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The recent nationwide protests in the wake of several incidents of police brutality have caused a shift in the country. People are becoming more aware of the intense racism Black people deal with every day. Others are making it a point to support Black lives on the ground, on social media and with their coin. […]

In the past decade, representation in children’s shows, particularly for those who identify as LGBTQ+, has greatly increased.  Back in the 2000s, it seemed like animated or children’s TV characters were only suspected to be gay. Unfortunately, those storylines never played out on screen so that kids would be able to see more diverse identities […]

Keeping politics out of punk is impossible, and the idea of wiping the anti-establishment undertones would defeat the purpose of the genre completely. People of colors’ impact reaches far past what bands such as Bad Brains set the foundation for, creating a flourishing scene that’s developing faster than ever.  The main intent of this list […]

Hailing from Boston, shallow pools are making waves in the indie-pop scene with their new music video for “turnaround,” exclusively premiering with AltPress. Composed of drummer Ali Ajemian, guitarist Jess Gromada, bassist Haley Senft and vocalist Glynnis Brennan, the band are four queer individuals and longtime friends. They shared that their goal is “to promote […]

Nickelodeon is celebrating Pride Month in a big way this year by spotlighting characters and actors who are part of the LGBTQ+ community. SpongeBob SquarePants was included in the brand’s tweet, and the internet is ecstatic. On Saturday morning, Nickelodeon tweeted, “Celebrating #Pride with the LGBTQ+ community and their allies this month and every month.” […]

Alternative fashion store Dolls Kill is currently being boycotted due to an insensitive post from the founder appearing to support police brutality.  This isn’t the first time they’ve had claims of racism against them, though, as the company has had several instances of displaying unapologetic cultural appropriation. They’ve also been accused of being anti-sex worker […]

Alternative music genres that are distinctly queer and LGBTQIA+-oriented aren’t easily discoverable without the help of word of mouth. As platforms such as Instagram, TikTok and Twitter continue to showcase bands who promote individuality and unapologetic expressions of gender and sexuality, LGBTQIA+ musicians continue to grow at a rapid pace.  Typically, alternative genres such as […]

For the first time ever, Pixar is placing a gay character as their lead in one of their short films. The studio’s latest entry in their Spark Shorts series is called Out and is available on Disney+ right now. Read More: All Time Low are launching a live show based on their ‘Full Frontal’ podcast The short film clocks in around […]

Ruby Rose is stepping down from her role in the Batwoman series and neither she or the show’s producers are providing a reason why. After just one season, Rose is leaving the CW series. It’s already set for a second season and is now looking for a new leading actor. Read More: Nike’s new collab with Ben […]

The Buffalo-born guitarist for Every Time I Die Jordan Buckley creates brilliant art both on and off the stage. The 2017 APMAs Best Guitarist winner is well known for his drawing craft. His vibrant color choices and attention to detail make his art unique and wonderfully graphic at times. Some may recognize Buckley’s particular style […]

As they get ready to drop their self-titled EP, PHNTMS are teaming up with AltPress to debut the second track off the upcoming release with the relatable “Towers.” The track serves as the band’s way to reflect on life and how our realities may not always match our expectations. Influenced by film soundtracks and groups […]

We’re well into this new temporary way of life of being stuck at home due to coronavirus. Retail stores, bars, restaurants and now movie theaters have closed their doors to the public. This means you’ve probably been sitting inside cycling through the same TV and movie options on Netflix and Hulu, as well as music […]

Romantic comedy drama Love, Simon was a smash hit upon its release in 2018 and now Hulu is revealing a trailer for their spinoff series Love, Victor. The series is based in the same universe with a new student Victor joining the school and entering his own journey of self-discovery. Read More: Here’s when you can hear the first […]

We’re well into this new temporary way of life of being stuck at home due to coronavirus. Retail stores, bars, restaurants and now movie theaters have closed their doors to the public. This means you’ve probably been sitting inside cycling through the same TV and movie options on Netflix and Hulu, as well as music […]

Most people enjoy seeing themselves represented in entertainment in a positive light, which is something a majority of the LGBTQ+ community has unfortunately lacked, whether it’s being portrayed in a negative light or not being visible at all. As of late, we’ve seen that queer-focused writing often has the ability to confront certain ideas while […]

grandson is a rock ‘n’ roll rebel who is strident, crystal-clear and a lot of fun, actually. His life is an open book, and part of his appeal is the fearlessness he constantly maintains either onstage or in interviews. Jason Pettigrew chatted up the dude formerly known to the outside world as Jordan Edward Benjamin […]

Musicians have been making cameos in popular films and franchises for decades. Most of the time they’re small roles that aren’t out of the ordinary, such as Halsey’s appearance in the latest adaptation of A Star Is Born.  From Fall Out Boy landing in Amish country to Billie Joe Armstrong yelling “Shut the fuck up,” […]

Halsey is one of the most inspirational modern-day musicians. She’s never afraid to speak up for what she believes in, whether it’s advocating for women’s and LGBTQ+ rights or speaking passionately about her past struggles with homelessness.  While the singer makes many speeches at her shows and events, she often gets inspirational on Twitter about […]