An Interview with Brandon Alan Lewis of Punkerton Records
When I first got into punk music in the ’90s, I didn’t have social media or content creators...
Music
Morast – Fentanyl | The Soundtrack of Lovecraftian Horrors
My first real exposure to doom metal and black metal came from necessity. I’ve always enjoyed thrash –...
FACS – Wish Defense | The Duality of Sound and Noise
Since the dawn of the 20th century, Chicago has been at the forefront of music. You can track...
Ska, Punk, and Other Junk – January 2025
Welcome to “Ska, Punk, and Other Junk!” With this monthly column, I’ll highlight all of the cool things...
The Showcase: January 2025
I listen to a lot of music. No, really. If I’m not catching up on what my dudes...
Waldo’s Gift – Malcolm’s Law | Heartfelt Post-Rock Actually Exists
Post-rock might be the most nebulous genre in the Western rock canon. Critics and fans alike have found...
RJ Bloke – Hold Drugs Dear | Pouring Another Drink
Be it film, television, or even cartoons, that old tired trope of being a bar patron will never...
APN’s Top 24 Albums of 2024 | Terrible Year. Wonderful Music.
What an absolute trash year. The world is literally and figuratively on fire. Fascism is on the rise....
Worst Songs of 2024 | Because Why Not?
You don’t need me to tell you that 2024 was a bad year. I mean, if you’re reading...
NOW That’s What I Call Music – Revisiting Volume 2
Consuming music at home, at work, on a run, or in the car, the marriage between our ears...