Alternative Press Magazine

There’s a new generation of Manchester bands out to shake things up. From Pale Waves to Witch Fever, these rising bands are doing things their own way.

Furnace Fest mixes secular and Christian hardcore bands on the same bill. Founder Chad Johnson opens up about reviving the fest and some of its greatest moments.

Get to know TiaCorine, an "anime trap" artist who meshes musical worlds together. Tia delves into her much-anticipated debut album I Can't Wait, out now.

Welcome to Sound Station, where we’re highlighting the best new tracks that came out this week. Head into the weekend with songs from Poppy, WILLOW and more.

Polyphia's Remember That You Will Die is a labor of love. The band break down their latest album that puts a greater emphasis on collaboration than ever before.

This is Tour Guide, a weekly recap of the concert news fans don't want to miss. From Sleeping With Sirens to BLACKPINK, check out who's coming to a city near you.

Blazzy transforms everyday objects into bold artistic statements. With his “Say No To Fentanyl” T-shirt, the designer is championing awareness and safety.

Have A Grateful Day is a clothing brand paying homage to the Grateful Dead. Founder Yusuke Komori explains how he's inspiring daily gratitude along the way.

Alternative Press headed down to Harry Styles' show at Madison Square Garden to catch up with his die-hard fans. Check out their eccentric outfits.

Youthforia is the Y2K-infused, skin care-forward brand beloved by Gen Z. Founder Fiona Co Chan tells us about her start-up sensation.

If you don't know Glisten Cosmetics, you know its viral eyeliners from TikTok. How did the company do it? We chat with CEO/founder Natalie Chapple to find out.

Praying is the viral fashion brand making waves. Skylar Newman and Alex Haddad reveal why the message is more important than the graphic or garment.

Why not start your morning with a big cup of pitch black blasphemy? Steep, sip, and enjoy a brew from a company taking over the Tea market – Satanic Tea Co.

A24 films always boast killer soundtracks. From Amy to Hereditary, we ranked 15 of the best A24 movie soundtracks.

Chino Braxton is bridging the gap between music and dirt biking. In this interview, he explores how he brought Baltimore’s rawest subculture to the mainstream.

Mark Hunter was at the forefront of the Y2K era. Hunter reflects on launching The Cobrasnake and creating one of the first digital archives of the 2000s.

Jamie Campbell Bower reveals how Stranger Things changed his life. He also opens up about his past with addiction and his own musical journey.

Neil Rubenstein is carving out his own place in the comedy world. The stand-up comic discusses his punk-rock roots and touring with Motion City Soundtrack.

So-Hee Woo is the creator behind metaverse sets for the Kid LAROI, Oliver Tree and Trippie Redd. In this interview, Woo details how she brings them to life.

This State of the Metaverse Address is an homage to internet pioneers of the ’90s. Welcome to the Wild, Wild West of Web3.

PRISM founders GRL and REN are on a mission to onboard more artists in Web3. The duo is diversifying the metaverse and helping others feel like they belong.

For the past quarter of a decade, Scott Campbell has been building his reputation as one of the world’s most celebrated tattoo artists.

​​Slipknot’s foray into the metaverse was only announced this month, via a partnership with Sandbox, but it’s been a lifetime in the making. Inspired by the early days of playing the video game Quake online via dial-up internet with friends in different parts of the world to the creativity that came from editing the source code, Clown has always been interested in how communities can work together

From "crypto bros" to "goth girlfriends," despite the vastly growing world of Web3, there remains an absence of diverse, marginalized groups represented in these spaces. Opportunities for artistic innovation are now being led by predominantly male, white, cisgendered voices, leaving little inspiration for women, people of color or those who identify with the LGBTQ+ community to