Category Archives: Alternative Rock

The Home Team Drop Catchy New Single ‘Loud’

The Home Team have dropped another catchy ‘heavy pop’ banger in latest single ‘Loud’. The new track arrives ahead of the band’s UK dates supporting The Used alongside Honey Revenge. On the inspiration behind it, frontman Brian Butcher says “Beyond the obviously sexual subject matter of the song, Loud is about finding your confidence in giving 110% […]

The Darkness, ‘Permission To Land’ | The Album Story

As they hit the road for their debut album’s 20th anniversary tour, The Darkness members Justin and Dan Hawkins reflect on the making of their 2003 megahit ‘Permission To Land’. Featuring the iconic singles ‘Growing On Me’, ‘Love Is Only A Feeling’ and ‘I Believe In A Thing Called Love’, it hit No.1 in the […]

Pixies React To Nirvana Ripoff Accusations

Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit” became a huge hit in 1991, topping charts and going platinum in a number of nations. Kurt Cobain released the song with the intention of creating the “ultimate pop song” of those years, even though he also acknowledged “ripping off” an alternative rock group in the process. In a chat […]

LØLØ Releases New Wintery Acoustic Track ‘Snow In Berlin’

LØLØ has released a new acoustic-led track fit for the season entitled ‘Snow In Berlin’. The artist, who is currently on tour across the UK with Against The Current, opened up on the inspiration behind the track, saying “The first time I ever visited Berlin on my first ever Europe tour, it was snowing the […]

Radiohead Drop Bombshell After Breakup Rumor

Philip Selway recently dropped hints at the idea that Radiohead are “coming back around to that point” of returning and reuniting via NME. It has been noted that Radiohead’s last release was 2016’s ‘A Moon Shaped Pool‘. Some fans remain skeptical of the potential reunion due to Thom Yorke and Johnny Greenwood‘s side project, The […]

Lowlives Announce Signing To Spinefarm Music With New Single ‘Liar’

Lowlives have dropped new single ‘Liar’, to pronounce their signing to Spinefarm Music. Image credit: Will Foster The West Coast band have released a string of independent singles and EPs and drummer Luke Johnson has shared his thoughts on what the move means for them, saying: “We started this band with almost zero expectations. We […]

Pearl Jam First 2024 Stadium Show Leaks?

In a surprise revelation on WEEI’s airwaves, Greg Hill, known more for his sports commentary than musical scoops, sent shockwaves through the airwaves by casually announcing that Pearl Jam is set to take the stage at Fenway Park this summer. The unexpected disclosure unfolded during a conversation on his sports-centric show, leaving listeners scrambling to […]

Slam Dunk Festival 2024 Adds State Champs, Against The Current, The Ghost Inside, The Blackout & More

Slam Dunk Festival have just added a whole load of exciting new names to the 2024 lineup. State Champs will perform their debut album ‘The Finer Things’ in full while The Blackout will celebrate 15 years of ‘The Best In Town’. The Ghost Inside, Against The Current, The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus and As December Falls […]

Dave Grohl Plays Nirvana “Heart Shaped Box” With…

Dave Grohl performed Nirvana’s “Heart Shaped Box” with his daughter Violet last night, as seen below. Foo Fighters paid tribute to Taylor Hawkins last year at a show that featured Wolfgang Van Halen as a guest. In a rare and heartfelt interview, Wolf Van Halen, the talented son of legendary guitarist Eddie Van Halen, opened […]