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These 15 songs took on completely new identities from their original demo
by Katie SchmidtDemos are a great way for listeners to peer into the creative process of their favorite musicians. As an artist’s...
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Photographer Bob Gruen talks new book and capturing punk’s early days
by JP ErvinEach month, Alternative Press Gallery explores the work of photographers, directors and other creatives who help shape the music world...
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The 10 best punk drummers of the 1970s displayed great skill and power
by Tim Stegall“You’re only as good as your drummer,” Clash singer/rhythm guitarist Joe Strummer lamented in their documentary Westway To The World,...
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11 re-imagined cover songs that became popular
by Augusta BattocletteOne of the best things about music is when artists put their own unique spin on iconic songs. Sometimes they...
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11 artists from the ’70s who formed the frontlines of NYC’s punk scene
by Tim StegallSince the world first became aware that there is such a thing as punk, there’s been a nonstop argument about...
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Kid Congo Powers is the most outside insider in all of punk rock
by Tim StegallKid Congo Powers has been one of punk rock’s most valuable players since 1979. That was the moment when boho...
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15 albums from 1995 that are a perfect gateway into the world of punk
by Tim StegallIn 1996, Your Punk Professor interviewed the Clash’s distinguished lead guitarist Mick Jones for a proposed Alternative Press piece on...
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37 musicians who exist in the Marvel Cinematic Universe
by Whitney ShoemakerMusic seems to know no boundaries, speaking a language that we all understand. It crosses all barriers and evidently all...
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10 Joan Jett-inspired artists who are breaking boundaries just like her
by Tim Stegall“Joan Jett doesn’t play rock ’n’ roll,” I wrote two years back, reviewing her SXSW showcase for The Austin Chronicle....
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Miley Cyrus credits these artists for paving the way for female rock musicians
by Rachael DowdLast year, Miley Cyrus truly stepped into the world of rock ‘n’ roll with her new album Plastic Hearts. Now,...
