description Trouser Press Overview
Trouser Press was an American music magazine founded in 1974 by Ira Robbins and associated with coverage of emerging rock music. It began with an emphasis on progressive rock and later became known for reporting on punk, new wave, and alternative music, while the related Trouser Press Record Guide collected critical entries on recorded artists and albums. It is relevant to readers studying late-20th-century music criticism and independent music journalism.
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Who started Trouser Press magazine?
Ira Robbins, Dave Schulps, and Karen Rose launched it in New York in 1974. The first issue was called Trans-Oceanic Trouser Press and was sold outside a March 9, 1974 concert for 25 cents.
Which punk bands did Trouser Press cover early?
The magazine covered the Sex Pistols, The Clash, The Ramones, Television, The Damned, and other punk and new-wave acts. Its coverage often appeared before those bands received sustained attention from larger American music magazines.
How long did the original Trouser Press magazine run?
The print magazine ran from 1974 to 1984, lasting about a decade. The Trouser Press name later continued through record guides and an online music archive.
Why is Trouser Press associated with alternative-rock record guides?
The publication produced five Trouser Press Record Guides that became a reference point for punk, new wave, and alternative rock. Their contents later formed the basis of the Trouser Press website and searchable archive.
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