Best guitars for punk rock! 5 guitars that define the sound and look of punk rock
These may well be the best guitars for punk rock. Crashing chords and slick designs are some of the reasons why punk rockers opt for these instruments.
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New Nirvana book details the creation of the grunge band’s classic album, Nevermind
The story of Nirvana, the iconic alternative rock group of the 1990s, has been told numerous times. But, often the tale has focused
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Best guitar for indie rock! 5 guitar models that define the genre
Are these the best guitars for indie rock? The guitarists in this genre are masters of creating a unique sound and developing a striking on-stage image.
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How Losing my religion got R.E.M. to sell 30 million records
R.E.M.’s Losing my religion is this alternative band’s biggest success. Here’s the story of its creation, its meaning and its effect.
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How Loser made Beck into an overnight alternative rock spokesperson
Loser by Beck is a rare ’90s artefact, a novelty song that launched a well-respected career. Here’s how this alt hit came to be.
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Revisiting Combat Rock, the Clash’s most divisive album
Combat rock is the Clash’s most contradictory release. Less than 5 years into their recording career, the group had seen the world and stood
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Pearl Jam – Gigaton
Pearl Jam – Gigaton is the new release by one of alternative rock’s greatest band and also one of the most boring albums in the stellar catalog.
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Revisiting Rowland S. Howard’s Teenage Snuff Film
Rowland S. Howard’s first solo album Teenage Snuff Film is a thing of distinct beauty. The 10 song collection serves as a testament to the
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Cornershop glistens in full psychedelic splendor on “England is a Garden”
Cornershop, the essential indie-psychedelic group of underground renown and occasional mainstream acceptance, returns with a new album, England is a Garden. The band treads softly and
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Noel Gallagher’s Blue Moon Rising EP sounds like an aborted Spice Girls side-project
Noel Gallagher, one of the last great characters of rock, returns with a brand new EP. It’s all about the retro vibes again,
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It takes 20 years to become classic rock! Incubus to play “Make Yourself” in full at London gigs
Incubus is a crafty band, often a little too smart for their own good. With a career built on a number of acclaimed
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