Steve Soboslai admits that he's pretentious. As if fronting Punchline wasn't enough, he also releases his own music under the name Blue of Colors. He recently showed off his solo skills for our Backstage Sessions. Head to the replies to watch him perform acoustic versions of "Goodbye Stranger" and "Edward Norton."

Our friend Brian Marquis was kind enough to participate in our Backstage Sessions at a recent show in Cambridge, MA. Hit the replies to watch the former Therefore I Am guitarist perform an acoustic rendition of Bruce Springsteen's "Terry's Song," which will appear on his upcoming covers EP for Warped Tour, along with a brand new song entitled "Highways & Heartbreak."

When we met up with Kurt Travis to shoot a new Backstage Session, he had a little surprise for us. Rather than playing something from his solo EP Wha Happen?, Kurt showed us a song so new it doesn't have a name. Head to the replies to hear him perform the untitled track, and catch him on tour with NeverShoutNever and Koji.

When you're a hybrid Pop-Rock/Chiptune band like I Fight Dragons, there's a certain fun to be had in performing "acoustic" renditions. The band was up to the challenge, showing off their infinite coolness with a (mostly) acoustic version of "cRaZie$" in our latest Backstage Session. It'll likely be the first acoustic sesh you've seen featuring Guitar Hero controllers, a Rock Band drum kit, and a Power Pad. Catch the band on Warped Tour this summer, and check the video in the replies. The band's got more in common with Motion City Soundtrack or The Starting Line than Game Boys.

I recently caught up with Saves the Day frontman Chris Conley at solo show in Pawtucket, RI before the "Where's the Band Tour," and he took the time to participate in our Backstage Sessions feature. Head to the replies to watch his acoustic performance, which includes "Three Miles Down" from the band's first album and "1984" from their latest release.

Bayside frontman Anthony Raneri and guitarist Jack O'Shea sat down on their bus in Boston on their current co-headlining run with Saves the Day to film their Backstage Sessions. Head to the replies to watch acoustic performances of the old favorite "How To Fix Everything" and the title track from their latest album, "Killing Time."

Warped Tour may be over, but we still have one more of our Backstage Sessions filmed at the Mansfield, MA date left! Less Than Jake take the energy of their renowned live show and strip it down for an intense acoustic performance. Head to the replies to watch them play "Suburban Myth," "Can't Yell Any Louder" and "Leave It All To Me" (better known as the iCarly theme song).

This week's Backstage Sessions finds Unwritten Law frontman Scott Russo performing an acoustic version of "Starships and Apocalypse" at the Mansfield, MA date of the Warped Tour. Watch the video in the replies.

In this installment of Backstage Sessions filmed at the 2011 Warped Tour, Terrible Things frontman Fred Mascherino performs a trio of impressive ditties in Mansfield, MA: "Can't Be True," "Revolution" and "Intro." Check them out in the replies.

The first in our series of Backstage Sessions filmed at the 2011 Warped Tour comes from none other than Relient K. Head to the replies to watch the band perform acoustic renditions of "Forget and Not Slow Down" and a cover of Weezer's "Surf Wax America" in Mansfield, MA.

In case you missed them during the week or did not have time to read them before, head to the replies for a second chance to check out the interviews, backstage sessions and chats that were posted this week.

Punchline did something a bit unorthodox for their backstage sessions: after their set, they sat on the stage and played a couple of acoustic tunes for the remaining audience. In addition to performing their song "Whatever I Want, Whenever I Want," the band's punk alter-egos, The Vipers, took over to play "PMFA." Head to the replies for the videos.

Head to the replies for another edition of Absolute Access with New Hartford, NY's Sunset Atlantic. The band does a short interview and acoustic performance of "A Little More."

The first repeat offenders in our Backstage Sessions is none other than Flint, MI's The Swellers. Vocalist/guitarist Nick Diener took to the band's tour van to perform their new single, "The Best I Ever Had," acoustically for the first time ever before the first stop of the 2011 Take Action Tour in Boston, MA. Head to the replies to watch the video. Click here to read my review of the show, which also featured Bayside, Silverstein, Polar Bear Club and Texas In July.

Head to the replies to watch a Hostage Calm interview and acoustic performance of "Ballots/Stones."

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Hellogoodbye sat down at the Boston stop of their recent headlining tour to record their Backstage Sessions. Head to the replies to watch the band perform a stripped-down version of "Getting Old" with You, Me and Everyone We Know trumpet player John Farrell.

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Check the replies for another edition of Backstage Sessions with Stay as they perform "Maddie, K Thnx" and "Confection."

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Check out the replies to watch Cartel perform "The Perfect Mistake" and "Faster Ride" plus a quick interview with Will and Joe.

In case you missed them during the week or did not have time to read them before, head to the replies for a second chance to check out the interviews and backstage sessions that were posted this week.

Since Dinner and a Suit are currently working on a new record, we were curious to find out how it's all coming along and what their new songs sound like. To keep us in the loop (and make me happy), they recorded an acoustic performance of a brand new song titled "Where We Started," which you can watch in the replies. Go check it out and let us know what you think about it. Perhaps, and hopefully, you will fall in love with them just as I have.

Check the replies to see Backstage Sessions with Freshman 15. They perform "Drink To That" and "Our California Song" acoustic plus do a quick interview.

Instead of the typical acoustic performance, Mark Rose took a different approach to his Backstage Sessions: he played his songs with an electric guitar plugged into a small amplifier. Head to the replies to watch the former Spitalfield frontman perform "Everything", "Make This Move", and "The Greatest Lakes" in Plymouth, MA on a warm summer night.

We Are The In Crowd brought us on their bus in the middle of the rain following the Massachusetts date of the Warped Tour to record their Backstage Sessions. Head to the replies to watch the band perform acoustic renditions of "Both Sides of the Story" and "Lights Out".

AM Taxi brought us aboard their bus on the Warped Tour for their Backstage Sessions. Head to the replies to see the band play a spirited acoustic version of "Fed Up". I highly recommend checking it out, as it's one of the better acoustic performances I've had the pleasure of witnessing. If you're not a fan yet, you will be after watching.

The Swellers sat down at the Mansfield, MA stop of the Warped Tour to perform their Backstage Sessions. Head to the replies to watch the band play "Do You Feel Better Yet?" and "Ups And Downsizing" acoustically backstage at the venue.

VersaEmerge took the time out of their day at the Warped Tour in Mansfield, MA to participate in our Backstage Sessions. Head to the replies to watch the band perform "Figure It Out" acoustically in a room labeled Women's Shower.

Emarosa was kind enough to sit down for their Backstage Sessions on an off-date of the Warped Tour in Providence, RI. Head to the replies to watch the band perform acoustic renditions of "Heads Or Tails? Real Or Not" and "A Toast to the Future Kids!" in the back of their bus.

As you may or may not know, P.O.S. and Astronautalis are working on a collaboration album that should be out later this year. But until that day comes we have to listen to what the lyrical madmen have already given us. Head to the replies to watch the boys throw together "The Story of My Life" and "Hand Made Hand Gun" to tide you over for now.

Head to the replies to see our latest Backstage Sessions installment, which features The Ataris performing acoustic versions of old favorites "In This Diary" and "Broken Promise Ring" in an dilapidated gymnasium in Fall River, MA.

In honor of tomorrow's release of I Can Make a Mess Like Nobody's Business' The World We Know, we have two great things for you to check out. First, the entire album is streaming on ICMAM's AP.net profile for today only. You can also snag the album using a pay what you want model. Additionally, you can check out the newest Backstage Sessions segment from Ace Enders' van, where he performed "You're Not So Good At Talking Anymore" and "Timshel" in the replies.

For their Backstage Sessions, the guys in New Found Glory did a cool acoustic rendition of "Something I Call Personality". Head to the replies to see the video of the band bringing the couch-mosh backstage in Hartford, CT.

My first contribution to our Backstage Sessions comes in celebration of the release of Four Year Strong's upcoming album, Enemy of the World, on March 9th. In addition to an acoustic rendition of old favorite "Abandon Ship or Abandon All Hope", they also played "Wasting Time (Eternal Summer)" acoustically for the first time ever. Head to the the replies to see the videos of the band playing in a cold back room in Providence, RI on Valentine's Day.

For their Backstage Sessions, the guys in Closure in Moscow wanted to do things a little differently, a little more naturally. So we turned over some shopping carts and plunked down outside of a local Walgreen's and shot two acoustic videos, even getting help from some local music lovers. Head to the replies to hear killer versions of "Sweet#hart" and "Deluge" and sound off on the band's performance. I'd say these Aussies are the real deal.

Hot on the heels of our much-loved video with Aaron Marsh, we now present you with the latest installment in our Backstage Sessions. Head to the replies to see Anchor & Braille performing acoustic versions of "Rust (The Short Story of Mary Agnosia)" and "Like Steps In a Dance." Both tracks appear on the band's upcoming release, Felt, out August 4th.

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We love seeing artists perform stripped down versions of our favorite songs, and we love anything and everything Copeland, so we figured we might as well combine the two. Head to the replies to see Aaron Marsh performing a soulful rendition of "The Day I Lost My Voice (The Suitcase Song)" for our Backstage Sessions.

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Following up Good Old War is no easy task, but The Morning Of took it head on. Head to the replies to check out stripped down videos of the guys (and girl) performing a new song named "Bring Me Home," an arresting cover of Alicia Keys' "No One," and their popular hit, "Reverie."

Head to the replies to see the videos of our first ever Backstage Sessions with Good Old War. Not content to do just two songs (one of our users' choosing), the guys even threw in another one for good measure. Click through to see stripped down acoustic versions of "Looking for Shelter," "Maybe Mine," and a new one named "My Own Sinking Ship."

Remember to head over here and vote what song you would like to see Good Old War perform acoustic for ap.net this week. As of now, "Looking for Shelter" is edging out "Coney Island" so whether you agree or disagree, make sure your vote is heard.

Next week, we will be launching a new (hopefully regular) feature we will be calling Backstage Sessions. Nothing fancy - just a Flip camcorder recording talented bands doing acoustic or a capella versions of songs. Good Old War will be our first performer, playing a new song for us in addition to one of your choosing. So head over here and vote for what you want to hear.