Deb Never gets vulnerable with Editor-in-Chief Anna Zanes about the story behind Arcade, her debut full-length, two years in the making—an album tracing the emotional whiplash of falling in, and out of, love. Deb opens up about community as creative fuel, music as therapy, and her Myers-Briggs type. They dive into a shared love of Saosin, Deb's time in a doom metal band, and what it means to identify as a certified “sad girl”.

An intimate, self-aware conversation with an artist stepping fully into her own.

AP's Artist of the Year Hayley Williams sits down with AltPress to discuss her new album, Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party, working with David Byrne, separating herself from the frontwoman of Paramore, and finding community in a tight-knit group of friends who came together around her creatively and emotionally, over a year that brought immense tragedy and immense triumph.

Scowl vocalist Kat Moss sits down with Editor-in-Chief Anna Zanes for a candid conversation about mental health, therapy, vices, and the pressures of rising visibility in modern hardcore. Kat reflects on the complicated, often beautiful ways love shapes her life and creativity, her love of My Chemical Romance, and what’s next for Scowl. An intimate, honest look at one of the most compelling voices in the scene today.

Militarie Gun frontman Ian Shelton opens up with Editor-in-Chief Anna Zanes, unpacking the band's latest album, God Save The Gun—which chronicles Shelton's turbulent struggle, and reckoning, with his addiction. They discuss the complicated love affair between art and pain, making an "emotion-forward" album, and what's next for Militarie Gun.

Spiritual Cramp's Michael Bingham sits down with Editor-in-Chief Anna Zanes for an exclusive interview. Together, they discuss the Bay Area punk band's unique sound — an angsty, energetic fusion of dub, post-punk, ska and indie rock. The frontman opens up about his personal and creative journey from addiction and violence to sobriety and self-esteem — and his admiration for mgk.

AFI's Davey Havok sits down with Editor-in-Chief Anna Zanes for an exclusive interview. Together, they discuss origins — those of the band's new album, of Havok as an artist, and his love of — or need for — art. The two unravel what AFI have lost, and gained, over three decades as a band. Havok opens up about his connection with the characters of Mulholland Drive, with seeing Bugs Bunny dressed in women’s clothing for the first time, and the Ramones.

On this podcast, we're taking you behind the scenes of our cover stories—delivering the unedited, unfiltered interviews—and more. In this exclusive interview, Ryan Key and Sean Mackin of Yellowcard talk through the making of their brand new album—their first full-length since reuniting. They get into what it was like collaborating with Blink-182's Travis Barker, writing new music as longtime bandmates, and why now felt like the right time to return. From behind-the-scenes stories to reflections on legacy, this is a must-watch for fans of pop-punk and emo revival.

Editor-in-Chief: Anna Zanes

Co-producer: Kevin Duffel

Audio Mixer: Kenneth Beane

Post Audio Engineer: Nick Gray

Linkin Park sit down with AP’s Editor-in-Chief, Anna Zanes, for an exclusive interview. Mike Shinoda, along with bassist Dave Farrell and new lead vocalist Emily Armstrong, unraveled the meaning of legacy — what it means to be a part of one, and to join one along the way — while also looking forward, and forging ahead. We talk about what’s at the very core of Linkin Park — a band as much as a community, built on connection, catharsis, and unabashedly big feelings.

Editor-in-Chief: Anna Zanes

Co-producer: Kevin Duffel

Sound Mixer: Joel Jasper