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

Each month, Alternative Press Gallery explores the work of photographers, directors and other creatives who help shape the music world from behind the scenes. With each issue, we explore the stories behind the shoots and take deep dives into the most compelling media, asking about the vision as well as the happy accidents that create […]

Corey Taylor, Taylor Momsen and more join David Bowie tribute event lineup

This weekend, an A-list lineup of musicians are coming together to celebrate what would’ve been David Bowie‘s 74th birthday. Now, it looks like even more musicians have joined the already stacked lineup for the A Bowie Celebration: Just For One Day! event. Slipknot‘s Corey Taylor, the Pretty Reckless‘ Taylor Momsen and Foo Fighters‘ Taylor Hawkins are […]

Courier Club bring post-punk, new wave vibes on "It Takes Time"–listen

Today AltPress is premiering “It Takes Time,” the new track from Philadelphia-based post-punk outfit Courier Club. Although it’s not as dark as most bands deemed “post-punk,” the quartet bring a dance-floor sensibility to the proceedings. “It Takes Time” sounds great on your playlists alongside artists such as the Killers, Metric and Tokyo Police Club. In […]

David Bowie's first demo, thought lost, recovered in bread basket

David Bowie‘s long-lost first demo was recently found in an “old bread bin” by a former bandmate, as reported by Pitchfork. The recording’s of a song by one of the late artist’s earlier groups, the Konrads — listen to a short clip below. Read more: Check out these Bowie-themed transit cards Konrads drummer David Hadfield […]

Machine Gun Kelly on how Bowie and Prince inspired his APMAs look

Hip-hop artist Machine Gun Kelly never fails to make a statement in everything he does, so when Ash Costello (New Years Day) and Keith Buckley (Every Time I Die) got the chance to talk to him, they couldn't resist pointing out his unique fashion choice for the evening.  When asked about his fashion inspirations, MGK […]

How David Bowie influenced our scene

David Bowie, who passed away over the weekend right after his 69th birthday and the release of his new album, Blackstar, might not immediately seem like he has much of an influence on AP's universe. But without his fearlessness and curiosity, music as we know it would be radically different. Every band or solo artist […]