Tag: Alternative Rock

Gorillaz Bridge Past and Present in First Saturday Night Live Performance

After more than two decades as one of music’s most imaginative projects, Gorillaz finally stepped onto the Saturday Night Live stage for the first time, delivering a performance that connected the group’s past and present. Appearing as the musical guest on the March 7 episode hosted by Ryan Gosling, the band showcased two tracks that […]

Jack White Turns the Page With Collection of Lyrics and Personal Writings

For decades, Jack White has been celebrated for his guitar riffs, restless creativity, and unmistakable stage presence. Now the musician is turning attention to another part of his craft that often lives in the shadow of the music itself: the words. A new book titled Jack White: Collected Lyrics & Selected Writing Volume 1 gathers […]

Billy Corgan Says Rock Music Was “Purposely Dialed Down” in the Late 1990s

Billy Corgan has never been shy about sharing his views on the music industry, and his latest comments are stirring fresh conversation about the trajectory of rock music. Speaking on a recent episode of his podcast The Magnificent Others, the Smashing Pumpkins frontman reflected on how dramatically the cultural presence of rock changed toward the […]

Linda Perry’s Let It Die Here: A Vulnerable New Chapter Begins

Linda Perry has reintroduced “Beautiful,” the iconic song she originally penned that became one of the defining ballads of the early 2000s, as the lead single from her forthcoming solo album Let It Die Here. The track, released ahead of the full album’s May 8, 2026 debut, showcases Perry’s own raw and intimate take on […]

Foo Fighters Move Forward: Dave Grohl Details Drummer Change and New Era

For nearly a year, Foo Fighters fans have been puzzling over the abrupt departure of drummer Josh Freese. Now, frontman Dave Grohl has finally spoken at length about the lineup change, offering clarity on a decision that has dominated rock headlines. Freese, a veteran drummer who stepped in after the tragic passing of Taylor Hawkins […]

Lana Del Rey Unveils Haunting New Single Ahead of 10th Album

Lana Del Rey

Lana Del Rey has stepped back into the spotlight with “White Feather Hawk Tail Deer Hunter,” a haunting new single that signals the next chapter of her evolving artistry. The track serves as the latest preview of her forthcoming album Stove, and it finds the singer leaning into the stripped-down, cinematic style that has long […]

Warped Tour 2026 Blends Nostalgia and Heavy Energy With Latest Artist Additions

The 2026 Vans Warped Tour continues to build momentum with the addition of Coheed and Cambria and The Devil Wears Prada, two acts that represent different but complementary corners of the modern heavy music landscape. Coheed and Cambria bring their expansive progressive rock sound and devoted fanbase back into the Warped orbit, a fitting move […]

Return to Dust Revives Grunge Spirit for a New Generation

Return To Dust

Return to Dust is wasting no time carving out a place in modern rock’s crowded landscape. Formed in 2022 and now based in Los Angeles, the four-piece has quickly built momentum by fusing the grit of 1990s grunge with the punch and polish of contemporary alternative metal. The band began as a partnership between childhood […]

After 25 Years, Gorillaz Land First SNL Performance 

Gorillaz on SNL

After more than two decades as one of music’s most inventive acts, Gorillaz are finally heading to Studio 8H. The animated band will make its long-awaited Saturday Night Live debut on March 7, NBC confirmed Thursday. The episode will be hosted by Ryan Gosling, marking a notable first for the Damon Albarn-led project, which formed […]

Inside Tame Impala’s Sonic Universe

For nearly two decades, Tame Impala has stood at the crossroads of vintage psychedelia and modern pop innovation. The project, launched in 2007 in Perth, Western Australia, is the brainchild of Australian multi-instrumentalist Kevin Parker, whose meticulous studio craftsmanship has transformed Tame Impala into one of the most influential alternative acts of the 21st century. […]