Category: Alternative Rock

AJR, One Republic and More Featured on NOW That’s What I Call Music! 76

NOW That’s What I Call Music!, the world’s bestselling multiple-artist album series, showcases today’s biggest hits across chart-topping numbered volumes and themed releases. The album will be released October 23 on CD and digitally. ‘NOW 76’ features 16 major current hits from today’s hottest artists, including AJR’s “Bang,” Maroon 5’s “Nobody’s Love,” and more. Each […]

Behind the Band: Asking Alexandria

Asking Alexandria are a British rock band from York, North Yorkshire, consisting of guitarists Ben Bruce and Cameron Liddell, drummer James Cassells, lead vocalist Danny Worsnop, and bassist Sam Bettley. Initially formed in 2006 by Ben Bruce, the band officially established as a six-piece in 2008 with the founding line-up consisting of Bruce, Worsnop, Cassells, […]

Smashing Pumpkins, The Cranberries and More Featured on Halloween & Chill

Music fans can dip into a mixed bag of digital treats from haunting to otherworldly to playful as this year’s eeriest night takes on a new life. Premiering today, the Halloween & Chill playlist is a genre-spanning concoction for an enchanting season of pumpkin carving and dress-up, whether for an intimate at-home get-together or a […]

Behind the Band Sevendust

Sevendust is an American rock band from Atlanta, Georgia, formed in 1994 by bassist Vince Hornsby, drummer Morgan Rose, and guitarist John Connolly. After their first demo, lead vocalist Lajon Witherspoon and guitarist Clint Lowery joined the group. Following a few name changes, the members settled on the name Sevendust and released their self-titled debut […]

Toad the Wet Sprocket Drops New Single

Toad the Wet Sprocket announces the release of “Starting Now”, the first single and title track from their upcoming album, their first full-length release since 2013. “Starting Now” is available now on all digital streaming services and outlets worldwide. The recording of “Starting Now” started before the pandemic in 2020, and as a band first, […]

The Wild Things Make Progress Through Difficult Times

The Wild Things, a rock group fronted by lead singer Sydney Rae White, star of Netflix/BBC show Uncle and the US blockbuster movie American Assassin, have united with The Who and lead guitarist Pete Townshend. According to thewho.com, ‘The Wild Things were the support band for The Who’s residency at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas […]

Behind the Band: Breaking Benjamin

Breaking Benjamin is an American rock band from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, formed in 1999 by lead singer and guitarist Benjamin Burnley and drummer Jeremy Hummel. The first lineup of the band also included guitarist Aaron Fink and bassist Mark Klepaski. This lineup released two albums, Saturate (2002) and We Are Not Alone (2004), before Hummel was […]

Deftones are Back on the Charts with Ohms

Deftones is an American alternative metal band formed in Sacramento, California in 1988. It was formed by Chino Moreno (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Stephen Carpenter (lead guitar), Abe Cunningham (drums), and Dominic Garcia (bass). During their first five years, the band’s lineup changed several times, but stabilized in 1993 when Cunningham rejoined after his departure […]

Norah Jones Joins Neil Young, Black Pumas and More for Farm Aid 202

Nine-time GRAMMY Award-winning singer-songwriter Norah Jones will support Farm Aid during its annual music festival on Saturday, September 26, the organization announced today. Farm Aid will mark its 35th anniversary with a virtual at-home festival experience. “I love the work Farm Aid does, and I think it’s so important to support local and family farms,” […]