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From 1973-1980, San Francisco was one of the great American punk cities
Welcome to Alternative Press’ look at San Francisco’s original punk scene, from 1973-1980. The Golden City has long been a bohemian enclave. It was the soil upon which the Beat Generation writers staked their claim, even though most of the principals—Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg and William S. Burroughs, especially—met at and around NYC’s Columbia University […]
10 essential ‘70s punk bands from Los Angeles you should already know
Punk was, by design, meant to be small and regional. True, bands might break out and become national or even international. But the overarching idea was keeping things small and accessible. You wanted to be able to reach out and touch your favorite band in a small sweaty club, maybe have a beer with the […]
15 artists influenced by the Sex Pistols, from Joy Division to Oasis
“Rock ‘n’ roll is supposed to be fun,” Sex Pistols singer Johnny Rotten told British rock journalist Charles Shaar Murray in 1977. “You’re supposed to enjoy it. It’s not about taking a million fucking years to learn a million fucking chords on the guitar.” That clarion call — sounded as their anti-royalist diatribe “God Save […]
10 alternative album covers to celebrate National Dog Week
Let’s face it: This year has been terrible on many levels, but one thing remains eternally awesome: dogs. Fortunately for us, the fourth week of September marks National Dog Week. Not only do we get to celebrate our furry friends at home, but we can also use this time to help out local pet shelters […]
11 bands that prove the Rolling Stones' influence on punk was enormous
The Rolling Stones invented the very notion of the modern rock ‘n’ roll band. Which means, in turn, their impact on punk rock and alternative music was total. This is the point where there’ll be a loud and noisy exit from our tale. “Aw, c’mon maaaan! No way! The Stones have had it!” True. They […]
Here’s everything coming to and leaving Hulu in September
Hulu is unleashing a diverse lineup of films and shows hitting the service in September. Some classic horror films are on the way including The Amityville Horror (1979), Evil Dead (1981), Evil Dead II (1987) and Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986). There are also some throwback rom-coms and high school flicks including 50 First Dates, Juno, 27 Dresses, […]
These are the 20 best English punk songs
To the outside world, punk rock was initially believed to be an English invention. Blame this on the Sex Pistols’ precocious ability to garner national and international headlines mere months after forming. The truth was, punk began in the early ‘70s with the off-center, jagged rock ‘n’ roll efforts of bands such as the New […]
11 artists from the '70s who formed the frontlines of NYC’s punk scene
Since the world first became aware that there is such a thing as punk, there’s been a nonstop argument about its birthplace. The clueless mainstream media reported for years that it began in England, simply because the Sex Pistols’ snarl was more extreme. Which royally pissed off New York City, the first place to essentially […]
Death Cab, City And Colour, Blood Brothers, Mineral, more announced for Fun Fun Fun Fest
Fun Fun Fun Fest have announced the lineup for their ninth year, which includes such bands as Death Cab For Cutie, Death From Above 1979, the Blood Brothers, Amon Amarth, City And Colour, Failure, Glassjaw, Hot Water Music, Mineral and more. You can check out the full lineup below. The festival takes place November 7-9 at Auditorium […]
Why Chris Cornell’s death is so significant
[Photo by: SoundgardenVEVO/YouTube] Emerging from the dark and largely tragic undertones of grunge, Chris Cornell seemed to exist as a brilliant and solitary beacon of light. Sadly, that fire has been extinguished. The iconic frontman of Soundgarden and Audioslave died Wednesday night in a Detroit hotel room, shortly after giving what would be his final performance […]
