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Soundgarden, ‘Been Away Too Long’ – Song Review

Soundgarden’s 2012 hit single, “Been Away Too Long,” is packed with energy and grungy riffing.
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Posted 31 Dec 2012 | Alternative, Features, Grunge, Music, Reviews, Rock, Songs | 0 Comments

Mumford & Sons Hint at Electronic Style on New Album

Neo-folk band Mumford & Sons are experimenting with new sounds on their upcoming, third studio album.
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Posted 30 Dec 2012 | Alternative, Music, Rock News | 0 Comments

R.E.M. Score Big from Mayans’ ‘End of the World’ Prediction

R.E.M.’s 1987 hit, “It’s the End of the World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine),” saw a jump in sales thanks to the Mayans’ Dec. 21 apocalyptic prediction.
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Posted 29 Dec 2012 | Alternative, Music, Rock News | 0 Comments

Pearl Jam Release Live Recordings for Christmas

Pearl Jam gave members of their Ten Club fan club the gift of music for Christmas.
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Posted 28 Dec 2012 | Alternative, Grunge, Music, Rock News | 0 Comments

Kings of Leon Drummer Nathan Followill Welcomes Baby Girl

Kings of Leon’s Nathan Followill and his wife, Jessie Baylin, welcomed their first baby this week.
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Posted 28 Dec 2012 | Alternative, Music, Rock, Rock News | 0 Comments

The Black Keys’ Dan Auerbach Talks New Year’s Eve Gig, Grammy Nominations

The Black Keys singer and guitarist Dan Auerbach says fans keep the band going strong.
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Posted 27 Dec 2012 | Alternative, Music, Rock News | 0 Comments

Smashing Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan Reflects on ‘Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness’

Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan says the band’s 1995 album, “Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness,” was a “combination of nihilism, sentimentality and epic hope.”
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Posted 26 Dec 2012 | Alternative, Grunge, Music, Rock News | 0 Comments

My Bloody Valentine Finish Work on New Album

My Bloody Valentine are getting closer to releasing the follow-up to their 1991 album, “Loveless.”
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Posted 26 Dec 2012 | Alternative, Music, Rock News | 0 Comments

Fiona Apple’s ‘Hot Knife’ Makes Entertainment Weekly’s ‘Best of’ 2012 List

Fiona Apple’s ‘Hot Knife’ offers some of the best lyrics of 2012, according to Entertainment Weekly.
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Posted 25 Dec 2012 | Alternative, Music, Rock News | 0 Comments

Soundgarden Guitarist Wants to Release B-Sides and Covers Albums

Soundgarden’s Kim Thayil says he’s hoping to release a B-sides and covers album in the near future.
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Posted 24 Dec 2012 | Alternative, Grunge, Music, Rock, Rock News | 0 Comments