Alternative

Local Natives, Kendrick Lamar and Alt-J Among Songkick’s Hardest Working Bands of 2013

According to calculations by Songkick, Local Natives and Alt-J were among the hardest working band of 2013.
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Nirvana, KISS to Join Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2014

Congratulations to Nirvana and KISS who will both be inducted into the Rock Hall in 2014.
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Depeche Mode, Dave Matthews Band, Bon Jovi Make Billboard List of Top Tours of 2013

Depeche Mode and Dave Matthews Band represent alternative rock on Billboard’s list of the Top Tours of 2013.
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Linkin Park and the Offspring Announce ‘Concert for the Philippines’

Linkin Park and the Offspring are teaming up for a concert to benefit those impacted by Typhoon Haiyan.
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Imagine Dragons Snoozed Through Grammy Nominations, Says Dan Reynolds

Imagine Dragons were nominated for two Grammy awards last week, but they slept through the announcement.
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Pearl Jam and Kings of Leon Donating Items for Sandy Hook Promise Auction

Items from Pearl Jam and Kings of Leon are on auction to benefit Sandy Hook Promise.
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Nine Inch Nails to Tour in 2014, Says Trent Reznor

Nine Inch Nails will hit the road in 2014, albeit with a slightly different lineup.
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Vampire Weekend, Beck, My Morning Jacket’s Jim James Appear on Valentine’s Day Compilation

“Sweethearts 2014” will feature romantic songs performed by a variety of rockers, including Beck and Vampire Weekend.
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30 Seconds to Mars’ Jared Leto Says Music Hopefuls Should Watch His ‘Artifact’ Documentary

Aspiring musicians should beware of the pitfalls of record label deals, says Jared Leto.
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Queens of the Stone Age Name Their Top 10 Albums of 2013

Queens of the Stone Age’s favorite album of 2013 is Arcade Fire’s “Reflektor.”
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