Absolutely horrendous news I know folks whose coverage in these publications was a critical turning point in their careers and their lives…these outlets weren’t corporate slop. They took risks, dug deep, and served as touchstones of alternative, indie, etc culture.
“Music publications BrooklynVegan, Alternative Press, Revolver, and Goldmine have been gutted by parent company Veeps... Nearly all the staff at each publication appear to have been laid off yesterday. Veeps, which is now owned by Live Nation, acquired the publications in 2024 or 2025”