AltPress: In Session
AltPress: In Session is the flagship podcast from Alternative Press, hosted by editor-in-chief Anna Zanes. Each month, Anna sits down with the artists who have defined Alternative Press for decades—icons of alternative, post-hardcore, emo, rock, and beyond—alongside the breakthrough voices pushing those genres into the future.
These aren't your typical press junket interviews. The conversations go beyond album cycles and tour announcements, giving artists the space to talk about the ideas, experiences, and creative influences that have shaped who they are. From Travis Barker to Linkin Park and some of alternative music's most exciting emerging artists, In Session offers thoughtful, honest conversations that reveal a different side of the people behind the music.
Episodes
Jul 28, 2025
Jul 28, 2025
46 min
Linkin Park sit down with AP’s Editor-in-Chief, Anna Zanes, for an exclusive interview. Mike Shinoda, along with bassist Dave Farrell and new lead vocalist Emily Armstrong, unraveled the meaning of legacy — what it means to be a part of one, and to join one along the way — while also looking forward, and forging ahead. We talk about what’s at the very core of Linkin Park — a band as much as a community, built on connection, catharsis, and unabashedly big feelings.
Editor-in-Chief: Anna Zanes
Co-producer: Kevin Duffel
Sound Mixer: Joel Jasper
Jul 28, 2025
Jul 28, 2025
23 min
Lucy Dacus & Katie Gavin sit down for an unfiltered, intimate conversation that dives deep into songwriting, lust, love, and the complexities of creating vulnerable art in 2025. From honest thoughts on their music, friendship, and identity to their funniest moments, this interview is one you won’t forget. In this exclusive chat, the two artists unpack Lucy's latest album, Forever Is A Feeling, talk about their joint tour, and laugh about their differences — and relate to using lyrics while attempting to understand love. Through their giggles, they remind us all that even when you're “smart,” sometimes you're just dumb at heart.
Editor-in-Chief: Anna Zanes
Co-producer: Kevin Duffel
Sound: Nick Gray