Nickelback's Chad Kroeger In The Studio with One Direction
Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger has been spotted in the studio with One Direction's Liam Payne and Louis Tomlinson.A picture, posted to Instagram by Daughtry drummer Robin Diaz, shows the trio in the recording studio together.
Against The Current Announce New 'Gravity' EP
Against The Current have announced they will be releasing their new EP Gravity on February 17th and is available now to pre-order here.You can check out the official artwork and track listing below.
The band will be heading out on the Glamour Kills Spring Tour in support of the upcoming release. Dates and ticket information can be found here.
Victoria Justice Squashes Ariana Grande "Feud" Rumors
Ever since Nickelodeon's Victorious ended, rumors started that Victoria Justice and Ariana Grande were feuding since they both launched their music careers."I would love to set the record straight because I feel these rumors have been going on for way too long," Justice said on The Meredith Viera Show this week.
"Basically, there was an article in Seventeen magazine where [Ariana] had said that she was bullied on set, and the magazine basically alluded to it being me. Once the article came out she texted me privately, and she was like, 'Oh my gosh, I am so sorry. You know how the media twists words. I was not talking about you obviously, I was talking about someone on Broadway I had worked with.' But once it got out there everyone thought that I was this bully and that I was mean to her, which couldn't be further from the truth."
Candy Hearts Perform "Brooklyn Bridge" Acoustic
When do you do when you're confined on your tour bus for hours upon end and need something to pass the time? Record awesome videos for your fans!While on their recent UK tour, Candy Hearts recorded an video of them performing a stripped down version of "Brooklyn Bridge."
Lynn Gunn of PVRIS Joins Pierce The Veil for "Hold On Till May"
Lynn Gunn of PVRIS joined Pierce The Veil on stage in San Francisco earlier this week to perform "Hold On Till May."A fan-shot video of the performance can be viewed below.
Fall Out Boy's New Album 'American Beauty/American Psycho' Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200
Fall Out Boy earns its third No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart, as American Beauty/American Psycho arrives atop the tally.The album moved 218,000 equivalent album units in the week ending Jan. 25, according to Nielsen Music.
ATP! Killin' It: Emily Wolfe
A lot of artists want fame, money, adoring fans, or a combination of all three – but then
there’s Emily Wolfe.A master of both acoustic and electric music, Wolfe’s work is darkly sexy, a folk-pop- rock mashup with dreamy vocals and scintillating guitar riffs that feel like a heat wave on a winter day.
And more than anything, Wolfe wants to pioneer an entirely new genre of music. She calls it dream-rock.
Lights Releases "Running With The Boys" Music Video
Lights has released a new music video for "Running With The Boys," which can be viewed below.The track is taken from the electro/pop star's 2014 album "Little Machines" that is available now via WBR.
Fifth Harmony Stream Debut Album 'Reflection'
Fifth Harmony (Ally Brooke, Normani Kordei, Lauren Jauregui, Camila Cabello, and Dinah Jane) are streaming their debut album Reflection one week early via iTunes Radio.The band's upcoming full-length officially drops February 3rd via Epic/Syco.
Tom DeLonge Releases Statement Detailing Blink-182 Drama
Yesterday (Jan 27) was a rough day for Blink-182 fans.The catalyst was a press release stating that guitarist/vocalist Tom DeLonge had "indefinitely" departed from the band.
Later in the day, Tom responded that he "never quit" Blink-182, but that the statement had been sanctioned by bassist/vocalist Mark Hoppus and drummer Travis Barker.
Next, in an exclusive interview with Rolling Stone, Hoppus and Barker said that the "disrespectful and ungrateful" DeLonge was indeed out of the band, as indicated by e-mails from his manager.
The All-Female 'Ghostbusters' Movie Is Happening!
Who you gonna call?!After tons of speculation and anticipation, the film reboot we've been asking for has found its hilarious, talented, soon-to-become-iconic lady cast.
The Hollywood Reporter announced that the four-woman cast of the upcoming Ghostbusters remake will most likely be comprised of all our favorites: Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Leslie Jones, and Kate McKinnon. Can this movie come out fast enough?
Taylor Swift's Twitter and Instagram Accounts Got Hacked
Taylor Swift's Twitter and Instagram accounts were hacked Tuesday morning."My Twitter got hacked but don't worry, Twitter is deleting the hacker tweets and locking my account until they can figure out how this happened and get me new passwords," Swift wrote via her Tumblr. "Never a dull moment."
Swift's Tumblr post was titled, "Well, now I'm awake."
One of the now-deleted hacked tweets urged people to follow a Twitter account purporting to be associated with Lizard Squad, a hacking group that's claimed responsibility for several high-profile corporate hacks in the past year.
Later, Swift noticed her Instagram account had also been compromised. "This is going to be a long day," she posted on Tumblr along with #This Is Why I'm Scared Of Technology
Could This Be The End for Blink-182?
Blink-182 are once again in a state of chaos.A press release came out yesterday (Jan 26) saying that Tom DeLonge had left the band and would be replaced with Alkaline Trio frontman Matt Skiba for the handful of upcoming gigs they had planned. Tom responded via his Instagram account saying he "never quit the band" and how he was just on the phone about some sort of Blink related event in New York City.
Gerard Way Announces Spring Tour
Gerard Way has announced he will be heading out on tour this Spring.Dates can be found below.
The ex-My Chemical Romance frontman will be on the road in support of his debut solo album Hesitant Alien that is available now via WBR.
Lynn Gunn (of PVRIS) Featured on Seven Lions' "Lose Myself"
Lynn Gunn of PVRIS has provided guest vocals for a new song by Seven Lions titled "Lose Myself."You can listen to the track below.
ATP! Essential Listening: Niykee Heaton
Niykee Heaton’s debut EP Bad Intentions, which was released in September 2014 and saw
immediate success on the iTunes and Billboard charts, demonstrates her extraordinary talent. The
20-year-old from Illinois first rose to fame through YouTube with her acoustic cover of Chief
Keef’s “Love Sosa.” She continued to gain popularity with subsequent uploads of several more
acoustic rap covers, such as “The Motto” by Drake featuring Lil Wayne, “Bands A Make Her
Dance” by Juicy J, and “R.I.P.” by Young Jeezy featuring 2 Chainz.Although her initial popularity was largely due to her lovely voice and pleasant looks (she recently passed one million followers on Instagram), Bad Intentions showed a completely new aspect of her talent. Along with a knack for songwriting that is impressive for her age, she has a fantastic ability to set the mood for a song with her voice. There is a unifying vibe in the production of the EP, but Heaton is able to make each song unique by vocally communicating emotions.
Blink-182's Mark Hoppus and Travis Barker Blast 'Ungrateful, Disingenuous' Guitarist Tom DeLonge
Blink-182's Mark Hoppus and Travis Barker have spoken out to Rolling Stone in a tell-all interview regarding the current state of the band.You can read the full interview here and check out an excerpt from the article below.
Fall Out Boy Wrote Songs for One Direction That Were "Too Odd" To Use
Fall Out Boy have revealed they wrote songs for One Direction that never ended up being used because they were "too odd.""Last time we were in London we wrote with the guys in One Direction," Wentz said in a recent interview with The Daily Star.
Tom DeLonge: "I Never Quit Blink-182"
Despite earlier reports, Blink-182's Tom DeLonge has announced that he has not left the band."I never quit the band. I actually was on a phone call about a blink 182 event for New York City at the time all these weird press releases started coming in," the guitarist said in a statement just released via his official Twitter and Facebook account.
Tom DeLonge Has Left Blink-182 'Indefinitely'
Blink-182 have anounced they will perform at the 18th Annual Musink Festival in Costa Mesa, CA on March 22nd but without guitarist Tom DeLonge.According to a statement just released from the band, Tom doesn't "want to participate in any Blink-182 plans indefinitely."
Brand New Announce Spring Mini-Tour
Brand New have announced they will be heading out on tour this Spring.Dates can be found below.
Hayley Orrantia Recording New EP in Nashville
Hayley Orrantia has announced she is currently in the studio working a new EP.The actress/former X-Factor finalist revealed that she is spending the week stationed in Nashville recording new music, which we're expecting will be released at some point later this year.
ATP! Album Review: Meghan Trainor - Title
Fans of Meghan Trainor circa the opening moments of the 2010s might’ve been surprised when the
breakout star released seminal single “All About That Bass” back in mid-2014. The Nantucket, Mass.
Chanteuse made her first big cracks into the industry from a country angle, writing songs like “DJ
Rewind” for Rascal Flatts and performing Hunter Hayes covers on YouTube. With that said, once June of
2014 had came and went, the entire world was all about that bass – Trainor had solidified herself in pop
history with one doo-wop of a hit. The question from here, naturally, was whether her mainstream
success as an artist would begin with a song that, while enjoyable to millions, also came into criticism by
critics as a representative one hit wonder. Yellowcard Announce 2015 Spring Tour
Yellowcard have announced they will be hitting the road this Spring.Support comes from Finch and on select dates OneOkRock (April 6-17) and The Downtown Fiction (April 18-May 10).
Against The Current Team Up with Set It Off for "Uptown Funk" Cover
Against The Current and Set It Off have released a cover of "Uptown Funk."The pair's awesome rendition of the Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars hit is to promote the upcoming Glamour Kills Spring Tour featuring Against The Current and Set It Off.
Tickets for the tour can be found here.
Paramore Announce Intimate Spring Tour
Paramore have announced they will be hitting the road this spring for a month of intimate theater shows.The 17-date outing "Paramore: Writing the Future" includes stops at New York's Beacon Theatre, Grand Ole Opry in Nashville and Los Angeles' Dolby Theatre.
ATP! Essential Listening: Crystalyne
If you haven’t heard of Crystalyne by now, you’re sure to soon. 2014 was a huge year
for the band; Crystalyne won Canada’s Bell Media RadioStar contest at the Canadian
Radio Music awards, played a huge amphitheater in Toronto and headlined shows
all across the country.The band got together through a mutual friend that suggested Josh Given, Justin Niece, Scott Blake and front-woman Marissa Dattoli meet up and jam together. They played a few covers while getting to know each other, and just like that, Crystalyne was born. Two weeks later, they were already offered a tour.
Ellie Goulding Releases "Love Me Like You Do" Music Video
Ellie Goulding has released the music video for her new song titled "Love Me Like You Do," which can be viewedbelow.The song, produced by Max Martin, was written for Universal Pictures and Focus Features’ hotly anticipated upcoming film FIFTY SHADES OF GREY and is featured on the soundtrack. The song is available now for digital download and for streaming on digital subscription services.
Riff Raff Confirmed for Warped Tour 2015
The annual Vans Warped Tour is renowned as a launching pad for up and coming rock bands, and has branched out over the years to embrace a widening palette of genres and sounds for the traveling all-day festival.The 2015 edition of the tour is no exception, with the announcement that this year’s jaunt will now feature none less than rapper, Riff Raff!
Haim Start Work on New Album
Haim have started work on their new album.The trio is back in the studio working on the follow-up to the well-received Days Are Gone, and they're teaming up again with the producer Ariel Rechtshaid.
ATP! Album Review: Anomie - S/T EP
Imagine a scene in a 90s movie of a melancholic beach trip; Anomie’s self-titled EP would be the soundtrack. The four-song length album showcases Rachel Browne’s vocals and
guitar work, delivering a 90s soft pop feel. With a current boom in the revival of 90s culture,
Anomie fits right in.The first song on the EP, “So Long,” is the most upbeat track and kicks the EP off with a happy, beach-y feeling. The simple sound of Browne’s fingers sliding on the strings of the guitar at the start of the song brings a garage band-esque feeling that lingers for the rest of the song, and allows for stronger connection with the listener than if it sounded like a pristine recording. “So Long” is a song for anyone.
ATP! Album Review: Janet Devlin - Running With Scissors
If you’re searching for a new album addiction that fulfills all your folky pop, sweet love,
and carefree sunshine-y needs, Janet Devlin’s debut album, Running with Scissors, is
sure to satisfy whatever whim and mood you might come upon during your day. This
Irish songwriter has broken into the music scene after her discovery as a contestant on X
Factor, and with her refreshing twist on mainstream pop music, it doesn’t look like she’s
leaving the scene anytime soon.Devlin’s angelic voice rings through the album, especially in the slower ballads such as “Things We Lost in the Fire” and “Whisky Lullabies.” There’s no doubt Devlin has talent—a voice like this is hard to find; it draws listeners in with striking, raw purity and tender, moving lyrics. In contrast with these slower, sweeter melodies, Devlin steps out with foot-tapping, dance-like songs such as “Creatures of the Night,” which is the perfect song to blast in your car and sing along to in the middle of the night.
ATP! Lists: 10 Reasons We're Excited for Tonight Alive's New Album
1. It’s been nearly two years since the band’s last album, The Other Side, and uh, we’re kind of dying here.
Charli XCX Releases "Doing It" (ft. Rita Ora) Music Video
Charli XCX has released a new music video for her latest single "Doing It," featuring Rita Ora, which can be viewed below.Meghan Trainor Covers 5 Seconds Of Summer's "Don't Stop"
Meghan Trainor performed a cover of 5 Seconds Of Summer's "Don't Stop" earlier today in the BBC Radio One Live Lounge.You can watch the singer perform the band's 2014 single below.
ATP! Exclusive: Ryan Cabrera 'Wake Up Beautiful' EP Artwork and Track Listing
The platinum-selling pop singer Ryan Cabrera is set to release his long-awaited new EP Wake Up Beautiful on March 3rd and today, we couldn't be more thrilled to be unveiling the artwork and track listing.In support of the EP, Ryan will hit the road on the "Radio Revival Tour" this spring, where he will be co-headlining with Secondhand Serenade.
Fifth Harmony Release New Song "Worth It"
Fifth Harmony (Ally Brooke, Normani Kordei, Lauren Jauregui, Camila Cabello, and Dinah Jane) have released a new song titled "Worth It," featuring Kid Ink, which can be streamed below.The track is taken from the group's upcoming debut full-length album Reflection that drops on February 3rd via Epic/Syco.
TLC Launch Kickstarter To Fund Final Album (With Amazing Rewards!)
TLC have announced plans to record their fifth and final album, and they're seeking funding via Kickstarter.Backers could receive TLC's music video outfits, an exercise class with Chilli, slumber parties, movie dates, phone calls, outgoing voicemail messages, your name in the liner notes, and a whole lot more.
New Kids On The Block Announce 'The Main Event' Tour with TLC and Nelly
New Kids On The Block have announced they are heading out on tour this summer with very special guests, Grammy Award-winning and multi-platinum selling artists TLC and Nelly.NKOTB surprised viewers on Good Morning America this morning to break the news with a special reveal of TLC and a personal message from Nelly (who is currently overseas with the armed forces). The groups hinted at possible collaborations and other exciting possibilities while on the road this summer, sending fans into a frenzy across social media.
ATP! Staff Picks: Jon's Playlist (January 19th, 2015)
It's January and I'm still adjusting after our regular hibernation for the Holidays but the fact that we have so many great releases to look forward to this year is motivation enough to be right back it again.K.Flay Drops Remix of LIGHTS' "Same Sea"
K.Flay has released an awesome remix of LIGHTS' "Same Sea," which can be streamed/downloaded for free below.ATP! Album Review: Hey Rosetta! - Second Sight
Canadian indie rock outlet Hey Rosetta! is at it again with their latest studio album, Second
Sight. Thankfully, for fans of the band, it’s as tightly interwoven and eclectic as Seeds, but with
sunnier instrumentation and a surprising showing of controlled turbulence. For those just
jumping on the bandwagon with Hey Rosetta!, the band offers up a multifarious, cohesive mix of
sounds. While Second Sight was released to the Canadian market on October 21 through Sonic
Records, the band is just now offering the LP up for sale on American shores as of January 27.For those not in the know, Hey Rosetta! began in 2005 as the brainchild of St. John’s singer- songwriter Tim Baker. Realizing that he needed a more bombastic sound on some of the songs he had written during his travels throughout Canada and the United States, he brought on electric guitarist Adam Hogan, bassist Josh Ward, and drummer Dave Lane. It didn’t take long for them to decide on the addition of a cello and a violin to the band, effectively becoming one of the modern Canadian folk-rock pioneers, but with their own hefty, genre-bending twists.
ATP! Interview: Catfish And The Bottlemen
Van McCann, simply put, wants to take over the world.As the front man of Catfish and the Bottlemen, a Welsh rock band quickly gaining traction and popularity across the world, McCann is uniquely positioned to accomplish that lofty goal.
“I want to be a rock star. Helicopters everywhere, the whole deal. I want everything,” McCann said. His enthusiasm was palpable, even through the garbled connection on the phone. Despite connecting to his manager with a landline, there seemed no remedy for the fact McCann was in the back of a van hurtling towards the airport, bound for a flight to Tokyo.
Halsey x Lido Collaboration Surfaces Online
A previously-unknown collaboration between Halsey and Lido has surfaced online.The Norwegian hip-hop artist earlier today (January 15) unveiled a never-heard before 'secret song' featuring Halsey titled "Slow" on a French radio station and of course, it appeared on the Internet within minutes.
UPDATE (7.19pm PST) - Lido has now uploaded the original recording to his official Soundcloud account.
We The Kings Release "That Feeling" Music Video
We The Kings have released a new music video for their track "That Feeling," which can be viewed below.Dead Sara Release "Mona Lisa" from New Album 'Pleasure To Meet You'
Dead Sara have released the music video for "Mona Lisa," the first single from their upcoming new album Pleasure To Meet You, which can be viewed below.The band's sophomore full-length will be released late March via Pocket Kids Records. Pre-order your copy today at PledgeMusic.
Leighton Meester Announces First US Headlining Tour
Leighton Meester has announced details of her first US headlining tour since the release of her debut album, Heartstrings, this past October.The tour kicks off on February 18 in Alexandria, VA and takes Leighton up the East Coast, through the Midwest and down the West Coast wrapping up in San Francisco, CA.
Fall Out Boy Announce 'Boys Of Zummer' Tour with Wiz Khalifa
Light em up! Fall Out Boy have announced they will be hitting the road this summer with Wiz Khalifa!Dates can be found below.
Support for the pair's Boys Of Zummer Tour comes from Hoodie Allen.
Shaky Knees Festival 2015 Announced: Brand New, Best Coast, Halsey and The Kooks Confirmed
Shaky Knees Music Festival has revealed its 2015 lineup, and it’s impressive to say the least.Highlights for us include Brand New, Best Coast, Halsey and The Kooks but wait.. there's more!
