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20 music documentaries you need to watch this weekend, from 'Summer of Soul' to 'Get Back'
It’s often difficult to figure out an artist’s true identity at face value. Press interviews and social media offer a more transparent lens into the worlds of our favorite artists. Even so, the bigger — and more complicated — picture can often remain out of view. Because these intimate yet truthful depictions of our favorite […]
Catherine McGann recalls photographing Harlem drag balls, Eminem and Flea
AP Gallery explores the visual culture of the music we know and love. Each month, we connect with photographers, directors and other creatives who shape music from behind the scenes. With each issue, we explore the stories behind the shoots and take deep dives into the most compelling media, asking about the creative visions as […]
Trixie Mattel is broadening the horizons of drag performance
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 […]
Orville Peck has announced dates for the fall Drive Me, Crazy tour
Orville Peck has announced dates for his fall Drive Me, Crazy tour. The country singer with an alternative flair will play over a dozen shows across the United States, starting at Nashville Pride Sept. 18 and ending at Madison Square Garden. There, Peck will open for Harry Styles Oct. 30 and 31. Between those dates, […]
AltPress Weekly: Eyedress, Syd, boyband, the Velvet Underground and more
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 […]
AltPress Weekly: Chase Atlantic, Pom Pom Squad, Real Friends and more
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 […]
AltPress Weekly: Bob Dylan, Meet Me @ The Altar, Trixie Mattel and more
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 says drag culture and pop music are both forms of theater
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 […]
Trixie Mattel and Orville Peck honor country history in "Jackson"—watch
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: […]
Phoebe Bridgers is auctioning off her smashed ‘SNL’ guitar to benefit GLAAD
About two months ago, Phoebe Bridgers hit the Saturday Night Live stage for her performance debut. At the end of her two-song set, the musician smashed her guitar on stage, immediately earning the praise of fans and the attention of others. Now, that iconic piece of music history has headed to auction to benefit GLAAD, […]
As It Is drop second reimagined EP with ’80s pop, hardcore updates
As It Is did a fantastic job reworking their songs into different styles on their Denial: Reimagined EP, and it appears they’re back at it. The band released a new EP, Anger: Reimagined, today with three new versions of tracks from The Great Depression. Read More: Post Malone joins esteemed diamond certified club with “Congratulations” They recorded an ’80s pop-infused version […]
10 times drag queens rocked scene song performances
Drag queens are known for their fierce looks, amazing talents and killer performances. Some sing, dance, play instruments and everything in between. Many queens perform to popular songs we know and love, including some by our scene favorites such as My Chemical Romance, Paramore and more. Read more: Halsey shares powerful message on party culture, […]
As It Is invite drag queen Trixie Mattel to roast them in person
After realizing they are both in Liverpool tonight, As It Is have invited Trixie Mattel to roast them in person. To make matters even funnier, Mattel invited the band to her comedy show. After a little bit of banter, As It Is requested to learn a thing or two about makeup from the drag queen […]
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