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NOAHFINNCE on self-care, trans rights and Gen Z activism
YOUR FIRST MUSICAL LOVE. I consider Busted my first musical love. They made me want to play guitar, and then I got a guitar for Christmas. But it was an acoustic guitar, so it didn’t sound the same. Then, my friend ended up breaking it because she tuned it too tight. I remember the first […]
Hey Little Sister: William Control of Aiden on Women's Rights
Indulge me for a moment: imagine you are lucky enough to have a little sister, niece, wife, or mother; a woman with which you hold a deep affinity. A woman that you would go to great lengths to protect from any harm that travels in her direction. Now realize, statistically, that probably makes you the […]
13 male musicians discuss sexism in the music industry
*This article contains discussion about sexual assault. On August 30, AP published a piece titled “14 musicians discuss sexism in the music industry.” We initially wanted to feature the views of both women and men in the article—albeit with a larger proportion of female artists, as it is overwhelmingly women who experience sexism—but despite reaching out […]
Poison The Well Burger Conquest
In this age of rampant vegetarianism and veganism, what’s more metal than being a carnivore? Judging from this criteria, the Rev. David J. Cianco–the man behind Yeah! Management (who work with the likes of Poison The Well, Shadows Fall and Cancer Bats)–might be the most metal man in music. He runs a pair of meat-centric […]
10 major music controversies of 2014
In terms of pop culture, 2014 was an interesting year to write for a music website, and by “interesting,” I mean completely bonkers. At one point, it seemed like every week something “controversial” was happening, ranging from physical altercations to publicity stunts to serious crimes. Aside from those varied concerns, the concept of “proper” show […]
We reached out to 37 female musicians about their experiences with sexism, only 5 responded
Last year, we published an article detailing just a select few things women in music are sick of experiencing. The response was overwhelming, with currently 170 comments left on the article, some of which asked us to revisit the topic and involve musicians. After toying with the most effective context for the story for almost […]
Harvey Weinstein's production company headed for bankruptcy
[Photo by: David Shankbone/Wikimedia Commons] Harvey Weinstein's production outfit, The Weinstein Company, is taking steps toward bankruptcy, according to a new report from CNN Money. The disgraced movie executive was fired from his namesake studio last year after numerous women accused him of sexual harassment and assault. Read more: Audio reveals Morrissey's defense of Weinstein […]
Why the world needs Fugazi now more than ever
[Photo by: Discord Records] Fucked Up, Got Ambushed, Zipped In (a body bag) If you’ve ever wondered where Dischord Records’ most well-known band, Fugazi, got its name, just take another look at the line above. It’s a term soldiers used in Vietnam and according to band lore, singer/guitarist Ian MacKaye (who was also a member of […]
The Wildfires Projekt promote mental health with vulnerable new single
Mental health has become an outspoken topic in both the scene and our community. Music is an integral outlet that can tie everyone together and has the capability of making strangers into new friends. With music, we’re less alone, and the Wildfires Projekt aims to do just that. AltPress is teaming up with the band […]
The Death Of Revenge Porn: One mother’s journey to affect serious change
When we interviewed Hunter Moore in August 2012, the “revenge porn” impresario was in the midst of what appeared to be a sudden change of heart. He was closing down Is Anyone Up?, the site he founded, and turning over a new leaf by partnering with a bullying advocacy site. Following on the heels of […]
