alternative rock

Beck at his most popcentric on new album Hyperspace

November 25, 2019November 25, 2019Eduard 1

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. [...]

Motley Crue, Hair Metal (Photo by Mick Hutson/Redferns)

5 worst hair metal to alternative rock makeovers

November 20, 2019November 20, 2019admin Comment

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. [...]

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. [...]