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Welcome back for another AltPress Weekly. Every week, we highlight the things we want you to check out. We always keep you up to date about what's happening at Alternative Press. We'll also bring you our latest music finds, from longtime favorites to brand-new releases. ...

Each month, AP Gallery takes a deep dive into visual culture. We explore music videos and photographs, as well as images that shape the world more broadly. Our discussions go backstage and on set, revealing the vision, the sudden inspiration or the snap decisions that helped to mold iconic images in music, skateboarding, sports and pop culture at large...

Indie troupe Pretty Sick do more than live up to their name with the new single “Bet My Blood.” The New York act have been developing their sound for almost a decade with hopelessly yearning lyrics and aggressive rhythms. Their videos land somewhere between 1990s Sonic Youth and 2015 Title Fight. Paired wit...

You may discover these artists listed in movements ranging anywhere from trap and emo rap to hyperpop, hexD/surge and glitchcore. But we recognize a scene kid when we see one. Check out these artists who are changing the game in SoundCloud’s trap/emo-rap underground by throwing it back to the 2000s Myspace era in unique and new ways. H...

Over the weekend, Vogue officially announced that Vice President-elect Kamala Harris is the February 2021 cover star. However, the unveiling of the new magazine cover didn't go down as well as Vogue may have hoped. Harris' photoshoot quickly earned criticism from onlookers online...

There are certain opinions that all former emo kids hold. Like how listening to sad, confessional songs is the best way to feel alive or... OK, maybe that's it. Truth be told, there's no one commonality between every emo phase. Don't believe us...

The dreary days of autumn are finally upon us. The perfect time of year to lie in a great big pile of orange leaves and listen to Bleed American. Ideal for falling hopelessly in love with someone you know you'll never get the nerve to talk to...

With the general elections this November drawing closer, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are continuing to hit the campaign trail (both in the United States and in Animal Crossing). Now, the Biden-Harris campaign has unveiled some brand new merchandise and the designs may surprise some of you...

Joe Biden's running mate Kamala Harris was seen sporting some classic Converse this week. Thanks to her latest fashion statement, Chuck Taylors is now trending on Twitter and onlookers are sharing their thoughts on the footwear. Read more: Metallica surpasses Katy Perry in debut album sales Like every politician, Harris is usually seen wearing very professional and formal attire...

From the outrageously bright colors of neon pop punk to the classic flannel and khaki combo fans still don to this day, some fashion trends in this genre have withstood the test of time.  While there are some things scene kids used to do that we wouldn’t dare dream of doing today, many aspects of pop-punk fashion have continued to thrive year after year. Read mor...

Subculture customs—like fuel prices and the release dates of your favorite bands' records— are always subject to change. And nothing bears that out more than our video of things scene kids in the 2000s did that no one would do today. When creat...

Because of the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, many people are social distancing themselves and spending a lot of time at home. While we’ll never get tired of a Netflix binge-watching session or frequent naps, it can start to get old to stay inside every day doing nothing.  ...

We at AltPress hold the emo title in high regard and fully embrace all subsects of fans who proudly stand under the genre’s umbrella without discretion, only pure, kindred acceptance. We celebrate those who have first pressings of Sunny Day Real Estate vinyl, early 2000s My Chemical Romance fanatics who enlisted in the MCRmy during the Revenge years and teenagers who are currently scribbling Lil P

How many times have you gone to a concert or festival and end up losing your tickets stub in the depths of your wallet or the next load of laundry? If you’re looking for a creative way to show off and save those old concert tickets, creative crafts are certainly the way to go.  Wheth...

New Year’s is a great time to hit the reset button and set some goals you want to accomplish in the new 365 days. If you’re a scene kid at heart, there are especially some resolutions you can set that have to do you music, fashion and more. While s...

WWE is hosting the 2nd largest WWE pay-per-view of the year this weekend and if that makes you excited, then just check out these new collaborative Converse kicks. In anticipation of SummerSlam, WWE has teamed up with Converse and created limited-edition Chuck Taylors featuring a couple current champions, as well as Hall of Famers of days gone...

Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown has teamed up with Converse to create her own sneakers with ocean-inspired designs.  The line is called Millie By You and features the classic styles. Brown is the company’s youngest-ever collaborator at 15 years old.  Read mo...

With Pride month rapidly approaching, brands everywhere are beginning to introduce LGBTQ-related products. However, Converse just took a big step in a new direction with their just-revealed Pride collection. In addition to creating shoes that sport the LGBTQ rainbow, the shoe company also launched a series of models designed after the transgender flag...

It's amazing to think a Suicidal Tendencies hoodie is still a staple of the punk look, even though the band formed over 30 years ago. Heck, when Joan Of Arc's Tim Kinsella is still rocking one at shows, you know the classic hardcore act has transcended the scene and achieved max haute couture...