pride month

In the twilight of June 28, 1969, cops crashed the Stonewall Inn in New York City’s Greenwich Village, dragging fistfuls of queer employees and patrons out into the early morning dark. When the crowds fought back, the cops barricaded themselves into the bar they’d violently emptied, which the crowd then set on fire. Six days […]

Drag superstar, performing musician, cosmetics innovator, YouTube sensation, comedian—Trixie Mattel seems to do it all. Winner of the third season of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars, Mattel has already recorded three albums of original music, launched a successful cosmetics line, published a New York Times bestseller, released her own documentary and racked up over a […]

We’re back with another AltPress Weekly. Each week, we highlight the things we want you to check out. We shout out new discoveries and longtime favorites, the best new, old and everything in between. We’ll also always keep you up to date with the latest coverage over at Alternative Press, along with the stories we […]

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 […]

Welcome back to AltPress Weekly. It’s hard to believe we’re already at our fourth installment of our weekly roundup, which gathers up everything we want you to check out. Each week, we showcase longtime favorite tracks and brand-new cuts. We also focus on all the things happening at Alternative Press, as well as the latest […]

When we think about influence in an age where anyone with access to the internet and a substantial following is dubbed as an “influencer,” I raise the question of what the requirements are on the topic. Influence has the capacity to have an effect on the character, development or behavior of someone or something—or the […]

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 […]

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. […]

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. […]

Rihanna’s lingerie brand Savage X Fenty is kicking off Pride Month in style, launching their first-ever Pride collection, Savage X Pride. The collection, released June 1, features 25 new pieces to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community. The collection includes lacy bras, smoking jackets and crotchless panties for bodies and identities of all kinds.  Read more: 10 […]

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.” […]

June 1 marks Pride Month 2020, the perfect reason to celebrate all things queercore. Our new APTV video throws some light on artists who have the songs and the swagger to get into your hearts and your playlists. From acoustic whimsy to volume dials that go to 12, these artists are here and queer and […]

Halsey has clapped back after someone accused her of using the LGBTQ community as a marketing strategy.  The openly bisexual artist recently posted photos on social media from a show in Brazil, some in which she’s shown holding a Pride flag.  Read more: Foo Fighters, Pearl Jam members join ultimate rock jam set at festival […]

Alternative Press has celebrated individuality and self-expression through art and culture for 33 years and for the first time ever, AP 358 honors all things PRIDE with our stunning cover queen Adore Delano. We recently hit the streets of our beloved hometown of Cleveland, OH to catch up with local queens Peach Fuzz, Aurora Thunder, […]

After joining Brendon Urie and Halsey in writing letters in support of the LGBTQIA+ community for Pride Month on Billboard, PVRIS frontwoman Lynn Gunn has opened up on coming out along with assuring that PVRIS shows are safe spaces. Check it out below. Read more: PVRIS announce headlining tour, with a portion of ticket sales to be […]

We The Kings have released a new song called “Ally” to celebrate Pride Month. Hear it below! Read more: Brendon Urie, Halsey, more pen heartfelt letters for Pride Month The band, who are Florida natives, were hit close to home with the tragic 2016 Orlando nightclub shooting. We The Kings' new track “Ally” is in […]

Panic! At The Disco's Brendon Urie, Halsey and more are sharing heartfelt letters in support of the LGBTQIA+ community for Pride Month on Billboard, and they have powerful messages to share. “Love is beautiful. I know this because of my fans,” Urie explains. Read excerpts from their letters below. Read more: 15 merch items to […]