Today we're featuring another round of Best of 2011 lists from AbsolutePunk staffers, artists, and industry folk. A few of our personal favorites are below.

Staffers

Paul Tao, Ryan Gardner, Thomas Nassiff, Alex...[read more]

Today we're featuring another batch of Best of 2011 lists from AbsolutePunk staffers, notable artists, and industry folk. I handpicked these because I found them interesting.

Staffers

Drew Beringer (duh), Adam Pfleider, read more]

From our computers to yours... a gift that can last all year long. Happy Holidays from the AP.net staff.

I think it's a good time to spin some tunes in the AP.net room. Join me and lets have some fun.

This year we reached out to some of our favorite bands and got some feedback for the new run of Absolute Beginnings. Head here to see where some of your favorite artists (Hot Water Music, Every Time I Die, read more]

Standing on the edge of what's soon to be the sleek new AP.net, we're once again staffed with a new era of writers. We decided to revise a classic feature and share with you the roots of why we do what we do. Head here to see the second run of Absolute Beginnings. You didn't think we wouldn't add something new to it this time around, did you? Be sure to check back tomorrow to read up on some of your favorite artists' picks as well.

From our computers to yours... a gift that can last all year long. Happy Holidays from the AP.net staff.

Everyone please take this opportunity to welcome Ryan Gardner (ThisMusic193) to the AP.net staff. Ryan will be helping Linda and Keagan with the mailbox listings and will be doing other various awesome stuff. Give him a proper welcoming in the replies.

Our very own Adam Pfleider recently took his appreciation for AP.net to a whole new level. Check out his blog post here.

I just wanted to make an announcement that we have quite a few new additions to the AP.net family and everyone should take notice. Please open your arms and fully embrace Stephen Chamberlain, Kyle Huntington, Ian Walker, Alex Djaferis, read more]

We're not just a punk site. I'm looking for someone who loves hip-hop as much as me, but can dedicate more time to the genre with news postings and reviews. If you are interested, please submit a few hip-hop reviews here. You can also email me when you submit a hip-hop review so I can check it out.

From our computers to yours... a gift that can last all year long. Happy Holidays from the AP.net staff.

Here are the picks for our End of the Year photo feature showcasing the skills of some of our users and AP.net regulars. Enjoy!

One of AP.net's regular users (and blossoming pseudo-celebrity) is pursuing a crusade that involves a longtime favorite band of many members, and he needs your input (and perhaps your help). It's a tall task, but stranger things have happened. AP.net community, away!

Apparently, Anthony Raneri (Bayside) doesn't like some of our members.

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AbsolutePunk.net Members Compilation Volume 4 is available for download.

Alex of All Time Low was recently attempting to promote a white t-shirt that read "sup ap.net" on MTV, but he was asked take it off because it contained a URL. Bummer for us.

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Did you know that you can change the amount of posts you can view per page on AP.net, up to 50 posts? Some find this makes browsing the hundreds of comments in threads easier so you don't have to change pages so often. Edit your profile options to make this change. Now that we've helped you, feel free to help us post AP.net banners and widgets around the Internet. Not that we're guilt tripping you or anything...

Powerspace will be chatting here tonight at 9PM EST.

AP.net will be sponsoring the upcoming headlining tour for Jet Lag Gemini, from March 16th to April 17th. Opening for the band on various dates will be Zolof the Rock & Roll Destroyer, Farewell, Kenotia and The Morning Of. You can find all dates and information on their tour profile.

A mouthful of sand may be the hottest thing on the Internet right now, but AP.net is probably a close second. Spread the word and help this site grow!

This man with a huge mouth may be the hottest thing on the Internet right now, but AP.net is probably a close second. Spread the word and help this site grow!

Burger and Fries may just be the hottest thing on the Internet right now, but AP.net is probably a close second. Spread the love and help AP.net grow.

His new haircut may just be the hottest thing on the Internet right now, but AP.net is probably a close second. Spread the love and help AP.net grow, chief.

In a strange twist of fortunes, August was actually one of the biggest months for AP.net in its history. Thank you to everyone who visits on a daily basis.

Townsend's "Pour Some Sugar On Me" may be the hottest thing the Internet has going for it now, but AbsolutePunk.net is probably a close second. Share the musical goodness of AP.net with your friends today!

We are always looking for ways to ameliorate AbsolutePunk.net. Recently, the entire blogs section has undergone a massive face lift and now new features have been implemented to make blogging on AP.net better than ever. You, the reader, are the most important part of the website and now we want to hear what you think can make AP.net a better website than ever.

What ideas would you like to see put into action? Do you see any...[read more]

Armor For Sleep frontman Ben Jorgenson has posted a myspace bulletin regarding today's ABSOLUTExclusive of the song "Smile For the Camera." In it, he comments on your reactions, the lyrics, and more. ...[read more]

I've updated our Warped Tour photo blog. Head over to buzznet and check out the new photos here. Also, make sure to visit our Absolutepunk.net/Capitol Music Group tent on Warped Tour, all summer long!