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20 greatest punk-rock vocalists of all time
by Tim StegallPunk rock would never escape society’s accusations of ineptitude. To mainstream ears, the music was ugly — tuneless, arhythmic, untalented....
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A history of riot grrrl, from “Rebel Girl” to “Racist, Sexist Boy”
by Tim StegallIn 1991, Anita Hill testified before a Senate Judiciary Committee about being the target of sexual harassment from African-American judge...
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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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Riot Fest highlights: KennyHoopla, Meet Me @ The Altar, Slipknot and more
by Neville HardmanGratitude is the answer to everything these days. Riot Fest knows that inherently. Across all four days of the festival,...
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Patti Smith revisits her origins on ‘Live At Electric Lady’ Veeps stream
by JP ErvinMusic legend Patti Smith makes her return to streaming service Veeps with Live At Electric Lady. The livestream event airs...
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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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How punk and reggae united and went “outernational” to rule the world
by Tim StegallThis past March 5, the French punk label Guerilla Asso quietly slipped a genius album into the marketplace: Rocket To...
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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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AltPress Weekly: Eyedress, Syd, boyband, the Velvet Underground and more
by JP ErvinWelcome back to AltPress Weekly. It’s hard to believe we’re already at our fourth installment of our weekly roundup, which...
