Who founded AbsolutePunk and when was it started?
AbsolutePunk was founded by Jason Tate on the 6th of June, 2000. It began as a fan site for Blink-182 and MxPx before expanding into a full alternative music news source.
Questions about AbsolutePunk
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Why did AbsolutePunk shut down?
AbsolutePunk shut down on the 1st of April, 2016. After Buzzmedia, which had acquired the site, filed for bankruptcy, Jason Tate reclaimed the domain and name and chose to close the site rather than continue operating it.
How large was the AbsolutePunk community?
AbsolutePunk had over 500,000 registered music fans, making it one of the largest alternative music sites on the internet. In 2005, the site was drawing six million hits daily.
What music genres did AbsolutePunk focus on?
AbsolutePunk primarily covered emo and pop punk, though it included other genres as well. It was known for featuring artists before they achieved mainstream crossover success, including Blink-182 and Fall Out Boy.
How did AbsolutePunk raise money for Andrew McMahon's leukemia treatment?
AbsolutePunk sold over 6,000 orange gel wristbands reading "I Will Fight", a reference to the Something Corporate song "Watch the Sky". The campaign raised approximately $16,400 for the Leukemia Research Foundation after McMahon was diagnosed on the 1st of June, 2005.
Was Jason Tate of AbsolutePunk recognized as an influential figure in music?
Yes. In the August 2007 issue of Blender magazine, Jason Tate was named number 18 on the publication's list of the top 25 most influential people in online music.