Alternative Press (magazine)

Alternative Press
"Most Anticipated Albums of 2007" issue featuring Motion City Soundtrack
CategoriesMusic
FrequencyQuarterly
PublisherAlternative Press Magazine, Inc.
Founded1985
First issueJune 1985
CompanyMDDN
CountryUnited States
Based inLos Angeles
LanguageEnglish
Websitewww.altpress.com
ISSN1065-1667
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Alternative Press is an American entertainment magazine primarily focused on music and culture. It generally provides readers with band interviews, photos, and relevant news. It was founded in 1985 by Mike Shea in Cleveland, Ohio. The company is now managed by MDDN, and based in Los Angeles, California. Anna Zanes is the current Editor-in-Chief and Kelsey Barnes is the current Junior Editor. As of late 2025, Alternative Press was no longer offering a printed magazine.