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Carrie Brownstein will direct new comedy film ‘Witness Protection’
Carrie Brownstein will direct new comedy film ‘Witness Protection’
Carrie Brownstein (Sleater-Kinney, Portlandia) is set to direct the upcoming comedy film Witness Protection. The movie will star Annie Murphy, who will also executive produce. Read more: Daniel Radcliffe may be directing his own movie about his time in Hollywood Murphy will also be reunited with writers Rupinder Gill and David West Read, who she previously worked with on the Emmy-winning series Sc
Red Hot Chili Peppers, the Gaslight Anthem and 8 other things you need to check out this week
Red Hot Chili Peppers, the Gaslight Anthem and 8 other things you need to check out this week
Check out The Latest – for all the essential new music, tickets and livestreams you need right now. Unlimited Love, Red Hot Chili Peppers’ new album, is the soundtrack to your weekend Bands don’t get much bigger than Red Hot Chili Peppers, and the release of new album Unlimited Love, out today, is one of the biggest moments in the 2022 musical calendar. Reuniting with g...
Courtney Barnett announces ‘Here And There’ festival with Snail Mail, Wet Leg, Sleater-Kinney and more
Courtney Barnett announces ‘Here And There’ festival with Snail Mail, Wet Leg, Sleater-Kinney and more
Courtney Barnett has announced a touring festival called Here And There. The event is a one-day, one-stage festival held at 15 different locations. The rotating lineup includes Bartees Strange, Ethel Cain, Faye Webster, Japanese Breakfast, Lucy Dacus, Sleater-Kinney, Snail Mail, Wet Leg and many more...
A history of riot grrrl, from “Rebel Girl” to “Racist, Sexist Boy”
A history of riot grrrl, from “Rebel Girl” to “Racist, Sexist Boy”
In 1991, Anita Hill testified before a Senate Judiciary Committee about being the target of sexual harassment from African-American judge Clarence Thomas at his Supreme Court confirmation hearing. The hearings were televised, and Hill’s lurid testimony sent bolts of shock and disgust across an America yet to become completely tabloidized. When...
Evann McIntosh drops new funk-influenced single “COCO PEBBLES”—watch
Evann McIntosh drops new funk-influenced single “COCO PEBBLES”—watch
Emerging alt-pop artist Evann McIntosh has released “COCO PEBBLES,” their latest single of 2021. The funk-heavy single also comes alongside an enticing visual set in a small-town eatery. Read more: Trixie Mattel is broadening the horizons of drag performance The video for the track begins with the artist walking in and taking a seat in the spot. After the ...
AltPress Weekly: Joey Jordison, All Time Low, Angels & Airwaves and more
AltPress Weekly: Joey Jordison, All Time Low, Angels & Airwaves and more
It's time for another AltPress Weekly. Each week, we highlight the things we want you to check out. We keep you in the loop about everything going on over at Alternative Press, along with all the music news that has us captivated. Of course, we also shout out the freshest music finds, from rarities and crate dives to brand-new releases and hits from your favorite artists...
41 women empowerment anthems that should be played as loud as possible
41 women empowerment anthems that should be played as loud as possible
With Women’s History Month coming to a close today, it’s vital to carry these messages of intersectional feminism and empowerment throughout every day to come. These musicians aren’t only wonderful leaders in the music industry spanning over decades—they’re using their platform to spread messages of self-love and growth as well as sharing stories of hardship and navigating mistakes, which every yo
Here’s every riot grrrl reference you might’ve missed in Netflix’s ‘Moxie’
Here’s every riot grrrl reference you might’ve missed in Netflix’s ‘Moxie’
Amy Poehler’s Moxie is an impeccable homage to the riot grrrls of the ’90s and features numerous Easter eggs that highlight the importance of the women-led feminist punk movement. From Bikini Kill to Tacocat, the film is filled with iconic tracks, images and merch that defined an era of revolution. Moxie f...
10 essential alternative ’90s bands fronted by women you should know
10 essential alternative ’90s bands fronted by women you should know
The '90s were chock-full of absolute icons, and no, we're not referring to the Princess Diana Beanie Baby or JNCO jeans when we say that. From Nirvana to *NSYNC, pop and grunge ruled the airwaves. However, it seems like some women-fronted acts don't get nearly enough credit for all of their contributions to the music scene of the decade...
20 LGBTQIA+ artists giving the world a big middle finger right now
20 LGBTQIA+ artists giving the world a big middle finger right now
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 us informed, energized, inspired and sometimes to just provide the kind of humor that keeps us sane. Here... Read Mor
10 hilarious comedy sketches about concerts and musicians
10 hilarious comedy sketches about concerts and musicians
Comedians and sketch writers create jokes, scenes and stories from current events, pop culture and even mundane daily tasks. In recent years, sketch comedy has blown up, making its creators rock stars in the comedy world. Many of these performers use their platform to poke fun at a myriad of genres and music experiences by dressing up like punks, rockers and rappers themselves...

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