Five reasons why the Misfits reunion was bound to be a resounding success

August 15, 2018August 17, 2018admin Comment

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. [...]

Coachella music festival still a home for rock and alternative music

Rock and alternative among the most popular genres at international music festivals

August 3, 2018admin Comment

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. [...]

David Bowie - his original demmo recoridng to be auctioned off after being found in a bread basket

David Bowie’s first demmo, originally rejected by label, discovered and up for auction

July 27, 2018admin Comment

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. [...]

What we know about new Alice in Chains album due in 2018

July 19, 2018admin Comment

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. [...]

The Smashing Pumpkins return to mild public interest. What does this mean for alternative rock?

June 24, 2018admin Comment

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. [...]

Gibson guitar heading towards bankruptcy?

Gibson Bankruptcy. Five things the company did right which gets overlooked

March 2, 2018admin Comment

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. [...]

Father Joh Misty. The public loves someone that will not to love ’em back

February 25, 2018February 25, 2018admin Comment

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. [...]

David Bowie’s musical career – Where ambition met talent

January 30, 2018January 30, 2018admin Comment

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. [...]

It looks like the Distillers are reuniting in 2018

January 3, 2018admin Comment

Rumor has it that the Brody Dalle led punk band, the Distillers. will be reuniting in 2018. Details of the band’s plans are [...]

The guitar hero with a thousand faces

December 28, 2017December 28, 2017admin Comment

Alternative rock has created its mythology. Whether it’s about a guitar hero, a lonesome poet, a charismatic singer, the hero’s archetype doesn’t change. [...]

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OASIS_OKSIS - Is an Oasis reunion needed at this point or are we simply nostalgia obsessed?

They're never getting back together, but they live forever in the records they made. Basically all their concerts have been recorded. Probably going to be generated into virtual reality eventually and you'll be able to "experience" a concert of theirs that way. Whoopee. What a future.

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