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How ska paved the way for punk… and took over the world along the way
by Tim Stegall“We’re the Interrupters! We’re from Los Angeles, California!” the young guitarist announces over a fanfare, as the camera pulls back...
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10 times different artists collaborated to make inspiring music
by Tim StegallSeptember 1963: A young R&B combo called the Rolling Stones are rehearsing, preparing for a recording session. Their manager, former...
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These 10 bands prove that Cleveland was one of punk’s earliest capitals
by Tim StegallAlternative Press’ native home of Cleveland, Ohio, stands alongside New York City and London as one of punk’s birthplaces. Yet,...
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10 women who made the ’90s one of the most memorable decades of music
by Katie SchmidtAmong all the music that the ‘90s brought us, there’s one common denominator—kick-ass women vocalists. From the emergence of grunge...
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These 11 singers steered the course of punk and hardcore in the ’80s
by Tim StegallThe idea of compiling a list of the greatest punk singers of the ‘80s might seem a bit odd. After...
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20 books written by or about women musicians to add to your reading list
by Marian PhillipsWhen searching a bookstore for music memoirs, it’s likely that the shelves are packed with men such as Kurt Cobain,...
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Viola Davis makes history with SAG Awards win for role as Ma Rainey
by Rachael DowdViola Davis has taken home the Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role at the SAG Awards...
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10 alternative albums by women that have influenced music since the ’90s
by Mala MortensaAs some of our favorite pop-punk bands continue to show us, we have a lot to thank 1990s alternative music for. Not...
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Evol Walks burn bright in new music video—watch
by Collin GoemanEvol Walks may channel the heart and soul of the blues with their track “The Fire,” but they’re red hot...
