The 5 most critically acclaimed punk bands of the 90s
Critics have always had a love affair with punk rock. The uncompromising vision of the genre, tendency of choosing the underground over the
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Tame Impala could become Brian Wilson for Millenials as The Slow Rush proves
Sandwiched somewhere between therapy hymnals and high-as-a-kite party music, the new Tame Impala showcases the multitude of talents that bandleader, Kevin Parker, has
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The Strokes return as a toy version of themselves on single At the Door
The Strokes, the NYC band started in 1998, has returned with a new single that has routinely been greeted with surprise by a
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Green Day – Father of all.. review. Cartoonish, vibrant and hook-filled release from the veteran pop-punk band
Green Day’s Father of all motherfuckers is a tight, modern pop-punk record destined to become a cult classic rather than a commercial juggernaut. While its sound
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An interview with Joseph Whiteford of Harley Poe about his songwriting process, his distaste for genre tagging and the enduring love for Johnny Cash and the Pixies
Harley Poe, the storied, acoustic-driven punk unit, is a monster of a band lead by a very gentle soul. Alt77 was lucky to interview Joseph Whiteford, the group’s singer, songwriter, and head-designer of eerie visions. Insightful and diplomatic, Joseph talked to me about the band’s origins, his creative process and Harley Poe’s most recent album, the independently released “Have a great life”. The name of the
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New wave beats & prog rock title – Pearl Jam return with new single
While keeping a relative low-profile of late, the Eddie Vedder alternative rock band, Pearl Jam is set to return with a new album
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Morrissey releases new single and teases new album. But, how much is still at stake for the former Smiths singer?
The public’s interest in a public figure is never quite as volatile as with cult heroes. Nearly 33 years on from Viva Hate,
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Interview with And you, Brutus? – The band talks about their love of the Beatles, Hemingway, the Reading music scene and their most recent release
With 2019 fast approaching its end, we had the pleasure of interviewing Reading, Pennsylvania’s And you, Brutus? The group’s delicate mixture of folk, alternative and
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Red Hot Chili Peppers announce the return of John Frusciante, departure of Josh Klinghoffer
The Red Hot Chili Peppers have made the unexpected announcement that legendary guitarist John Frusciante will rejoin the group. The musician previously left
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Beck at his most popcentric on new album Hyperspace
Beck, one of the great masters of genre hopping, returns with his 12th record “Hyperspace”, a mixture of alternative rock via pop music. Many of his familiar traits are there. The record is brave, unflinchingly uncompromising and well produced. But, the record dares test your willingness to accept trap beats and vapor wave synths.
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5 worst hair metal to alternative rock makeovers
The party rock of the late 1980s was a force to be reckoned with on radio and on MTV, the biggest means of promotion of the day. But, with grunge and alternative rock threatening these groups’ very careers, many of them opted for a quick makeover. Cash grab, change of taste or desperate plea for survival? Either way, here are 5 of the goofiest hair metal/alternative rock makeovers.
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