No Doubt is heading into 2026 with one of the most anticipated live runs of the year, and fans are already piecing together what could become the soundtrack to the band’s long-awaited Sphere residency in Las Vegas. The Orange County group is preparing for its first extended stretch of performances together in more than a […]
Tag: Alternative Rock
The Songs, Tours, and Industry Battles That Defined May 6th
Music fans looking back at May 6th will find no shortage of iconic moments that helped shape rock and pop culture across several decades. One of the biggest entries on the calendar came in 1965 when Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones began writing what would become one of the most recognizable rock songs ever […]
Greta Van Fleet Fans Fear the Worst After Cryptic “Wild Ride” Message
Greta Van Fleet fans spent Monday night refreshing social media feeds and decoding every frame of a mysterious new video from the band that has many wondering whether one of modern rock’s biggest acts is heading for the exit. The Michigan rock quartet posted a short montage video to Instagram featuring clips spanning their rise […]
Dave Grohl Sounds Off on Surprising Foo Fighters Album Rename
Dave Grohl is not one to mince words, and his recent reaction to a change involving a Foo Fighters album title proves exactly that. The longtime frontman made it clear he was less than thrilled when the project was renamed “Wicked for Good,” a decision that appears to have come from outside the band’s immediate […]
The Soundtrack of a Date: Exploring April 30 in Music History
April 30 stands as a surprisingly rich date in the music calendar, marked by a series of milestones that underscore the industry’s ever-evolving nature. Across decades, artists from a range of genres have used this day as a launchpad for success, a stage for unforgettable performances, or a checkpoint in careers that would go on […]
Sleater-Kinney and Liz Phair Unite for ‘The Flannel and the Fury’ Tour
Two defining voices of alternative rock are joining forces for a tour that feels equal parts nostalgic and freshly relevant. Sleater-Kinney and Liz Phair have unveiled plans for a co-headlining run titled “The Flannel and the Fury,” a name that signals both grit and legacy. The tour brings together artists who helped shape the sound […]
Sully Erna on Evolution, Experimentation, and Godsmack’s Next Chapter
Sully Erna is not interested in standing still, and neither is Godsmack. As the rock landscape continues to evolve, the longtime frontman is steering his band into a future that looks markedly different from its past. In a recent conversation, Erna made it clear that the traditional album cycle may no longer define Godsmack’s creative […]
How Loss Reshaped Foo Fighters’ Sound and Spirit
The future of a band is often measured by its ability to adapt. For Foo Fighters, that challenge became deeply personal following the loss of drummer Taylor Hawkins. Dave Grohl has openly acknowledged that the group standing on stage today is not the same one that existed before 2022. The shift is not just about […]
The Strokes Stir Conversation with Onstage Remarks at Coachella
The Strokes took the stage at Coachella with the kind of swagger fans have come to expect, but it was not just the music that captured attention. During their set, frontman Julian Casablancas paused between songs to share pointed remarks touching on the subject of U.S. imperialism, injecting a political edge into an otherwise celebratory […]
The Acacia Strain Announces U.S. Tour Celebrating Two Defining Albums
The Acacia Strain is leaning into both its legacy and its evolution with a newly announced U.S. tour that brings two defining chapters of its catalog into sharp focus. The band will hit the road to celebrate The Dead Walk alongside You Are Safe From God Here, pairing a foundational release from its earlier years […]