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Alternative Press is an American music magazine founded by Mike Shea in 1985. It began as a punk-oriented fanzine in Ohio and later expanded its coverage to alternative rock, emo, post-hardcore, and related music scenes. The magazine has published interviews, reviews, news, and feature articles, documenting artists and subcultures that were often served by independent music media before entering larger parts of the music industry.
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How good is Alternative Press?
Alternative Press scores 5.89/10 (Mediocre) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Zine category.
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