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20 greatest punk-rock vocalists of all time

by Tim Stegall

Punk 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 Stegall

In 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 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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Riot Fest highlights: KennyHoopla, Meet Me @ The Altar, Slipknot and more

by Neville Hardman

Gratitude 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 Ervin

Music 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 Stegall

September 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 Stegall

Alternative 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 Stegall

This 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 Battoclette

One 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 Ervin

Welcome back to AltPress Weekly. It’s hard to believe we’re already at our fourth installment of our weekly roundup, which...