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  • AP Readers Poll '09
  • Band Of The Year: The Devil Wears Prada
  • Oral History Of Jawbox






IN THE RAG >>>

BAND OF THE YEAR: THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA
Overnight success? The Devil Wears Prada were making a name for themselves before they graduated from high school. They’ve scored an AP cover thanks to their rabid fanbase, but ask the band what they want for the long haul, and they’ll say one word: respect.

SPECIALS >>>

AP READERS POLL 2009
You voted; we listened. Find out what how your opinion stacks up with everyone else’s in our 2009 READERS POLL. Plus, the editorial team hashed out some highlights from the year in our LIST OFF!; and the masses mobilized to vote for their favorite unsigned bands in our HOMETOWN HEROES special-find out if your local garage band made the cut.

THE ORAL HISTORY OF JAWBOX
This beloved early-’90s angular hardcore outfit took chances with everything from their music to their personal lives-and they still have no regrets.

SECTIONS >>>

INCOMING

WIRETAPPING
OP-ED: Take Action! Tour
AP POLL
NEW RELEASES & IN THE STUDIO

AP:DIY
Featuring advice and inside information from MINUS THE BEAR, ALESANA, ESCAPE THE FATE and more.

AP RECOMMENDS
PERSON L, WE SHOT THE MOON, NOTHINGTON and more.

AP STYLE

SCREENING
Starring ARI GRAYNOR

REVIEWS
THE AP RECORD STORE is recovering from a particularly wild holiday party with new tunes from MOTION CITY SOUNDTRACK, ALESANA, SPOON, VAMPIRE WEEKEND, COALESCE, LOS CAMPESINOS!, TIM BARRY, COLD WAR KIDS, RJD2, CAVE IN, EDITORS, THE WONDER YEARS, A HERO A FAKE and more.

OUR BACK PAGES: 25 Years Through The Lens Of AP
Featuring ANTHONY GREEN (AP 242.1, SEPTEMBER 2008)

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FIND IT HERE AT ALTPRESS.COM

STOKED FOR 2010
This issue’s jam-packed with loads of stuff we loved (and loathed) in 2009. Online, we’ll be divulging what we’re most looking forward to in 2010-everything from bands to actors to rare albums we hope to find. Consider Altpress.com your personal crystal ball for all the fun things this year holds in store.

EXTRA! EXTRA! EXTRA!
Don’t forget to swing by ALTPRESS.COM/FEATURES to check out additional content for the stories in this issue, plus loads of other exclusive interviews, photo galleries and streaming music.