Tag: Alternative Rock

Johnny Marr and Andy Rourke Make Music Together for First Time in 35 Years

The Smiths broke up back in 1987 and after that Andy Rourke continued to play for a bunch of other bands, with the most recent being Blitz Vega alongside Happy Mondays guitarist Kav Blaggers. They currently have a single out titled, Strong Forever,” that features ex-Smith Johhny Marr, making it the first time they have […]

Titus Andronicus Announce Their 2023 Tour Along With New “Drummer Boy” Single

Titus Andronicus just announced a 2023 North American tour to support their album, The Will to Live. They also decided to share a new holiday single titled, “Drummer Boy.” After the tour starts in Pittsburgh on February 28th, the band will perform in Chicago, Los Angeles, Vancouver, San Francisco, DC, and others before ending in […]

Smashing Pumpkins Release Act 1 of Their Rock Opera ATUM

The Smashing Pumpkins recently released ATUM, the follow up to their albums Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness and Machina/The Machines of God. Act 1 of the 33 track rock opera is now available starting today. Pronounced “autumn,” ATUM is going to be released in three parts that will be released 11 weeks apart. Meaning […]

Billy Corgan Has Laryngitis, Smashing Pumpkins Forced to Cancel Portland Show

In a statement posted to the Smashing Pumpkins official Instagram on Sunday, November 13th, the band announced they had to cancel one of their recent shows due to lead singer Billy Corgan having laryngitis. The statement read, “It is with great disappointment that tonight’s show in Portland, OR has been cancelled due to laryngitis. William, […]

Why Judas Priest Was Unable to Get Richie Faulkner Into the Rock Hall

Jayne Andrews, manager for Judas Priest recently said that she attempted to have guitarist Richie Faulkner inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame along with his bandmates of 12 years, but was unable to overcome the organization’s rules in order to make it happen. Andrews stated that, “I did try and get [Richie] […]

The Lumineers Have Announced 2023 ‘Climate Positive’ U.K., European Tour Dates

The Lumineers recently announced the official schedule for their “Climate Positive” U.K. & European tour for next summer. The band said in a statement that, “We are so excited to return to Europe and the UK again and to reconnect with our amazing fans, We’ll see you out there!” The tour has several environmental measures […]

Matt Healy of The 1975 Ate Raw Meat On Stage

The frontman Matty Healy of The 1975, recently brought out raw meat during the band’s New York show for an unusual snack. Healy ate the meat getting on his knees and crawling around the stage, somethi ng fans of his are accustomed to. A journalist tweeted about the incident that, “There is no way I […]

Metallica Is Celebrating Megaforce Years With A 1984 Themed Set

On Sunday night, Metallica performed songs off of their first two albums on Sunday night at the Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida. Their performance was dedicated to Jonny and Marsha Zazula, two figures in the Metal scene who were among the first to hear Metallica’s demo tape, No Life ‘Til Leather. They also played […]

Travis Barker Mourns the Death of His Dog

Travis Barker recently was mourning the death of his family dog Blue on social media on Wednesday, November 3rd. Barker wrote in an Instagram Story, “I’ll miss you Blue, You were the best dog. I was always waiting for you to say something. Love you 4ever boy.” he also chose to tag his daughter Alabama […]

My Morning Jacket Announced Deluxe Edition of Circuital

My Morning Jacket recently announced a new deluxe edition of their 2011 album Circuital, that will release on December 9th via ATO Records. It will be available in in 3xLP and 2xCD physical formats, the expanded set will include 10 previously unreleased demo recordings. Circuital will come in three vinyl variants: “Setting Sun” (orange vinyl […]