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The Latest: beabadoobee honors the Sundays, Vic Mensa's new weed venture and more

The latest, from beabadoobee to Vic Mensa and more. This is our daily download of the essential news you need to know across music, culture and style.

AltPress Weekly: Mark Hoppus, Tom DeLonge, Poppy, UPSAHL and more

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. We’ve got another week of new music discoveries and other exciting […]

Atiba Jefferson outlines his process behind the lens

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 […]

Pretty Sick wreak hospital havoc in new single "Bet My Blood"–watch

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 with haunting vocals […]

10 musicians who are shaping the underground scene on SoundCloud

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 […]

Anna Wintour finally responded to Kamala Harris' 'Vogue' cover criticism

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. Now, Vogue’s Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour has finally responded to the comments the […]

QUIZ: How normal are your emo opinions compared to everyone else?

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? Just look at the small fraction of dislikes on Matt Cutshall‘s YouTube videos. Seriously, if […]

Here is your ultimate guide to the best emo autumn

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.  While the world may be sipping on cider, […]

Joe Biden’s merch is a nod to concert shirts and Kamala Harris’ Converse

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. Read more: Eminem’s home intruder reportedly said he […]

The internet reacts to Kamala Harris’ Chuck Taylors on the campaign trail

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 […]

10 fashion trends every pop-punk kid can relate to

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 […]

Here are 10 things 2000s scene kids did that you’d never see happen today

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 creating this video, we were more amused than unhappily nostalgic. There wasn’t anything […]

10 music-related activities you can do while stuck at home

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.  That’s why we’ve thought up 10 music-related activities you […]

QUIZ: How much emo trivia do you really know?

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 […]

10 creative ways to show off your old concert tickets

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.  Whether you’re […]

10 New Year’s resolutions every scene kid should make

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 some resolutions can be cliche, we […]

Converse collabs with WWE for champion chucks ahead of SummerSlam

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 […]

‘Stranger Things’ star becomes youngest Converse collab with new line

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 more: All Time Low re-recording ‘Nothing Personal’ for 10-year anniversary There are 10 […]

Converse drops trans-inclusive Pride line, intention splits LGBT community

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. Read more: Woodstock […]

This Converse and Suicidal Tendencies collab is a must-cop collection

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. So it […]
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