Today we're featuring up and coming Rochester, NY based rapper AJ Curry for his song "Cloud 9." The track features the soothing vocals of Nick Thompson and was produced by Kevin Mahoney of Hit The Lights. Head to his AP.net profile to listen and leave your thoughts in the replies.

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Read our interview with The Skies Revolt here.

In This Interview

"In Ohio, we found out that homeless people are extremely attracted to our guitar player Bobby. In that same city a guy offered us some free mattresses for our van and then told me about all the UFOs..."

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Today I want to spotlight a track called "Hear Our Song" from an incredible band called Safe from NY. Channeling the likes of Jimmy Eat World, Hot Rod Circuit, and Hey Mercedes, Safe is a throwback to early 2000s emo-rock that I love so much. I'm sure many of the site's more seasoned readers will appreciate the band as well. The band just released its debut full-length Cinematic Ocean which you can grab on iTunes and make sure you listen to "Hear Our Song" on the group's AP.net profile. Leave your thoughts in the replies.

Today we're spotlighting Minneapolis, MN indie/emo act The Soft Light. The band is letting us exclusively premiere a new song called "Cardboard Signs" which you can listen to on the group's AP.net profile. The band cites acts such as Sunny Day Real Estate, Nada Surf, and The Jealous Sound as some of its influences. Leave your thoughts in the replies.

Today we're streaming the new EP from melodic British outfit A Tale of Two Cities. New Horizons can be found on the band's AP.net profile and if you enjoyed the grandeur of the new Young Guns record this four-track effort is well worth a listen. There's also a track-by-track guide to the EP from the band themselves in the replies.

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We're currently streaming the recent EP, The Upside Of Going Blind, from pop-punkers Pull Strings. Head to their profile here to hear it.

Casting Curses is a hardcore band from upstate NY that just released its new album Validation. Today, we're bringing you a listen of "Thrashmir," a barn-burner of a track that calls to mind more of the melodic sounds of Every Time I Die while maintaining a heavy edge with a hardcore based style that has emerged in acts like Stray From The Path. Head to the band's AP.net profile to listen and leave your thoughts in the replies.

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Check out our interview with Set It Off here.

In This Interview

People refer to co-writes as if it's such a dirty word because it's not just you, and that's bullshit. Because what people don't understand is that's like saying "I taught myself how to draw and I'm never going to learn from someone else."

Today we're premiering "Renegade" from California based act Hear The Sirens. The band reminds me of early Sum 41 or an edgier Sugarcult or Midtown. The band is extremely catchy while maintaining a heavier edge to the group's sound and I'm really excited for what the band has in store. Head to the band's AP.net profile to listen and leave your thoughts in the replies.

Today we are streaming the new EP from the UK pop-punk act Neck Deep called, Rain In July, which is being released tomorrow. The band incorporates of elements from newer acts such as The Story So Far and City Lights that shows promise for the young group's future. Head to the band's AP.net profile to listen and leave your thoughts in the replies.

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The legendary @JADEDPUNKHULK is stopping by to chat with us at 10 PM EST/7 PM PST. Come talk about punk rock, gamma rays, and how much more!

Update: And we're done. Thanks so much to @JADEDPUNKHULK for taking time out of his busy schedule to chat with us!

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Today we are bringing you a stream of Treebeard's upcoming EP, Here Are The Answers. The band's sound is reminiscent of Circa Survive with a hardened edge. The EP drops next Tuesday so give it a listen and purchase a copy if you dig it.

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Read our interview with Sumerlin here.

In This Interview

Being aware of who and what is around you is key. Otherwise you're just another canvas on the wall.

Today we're streaming a new All Human song called "Utah." It's from the upcoming full length Catholic Guilt Or The Queerest Of Thoughts. If you're unfamiliar, All Human is the solo project of Adam Rupert, former guitarist/vocalist of Fear Before. You can listen to the song on his AP.net profile and can buy the single here.

Earlier this week, we premiered a new song from The Stellar Life. After looking through the comments, the band wanted to dispel the negative ideas being said there. So, they've asked for us to stream another new song, "Nineteen." Head to the band's AP.net profile to listen and leave your thoughts in the replies.

Read our interview with Via Coma here.

In This Interview

No overdubbed guitar tracks, no more than 3 vocal harmonies at a time, we wanted the album to be the listener hearing 4 people playing songs together.