on his new record, COMPLAINT as he challenges his signature approach to his music. Despite this, he still gives fans another installment of what they’ve come to know and love–deep emo-tinged introspection along with a healthy dose of sarcastic humor. However, Watsky’s style may have been quite difference had Pauly Shore never […]

Watsky shares his ‘COMPLAINT’ loud and clear

If there’s one thing you can’t accuse George Watsky of, it’s not being honest. Since gaining momentum back in 2012 after his “Pale Kid Raps Fast” video went viral, he’s been littering elements of his life, laying them bare for all to see. Whether it’s those fast raps that first gained him notoriety or the […]

Watsky recites his very first poem, explains why he wants to cry more

Watsky is an accomplished writer, performer and rap wunderkind, but he really just wants to cry more… In this APTV exclusive, Watsky gives a sneak preview of his highly anticipated new record, COMPLAINT and explains why his ultimate goal in music is to be authentic to himself and give his fans music to listen to […]

13 musicians share their New Year’s resolutions for 2019

As 2018 comes to a close, we are all welcoming 2019 with open arms. Whether you had a great trip around the sun, or a sub-par one at best, a new year can motivate us to try new things, change our habits and even make new art. On the flip side, you may think New Year’s […]

Watsky announces tour and other news you might have missed today

Can’t Swim announced a new tour—plus, check out two new songs from Judah & The Lion. Check out the news you might have you missed today below! 1. Can’t Swim announce tour with Homesafe, Save Face We’re pleased to announce that we’ll be hitting the road on our first ever full US Headline tour with […]

Dashboard Confessional drop new video and other news you might have missed today

Watch a new music video from Emarosa—plus, don’t miss a documentary episode with the guitarists from Of Mice & Men. Check out the news you might have missed today below! 1. Watsky drops new song, “Mean Ass Drunk” Watsky dropped his third single this year titled “Mean Ass Drunk.” The rapper previously released “Welcome To […]

23 musicians rocking the vote this Election Day

It’s been an intense election cycle with a lot at stake for this year’s midterms. From free pizza and concert tickets to Taylor Swift finally voicing her opinion, there’s been a lot of people encouraging voter turnout. But now, Election Day is finally here. From selfies to supportive words, here’s how some of your favorites […]

Watsky ruined music, hip-hop and late-night TV bands

Every music lover has that one good song or album that’s ruined by a shitty time or person. For Watsky, a beloved hip hop group will forever be attached to one long night of fake I.D.s, musty champagne and deeply disappointing his mom. In this APTV exclusive, Watsky recollects a terrible date-turned drinking and driving […]

Mayday Parade premiere new acoustic video and other news you might have missed today

Dan lancaster shares new single. Check out the news you might have missed today below! Read more: Lil Xan says he was hospitalized for eating too many Flamin’ Hot Cheetos 1. Foxing share new music video St. Louis indie band Foxing debuted a music video for their song “Heartbeats” from their record Nearer My God […]

Dashboard Confessional drop new song and other news you might have missed today

Listen to a new single from Living With Lions—plus, don’t miss Bone Crew’s music video for “Welcome To The Bone Crew.” Check out the news you might have missed today below! Read more: Palaye Royale drop new single, ‘Boom Boom Room (Side B)’ finally gets release date Dashboard Confessional drop new song “KindaYeahSorta” Chris Carrabba’s acoustic […]

Hilarious band bios that win the internet

As a band trying to pull in new fans, your bio can either make or break you. Some bands go for the more serious route, giving in-depth explanations to their history and their sound. Then there's bands like Waterparks and State Champs, who use their social media platforms to relate to their fans on a […]

Sleeping With Sirens' Kellin Quinn teases collaboration with Watsky

There's nothing better than seeing two of your favorite artists interact with each other on Twitter which is why we're freaking out over Sleeping With Sirens' Kellin Quinn talking about a possible collaboration with Watsky. Check out what they said below! Read more: Sleeping With Sirens tease the “gossip,” and fans are seriously excited The […]

Watsky talks Trump, the writing process and his new album

APTV Los Angeles correspondent Nick Major sits down with hip hop writer/artist/poet George Watsky and chatted about the current political climate, and how it affected the writing process during the production of his new album x Infinity. They also discussed the recent reunion of his jazz-hip-hop project Invisible Inc, his new book “How To Ruin […]