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Indie Music Hidden Gems: Two Great Under-the-Radar Alternative Rock Albums

In: Alternative Music (general)

By: Julia Rogers

Nirvana's Concert in Spokane, WA, Jan. 6, 1994: Cobain, Novoselic, and Grohl Play on the Feast of the Epiphany

In: Grunge Music

By: Teresa Knudsen

Weezer Raditude: Album Review: New Record Takes Yet Another Direction

In: Alternative Music (general)

By: Sean McMullen

Bell X1: A Brief Biography: Profile of the Irish Alternative Rock Band

In: Alternative Music (general)

By: Minka Gantenbein

Review of Muse Album "The Resistance": Like Previous Albums, But Lacking

In: Industrial Music

By: Elisabeth Sharber

The Gossip Live in Vancouver at the Commodore: Beth Ditto and Co. Bring the Music for Men...and Women

In: Alternative Music (general)

By: Mikala Taylor

Message To Bears - Departures: Review Of Oxford Solo Project's Much Anticpated Debut

In: Lo-Fi Music

By: Tom Jowett

Tom Waits: Glitter and Doom: New Live Album Preview Released

In: Alternative Music (general)

By: Peter Lavelle

A Place to Bury Strangers: Exploding Head: Album Review of the Alternative Rock Band's Sophomore Release

In: Lo-Fi Music

By: Minka Gantenbein

Muse: The Resistance: A review of the 5th Studio Album from the Teignmouth trio.

In: Alternative Music (general)

By: James Tennant

Thrice's Beggars Packs A Punch: A Masterpiece For Thrice

In: Alternative Music (general)

By: Sean McMullen

It's the Smashing Pumpkins, Charlie Brown! Corgan and Co Begin Work on the New Album Teargarden by Kaleidyscope

In: Alternative Music (general)

By: Eric Gibbs

The Varied Fashions of the Gothic Subculture: Despite Public Perception, It's a Lot More Than All Black

In: Goth Music

By: Jenny Ashford

Mean Poppa Lean: How to Smash and Grab Your Way to Success

In: Alternative Music (general)

By: Amy Barnard

Michael Franti & Spearhead: All Rebel Rockers: Socially Conscious Reggae-Style Dub Rock

In: Alternative Music (general)

By: Minka Gantenbein

Monotonix Releases Debut Album: But Where Were You When It Happened? Can't Compete with Live Show

In: Alternative Music (general)

By: Shawn Conner

Humbug by Arctic Monkeys: Review Of The Third Album By 2006 Buzz Band Arctic Monkeys.

In: Alternative Music (general)

By: Brandon Schultz

Bauhaus and the Birth of Gothic Rock: Post-Punk Band is Largely Responsible for Starting the Goth Movement

In: Goth Music

By: Jenny Ashford

Steampunk Music in the UK: The Emerging British Musical Steampunk Contingent

In: Alternative Music (general)

By: Justin Schamotta

Bands with Unique Music: New Albums from Undiscovered Bands with an Original Idea

In: Alternative Music (general)

By: Josh Kauffman

Spotlight on the Best New and Undiscovered Bands: New Music No One Has Heard Yet

In: Alternative Music (general)

By: Josh Kauffman

Brand New: Daisy CD Review: Review of Fourth Studio Album

In: Alternative Music (general)

By: Katy Burtner

The Lonely Island on the Big Stage: America's Top Musical Parody Group and Their Rise To Fame

In: Alternative Music (general)

By: Eric Gibbs

Mondegreens: Mondegreen Misshearing of SongLyrics

In: Alternative Music (general)

By: John Howe

Battles' First Album "Mirrored": The Experimental Math Rock Band Going On Warp20

In: Grunge Music

By: Elisabeth Sharber

At The Drive-In – Vaya EP CD Review: Cedric Bixler-Zavala & Texas Post-Hardcore Music Mini-Album CD

In: Alternative Music (general)

By: Feature Writer Tony Dunnell

A New Radiohead Song Hits The Internet: "These Are My Twisted Words" Causes Mass Speculation, Pandemonum

In: Alternative Music (general)

By: Eric Gibbs

Kurt Cobain's Overlooked Legacy: Some of the Nirvana Leader's Less Celebrated Attributes

In: Alternative Music (general)

By: Eric Gibbs

Godfathers of Gothic, Roots of Goth in the 1970s: Five Albums To Explore the Birth of Dark Underground Music

In: Goth Music

By: Michelle Arevalo

A Review of Regina Spektor's "Far": Regina Spektors Brand New Album reviewed

In: Alternative Music (general)

By: Lorraine McInerney

Wilco (The Album Review): The alt-rock fixtures release their seventh studio album

In: Alternative Music (general)

By: Eric Gibbs

Review of Dinosaur Jr.'s Farm: Second record from the reunited Dinosaur Jr.

In: Alternative Music (general)

By: Greg Chow

Wilco: Wilco (the album), 2009 Music Review: Featuring Wilco (the song), Deeper Down, You and I, One Wing

In: Alternative Music (general)

By: Feature Writer Lauren Flanagan

Yeah Yeah Yeahs: It's Blitz! (2009) CD Review: Zero, Heads Will Roll, Hysteric, Runaway, Skeletons

In: Alternative Music (general)

By: Feature Writer Lauren Flanagan

Review of A Static Lullaby's Rattlesnake! Emo Takes a Rhythmic Edge

In: Alternative Music (general)

By: Elisabeth Sharber

Sophie Lowe: Tiny Little Atlases: Debut Album From British Singer-Songwriter

In: Alternative Music (general)

By: Karl Keely

Cage the Elephant: Album Review: Self Titled Debut is a Blend of Rock, Punk, Funk and Blues

In: Alternative Music (general)

By: Minka Gantenbein

20th Anniversary of Nirvana's Bleach: Nirvana’s First Album to Celebrate it’s 20th Birthday

In: Grunge Music

By: Daniel Crudge

The Birth of the Seattle Sound: The History of Grunge and the Beginnings of Nirvana

In: Grunge Music

By: Daniel Crudge

Artist Profile: AneursyM: Nebraska Punk Band Channels Nirvana Sounds

In: Grunge Music

By: Melissa Kucirek

Best Alternative Songs about Summer: Unconventional Tunes about Sunshine, Swimming Pools and the Sea

In: Alternative Music (general)

By: Minka Gantenbein

Ben Folds Rockin' The Suburbs: Album Review Featuring Not The Same and The Ascent Of Stan

In: Alternative Music (general)

By: Karl Keely

The Bees Sunshine Hit Me Review: Album Review Featuring A MInha Menina and Punchbag

In: Alternative Music (general)

By: Karl Keely

Review of the Flight of the Conchords 2009 Tour: HBO Comedy Duo Bret and Jemaine "Rock the Party" in Philadelphia

In: Alternative Music (general)

By: Ana Hartman

Cold War Kids Live at the Commodore in Vancouver: California Indie Rock Band Dish Out Joy and Misery at April 21st Gig

In: Alternative Music (general)

By: Mikala Taylor

Review: Silversun Pickups - Swoon: 3 / 10. Lackluster follow-up to a dynamic breakthrough

In: Alternative Music (general)

By: Daniel Shafer

White Lies Interview: Charles Cave on Teen Angst: Bassist for UK Band Discusses 'To Lose My Life' and Current Success

In: Alternative Music (general)

By: Mikala Taylor

White Lies Review: Live at Richards on Richards: UK Band's Vancouver Debut and Tour for Album 'To Lose My Life'

In: Alternative Music (general)

By: Mikala Taylor

Lo-Fi Rock Band, Women: All-Male Indie Band Reminiscent of 1960s Rock

In: Lo-Fi Music

By: Erica Timmerman

Album Review: A Woman A Man Walked By: John Parish & Polly Jean Harvey’s excellent second album

In: Alternative Music (general)

By: Marie Lascu

R.E.M. in Retrospect: 25 Years in the Making, the R.E.M. Back Catalog of Classic Albums

In: Alternative Music (general)

By: Martin G. Wood

Review of M. Ward's New CD: Hold Time Spotlights Ward’s Guitar Playing and Songwriting

In: Alternative Music (general)

By: Noreen Mulcahy

Best Alternative Songs about Work: Music about Getting Hired, Fired and Working for the Man

In: Alternative Music (general)

By: Minka Gantenbein

Morrissey Refusal Tour: Concert Review: Morrissey Delivers a 21 Song Set-List to Devoted Fans

In: Alternative Music (general)

By: Todd Christopher Petty

Rachel Sage Chandelier Review: Mixed Style Folk-Pop Singer-Songwriter

In: Alternative Music (general)

By: Carissa A. Boak

Say Hi Album Review: Oohs & Aahs: New Release is a Departure from Broken Toy Robots and Vampires

In: Alternative Music (general)

By: Minka Gantenbein

Album Review: Yeah Yeah Yeahs – It's Blitz: Yeah Yeah Yeahs Fall Short of a Knock Out with Their 3rd Album

In: Alternative Music (general)

By: Marie Lascu

Weezer Pinkerton: Album Review: Weezer’s Blue Album Needed Time to Grow

In: Alternative Music (general)

By: Todd Christopher Petty

Review of Neko Case's New CD: Middle Cyclone Shows Case's Talents as Singer-Songwriter

In: Alternative Music (general)

By: Noreen Mulcahy

Leak Review: Yeah Yeah Yeahs - It's Blitz! 4/5 stars. Karen O thrives on the new album.

In: Alternative Music (general)

By: Daniel Shafer

Album Review: Melora a la Basilica: Rasputina’s Second Live Release

In: Alternative Music (general)

By: Marie Lascu

Paramore: New Album, 2009 Tour with No Doubt: Tennesse Quartet Enter the Studio to Follow up 2007's Smash, Riot!

In: Alternative Music (general)

By: Jonathan Lister

Jackson Combs Brings Edge to Americana: Chicago Singer/Songwriter Unleashes The Hardest Parts

In: Alternative Music (general)

By: Charlie Denison

Top Ten Muse Songs: The Best Tracks from the British Trio

In: Alternative Music (general)

By: Nicole Bohny

The Best Energising Music: Artists that Get Listeners Motivated - An Eclectic Mix to Energise

In: Alternative Music (general)

By: Andrew Morgan

The Best Relaxing Music: Top Artist Selections for Relaxation, from Sigur Ros to Radiohead

In: Alternative Music (general)

By: Andrew Morgan

Antony & The Johnsons:The Crying Light CD Review: Long-Awaited New Album From Acclaimed New York Chamber-Pop Band

In: Alternative Music (general)

By: Tim Peacock

Alternative Love Songs: Music not necessarily for the Masses

In: Alternative Music (general)

By: Minka Gantenbein

Sonnenheim by Of The Wand And The Moon: The Perfect Blend of Folk and Goth Sounds

In: Goth Music

By: Linda Yu

Carina Round: Artist to Watch in 2009: A Brief Introduction to Britain's Best-Kept Secret

In: Alternative Music (general)

By: Marie Lascu

Bonnie 'Prince' Billy: Is It The Sea? CD review: BBC-sanctioned live album from US Alt-Folk favourite

In: Alternative Music (general)

By: Tim Peacock

Metro Station Album Review: Self Titled Debut is Aimed for Teens

In: Alternative Music (general)

By: Minka Gantenbein

Alternative Dance Music: Get the Party Started without Pop

In: Alternative Music (general)

By: Minka Gantenbein

Tori Amos at The Garden: The Enigmatic Singer hits New York for Two Dates on her Latest Tour

In: Alternative Music (general)

By: Neil Pedley

Coldplay's 2008 United States Viva la Vida Tour: An Inside, Front-Row Look at the Band's Performance in Houston, TX

In: Alternative Music (general)

By: Feature Writer Megan B. Wyatt

Bring Back Yourcodenameis:Milo! Fans of the Experimental Post-Hardcore Rockers Want Their Band Back.

In: Alternative Music (general)

By: Daniel Crudge

The Smashing Pumpkins: Concert Review: Alternative Rock Legends Celebrate 20th Anniversary

In: Alternative Music (general)

By: Todd Christopher Petty

Alternative Christmas Music: The Hippest Holiday Sounds Around

In: Alternative Music (general)

By: Minka Gantenbein

The Killers - Day And Age: Las Vegas Band Return With New Album

In: Alternative Music (general)

By: Martyn Coppack

Grey Anne Releases Facts N Figurines: GreyDay Records Has a Winner with Songsmith's First CD

In: Lo-Fi Music

By: Lorin Wilkerson

Panic at the Disco returns with Pretty Odd: New Album Has a Strange New Sound

In: Alternative Music (general)

By: Daniel Hineline

Jack's Mannequin's Latest Album: Andrew McMahon Portrays Struggles with Cancer in The Glass Passenger

In: Alternative Music (general)

By: Daniel Hineline

Weezer Blue Album: Album Review: A Retrospective Glance at the Blue Album

In: Alternative Music (general)

By: Todd Christopher Petty

Ben Folds Releases New Third Album: A Review of Nashville Piano-Rocker's Newest Solo CD, Way to Normal

In: Alternative Music (general)

By: James Blake

Phish Announces 2009 Reunion: Vermont Jamband to be Bouncing Around the Room Again

In: Alternative Music (general)

By: Jonathan Vaas

Oasis - Dig Out Your Soul (A Review): Manhester's Finest Return With Below Par Album

In: Alternative Music (general)

By: Martyn Coppack

Album Review: Who Killed Amanda Palmer: A Critical Listen of the Punk Cabaret Piano-Pounder's First Solo LP

In: Alternative Music (general)

By: James Blake

Spiritualized Live, Vancouver Commodore Ballroom: Jason Pierce Tours New Album Songs in A&E, September 13 2008

In: Alternative Music (general)

By: Mikala Taylor

Nick Cave's Songs of Women and Violence: From the Birthday Party to the Bad Seeds

In: Goth Music

By: Jenny Ashford

The Vines future is 'Melodia': The Vines drummer Hamish Rosser discusses the new album & new label

In: Alternative Music (general)

By: Benjii Jackson

Album Review: Censored Colors: A detailed analysis of Portugal. The Man's Third Experimental LP

In: Alternative Music (general)

By: James Blake

Vampire Weekend - Best New Band? A Think Piece On New Yorks Newest Band To Hit Big Time

In: Alternative Music (general)

By: Martyn Coppack

No Address Lead Singer Neither Here Nor There: Ben Lauren Thrives on Constant Need for Expression, Freedom

In: Alternative Music (general)

By: Melissa Kucirek

TV on the Radio Live at the Commodore Ballroom: TVOTR Offer Tracks From New Album Dear Science in Vancouver, Sept 7

In: Alternative Music (general)

By: Mikala Taylor

Mogwai and F*ck Buttons Live Review, Vancouver: Post-Rock Statesmen Tour New Album The Hawk is Howling

In: Alternative Music (general)

By: Mikala Taylor

The Mummers 'Tale To Tell (Pt 1)': Review of 'March of the Dawn' Band's Debut

In: Alternative Music (general)

By: Karl Keely

Spiritualized - Songs in A&E Album Review: Jason Pierce's Follow-up to Amazing Grace is Raw and Uncluttered

In: Alternative Music (general)

By: Mikala Taylor

Oasis Air New Single And Announce Tour Dates: Manchester's Gallagher Brothers Return To Form?

In: Alternative Music (general)

By: Martyn Coppack

Weezer's Demise: An Interpretation: Rivers Cuomo's Late Career

In: Alternative Music (general)

By: Michael LeFlem

Members of band, Garbage, Dress in Drag at Show: Butch Vig and Duke Erikson Surprise Fans at KIAB Concert

In: Alternative Music (general)

By: Lesley Longstreth

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