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15 metal artists who went solo and blew audiences away even more
by Ali CooperWhether it’s a less than amicable split with their former band or an unfulfilled urge to pursue a different path...
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11 singers who helped define the vocal style of punk rock in the ‘90s
by Tim StegallThe ‘90s: the decade punk went mainstream. First, SoundScan made radio safe for Nirvana and the grunge-ified hordes. Then Green...
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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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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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25 films that capture the history of punk, riot grrrl and beyond
by Marian PhillipsA new wave of punk has taken the world and internet by storm. Recently, there has been a spike in...
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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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41 women empowerment anthems that should be played as loud as possible
by Maria SerraWith Women’s History Month coming to a close today, it’s vital to carry these messages of intersectional feminism and empowerment...
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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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10 essential alternative ’90s bands fronted by women you should know
by Maria SerraThe ’90s were chock-full of absolute icons, and no, we’re not referring to the Princess Diana Beanie Baby or JNCO...
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10 alternative musicians who founded more than one successful band
by Mala MortensaNo lie, as exciting as it is when our favorite musicians take on new projects, it’s always a little disconcerting....
