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We’re back with a fresh AltPress Weekly. Each week, we highlight the things we want you to check out. We shout out brand-new tracks and classic cuts, deep dives and smash hits. We’ll also bring you the scoop on the latest happenings at Alternative Press, along with the stories we keep coming back to. Many […]

Instagram just announced the addition of a “Black-owned” tag that business accounts based in the U.S. can add to their profile. According to Instagram, “last summer through fall, there were over 1.3 million Instagram posts in support of ‘Black-owned’ or ‘Black-led’ businesses.” In addition, the number of businesses that put “Black-owned” or “Black-led” in their […]

Modern edgy teens just don’t know how good they have it. Between the advancement of beauty items and the meteoric rise of online shopping, a whole new world of alternative aesthetic items is at their fingertips. Those of us who had our scene phases in the 2000s weren’t quite as fortunate. If we couldn’t achieve the […]

Several brands such as Lush UK and Dolls Kill are being boycotted, meaning many individuals in support of Black Lives Matter are looking for new businesses to patronize. We already discovered some Black-owned gothic and kawaii fashion brands, so we found beauty brands that support the lifestyle as well. Many makeup users and beauty gurus […]

Poppy recently split with her former partner and creative collaborator Titanic Sinclair over alleged mental abuse and now she’s standing up to him again after she says he’s been releasing photos of her and leaking demos. In the video discussing what’s been happening, she doesn’t mention Sinclair by name but says denounces the actions of an […]

Kat Von D is selling her shares of her makeup company citing a want to step back and focus on other aspects of her career. Von D first launched her makeup line with Sephora in 2008. Her brand is known for being vegan and cruelty-free. Read more: Gary Holt reacts to “snitch” Tekashi 6ix9ine’s prison request: […]

Halloween is fast approaching, which means it’s time to start narrowing down what you’re going to be.  While costumes are important, being able to do some amazing special effects makeup will enhance your look, and it’s a fun way to show off your makeup skills. There’s a lot that goes into special effects makeup, so […]

Halloween season is fun because you can experiment with costumes, creepy jewelry and intense makeup looks that wouldn’t be socially acceptable the other 11 months of the year. As for the Halloween makeup looks, there are tons of inspiration on Pinterest, YouTube and more that can aid you in creating everything from glamourous to gory.  It […]

The Best Goth Clothing Brands and Emo Shops Out There It can be hard to find a store that lives up to your dark and spooky personality. To remedy this, we’ve rounded up the best emo and goth boutiques from online to brick-and-mortar stores. Ranging from apparel, jewelry, footwear, home goods and even food, you […]

As we head into the cool crisp air of fall, there’s no better time to switch up your hair color and embrace a new look. Thanks to incredible companies such as Good Dye Young, Manic Panic and Arctic Fox, snagging those fun fall hair colors is easier than ever.  Embrace the cool reds and crisp […]

In popular beauty stores such as Sephora and Ulta, there seems to be no shortage of makeup items and other products that help us express our true goth aesthetic.  While we love purple eyeshadow and black lipstick in any form, sometimes the name and packaging really take the darkness to another level.  Read more: Jeffree […]

NARS has found a very explicit way to market their latest lipstick that is definitely NSFW.  The company is no stranger to using sex to market their beauty line. For example, one of their most iconic products is called “Orgasm” blush, so they’re definitely not shy.  Read more: Slipknot vocalist Corey Taylor has the “itch” […]

If Disney Princesses aren’t your style, we have some great news for you. ColourPop has just launched a makeup line centered around the Disney Villains. The makeup collection will feature themed products inspired by the Little Mermaid‘s Ursula, 101 Dalmatians’ Cruella de Ville, Hercules’ Hades, The Princess And The Frog’s Dr. Facilier and Snow White’s the […]

Goths everywhere, rejoice! Wet N Wild have launched an incredible new makeup collection that is not only insanely affordable and cruelty-free, but a limited edition must-have for every avid makeup collector. Check out the new Rebel Rose collection below! Read more: Warped Tour answers questions regarding 25th anniversary shows While the collection includes those black and […]