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13 artists who are reclaiming the pop-punk music scene in 2021
The casual music fan must notice that pop punk is undergoing a renaissance. 2020 brought a slew of artists taking a stab at power chords and aggressive lyrics, but simmering under the surface are plenty of up-and-comers. 2021 is a big year for many musicians. Concerts are returning, and artists can show off all the […]
Evan Greer is here to share the queer history we never learned in school
By day, Evan Greer is the deputy director of Fight For The Future, a nonprofit organization centered around the internet and civil rights. By night, she pours her phenomenal advocacy work into punk rock songwriting. Greer, a Boston-based trans and genderqueer activist, has spent years on the road but arrived in the spotlight with the arrival […]
10 artists who are breaking the silence on LGBTQIA+ struggles
LGBTQIA+ artists have always been major players in the alt and punk scene. From Freddie Mercury and David Bowie to Halsey and Laura Jane Grace, rock music has been a place for those who are LGBTQIA+ to express themselves and their experiences. Read more: 10 trans women musicians who are changing the world of punk rock […]
15 alternative artists using their platform and voice for positive activism
Today, there’s nothing more inspiring than seeing musicians and other public figures using their platforms to support great causes. In the alternative scene, it’s fairly common for song lyrics to offer commentary on social and political issues. Fortunately, it’s becoming just as common to see artists taking things one step further by taking action. We’re […]
10 women in pop-punk who have left an unforgettable impact on the genre
It’s well known that, historically, pop punk has been a bit of a boys’ club. But that just makes the continued influences of prominent women all the more impressive. From setting genre foundations (Gwen Stefani) to pushing sonic boundaries (Lynn Gunn), women have catalyzed the growth of the scene for decades. Of course, we’re not going to let […]
10 trans women musicians who are changing the world of punk rock
The punk community has notably provided refuge for society’s outcasts since its early foundations in the 1970s. Unfortunately, representation has been historically lacking across the scene, especially when it comes to LGBTQIA+ participation. While queer musicians as a whole seem to exist as a minority in punk rock, transgender artists are a glaring rarity. But don’t think that […]
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