
AltPress: In Session is a podcast presented by the long-running music publication Alternative Press. Each month, editor-in-chief Anna Zanes goes behind the stories that hit our covers—and the moments that didn’t make it to print. From Travis Barker to Linkin Park, you’ll get to hear what it was like on set with the cover stars, an unedited version of their interviews, and much more.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 18 | Founded | a year ago |
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On the latest episode of Alternative Press: In Session, Sleeping With Sirens frontman Kellin Quinn joins us to discuss the band's latest chapter and the creation of their new album, An Ending in Itself. Quinn opens up about tapping with iconic produc... more
For Alternative Press’ May cover story, Lee joins Editor-in-Chief Anna Zanes for an expansive conversation about the path that brought her to this moment. She reflects on the challenges of navigating success at a young age, the evolution of her creat... more
This week on In Session, singer/songwriter Violet Grohl sits down with EIC Anna Zanes to talk about her grungy, '90s alt-rock-drenched debut, Be Sweet to Me, the impact of David Lynch on her work, and how a childhood surrounded by music informed her ... more
On this episode of In Session, Boys Like Girls frontman Martin Johnson fills in the band's origin story, and his own — from growing up in Boston, working at Hot Topic and hustling to get their music heard, to the success of their breakout album, 2006... more
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AltPress: In Session brings behind-the-scenes access to cover stories from a long-running music publication. Conversations with prominent artists and industry figures cover personal growth, creative processes, and the realities of living in the public eye, often anchored by the editor-in-chief's intimate interview style. Episodes frequently center on emotional honesty, artistic collaboration, sobriety, and the evolving landscapes of indie, punk, and alternative scenes, with a consistent thread of community and mentorship within the music world. Notably, the show blends unedited interview material with on-set anecdotes, offering listeners a window into both the human and professional sides of making music, often featuring artists connected t... more
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Recent guests on AltPress: In Session include:
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2. Ryan Key
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