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LGBTQIA+ artists across various genres are responsible for some of our favorite projects these days, whether it’s through songwriting and producing or performing themselves.  We love to listen to music that comes from a diverse group of people standing up for what they believe in, which makes us connect to it. That means the boys’ […]

Sometimes, it’s the musicians we are already obsessed with who introduce us to some of our favorite new bands in unexpected ways.  Whether it’s through collaborations or social media shoutouts, musicians are often the people who recommend music to us the most, which makes sense because it’s their job to be in tune with emerging […]

One thing that comforts us when we’re feeling sad, alone or misunderstood is listening to artists who aren’t afraid to get real about mental health struggles in their music.  Particularly, several women in the scene have poured their hearts out in their lyrics, talking about dealing with mental health disorders, trauma, suicidal thoughts and more.  […]

Body Count has officially won Best Metal Performance at the 2021 Grammy Awards for “Bum-Rush,” off of Carnivore. The award was presented during the Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony. This year, Body Count was up against a stacked list of nominees that included Poppy’s “BLOODMONEY,” In This Moment’s “The In-Between,” Power Trip’s “Executioner’s Tax (Swing of the […]

The 63rd Annual Grammy Awards is airing live from Los Angeles Sunday with host Trevor Noah. The Grammys ceremony was postponed from its original date in January over COVID-19 concerns and is now broadcasting with a mix of in-person and virtual participation on CBS. See the full list of 2021 Grammys winners and nominees from […]

The beauty of emo music is that it provides a canvas for our own emotional projections. The lyrical narratives, even when relatively specific, often have just enough ambiguity that we can relate them in some sense to our unique circumstances. With that said, knowing the backstories of our favorite songs can elevate them to a whole new […]

Everyone loves to jam out to their favorite artists and classic hits, but let’s not forget about all the fresh talent constantly popping up around the world. From pop and indie to punk and post-hardcore, there’s always a new name in music waiting to be heard.  We know there’s a lot of faces to sift […]

Even if you’re unfamiliar with country-western music star and LGBTQIA+ icon Orville Peck, you’ve seen him: bright blue eyes striking through a leather-fringed mask, enticing an audience with a costume that he describes as “the boldest version” of himself. Since 2019, Peck has taken classic country music and made it his own by adding elements […]

As 2020 comes to a close, we’re ready to ring in a new year. Along with all of the unavoidable end-of-year memes, there’s a lingering hope around the start of 2021. As we’re all gearing up for a new year, we here at Alternative Press are preparing for our most monumental year to date. In […]

Whether we like it or not, Christmas is here again. And this year, it’s going to be an even weirder one. We’re enduring a holiday season adulterated by limited celebrations with family and friends due to COVID-19. So we need a strong festive playlist to keep our minds off the unusual setting 2020 has handed us. […]

Over the past few years, there’s been an ongoing debate on if straight actors should play LGBTQ+ characters in films and on TV. Now, Kristen Stewart is one of the latest actors to weigh in on the topic. In a new interview with Variety, she reveals whether or not she thinks it’s okay for LGBTQ+ […]

Hopeless Records is adding a new act to their iconic lineup with today’s signing of NOAHFINNCE, pronounced as “no offense.” The U.K.-based 21-year-old singer Noah Adams can truly do it all. He has incredibly loud vocals that channel grunge royalty Kurt Cobain and Britain’s sweetheart YUNGBLUD, and he pairs his voice with his insane guitar, ukulele […]

The world is on edge as America prepares to have its presidential election Nov. 3 between Democratic nominee and former VP Joe Biden and controversial incumbent President Donald Trump. Many world-famous entertainers such as Star Wars‘ Mark Hamill and Veep‘s Julia Louis-Dreyfus are actively using their platforms to urge followers to vote and to mark […]

It’s an election year, the world is in the middle of a pandemic and the importance of fighting for the rights of underserved and marginalized people is bigger than ever. One thing we can be grateful for is punk rock. Be it in sound or spirit, punk is a driving force we need to keep […]

This past summer, the world’s largest cities were greeted with protesters supporting Black Lives Matter, who were fed up with the systemic injustices faced by Black Americans at the hands of law enforcement. The protests began after the murder of George Floyd, and they still continue after countless other killings, shootings and acts of violence. […]

For 27 years, Anti-Flag have gone beyond being just a band. They’ve drawn attention to themselves by delivering specific political messages in a bold way. From highlighting former President George W. Bush’s controversies in 2004 with a compilation disc, Rock Against Bush, Vol. 1 and 2, to denouncing the Trump administration on 20/20 Vision earlier […]

After years of working in other genres, Hannah Collins knew it was time she released a track for the emo scene she loved so much. As RØSÉ, the 23-year-old took to TikTok to introduce her debut track, where it got a lot of support. Though “Are You Tired?” found its way to No. 2 on […]

girl in red has teamed up with Fender for a new custom guitar which is being auctioned off to raise money for Kaleidoscope Trust. Kaleidoscope Trust helps protect the human rights of LGBTQ+ people in countries with strict laws on sexuality. Read more: Here’s what you can expect to hear on Post Malone’s next album […]