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We’re back with the latest AltPress Weekly. Every week, we highlight new things we want you to check out. We call attention to new songs and old hits, classic listens and fresh finds. We’ll also keep you up to date with the latest happenings at Alternative Press, along with the stories we keep coming back […]

Han Mee and Jim Shaw took a big risk when they quit their jobs in the music industry to start Hot Milk. But soon enough, the Manchester-based band, rounded out by bassist Tom Paton and drummer Harry Deller, were supporting bands such as Foo Fighters and You Me At Six. In May 2019, they released […]

For more than a decade, Philadelphia’s Get Better Records has been releasing a steady stream of music by punk, hardcore and indie bands, including current artists COWBOY BOY, Potty Mouth and Nervus. The queer-run record label features an ever-growing roster under their overarching umbrella that serves as a haven not only for outspoken rockers but […]

Kane Caples is a multifaceted personality who is transforming every project they touch. Caples is a passionate skateboarder, working to promote the sport and the community more broadly. They have also made a major effect through fashion, interviews and the culture at large, appearing with a diverse range of platforms, from Thrasher and Vanity Fair […]

Welcome to the second installment of AltPress Weekly. Each week, we’ll cover new things we want you to check out. We’ll shout out fresh song drops and vintage finds, highlighting longtime favorites and brand-new discoveries. We’ll also feature the stories we can’t stop thinking about, along with all of the goings-on here at Alternative Press. […]

Trixie Mattel, aka Brian Michael Firkus, is well-known among drag fans for winning the third season of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars. The performing sensation has recorded three albums of original music and launched a successful cosmetics line. If that wasn’t enough, she also published a New York Times bestseller, appeared in a documentary and […]

We’re very excited to reveal the first installment of AltPress Weekly, designed to give you the lowdown on the things we want you to check out. Each week, we’ll cover new releases and old songs, rising artists and your favorite stars. Along the way, we’ll highlight everything from breaking music news to bargain bin discoveries, […]

When chloe moriondo was growing up, there weren’t many lesbian artists for her to see as role models. Now, she tells me over Zoom, she’s thrilled to see LGBTQIA+ kids have so much more representation: “Kehlani just came out. That was cool! I love to see it. I love other lesbians in music and art. […]

In an industry dominated by men, several women and LGBTQIA+-owned record labels have started taking over the music scene. Whether they emerged from the riot grrrl movement of the ’90s or were recently founded, their existence is nothing short of important in heightening representation in music. They are challenging the status quo and, in doing […]

k.d lang has released her latest album makeover. The record is now available via Nonesuch Records. The new collection features remixes of some of lang’s most important early material. Revisiting tracks such as “Miss Chatelaine,” “Summerfling” and “Theme From The Valley Of The Dolls,” the release highlights lang’s crossover appeal in the realm of electronic […]

Since their inception, English rock duo Nova Twins (vocalist/guitarist Amy Love and bassist Georgia South) have been defying convention and making room for women of color in alternative-rock spaces. Meanwhile, American pop-punk band Meet Me @ The Altar, a three-piece energetic group composed of lead vocalist Edith Johnson, bassist Téa Campbell and drummer Ada Juarez, […]

Firefly Music Festival has announced its 2021 lineup. The iconic music festival will return this year for four days, taking place Sept. 23-26. The event will be held at the Woodlands at Dover International Speedway in Dover, Delaware. In total, the festival will host over 120 artists, along with a wide range of amenities and […]

It has been 14 years since Aly & AJ released an album, but they are back and ready to soundtrack your summer. Thanks to their music as well as various acting gigs, Aly & AJ secured their place as pop culture staples in the 2000s. Their last album Insomniatic included the iconic “Potential Breakup Song,” […]

Upcoming multi-instrumentalist KALI has released her debut EP Circles. The new release captures youthful love and loss, with each track giving a distinctive glimpse into the journey of adolescence. The EP dropped alongside a video for the song “Too Tired.” Featuring a disorienting, moody visual, the latest release is the fourth single from the collection, […]

There’s a reason mega alt-pop artist Hayley Kiyoko is known as “Lesbian Jesus” to adoring fans who celebrate her celebration and openness about the LGBTQIA+ community in her songs. Now, she’s back with a brand-new track. Long-time listeners have been patiently waiting for new music, and can finally add new single “Found My Friends” to […]

Drag Race star Trixie Mattel and alt-country icon Orville Peck have released a joint single “Jackson.” The track was released alongside the Drag star’s new EP Full Coverage, Vol. 1. The new track revisits one of Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash’s classic numbers. The tune was also accompanied by a playful visual. Read more: […]

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 […]

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 […]