war on women

Back in February, Alternative Press hailed Pinkshift as one of 100 Artists You Need To Know. Now, vocalist Ashrita Kumar is expanding that list with 18 of her favorite emerging pop-punk-adjacent bands. It might not surprise you to learn that the Baltimore-based outfit’s influences are just as eclectic as their sound. In fact, Kumar is quick to note […]

Considering the unpredictable times we’re living in, one way to escape is by immersing yourself in a pool of great books. 2019 may have ushered in a My Chemical Romance reunion and a trifecta tour announcement comprising Fall Out Boy, Green Day and Weezer, but it also spawned a slew of titles that are perfect […]

From Travis Barker to Imagine Dragon frontman Dan Reynolds, YUNGBLUD has quickly accumulated an impressive list of collaborators. With the “Tongue Tied” collab with blackbear and Marshmello dropping yesterday, we can’t help but dream up a few more iconic collabs. Check out our list of 9 YUNGBLUD collabs we’d love to see below! Read more: […]

Older participants in the world’s hardcore and punk scenes like to bemoan the current state of the scene, whether it’s the music pounding out of the PA system or the attitudes and behaviors of the participants. When this writer frequented the Pittsburgh hardcore scene in the early ’80s, the climate was very small and was […]

Baltimore-based feminist punk quintet War On Women will be hitting the road overseas this August for a set of dates in the U.K. and Europe. Vocalist Shawna Potter shares via a press release, “This will be our second time touring Europe/UK but it's the first time we're going out on our own. We're so stoked to see […]

 War On Women have premiered a music video for their song, “Glass City,” which tackles the topics of institutionalized sexism and patriarchy. Check it out below and leave us a comment with your thoughts! Listen: War On Women stream debut self-titled album “Glass City” is taken from the band's debut self-titled LP, which is out now on […]

Feminist hardcore punks War On Women are streaming their debut self-titled studio album a week ahead of its official street date. You can give it a spin below. Be sure to leave us a comment with your thoughts! [Photo cred: Josh Sisk] Read more: Stream War On Women's lead single, “Servilia,” exclusively on AltPress The record is set for […]

Feminist hardcore punks War On Women have debuted another track, titled “Pro-Life?,” from their upcoming debut self-titled studio album. Give the track a listen below and leave us a comment with your thoughts! [Photo cred: Josh Sisk] Stream War On Women's lead single, “Servilia,” exclusively on AltPress The record is set for release on February 10 via Bridge Nine […]

One of AP's 100 Bands You Need To Know last year, feminist hardcore punks War On Women (photo: Josh Sisk) are set to release their eponymous debut full-length album on February 10, 2015 via Bridge Nine Records. We're premiering its first single below, which is also the opening track, “Servilia.” The LP was recorded with J. Robbins at the Magpie Cage (Against Me!, Lemuria, […]

One of AP's 100 Bands You Need To Know in 2014, feminist hardcore punks War On Women (photo: Josh Sisk) are set to release their debut full-length album on February 10 via Bridge Nine Records. You can check out the artwork and track listing below. Be sure to leave us a comment with your thoughts! The record, featuring 11 tracks, was […]

Last year, we published an article detailing just a select few things women in music are sick of experiencing. The response was overwhelming, with currently 170 comments left on the article, some of which asked us to revisit the topic and involve musicians. After toying with the most effective context for the story for almost […]

One of AP's 100 Bands You Need To Know in 2014, feminist hardcore punks War On Women (photo: Josh Sisk), have officially joined the Bridge Nine Records roster. Made up of former members of AVEC and Liars Academy members, the band established themselves in the Baltimore, MD scene, forming in 2010 before releasing 2012's Improvised Weapons EP. WOW recently finished […]