Alternative Music

Out singer Holly Miranda is tipped to follow Cat Power and M.Ward into the big time with new Dave Sitek produced LP.

Feb 8, 2010 - A. Gabriel Marcus

"Almost Alice" isn't quite a soundtrack, it's not quite a tribute CD. It draws attention to an already anticipated movie with a concept that might be the next big thing.

Feb 6, 2010 - Holly Quinn

This music is taken from the traditions of Roots music and is represented by contemporary artist of today. Here are some of those genres and artist that represent them.

Feb 5, 2010 - Jim Galloway

The sixth annual Groovin' The Moo music festival has expanded its reach to five Australian regional centres, with an eclectic mix of bands hitting the road this May.

Feb 4, 2010 - William Evans

There's no question there are way more songs about cars than bikes. Springsteen alone has probably written more car tunes than there are bicycle-related songs in total.

Feb 4, 2010 - Andrew Fleming

There are cover versions of songs all over the place, but so many of them are done without adding any true signature or soul. These five do that and so much more.

Feb 2, 2010 - Miklos Mattyasovszky

From humble beginnings, the Falls Festival has become the most sought after ticket in town and the jewel in the crown of the Australian summer festival circuit.

Jan 31, 2010 - William Evans

'Little Lion Man' by Mumford & Sons has been voted the number 1 song of 2009 by listeners of Australian radio station Triple J.

Jan 27, 2010 - Bianca Martin

If the cover art of the Yeah Yeah Yeah's new album, 'It's Blitz!' is anything to go by, the band has packed vigor into each song.

Jan 18, 2010 - Brittney Weber

Heard all the usual love songs? Feel like none of them express the way you feel? Have a look at these 5 perfect alternative love songs and broaden your musical horizons.

Jan 6, 2010 - Nicola Thompson

New pop music may be easy to find, but when it comes to other sounds, your radio is living in the past.

Jan 3, 2010 - Steve Hatton

Listen to fan created extended versions of Marilyn Manson's Resident Evil soundtrack theme music on YouTube.

Dec 14, 2009 - Nicolas McGregor

Songs by The Killers, Muse and other alternative artists and indie bands embody the soundtrack of New Moon, the latest Twilight movie sequel.

Dec 8, 2009 - Minka Gantenbein

At Boston, MA's Citi Wang Theatre, hometown heroes The Pixies flawlessly tore through their influential 1989 alt-rock album Doolittle, its b-sides and other favorites.

Dec 4, 2009 - Charlie Doherty

Grunge, or alternative, music, was once thought to be a passing fad. But the movement has withstood the test of time, and is as popular as ever.

Nov 28, 2009 - Teresa Knudsen