The Associated Press is a 3-piece punk band who played socially aware, inebriatedly executed, music. Their lyrics speak to the notion that one can be anti-government, while still being pro-country. The words to their songs also note the hazy memories and profound reasoning behind drowning ones sorry...or just being drunk. The Associated Press could now be considered something of a supergroup, sporting Aaron Attacks (The Attacks, OC Bombers, Methlabs), Corey Basement (Die September, Breaker Breaker On Niner, Four Tracks, The UnderClassMen), and Matt Attacks (The Attacks, Methlabs).

A large sum of the strength behind this triad can be contributed to two prolific writers in Aaron and Corey (despite their different writing styles), three very uniquely talented musicians, and incredibly intense, energetic live shows. Perhaps too flammable for their own good, the group would last only a couple of years. They would, however, survive the recording and release of an EP, their "Blackout City Tour", and a slew of local shows in their hometown of San Diego, California. Less than 3 years after their breakup, a complete album featuring everything from their single recording session was released.

The Associated Press has featured members of The Attacks, Breaker Breaker One Niner, Die September, Four Tracks, Methlabs, and The UnderClassmen.