Tag: Alternative Rock

Pearl Jam Paid Tribute to Taylor Hawkins During San Diego Stop on Tour

Pearl Jam, while in-between songs at the Viejas Arena in San Diego, California this week, paid tribute to Foo Fighters’ late drummer, Taylor Hawkins. “[Hawkins] emitted something very incredible and very special,” frontman Eddie Vedder told the audience, honoring Hawkin’s close friendship with Pearl Jam drummer Matt Cameron. “We’re all missing him, and so, Matt, […]

Pat Benatar, Duran Duran Among Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2022 Inductees, Judas Priest Recognized in “Musical Excellence”

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has just announced a big welcome to the Class of 2022. This year’s list of inductees includes first-time nominees Duran Duran, Eminem, Lionel Richie, Carly Simon, and Dolly Parton, as well as previously nominated performers Pat Benatar and the Eurythmics. Judas Priest was among the nominated artists but […]

Win Butler Comments on Brother Will Butler’s Departure From Arcade Fire

Win Butler, the Arcade Fire frontman, has finally publically commented on his brother Will Butler’s departure from the band after nearly 20 years of creating and playing music together. “I love Will,” Win said in a brand new interview. “He’s my only brother and he’s always had interests that transcend music. I think that he […]

Red Hot Chili Peppers Pay Tribute to Taylor Hawkins at Jazz Fest with Dave Grohl in the Audience

At Sunday’s Jazz Fest in New Orleans, the Red Hot Chili Peppers paid a special tribute to late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins. Dave Grohl, Hawkins’ widow Alison, and other Foo Fighters members looked on from the sides of the stage. Chad Smith, the drummer of the Chili Peppers and close friend of Hawkins, had […]

Wilco Embraces Country Music with New Album “Cruel Country”

Wilco has just announced a brand new album, Cruel Country, which is set to release on May 27. “Falling Apart (Right Now)” is the band’s leading single off the album, showcasing their full embrace of the country music genre. “We’ve never been particularly comfortable with accepting that definition, the idea that I was making country music. […]

The Black Keys Reveal New Song “It Ain’t Over”

The Black Keys have just released another brand new track from their upcoming album Dropout Boogie. “It Ain’t Over” is the alt-rockers’ newest single, written by Dan Auerbach, Patrick Carney, and Reigning Sound’s Greg Cartwright. The song follows the Black Keys’ last single, “Wild Child,” from the same forthcoming LP. Dropout Boogie is slated to arrive on […]

Crowded House to Embark on First North American Tour in 12 Years

Crowded House has just announced their first North American tour in 12 years. The band, made up of founding members Neil Finn and Nick Seymour, producer/keyboardist Mitchell Froom, guitarist and singer Liam Finn, and drummer Elroy Finn, will kick off their 21-date trek this September. Crowded House put out their first release in just over […]

Nine Inch Nails Announce 2022 US Tour

Nine Inch Nails has just announced that they will be embarking on an upcoming tour across the U.S. Boy Harsher, Yves Tumor, and 100 gecs, Ministry, and Nitzer Ebb are the supporting acts that Trent Reznor “personally curated.” Nine Inch Nails was last on the road in 2018 and, since then, have released and contributed […]

Billie Eilish Brings Paramore’s Hayley Williams on Stage During Coachella Week 2 Performance

After laughing at herself following a quick fall on stage, Billie Eilish surprised week two Coachella fans with a crowd-loving special guest. “Oh, look! An empty seat,” Eilish teased her audience. “Who’s that for? Everybody, can we please welcome my friend Hayley Williams!” Williams, the lead singer of Paramore, was beyond excited to share the […]