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The Aubreys, DED, Bishop Briggs & Sueco make AP October cover debuts

From the Aubreys, Spiritbox and DED to Bishop Briggs, Sueco The Child and Tom Morello, issue #399 is jam-packed with musicians who are leading the way for alternative music. The onset of fall and the fast approach of Halloween offer an occasion for us to reflect on the passage of time. With this issue, Alternative […]

15 alternative music stars who got their start working in record stores

Record stores are magical places. A good, well-stocked and curated record shop with a knowledgeable staff can influence tastes, expand horizons and serve as the hub for a local musical community. It can be a community center, a place to meet with your friends, promote your band’s upcoming shows by hanging up flyers, even sell […]

Fiona Apple wins Best Alternative Music Album at the 2021 Grammys

Fiona Apple has officially won the Best Alternative Music Album award at the Grammys for Fetch The Bolt Cutters. The award was presented during the Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony. Apple was nominated alongside Beck’s Hyperspace, Phoebe Bridgers’ Punisher, Brittany Howard’s Jaime and Tame Impala’s The Slow Rush for the coveted award. Read more: This virtual Fall Out […]

Grammy Awards announces 2021 winners—see the full list

The 63rd Annual Grammy Awards is airing live from Los Angeles Sunday with host Trevor Noah. The Grammys ceremony was postponed from its original date in January over COVID-19 concerns and is now broadcasting with a mix of in-person and virtual participation on CBS. See the full list of 2021 Grammys winners and nominees from […]

Here’s how Joe Keery helped Finn Wolfhard on the Aubreys’ new single

Just like all of us, Finn Wolfhard’s year was screwed all the way up. The Stranger Things actor and frontman for the indie-rock duo the Aubreys had some big plans before COVID-19 took hold. Fortunately, he and drummer Malcolm Craig made good use of the downtime, and we’re all the better for it. The Aubreys […]

10 songs to clear your mind while taking a walk

Many people have started taking more walks now that most of us are stuck at home due to the coronavirus outbreak. Walking is a great way to leave the house, get some exercise and, most importantly, clear your mind with some relaxing songs. Because we’re doing a lot of walking, we made a playlist of […]

9 touching Tom Petty tributes, from Against Me! to Wilco

[Photos by: Tom Petty: Sam Jones, Laura Jane Grace: Andrew Bastion, Miley Cyrus: NBC, The National: @BryceDessner] Tom Petty inspired and entertained millions of fans around the world over his nearly five-decade career in music, which is why it's no surprise that so many musicians have come out to honor the man with some emotional covers. […]

11 band merch items you can eat

There’s plenty of band merch that fans buy to put on a shelf as their prized possession. Then there’s the merch which is much less common and  has an expiration date. Edible merch isn’t conventional, and it usually gives a statement about the band's eccentric side. And it’s certainly special. Here are 11 edible band […]

Wilco cancel Indiana concert over state’s new anti-LGBT law

Earlier today, Wilco canceled a show in Indiana after expressing their distaste for the state’s controversial new “religious freedom” law. Critics warn that the law will enable business owners to discriminate against the LGBT community. “We're canceling our 5/7 show in Indianapolis,” the band said in a tweet. “’Indiana Religious Freedom Restoration Act’ feels like […]

Fun., The Cure, Jimmy Eat World, MUSE announced for Austin City Limits

Austin City Limits Festival have announced that their 2013 line-up is set to include The Cure, Depeche Mode, fun., MUSE, Jimmy Eat World, Twin Forks and many more. You can view the full line-up below and find event details on the ACL Festival website. The festival takes place October 4-6 and October 11-13 in Zilker […]

The Killers, Wilco, The National to play LouFest 2013

St. Louis festival LouFest have announced their 2013 line-up, featuring headliners the Killers and Wilco as well as the National, Ra Ra Riot, Walk The Moon, Fitz And The Tantrums, AP 100 Bands You Need To Know artist The Mowgli's and more. LouFest takes place September 7-8 in Forest Park. View the full line-up below. […]

Friday Fives: Garrett Nickelsen of the Maine on his favorite game-changing songs

We here at AP know you internet denizens love lists. And we know that folks in bands have other interests beyond cranking out decibels. So here’s Friday Fives, a column that solicits a list of five subjects from a number of various rockers. This week, THE MAINE bassist, Garrett Nickelsen shares his five life-changing songs. […]

Skrillex, Foo Fighters, Bon Iver, Sum 41, Radiohead, Coldplay get Grammy nods

Nominations for the 54th Annual Grammy Awards have been announced, and there are definitely some surprises in the bunch. To be nominated, the music in question had to have been released between October 1, 2010, and September 30, 2011. Some highlights among the nominees, in alphabetical order: Arcade Fire: Best Recording Package (Scenes From The […]

Various Artists - Live From Nowhere Near You: Volume Two

Various Artists Live From Nowhere Near You: Volume Two   Compilations by nature have a strong odds & sods bent, and Live From Nowhere Near You is no exception. Extending across three discs, 65 tracks and almost four hours—and featuring recordings from more than 50 different artists—it’d hard for it to be otherwise. But it’s […]