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From DEVO to Le Tigre and more, these artists defined synth-punk

by Tim Stegall

One of punk rock’s original goals was “the destruction of rock ‘n’ roll.” While that didn’t happen, most early punk...

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Photographer Bob Gruen talks new book and capturing punk’s early days

by JP Ervin

Each month, Alternative Press Gallery explores the work of photographers, directors and other creatives who help shape the music world...

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Reach NYC team up with Stitched Up Heart for “Last Surrender (Remix)”—watch

by Alessandro DeCaro

Reach NYC have released a new video for their latest single, “Last Surrender (Remix).” The new track also features Alecia...

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These 10 bands showcase the Ramones’ undying influence on music

by Tim Stegall

Boston, Massachusetts, Sept. 25, 2021: The 1965 Mosrite Ventures II electric guitar played by Johnny Ramone on every Ramones album...

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Frank Iero on early bands and the years before My Chemical Romance

by Bobby Makar

We all know that no one is born “cool.” And Frank Iero—along with so many of the musicians and people...

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These 10 bands made Boston one of America’s greatest punk-rock towns

by Tim Stegall

A greasy R&B riff rips from the speakers, coated in more fuzz than a peach orchard wearing a 50-year-old wool...

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AltPress Weekly: Chase Atlantic, Pom Pom Squad, Real Friends and more

by JP Ervin

We’re back with the latest AltPress Weekly. Every week, we highlight new things we want you to check out. We...

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Bob Dylan announces first broadcast show in nearly 30 years with Veeps

by Tim Stegall

Alongside Hank Williams, Bob Dylan is arguably the greatest American songwriter of the 20th century. Last year’s blues-drenched Rough And...

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11 LGBTQIA+ punk musicians who changed the genre forever

by Tim Stegall

It stands to reason LGBTQIA+ culture informed, inspired and enmeshed with punk, down to the crossover with the ’70s glam...

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10 punk vocalists from the ’70s who upended mainstream rock standards

by Tim Stegall

Nashville songwriting great Harlan Howard once defined country music as “three chords and the truth.” Many have said that definition...