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11 Twitch streamers building inclusive communities for all people

With it being Pride Month, the popular livestreaming platform Twitch is uplifting LGBTQIA+ creators, fundraising for various charities and educating its users on how to support the community beyond the month of June. To kick off the month, Twitch livestreamed the OUTLOUD: Raising Voices concert, which featured performances from artists such as Hayley Kiyoko, Adam […]

11 Twitch streamers who are also crafting their own original music

Since its creation over a decade ago, Twitch has always been a place where people can game while connecting with viewers who share their interests. While categories such as Minecraft, Grand Theft Auto and VALORANT are played by thousands upon thousands of streamers daily, another section of the platform flourishes: music.  One of the top […]

Aidan Bissett finds authentic sound in indie track “Communication”—watch

Indie-rocker Aidan Bissett wants people to start talking to each other again in his new song “Communication,” exclusively premiering with Alternative Press.  While both the song and video are breezy and light-hearted, the underlying message is much deeper. After dealing with the pandemic for over a year, the way people interact with each other has […]

Album Premiere: Come Wind, 'Grow My Roots'

Tomorrow, AP's fellow Ohio natives Come Wind will release their newest prog-indie-drenched EP, Grow My Roots, but today we've got all six songs gathered at once for you to check out. The EP can be pre-ordered here. Let us know what you think in the comments.