How Weezer’s cover of Africa became one of the band’s biggest hits
Weezer’s cover of internet’s beloved Africa, a song originally performed by studio maestros Toto, has resulted in the alternative band’s biggest hit in years.
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Alice In Chains – Rainier Fog review
Alice In Chains deliver a crisp sounding record, complete with some of the best writing of their career. After many career twists and turns, against all odds, the Seattle natives prove to be one of the most resilient and creative groups of the late 2010’s.
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Five reasons why the Misfits reunion was bound to be a resounding success
The Misfits, an important band in the development of alternative rock, are getting their due and few that have followed their career are surprised. Whether this will result in a long lasting collaboration, or even perhaps a new album, remains to be seen. For now, audiences are simply glad to welcome the reunited band back.
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Rock and alternative among the most popular genres at international music festivals
Rock music and its subgenres may be on a downtrend in terms of airplay and sales. But acts labeled as representing rock, alternative and indie, continue to dominate the international festival scene.
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David Bowie’s first demmo, originally rejected by label, discovered and up for auction
David Bowie’s first ever demmo has been unearthed and is, naturally, due to be auctioned off. The recordings are said to have been discovered in an old bread basket of all places. Interestingly, the demmo itself was dismissed by the record label at the time.
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What we know about new Alice in Chains album due in 2018
Having survived the all too rare feat of replacing their lead singer, Alice In Chains are set to return with a new album in 2018. This will be their third in the current line-up. Here is what we know so far.
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The Smashing Pumpkins return to mild public interest. What does this mean for alternative rock?
The Smashing Pumpkins return with a reunited original line-up and a new single “Solara”. Public interest for the band that gave the world the albums Siamese Dream and mellon Collie and the infinite sadness has been tempered at best.
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Gibson Bankruptcy. Five things the company did right which gets overlooked
News has it that Gibson bankruptcy is imminent. Many are shocked that one of the largest guitar brands in the world could be under such financial burdens. Faced with so much criticism we may be tempted to forget what Gibson has actually done well in recent years.
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Father Joh Misty. The public loves someone that will not to love ’em back
Father John Misty’s consistent success proves two things. The songwriter is talented and versatile. And the public loves a good joke, even if they’re the butt of it.
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David Bowie’s musical career – Where ambition met talent
David Bowie never took to believing that modesty and poverty were indicators of good art. He, therefore, ran his career as an empire, expanding its borders and aiming to gain more. The result is a career with amazing achievements.
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