Patti Smith Joined by Springsteen at NYC Event Patti Smith took the stage in New York this week for a high-profile performance that turned into a rare multi-artist moment, as the legendary singer was joined by Bruce Springsteen and R.E.M. frontman Michael Stipe during a celebratory night for the long-running news programme Democracy Now! Democracy […]
Category Archives: Alternative Rock
Following the reveal of their upcoming new album ‘The Wow! Signal’, Muse have now revealed that they are heading out for a huge tour across the US. And if that wasn’t enough, they are going to be taking out some very special bands as support, too. They are Bloc Party, Portugal. The Man and The […]
Zakk Wylde recently reflected on the possibility of joining Guns N’ Roses during the mid-’90s, in a recent interview. He also discussed how it resulted in missing Ozzy Osbourne’s comeback tour. The long-time Ozzy Osbourne collaborator’s unsuccessful talks about joining Guns N’ Roses remain one of the most poignant “what ifs” in recent rock history. […]
Nova Twins were awarded the Best Alternative Award at this year’s MOBOs, a category that they originally campaigned to be added to the yearly celebration of black British music and art. The band were up against ALT BLK ERA, Blood Orange, Hak Baker, Michael Kiwanuka and Rachel Chinouriri for the award. During their acceptance speech, […]
Cody Johnson Praises Kid Rock’s ‘Til You Can’t Cover Country singer Cody Johnson has described an emotional reaction to seeing Kid Rock perform and release a modified version of his hit “’Til You Can’t,” saying he fully supported the idea after Kid Rock asked for his blessing. Johnson discussed the situation on the Rodeo Time […]
Read Good Kid, ‘Can We Hang Out Sometime?’ | The Album Story below: (Click ‘View Fullscreen’ for digital feature or scroll down for text only version) TEXT ONLY: For a band whose entire identity has been shaped by connection, it feels fitting that Good Kid’s long-awaited debut album is rooted in the simple act of […]
Former Hole and Smashing Pumpkins bassist Melissa Auf der Maur recently released her new memoir, “Even the Good Girls Will Cry.” During an appearance on Pam Grossman’s podcast “The Witch Wave,” Auf der Maur explained her decision to defend former bandmate Courtney Love in the book, noting that the Hole frontwoman faced a significant amount […]
Joyce Manor have revealed they will be returning to the UK and Ireland later this year for a string of shows. Fresh off the back of the release of their new album ‘I Used To Go To This Bar‘, the band will be playing five shows in the Autumn. Vocalist Barry Johnson told Rock Sound […]
Brittany Furlan Granted Two-Year Order vs Ronnie Radke Brittany Furlan, the wife of Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee, has reportedly been granted a two-year restraining order against Falling in Reverse frontman Ronnie Radke amid allegations of harassment tied to an online feud. A judge has now granted Furlan a two-year restraining order against Radke, with […]
The Maine have revealed another slice of their upcoming album ‘Joy Next Door’, and it is, yet again, absolutely beautiful. Titled ‘Palms’, it finds the band flexing their pop muscles in the most gorgeously addictive and atmospherically bold manner. A stunning blend of jangly chords and sky-high melodies, all steeped in the glow of a […]










