culture
January 21, 2026
‘The rise of fascism makes our work even more important’: Montez Press, champions of queer, feminist art
They published a raunchy book inspired by the Guardian’s Owen Jones; broadcast interviews with obscure punk legends; and make calendars to navigate the world of underground art. Now they’re going global
TL;DR
- Montez Press was established in 2012 by exchange students to create a publishing space for experimental writing with feminist and queer perspectives.
- The press publishes an annual novel by a younger artist, focusing on auto-speculative or fan fiction.
- Montez Press Radio, started in 2018, broadcasts underground art, literature, and music, featuring experimental transmissions and countercultural interviews.
- The organization is international, with bases in Hamburg, New York, and London, and offshoots and events globally.
- Montez Press aims to connect hyper-local, grassroots scenes and foster a global community, evolving from the periphery to a pillar in independent publishing.
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