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10 black-owned fashion brands to support instead of Dolls Kill
Alternative fashion store Dolls Kill is currently being boycotted due to an insensitive post from the founder appearing to support police brutality. This isn’t the first time they’ve had claims of racism against them, though, as the company has had several instances of displaying unapologetic cultural appropriation. They’ve also been accused of being anti-sex worker […]
Musicians call out Norma Jean’s Cory Brandan over insensitive BLM post
Norma Jean vocalist Cory Brandan shared a GIF on Twitter over the weekend that appeared to mock Black Lives Matter, and fans and fellow metal musicians are not standing for it. The GIF read “BLAL BLAH BLAH BLAH” in large black letters reminiscent of the same font used by the movement. His caption simply read […]
10 unexpected cameos Fall Out Boy snuck in their music videos
Fall Out Boy are one of the biggest bands in the scene, and they certainly have the music video cameo appearances to prove it. From fellow musicians all the way to reality stars, the rock quartet made memorable, hilarious videos to their most famous tracks with help from special guests. From the guest themselves to […]
Artists explain why everyone should be speaking up about George Floyd
People across the United States and around the world have been protesting for days in response to George Floyd being killed by police. Like many, members of the music community have stepped forward as allies to the Black Lives Matter movement and expressed how finding the right words to address injustice can be a challenge. […]
Do you still remember the lyrics to “All The Small Things” by blink-182?
Prepare to feel old because blink-182’s Enema Of The State turns 21 years old today. The band’s third album with the iconic nurse on the cover contained some fan favorites, including “Adam’s Song,” “What’s My Age Again?” and “All The Small Things.” The latter featured the vocal stylings of both Tom DeLonge and Mark Hoppus, […]
AP&R Playlist: Midwestern metalcore, beachy indie pop and emo Tinder tunes
You’re welcome: We’ve made finding new songs by rising bands easy. Each week, we’re gathering the best from the underground and offering it to you in one concise list. Scroll below and check out our Spotify Discover playlist, featuring these tracks and more! In return, we want to hear your favorite. Let us know which […]
10 times YUNGBLUD showed off his androgynous style
YUNGBLUD is a worldwide rock star, and he’s also proving that gendered clothing is a thing of the past with every performance. He pulls off all of his looks, no matter if it’s a skirt or ripped jeans, lipstick or eyeliner. In general, this artist is a style icon, and we are so thankful he’s […]
Here’s how Arrested Youth wrote an entire EP with the help of his fans
In between bingeing Homeland and taking neighborhood strolls, Los Angeles-based artist Ian Johnson, the mind behind Arrested Youth, has been working on his new EP, Arrested Youth & The Quarantiners. This EP isn’t just any self-isolation-produced record—each song was written by fans and for fans. Today, Alternative Press is exclusively premiering the music video for […]
See TWIN XL take “Melt” to the next level without being in the same room
TWIN XL may not be able to see each other in person, but the band put their heads together to create a nostalgic and vibrant music video with TV sets for “Melt” in quarantine, which is exclusively being premiered with AltPress. Pop trio Cameron Walker-Wright (Nekokat) and brothers John and Stephen Gomez (The Summer Set) […]