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3 Rock Tracks That Perfectly Capture the Dark Energy of the 1990s

15 Best Alternative Rock Songs of 1996

It was one of the last great years of more melodic alternative rock before alternative stations radio flipped to heavier programming. Continue reading…

3 Alt-Rock Songs From the 1990s That Will Get Your Friends Dancing

Mike Mills, Michael Stipe, Bill Berry and Peter Buck of REM play their instruments backstage in London, 1985. (Photo by Jane Simon/Getty Images) Alt-rock in the 1990s had a vibe. T...

3 Alt-Rock Songs From the 1990s You Won’t Forget No Matter When You Hear Them

Alanis Morissette The 1990s had lots to offer. These are three alt-rock songs from the 1990s you won't forget no matter when you hear them. The post 3 Alt-Rock Songs From the 1990s...

3 Essential 2010s Indie Rock Albums That Pushed the Limits

These essential 2010s indie rock albums pushed the limits of what the genre could be. There was rock before these albums and rock after. The post 3 Essential 2010s Indie Rock Albu...

YACOVELLI – Since Emilia 

Punk died. Grunge died. Alternative rock, we were told with the weary authority of a dozen retrospective documentaries, got swallowed whole by streaming playlists and politely file...

Arcy Drive Make What They Call ‘Attic Rock.’ It’s Far From Sleepy

By leaning into the unexpected, the Long Island band is becoming a festival must-see: “When something throws off your equilibrium, that’s when the good stuff comes out,” says singe...

ALLEY the band show their allies of rock-and-roll with Fantasize Romanticize

Punkish vocals, crashing cymbals, and fuzzing guitars are front and center of ALLEY the band’s latest creation, with Fantasize Romanticize being a foot-stomping, head-nodding indie...

25 Big Alt-Rock Albums From the '90s Every Record Collector Needs

You need these alternative rock classics from the 1990s if you're a true vinyl collector who can't get enough of that decade. Continue reading…

Three up tempo new indie rock tracks to bring some excitement for the weekend

Layer Cake – “Numb”-If you’re looking for up tempo rock music, definitely check out this new track from Layer Cake. The energy is palpable right from the start. The vocal is clear...

Waves Crashing – ‘In The Blur’

A commanding display of alt-rock and shoegaze savvy, In The Blur is the sophomore album from Pacific Northwest band Waves Crashing. Following their debut, Effection — which landed...

3 One-Hit Wonders From the 1990s That Still Hit Hard Today, Even Though No One Listens to Alt-Rock Anymore

EMF, group portrait, United Kingdom, 1990. (Photo by Martyn Goodacre/Getty Images) In the mood for some incredible 1990s one-hit wonders from the alt-rock world? These tunes will...

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Your God Fearing Days Are About To Begin

The phrase "alternative rock" has become almost entirely redundant over the last 20 years, thanks to a relentless stream of bands and artists with clear commercial intentions, and...

3 Alt-Rock Songs From the 1990s That Sound More Relevant Now Than When They Were Released

Portrait of American Rock musician Chad Smith, of the group Red Hot Chili Peppers, as he plays drums during a rehearsal, San Francisco, California, 1990. (Photo by Bromberger Hoove...

Modern Neutrals – Beach Theatre

There is a particular strain of British rock criticism that has always preferred its anger served loud, its metaphors mixed, and its sincerity worn like a chip on the shoulder rath...

Why Retro Sounds Are Taking Over Modern Rock Again

Throughout its history, rock music has constantly balanced innovation with a deep respect for its roots. In recent years, however, that connection to the past has become more visib...

3 Rock Songs That Defied the Sound of Their Era

These three rock songs defied the era in which they were released. They rejected the agreed upon sound at the time. The post

21 Underrated '90s Rock Albums Every Music Fan Needs on Vinyl

These underrated gems from the 1990s absolutely need to be in your vinyl collection. Continue reading…

4 Modern Bands That Prove Punk’s Influence Never Left Rock

These four punk rock bands are keeping the ideals of that subgenre alive in the mainstream. They may not be underground, but they embody it. The post

4 Modern Bands That Prove Punk’s Influence Never Left Rock

These four punk rock bands are keeping the ideals of that subgenre alive in the mainstream. They may not be underground, but they embody it. The post

Form Affinity share potent new album 'Needling'

Form Affinity have emerged from London’s underground alternative scene with an enticing sound that sits between emo-punk urgency and the more restrained textures of slowcore. The f...

Alt-rock duo Yolk taps into love and heartbreak on otherworldly offering "Amber"

Madison Wisconsin-based alternative rock/shoegaze duo Yolk weaves an emotional and immersive experience on "Amber," tapping into the denial of reality and determination that it tak...

Underground 80s Rock Band Absolute Grey To Release Live Album

80s rock band Absolute Grey announced their first release since 2004. The live album Live at CBGB’s consists of 10 unreleased tracks from the band’s live show in 1985. Along with t...