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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 ...

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... Read More ...

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 ...

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: Ste... Read More ...

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 in the mainstream, where your fellow outsiders accept you for

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 punk rock. In 2012, G...

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 sun. From the w...

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...

Vans and Record Store Day 2021 are teaming up to support Black-owned record shops across the country. Together, the two companies are putting out the dual vinyl Songs for You, Vols. 1 & 2 that will specifically benefit Black-owned independent record shops in the United States. Read m...

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 add...

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 extre... Read More ...

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 get their hands on...

It looks like Vans is setting fans up for the ultimate game of Where's Waldo? this year. The shoe company has launched its new collection in collaboration with Where's Waldo? that is paying tribute to the book character we can never seem to find...

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...

It looks like Machine Gun Kelly has sparked quite the debate about Warped Tour and "appropriate" punk rock stage attire. This week, the Tickets To My Downfall performer opened up about why artists in the rock industry shouldn't wear "comfortable shoes" onstage...

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 in good condition and are ready to part with your kicks...

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 hasn't even arrived, it looks like Vans is already thinking abou

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 holds nothing back when it comes to creating charismatic shoe patterns. Whether it’s

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... Read More ...