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Jake Germany has had a prolific music career for well over a decade. As Phangs, he explores moving into a more guitar-driven sound and landing a song on Love Island.

Vans has unveiled a new skate shoe in partnership with pro skateboarder Lizzie Armanto. According to a press release, “When Vans set out to create Lizzie’s first signature skateboarding shoe, we listened closely to her and what she needed to progress. The result is The Lizzie, Vans’ first signature skateboarding shoe designed by a woman […]

Record Store Day is set to celebrate its 15th anniversary April 23. Organizers are again teaming up with Vans for a compilation album. It will be titled Portraits Of Her. The release features a number of artists, including Laura Jane Grace, girl in red, K.Flay. Read more: Sky Katz releases “Breakup Song,” co-written by Joel […]

Urethane are giving away one pair of Vans Half Cabs in celebration of 30 years of the legendary skate shoe, signed by the band’s own Steve Caballero. The legendary skate shoe Half Cab, named after Caballero, was originally released in 1992. It was conceived by skaters in the early ’90s who would cut the collar off […]

Urethane have released a new video for their single “Inheritance.” The track also features Jim Lindberg of Pennywise. Alternative Press is bringing you a first look at the new visual. The track comes from the band’s powerful debut record, Chasing Horizons, which was released in September 2021 via Cyber Tracks.  Read more: Steve Caballero on […]

It stands to reason LGBTQIA+ culture informed, inspired and enmeshed with punk, down to the crossover with the ’70s glam scene that helped spawn it. After all, both worlds were essentially the Island of Misfit Toys, from the Rankin/Bass 1964 holiday special Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer: a rebel culture for those whose ideas don’t fit […]

Laura Jane Grace started Against Me! more than two decades ago when she was in her late teens. That wasn’t her first rodeo; she’d already taken the dive into playing and performing a few years prior. The band now have seven studio records under their belt, each one showcasing their signature gut-punching blend of gritty […]

Growing up in California, Cher Strauberry was practically raised in her local punk scene. Surrounded by mosh pits since the age of 10, the 28-year-old is dropping her debut full-length, Chering Is Caring, in June. A lot of time went into the LP—three years, to be precise—and the singer believes it finally deserves to see […]

The punk community has notably provided refuge for society’s outcasts since its early foundations in the 1970s. Unfortunately, representation has been historically lacking across the scene, especially when it comes to LGBTQIA+ participation. While queer musicians as a whole seem to exist as a minority in punk rock, transgender artists are a glaring rarity. But don’t think that […]

It’s been nearly six months since the highly anticipated release of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2. Yeah, we’re not ready to wrap our head around that fact, either. Though, it does mean that we’ve had time to explore the plentiful nuances of the fastest-selling game in the digital skateboarding franchise. In addition to tapping into some […]

Those who are entrenched in the alternative scene know that it’s way more than just music—it’s a lifestyle.  While it may have started with alternative music, it’s turned into a complete aesthetic and persona, creating lifelong scene kids everywhere.  Read more: 10 extreme fashion trends musicians have actually pulled off Aesthetics is a significant part. […]

On Feb. 5, Foo Fighters are releasing their new album Medicine At Midnight. The forthcoming LP is not only the band’s 10th studio album, but it also marks their 25th anniversary. In celebration of their anniversary, Foo Fighters have teamed up with Vans for a limited edition pair of Sk8-His every fan will want to […]

There are certain opinions that all former emo kids hold. Like how listening to sad, confessional songs is the best way to feel alive or… OK, maybe that’s it. Truth be told, there’s no one commonality between every emo phase. Don’t believe us? Just look at the small fraction of dislikes on Matt Cutshall‘s YouTube videos. Seriously, if […]

Vans has done amazing, out-of-this-world collaborations to bring fresh designs to shoe lovers and punks everywhere. The company has incorporated NASA and National Geographic all the way to The Simpsons into its brand. These limited-edition collabs are cute and fun, and they often go for a lot of money on eBay if you keep them […]

Back in August, Vans treated The Simpsons fans to a full collection based on the hit animated show. Now, the company is extending this popular collaboration with a brand new festive print that will truly get you into the holiday spirit. Read more: Hear Descendents demand change in the powerful new single ‘Suffrage’ Although Halloween […]

We know you already have a closet filled with Vans, so you’re probably itching to grab yourself a pair from their forthcoming punk-themed collab inspired by Vivienne Westwood’s iconic designs. From the brand’s debut logo in 1976 on The Vans #95 (now known as The Era) to keeping up to date with recent trends, Vans […]

On Sept. 4, Tony Hawk‘s highly-awaited Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater reboot was released. Since its debut, fans have been showing off their clever creations within the game including one particular blink-182 fan. A player has recreated Tom DeLonge‘s iconic “First Date” character Boomer in the new Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2. As well, a slasher […]