Massachusetts kids are spoiled. They have a rich lineage of modern bands that span the likes of Four Year Strong, Bane, Have Heart, and more. Now you must chalk up Challenges to that list. These pop-punkers have barely graduated from high school and are already making a name for themselves. They are set to release their new EP, Our Honest Opinion, and we are streaming a song called "Twenty Six and Counting" on the band's AP.net profile.

Last week, we debuted part of a split with Half Hearted Hero. Today, we're premiering "New Bones" by Deadhorse, which is the other half of the split. Listen in the replies and leave your thoughts.

Last week, we debuted a song from Daybreaker from the upcoming split with The American Scene. Today, we're premiering the song "Grip" from The American Scene, which you can listen to in the replies.

Half Hearted Hero and Deadhorse are releasing a 7" split on December 6th through Animal Style Records and Broken Circles. Today, we're streaming a track from Half Hearted Hero called "For The Firing Squad" with guest vocals by Nuno Pereira from A Wilhelm...[read more]

Today we are premiering the acoustic version of "Heralds" by Wolves At The Gate. Head to their AP.net Profile or the replies to hear it. The track will be on their upcoming re-release of We Are The Ones on November 15th via Solid State Records.

Today we are premiering two brand new acoustic videos from This Love. Hit the replies to watch "Free" and "Fly Away" performed acoustically.

The American Scene is a name you should get familiar with. After putting out a very solid EP called By Way Of Introduction, the band is about to release a split with Daybreaker. Today, we're premiering "Why I'm Not Where You Are," and this song is going to prove why they are one of the best kept secrets in the scene right now. Head to the replies to listen and leave your thoughts as well.

Today, we are bringing you an exclusive premiere of a new Looking For Alaska song titled "Love Wins." Head to their AP.net Profile or the replies to stream it. There Is Hope, their debut full-length record, will be available online and in stores this Saturday, October 22nd.

Create Avoid is a hardcore band from California that follows in the footsteps of contemporaries like Stick To Your Guns and The Ghost Inside. Today we are premiering the music video for "S.O.S." from the band's debut album Heat Remains. You can watch the video in the replies.

Today we're proud to premiere a new song from Texas punk rockers Ivy League called "Daybreak." It comes off the band's upcoming EP/7" called Summer Sessions, which you can pre-order here. You can listen to the song in the replies.

Today we're premiering a song called "Rule Of Three" from Bright and Early's new EP Getting Through It. You can stream the song on the band's AP.net profile. Leave your thoughts in the replies.

Latin For Truth has been making a name for itself within the DIY pop-punk scene for the last several years. Through hard work, constant touring, and vast musical improvement, the band is releasing its highly anticipated new album, Youth Crew Blues. Today, we're bringing you a stream from one of the tracks called "A WIno's Love: The Lonesome, Desolate 20's" which you can stream on the band's AP.net profile.

Handguns and Forever Came Calling are releasing a split a on November 8th, and pop-punkers everywhere are anxiously awaiting to get a listen to it. Absolute 100 artist Forever Came Calling brings to mind pop-punk that's reminiscent of Your Favorite Weapon and Living Well Is The Best Revenge. You can stream the song "Front...[read more]

Today we're streaming a song called "Sweet Blood" from V8 Wanker's new album, Iron Crossroads. You can listen in the replies.

There is nothing wrong with having an old school sound, and Berlin, Germany's Radio Dead Ones brings us a sound reminiscent of The Clash and The Ramones. Stream the track "Emerging Market" from the band's new album AAA in the replies.

Heart Set Self-Destruct hails from the windy city of Chicago and follows in the sonic footsteps of their city peers in Rise Against. If Rise Against went more along the way of "Swing Life Away" but picked it up a little bit, you would get Heart Set Self-Destruct. The band's sound is destined for rock radio, and today we are bringing you "Monster" from the band's new EP entitled Monster. You can listen to it in the replies.

Today we're premiering Blitzkid's "Mr. Gore" from the new album, Apparitional. The long-time horror punk band comes back with their strongest release yet and will not disappoint fans. Go to the replies to listen to the track.

You may know Agnostic Front, but do you know what frontman Roger Miret is doing in his free time? He has his solo project called Roger Miret and The Disasters. Today we bring you the music video for "We're Gonna Find A Way" from the new full length Gotta Get Up Now. You can view the video in the replies and leave your thoughts.

Breathe Electric's new single "Last One You Love" is now available on iTunes. If you purchase the single, you can use the barcode to unlock an exclusive remix EP.

We Still Dream are releasing their debut full-length, Chapters, on March 1st on Eulogy Records. We're proud to present you with a stream of a song off of the record, "She's Got Class," on their AP.net profile. If you like Fall Out Boy's Take This To Your Grave, this song should be right up your alley. Leave your thoughts in the replies.

The Keeping are a pop-rock band from Boston, MA who recently recorded with Matt Malpass. Today we're proud to exclusively reveal a song called "Let Go" on their AP.net profile, which is for fans of Jack's Mannequin, Acceptance, and Augustana.

In anticipation of the debut album from Chapel Club, Palace, which is released on January 31st, we are bringing you an exclusive stream of the new single "Surfacing". Check out this confident, brooding and majestic song on their Ap.net profile now and let us know what you think in the replies. Don't forget to support the band and pre-order the album read more]

I don't think I've been this excited for a release in some time, and now you can join my excitement. Today we're bringing you an exclusive stream of The Beat Advocate's self-titled EP. Head over to their AP.net Profile to get in on the funky goodness, and don't forget to tell us what you think in the replies. If you dig what you hear, make sure to pick up a copy on iTunes or...[read more]

The Front Bottoms recorded a special version of "Bath Tub" just for the readers of AbsolutePunk. You can view the video in the replies.

Valencia are releasing their new album on October 12th. The high-res cover art can be found in our gallery. Check the replies for a teaser video.

Track Listing
1. Dancing With A Ghost
2. Spinning Out
3. Still Need You Around (Lost Without You)
4. Consider Me Dead
5. Losing Sleep
6. Friday Night
7....[read more]

Australia is fast becoming a hot exporter of killer rock bands, and The Mission In Motion are the latest to fit this description. We have now partnered with Taperjean Records (the label that first introduced us to Closure in Moscow) to bring you a free stream and download of the band's new single, "New Skin." Grab the track on Mission's AP.net profile, and sound off in the replies if you think these...[read more]

And the exclusive goodies keep coming today. I'm not sure why it seems so tough for bands to execute excellent straight up rock tracks, but The Coming Weak make it sound so easy. Head to the band's AP.net profile to stream and download the new song "Take It Back." If you dig what you hear, the band will be offering their new EP for free download for 48 hours only, starting tomorrow. Definitely worth a listen...[read more]

Back in 2007, Rufio's breakup seemed to be yet another casualty in the long line of bands we grew up with. But here we are three years later, and the California-based troupe is back, just in time for summer. We are proud to bring you the first listen of "Drunk In Love" off the band's upcoming release Anybody Out There. Head to the Rufio's AP.net profile to take a listen and be sure to read more]

As alumni of the Absolute 100, Raining and OK have done us proud, putting out consistently excellent releases in the time since. Their new material upholds that same high standard, firmly cementing them as one of the best unsigned bands in the country. Head to the band's AP.net profile to stream "Safety Net," off Living Like a Ghost, which is out June 19th. Be sure to post your thoughts in the replies.

It takes some serious stones to cover the Pixies. And it takes some serious talent not to fall on your face doing it. So does Lovedrug make the cut with their cover of “Where Is My Mind?” Head to their AP.net profile to stream their rendition and sound off in the replies.