sonic youth

1986 was a turning point for punk rock. Some people thought it should stay frozen in beer-soaked amber or it should sit the hell down. For a culture that proclaimed there were no rules, it felt like the punk-rock rulebook was going to go into its second or third editions. Fortunately, there were plenty of […]

1986 was the year that speed metal and crossover (metal/core a la Cro-Mags’ The Age Of Quarrel) metastasized across the now-stale hardcore scene. The true sound of mid-’80s punk was the seeds of pop punk. Hüsker Dü were the kings of this, although Descendents really are the square root of every band who eventually played […]

Since the inception of the alternative music scene, men have been at the forefront. Historically, they have determined who can participate and are allowed in their spaces, creating a “by men, for men” mentality. As a result, the “boys’ club” of the indie, punk and the alternative underground emerged. Since then, women have had to […]

In recent years, massive gatherings and festivals such as Burning Man, Lollapalooza and Coachella have become destination events that draw thousands. However, the roots of these cultural juggernauts are far humbler. That honor goes to Desolation Center, an early-’80s DIY venture that booked concerts in off-the-grid locations. And they were only promoted word-of-mouth. These gigs […]

Most of us already know that life isn’t about rainbows and unicorns. Nope. You can fall to your death sliding down a rainbow. You can get gored by a unicorn having a bad day. Life can be very sad, ugly and violent. And these 15 crime-inspired songs capture the essence of some of the worst […]

Curiosity about the human mind has led to a mass interest from people about why some decide to become murderers. Countless musicians have used the gripping stories of well-known serial killers for their songs. Whether they’re based on the infamous true crime accounts of notorious killers such as John Wayne Gacy, Ted Bundy and Jeffrey […]

Your quarantine is about to get a whole lot louder. Today AltPress is premiering the video for “Blacksheepish,” the new track from turbo-charged grunge-punk outfit theWorst. The Portland, Maine, trio are fronted by lead singer Brooke Binion, who comes off as the glorious love child of Joan Jett and Kurt Cobain. Fueled by the best […]

While everyone is self-isolating, we’re all looking for ways to fill our time. Why not spend it digging into some of the classic bands you’ve always been meaning to learn about but haven’t been able to? With the amount of spare time everyone has, sitting down and listening to an iconic band’s entire discography is […]

Canada’s music scene is spread far and wide, but there are a ton of hidden gems throughout the country. From the rainy mountains of British Columbia to the far reaches of the East Coast Atlantic provinces, Canadian musicians are proving their worth while constantly being overshadowed.  Here are 50 up-and-coming Canadian bands who are showing […]

Need a book recommendation? Look no further than this list of books and memoirs by some of your favorite musicians.  Tranny: Confessions of Punk Rock's Most Infamous Anarchist Sellout by Laura Jane Grace (Against Me!) with Dan Ozzi   Today is the day. The book is out. Woah. A post shared by Laura Jane Grace (@laurajanegrace) on […]

Lee Ranaldo of Sonic Youth joined the Cribs on stage at Pop Montreal festival earlier this week to perform their song “Be Safe.” Today, we're happy to exclusively premiere footage from the performance. Read more: Stream the 1975’s new single, “Love Me” The band is gearing up for a U.K. tour that begins later this month. […]

Nirvana’s Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame performance took place back in April, but HBO recently ran footage of the concert in full over the weekend. The segment shows Joan Jett (who will be performing at the APMAs!), St. Vincent, Lorde and Kim Gordon (Sonic Youth) all performing with the surviving members of Nirvana. A […]

Last night, Nirvana were joined onstage by Joan Jett, St. Vincent, Lorde and Kim Gordon (Sonic Youth) during a performance at this years induction ceremony for additions to the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. Joan Jett joined Nirvana to perform “Smells Like Teen Spirit” during the band’s induction performance. Later in the performance, Kim […]

Above: Sunn O))) Just came across this tumblr dubbed Noise Park in which famous noise musicians are re-imagined as characters from South Park. In addition to the above creation, we're big fans of the these renderings of Andrew W.K. and Thurston Moore (Sonic Youth). Tell us your favorites in the comments.

The Ataris Thrice Sum 41 CKY Sonic Youth From Autumn To Ashes Cave In Placebo Yeah Yeah Yeahs The White Stripes Lagwagon #178 – May 2003 ORDER ISSUE MEMBERSHIPS DIGITAL EDITION WHERE TO FIND AP THE ATARIS It’s been a while since Kris Roe went from small-town punk obscurity to major-label hopeful with his band. David […]