Doc Martens

Closing his 2021 chapter with a gut-wrenching collaborative EP with Travis Barker, Jack Kays has morphed into a very different artist — peeling back layers of bleach-blond aesthetics to expose the artist beneath. Tackling difficult topics of depression, anxiety and addiction through devastating emotional serenades and pop-punk tinges, MY FAVORITE NIGHTMARES commences a new chapter […]

In her relatively short but nonetheless impressive career thus far, Moriah Rose Pereira—better known by her artist mononym, Poppy—has spent the last few years releasing music that not only appeals to her ever-expanding fanbase but which also does the distinctly more difficult work of establishing her name in the canon of contemporary alternative music.  This, […]

At this point, Dr. Martens—Docs, DMs, whatever you want to call them—have been around for 74 years. And, for almost all of that time, in one way or another, they’ve been inextricably entwined with alternative music—and, of course, the subcultures which that music has spawned. Transcending their origins as factory-safe work boots, over the course […]

The ’90s were chock-full of absolute icons, and no, we’re not referring to the Princess Diana Beanie Baby or JNCO jeans when we say that. From Nirvana to *NSYNC, pop and grunge ruled the airwaves. However, it seems like some women-fronted acts don’t get nearly enough credit for all of their contributions to the music […]

Replacing an original band member is never a fun experience, and there’s surely no role more difficult to fill than that of the lead singer. There have been exceptions to the rule, in the sense that the band went on to continue being successful (think Sammy Hagar in Van Halen), but there have also been […]

Yes, it’s true. Dr. Martens and Black Sabbath are finally teaming up for a new collection. For the collaboration, the footwear brand and “godfathers of heavy metal” are paying tribute to two of Black Sabbath’s most iconic albums. Read more: Halsey celebrates her birthday with the intimate “929” video Earlier this year, Black Sabbath celebrated […]

Summer is that special time of year where days are longer, the sun is brighter and the sound of ice cream trucks can be heard cruising through every suburban neighborhood along with the giggling of children as their feet pitter-patter on the sun-kissed pavement, racing to get their favorite treats. Lightning bugs illuminate the hot […]

Dr. Martens has been a staple of fashion for decades now and they’re revealing a line of new boots in their 1460 collection with some sweet flourishes of color mixing things up. The iconic footwear company is releasing new boots in bright and shining pink, orange, yellow and a stark white. Read More: A new game […]

Esteemed British shoe company Dr Martens rolls out another line dedicated to punk icons the Sex Pistols. This weekend, two new designs were released paying tribute to the outrage the band generated in the late-70s. The first set features their 1460 model boots with the title of the band’s anti-royalty single “God Save The Queen.” […]

Dr. Martens have paired up with a lot of companies over the years for some amazing collaborative pieces and their latest collab with Hello Kitty is sure to be a huge hit. The two companies are revealing their new collaborative line is celebrating anniversaries for both of them after they did a similar partnership a decade ago. […]

Dr. Martens, the iconic British shoe company whose boots helped define the culture of punk rock, is celebrating its 60th anniversary. In typically awesome DM style, the company has chosen to salute the glory of CBGB, the headquarters of American punk since the scene’s nascent beginnings in the mid-’70s. Dr. Martens has issued its CBGB […]

Pioneering shoe company Dr. Martens continues to uncover some of the underground’s coolest sounds. Today we are premiering the next installment in their highly regarded documentary series. The clip begins with SadGirl, the L.A. quartet who are mining the past to further convey the anxieties of modern living.  Then we get introduced to the Paranoyds, […]

The next installment in the Dr. Martens micro-documentary series of great bands involves pointing the cameras at L.A. Witch. For years, the trio of all-girl desperados were fiercely independent, making things happen exclusively on their terms. They should probably make shirts that read “RIDE OR DIY.” Since forming in 2009, L.A. Witch—vocalist/guitarist Sade Sanchez, bassist Irita […]

Dr. Martens, the iconic shoe brand closely aligned with decades of rock culture, premieres a new installment of the Dr. Martens Music And Film Series. Waterparks fans may remember hip-hop artist De’Wayne Jackson when he opened for the rock-pop trio on tour last fall. DM commissioned filmmaker Erik Rojas (tiLLie, Chase Atlantic, Waterparks) to deliver […]

Dr. Martens has solidified itself as a versatile and beloved brand in the punk-rock community. As a result, the lifestyle staple is taking its undeniable influence and spotlighting evolving artists across the U.S. in mini-documentaries as part of their Dr. Martens Music & Film Series. The shoe company is teaming up with AltPress to share […]

Dr. Martens fans are getting the opportunity of a lifetime with the shoe brand’s latest online competition. On Saturday, Dr. Martens posted a photo of some custom Rebecca Vincent boots and explained the new contest to followers. Read more: ‘Halloween,’ ‘Friday The 13th’ kill counts combined fall short of John Wick “Recognise these Docs? Rebecca […]

Today, Legendary British shoe company Dr. Martens unveiled their new product line in collaboration with British punk icons, the Sex Pistols. In addition to the boot brand’s legendary styles, the collaboration extends to include slip-ons, shirts and other related accessories. Darren McKoy, the global category director of footwear and accessories for the brand, tells AP the […]

Fashion and music lovers can agree that punk is more than just a genre—it’s a style all its own. With the temps dropping and fall concert season heating up, it’s time to channel your inner rock star and choose autumn wardrobe staples as badass as you are. Here, we’ve rounded up some of the best […]

Alternative culture has always been about the underground. But once it hit the mainstream, the classic punk and grunge styles went from relatively unknown to runway chic. Here we rounded up 10 alternative fashion staples we totally love from brands that we wish we could afford. 1. Dr. Martens military-inspired jagger – $225 Most of […]

British shoe company Doc Martens released a series of shoes and shirts celebrating two of the U.K.’s legendary post-punk bands, Joy Division and New Order. READ MORE: Hear “The Rover” from Interpol’s upcoming sixth album, “Marauder” The manufacturer is issuing limited-edition versions of their 1460 style boots with graphics from three respected album covers: Joy […]