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Avenged Sevenfold drop experimental version of “We Love You” featuring Pussy Riot
The revised Life Is But a Dream… cut features wonky vocals and synths.
Catch the National, Snail Mail and Yaeji on the road
We’re rounding up the best newly announced tours. Tours from the National, Snail Mail, Yaeji, and festivals like Governors Ball, are the most exciting live music events coming soon.
Pussy Riot's Nadya Tolokonnikova is reclaiming their body through sex work
Pussy Riot’s Nadya Tolokonnikova embodies empowerment. In their AP digital cover story, the singer and activist explores their journey in fourth-wave feminism.
7 times rock fought back, from Rage Against The Machine to Pussy Riot
On March 28, Florida lawmakers officially passed their “Don’t Say Gay” Bill. As reported by The Guardian, the bill signed by Florida Gov. Ron Desantis forbids instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity from kindergarten to third grade. The policy has faced heavy scrutiny on a national front. Many argue that it isolates and marginalizes […]
A history of riot grrrl, from “Rebel Girl” to “Racist, Sexist Boy”
In 1991, Anita Hill testified before a Senate Judiciary Committee about being the target of sexual harassment from African-American judge Clarence Thomas at his Supreme Court confirmation hearing. The hearings were televised, and Hill’s lurid testimony sent bolts of shock and disgust across an America yet to become completely tabloidized. When this all-white, all-male committee […]
From DEVO to Le Tigre and more, these artists defined synth-punk
One of punk rock’s original goals was “the destruction of rock ‘n’ roll.” While that didn’t happen, most early punk musicians were rock fans, in spite of their espoused rhetoric. Hence why most early pogo soundtracks were basically Chuck Berry with a Marshall amp. Not that there’s anything wrong with that. But this is hardly […]
Pussy Riot release Nadya Tolokonnikova's 'Drink My Blood' NFT
Pussy Riot are releasing an exclusive NFT titled Drink My Blood. The project was developed with social token community Friends With Benefits (FWB). The art piece will consist of a prison freedom certificate stained with the artist’s blood, bottled blood of the artist and a digitized version of prison freedom certificate with unreleased Pussy Riot […]
25 films that capture the history of punk, riot grrrl and beyond
A new wave of punk has taken the world and internet by storm. Recently, there has been a spike in movies about the feminist punk movement, and TikTok users have repopularized bands such as Bikini Kill and X-Ray Spex. In 2021, the history and legacy of riot grrrl appears across all social media platforms as […]
15 alternative artists using their platform and voice for positive activism
Today, there’s nothing more inspiring than seeing musicians and other public figures using their platforms to support great causes. In the alternative scene, it’s fairly common for song lyrics to offer commentary on social and political issues. Fortunately, it’s becoming just as common to see artists taking things one step further by taking action. We’re […]
20 books written by or about women musicians to add to your reading list
When searching a bookstore for music memoirs, it’s likely that the shelves are packed with men such as Kurt Cobain, Johnny Cash and Keith Richards. While it may seem that there are fewer books written by or about women musicians, they are growing in numbers. Women in the music industry refuse to be silenced, and, […]
41 women empowerment anthems that should be played as loud as possible
With Women’s History Month coming to a close today, it’s vital to carry these messages of intersectional feminism and empowerment throughout every day to come. These musicians aren’t only wonderful leaders in the music industry spanning over decades—they’re using their platform to spread messages of self-love and growth as well as sharing stories of hardship […]
20 LGBTQIA+ artists giving the world a big middle finger right now
It’s an election year, the world is in the middle of a pandemic and the importance of fighting for the rights of underserved and marginalized people is bigger than ever. One thing we can be grateful for is punk rock. Be it in sound or spirit, punk is a driving force we need to keep […]
Police detained a Pussy Riot member for alleged 2019 riot involvement
Pussy Riot have faced a number of run-ins with police in the past. Nika Nikulshina, a member of the Russian punk activist group, was arrested back in 2019. As well, the group have previously faced various deportation problems after trying to seek asylum in other countries. Now, Pussy Riot member Peter Verzilov has been detained […]
You can hit the stage with Crown The Empire without leaving your home
With the ongoing coronavirus pandemic putting a sudden halt to tours and festivals worldwide, artists have started getting creative with performing while at home. From livestreams on Twitch, Instagram, YouTube and more, artists are still managing to bring live performances to fans in a number of unique ways. Now, Crown The Empire are taking it […]
See a virtual wall of death break out at Knocked Loose’s ‘Minecraft’ set
Due to coronavirus, many concerts have been canceled or postponed, including South By Southwest. Several bands including Against The Current, FEVER 333, Citizen, the Wrecks, Pussy Riot, Heart Attack Man, Knocked Loose and many other artists got creative and took their live shows to Minecraft. Indie rock band Courier Club coordinated the livestream Block by Blockwest and performed a set […]
Here are the performances to livestream this week
We’re well into this new temporary way of life of being stuck at home due to coronavirus. Retail stores, bars, restaurants and now movie theaters have closed their doors to the public. This means you’ve probably been sitting inside cycling through the same TV and movie options on Netflix and Hulu, as well as music […]
Here are the performance streams to watch this week
We’re well into this new temporary way of life of being stuck at home due to coronavirus. Retail stores, bars, restaurants and now movie theaters have closed their doors to the public. This means you’ve probably been sitting inside cycling through the same TV and movie options on Netflix and Hulu, as well as music […]
Here are the live performance streams to watch this week
We’re well into this new temporary way of life of being stuck at home due to coronavirus. Retail stores, bars, restaurants and now movie theaters have closed their doors to the public. This means you’ve probably been sitting inside cycling through the same TV and movie options on Netflix and Hulu, as well as music […]
Here are 22 live performance streams you can watch this week
We’re well into this new temporary way of life of being stuck at home due to coronavirus. Retail stores, bars, restaurants and now movie theaters have closed their doors to the public. This means you’ve probably been sitting inside cycling through the same TV and movie options on Netflix and Hulu, as well as music […]
Here are the performance livestreams and movies you can watch this week
We’re well into this new temporary way of life of being stuck at home due to coronavirus. Retail stores, bars, restaurants and now movie theaters have closed their doors to the public. This means you’ve probably been sitting inside cycling through the same TV and movie options on Netflix and Hulu, as well as music […]
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