5 genres that the Strokes’ Is This it and New York indie killed off
By the late 1990’s rock music was still the music industry’s main driving force, its milking cow, its safe bet. New styles and
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5 alternative rock musicians who turned out to be good actors
Actors and musicians both are tasked with baring their emotions in front of an audience. But, they are indeed very different arts, both difficult to master. Many have dipped their toes in both ponds. But,here’s five musicians, from the indie and alternative rock genres, who’ve proven to be good actors.
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Interview with Knave – The band talk global warming, Bristol and their enduring love for the Smashing Pumpkins
It’s not uncommon for a city to possess an active music scene, but few cities can boast the legendary status that Bristol enjoys.
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The 5 greatest performances at the Glastonbury festival
A festival, as much as a British institution, the Glastonbury stages are places where careers can be defined. Handpicked by the festival’s organizers,
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5 guitar models that define modern indie rock
Every generation has its guitar heroes and famous instruments that they make use of. To some, Rickenbacker guitars defined the psychedelic 1960s. For others, the Gibson Les Paul symbolized arena rock of the 1970s. What about the modern sound of indie rock? Here are 5 guitar models that encapsulate the sound and look of today’s indie music.
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Joy Division’s Unknown Pleasures turns 40 today. What would Ian Curtis think of the band’s legacy?
Division was a band born from the punk rock explosion started in Britain by the Sex Pistols. The band came together, recorded two incredible albums, played memorable shows, and disappeared before their impact could fully be assessed. Less than a year after the release of the seminal Unknown Pleasures, singer Ian Curtis had committed suicide.
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Ultimate fandom? Fan looking to buy Tom Petty’s childhood home
The greatest music fans will always want to feel connected to their favorite artists. But, one such fan may be ready to go
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Liam Gallagher keeping up his rocking past in new video “Shockwave”
Liam Gallagher knows what you think of him. And, the former Oasis frontman, is keen to prove you right. This, at least, is
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Why is indie pop the dominant genre still featuring guitars?
It seems that in 2019 every alternative rock and indie band and sniffing out a hit. And they’re using pop music’s weapons to do it. But, why is indie pop the biggest genre to sill make use of guitars. Here’s how this happened in a nutshell.
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5 times Elton John went alternative rock
Takes talent to recognize talent. Elton John, the Rocketman as new biography movie has him referred to as, has always had an ear for recognizing great music. Whether it is soft folk music, edgy gansta rap, or angry alternative rock, sir Elton is a man with a very diverse taste in music.
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