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Varials’ ex-vocalist accuses band of racist comments after BLM shirt launch
Varials are being accused of allegedly using racial slurs by their former singer Travis Tabron after releasing a t-shirt benefiting The Bail Project and Campaign Zero. Tabron, who left the band at the beginning of the year citing his need to maintain his mental health, is saying the band has previously used the n-word in response to their […]
Hayley Williams hands over her Instagram to a teen activist group for a day
Hayley Williams is doing her best to support the ongoing Black Lives Matter movement. The Paramore singer and successful solo artist is letting teen activists from Teens4Equality take over her Instagram today (June 8). Williams announced the news late last night while detailing the group and the march she attended with them. Teen4Equality organized a […]
Bracewar drummer Rashod Jackson addresses use of homophobic slurs
Bracewar drummer Rashod Jackson is addressing his past use of homophobic slurs after it was brought up in the midst of his accusations against former the Ghost Inside bassist Jim Riley‘s use of racial slurs. While he did address his use of homophobic language, yesterday Jackson gave another statement discussing the issue. Read More: Dolls Kill address their insensitive […]
Bring Me The Horizon delay their new song to support the BLM movement
Bring Me The Horizon have decided to delay the release of their new single “Parasite Eve.” The news comes from frontman Oli Sykes Instagram page today (June 8). The upcoming song was set to release on June 10 and will be their first new music since the Music To Listen To… EP back in December. Read More: Protesters […]
16 band shirts you can buy to support the Black Lives Matter movement
When musicians started seeing the protests and tragedies happening in these past weeks following the murder of George Floyd, they answered the call to help fundraise for Black Lives Matter organizations. Over the weekend, bands such as Every Time I Die, the Devil Wears Prada and Stick To Your Guns opened their merch store and […]
Dolls Kill address their insensitive clothing and inaction towards racism
After backlash and boycotts for fashion brand Dolls Kill erupted over the owner’s comments regarding the ongoing Black Lives Matter protests, the company is giving new statements addressing their actions. The company’s Instagram has two new posts discussing their actions and addressing their previously sold “goth is white” t-shirt and selling indigenous American headdresses. Read More: Memphis May Fire vocalist […]
Memphis May Fire vocalist Matty Mullins apologizes for using a racial slur
Memphis May Fire vocalist Matty Mullins is issuing an apology for previously using a racial slur after a post began circulating online accusing him of being recorded saying the n-word on a voicemail to his manager. In his post, Mullins recalls the incident from the beginnings of their career offering his explanation of the context under why it […]
The Ghost Inside part ways with bassist after past racist remark
The Ghost Inside are parting ways with bassist Jim Riley after a situation with him calling their bus driver a racial slur was brought back to light by Bracewar drummer Rashod Jackson. The band offer a statement addressing the fact they heard about the incident and never looked into it further when they should have. Read More: Reddit’s co-founder […]
10 new songs from black artists who should already be on your playlist
In the words of FEVER 333’s Jason Butler, “Black music is rock music.” AltPress wouldn’t exist without the contributions from black artists who inadvertently paved the way for rock ’n’ roll, which was derived from rhythm and blues. Today, we want to celebrate black artists who are keeping punk, rock and indie alive and stand […]
Here are 10 times Rage Against The Machine brought truth to power
Thirty years ago, Nirvana rose to historical status as the torchbearers of alternative rock. Their music conveyed the angst, cynicism and nihilism that defined Generation X. In sharp contrast, Los Angeles’ Rage Against The Machine flung a psychic 50-quart Molotov cocktail straight at the heart of that generation’s apathy. The multi-cultural quartet drew from hardcore, […]
Reddit’s co-founder wants a black candidate to replace him on the board
Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian has stepped down from his board role and requested that it be filled by a black candidate. Ohanian co-founded the social networking site alongside Steve Huffman in 2005. The news comes amid Black Lives Matter protests taking place around the world. The protests were sparked by the killing of George Floyd […]
People are boycotting Lush after the UK CEO gifted police care packages
People are wanting to boycott Lush over actions made by its U.K. CEO Mark Constantine. Constantine recently took to social media to showcase that he was giving presents to police. This move has drawn a ton of criticism due to its insensitive nature regarding ongoing, worldwide protests for Black Lives Matter and against police brutality. […]
The Ghost Inside bassist addresses backlash over use of racial slur
On June 4, Bracewar drummer Rashod Jackson took to Twitter to call out the Ghost Inside‘s bass player Jim Riley. Jackson shared a tweet from the Ghost Inside about a new shirt with profits going to the NAACP. The Bracewar drummer alleged that TGI’s “bitch ass bass player” used a racial slur about a tour […]
Protesters are blaring Judas Priest’s “Breaking The Law” over police radios
Protesters in New York City have reportedly been hijacking police radios and blaring Judas Priest‘s “Breaking The Law.” NYC has been a hub for both peaceful Black Lives Matter protests and riots over the killing of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police. According to US Protests: News & Updates Twitter account, protesters have […]
This is how you can honor Breonna Taylor’s birthday and help her family
Breonna Taylor would have been 27 years old today (June 5). Taylor was an EMT in Louisville, KY and worked at two different hospitals during the coronavirus pandemic. “Breonna Taylor was full of life and loved social gathering with her friends and especially her family,” her obituary reads. “She loved life and all it had […]
Republic Records will stop using the term “urban” to describe genres
Republic Records is currently one of the most powerful labels in North America. This week, Universal Music Group, which owns Republic, announced its pledge to donate $25 million to social justice organizations in support of Black Lives Matter. Now, Republic is taking a progressive step towards eliminating terms that show marginalization in music. The label […]
Here’s why Billie Eilish created a film on the effects of body shaming
Back in March, Billie Eilish kicked off her WHERE DO WE GO? tour in Miami before coronavirus caused the remaining dates to be postponed. Included in her powerful live set was a short film where Eilish tackles anti-body shaming. Due to the tour postponement, the singer released the full film back in May for everyone […]
Sony Music pledges $100M to social justice and anti-racism initiatives
Sony Music is pledging a $100 million fund towards social justice and anti-racism organizations with immediate donations for organizations fighting for equal rights happening. CEO and Chairman of Sony Music Group Rob Stringer says in their announcement that they’re taking “action accordingly with our community fully involved” in how funds are being distributed. Read More: ‘Riverdale’ […]
Kanye West creates a college fund for George Floyd’s daughter
This week, Kanye West was seen getting involved with the ongoing protests surrounding the tragic killing of George Floyd. West joined thousands of Black Lives Matter protesters in his hometown of Chicago on June 4. As well, West is donating $2 million to the families of Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor. According to various reports, […]
'Riverdale' creator apologizes and vows to better represent people of color
Following Vanessa Morgan‘s words about the issues regarding the treatment of black actors and characters on Riverdale this week, the show’s creator Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa is releasing a statement apologizing to Morgan and saying they are planning ways to do better for the black community. In the post, Aguirre-Sacasa also says all of the Riverdale writers have made a donation to […]
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