Diversity Rules Magazine

21 Diversity Rules Magazine June 2018 and inspiring music being made in the name of rock has come from quarters far and away from the con- structs of binary gender. As the flagship publication of the alternative music community, AltPress is excited to celebrate the rock contribu tions of the LGBTQ community this Pride. e issue connects history's big dots to today's new awareness in order to open minds and lengthen playlists. It's an updated general overview for new music fans who may not know the history of LGBTQ performers in rock n' roll. Additional LGBTQ musicians featured in the Pride issue are Julien Baker (a Southern, Christian, lesbian rocker), Panic! At e Disco, Lynn Gunn of PVRIS, and Tobi Duncan of the U.K. melodic hardcore band Trash Boat, among others. AltPress founder/CEO Mike Shea says he's seen a pro- found shift toward acceptance of the LGBTQ com- munity from the alt rock population and the music industry as a whole. He credits the gay marriage fight. "Suddenly, artists — from metal dudes to hip hop moguls and even top country stars from red states — came out in support of the community. Supporting the gay community, and even being gay, was no longer considered a business risk and that ultimately changed the game." He also sees more young artists today proclaiming at the beginning of their careers, "I'm a singer, I'm a per- former, I believe in this, I want to do that, and, oh, I'm LGBTQ, too." With both Shea and Scarpelli being openly gay, Scarpelli hopes the first ever Pride issue of AltPress will help to instill the rocker mantra into this year's cel- ebrations. His advice to the young queer generation: "Chase your dreams, and to anyone who says you're shit, give them the middle finger and keep on course. Go against the grain and be different, be yourself and rock on, gay rockers." e special Pride issue of Alternative Press Magazine, featuring cover-queen Adore Delano, is available now. Visit http://altpress.com/adoredelano. Were you an INDUSTRIAL or CONSTRUCTION TRADESMAN? • Machinist • Boilermaker ̽3LSHͤWWHU • Insulator AND recently diagnosed with LUNG CANCER? • Millwright • Electrician • Steel Mill Worker • Shipyard Worker You and your family may be entitled to a SIGNIFICANT CASH AWARD • Power Plant Worker • Industrial Plant Worker • Maintenance Worker • Railroad Worker Call for your risk free consultation: 866-751-3931

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