Kim Thayil of Soundgarden addressed criticisms of his playing being labeled “sloppy” during a recent interview with Pete Thorn. Thayil, known for kickstarting the Drop D tuning revival in the early ’90s, explained that accusations of sloppiness overlook his playing philosophy and the unique qualities that come with experimenting with different sounds. Thayil acknowledged reading […]
Steve Aoki and Yellowcard have joined forces to drop a 20th anniversary remix of the track ‘Ocean Avenue’. Image credit: Brad Heaton The tune is, of course, the title track and second single from Yellowcard’s seminal 2003 album. And what a way to celebrate two decades since both the track, and indeed the wider record’s, […]
Kurt Cobain spoke about LGBTQ community and their rights back in the day when no one dared to speak about it. Cobain had a cult following and he never resisted from speaking his mind. It turns out that his efforts have been put in the form of a performance by Cassie Workman. Cassie Workman spoke […]
The Dangerous Summer have provided a cover of Miley Cyrus’ ‘We Can’t Stop’, as part of Rude Records’ charitable compilation, Changing Tides. The new rendition of Cyrus’ 2013 pop smash is the sixth single from the Changing Tides campaign, which sees artists cover songs on environmental topics and raise their voices for a more sustainable […]
Queens of The Stone Age’s frontman, Josh Homme, recently opened up about his poignant experience at the tribute show held for the late Taylor Hawkins in 2022, shedding light on his close friendship with Dave Grohl. In an exclusive interview with NME, Homme shared heartfelt insights into the emotional performance of David Bowie’s ‘Let’s Dance’ […]
Magnolia Park frontman Joshua Roberts has shared his debut solo EP, and dropped a wicked new video for ‘Father’ to coincide with the release. Image credit: Jessica Griffith Joshua’s ‘Good For You’ EP arrives today via Epitaph Records and spans alt-pop, alternative RnB, gospel and lots more besides. ‘Father’ is the project’s immensely powerful opener, […]
The world often perceives artists as invincible figures, immune to the tumultuous nature of emotions. However, behind the veneer of strength, they grapple with the same vulnerability that defines the human experience. The weight of fame, coupled with the demands of intense performances and personal struggles, can sometimes become overwhelming. This truth found poignant expression […]
Ghost Atlas, the alt-rock side project from Jesse Cash of ERRA, has released two new tracks: ‘Seeker (Stretch The Night)’ and ‘In The House Of Leaves’. Image credit: Bryan Kirk The double A-Side follows the release of recent single ‘Lesser Gods’, and will feature on forthcoming album ‘Dust Of The Human Shape’. The new project […]
In the vibrant landscape of boygenius’ debut album cycle, a missed beat almost resonated with the thunderous drums of rock legend Dave Grohl. Beyond the trio’s playful nod to Nirvana in costume, a fascinating anecdote emerged from Phoebe Bridgers in a recent interview with NME. The Foo Fighters’ frontman, set to play a significant role […]
Dead Pony have announced their debut album ‘Ignore This’, set for release on April 05. Image credit: Derek Bremner To mark the news, the rising Glaswegian band have shared videos for two recent tracks ‘About Love’ and ‘COBRA’, both of which will feature on the forthcoming album. ‘Ignore This’ has been billed as an album […]