Alternative

Jack White Wants to Play First Vinyl Record in Outer Space

Jack White White wants one of his Third Man Records recordings to be “the first vinyl record played in outer space.”
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Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder, Dave Matthews Appear on New Jack Johnson LP

Jack Johnson’s new compilation album features appearances by Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder, Dave Matthews, Ben Harper and more.
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Red Hot Chili Peppers, Coldplay Pay Tribute to Beastie Boys’ Adam ‘MCA’ Yauch

Adam “MCA” Yauch, founding member of hip-hop trio Beastie Boys, passed away Friday (May 4), and both the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Coldplay offered up tributes to the late musician over the weekend.
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Soundgarden’s Chris Cornell: ‘Live to Rise’ Isn’t Indicative of New LP

Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell says that although he’s proud of the band’s latest song, “Live to Rise,” from the soundtrack to “The Avengers” cut, the track is nothing like what Soundgarden will churn out for their upcoming new album.
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The Offspring Reveal Track Listing for Upcoming Album, ‘Days Go By’

Alternative pop-rock royalty the Offspring are giving fans a small taste a taste of what’s to come from their first new album in four years, “Days Go By.”
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Perry Farrell Thrilled to Have Black Sabbath on Lollapalooza Bill

Jane’s Addiction singer and Lollapalooza festival founder Perry Farrell says he’s beyond stoked to have a signature band like Black Sabbath on this year’s bill.
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Nirvana’s Kurt Cobain Didn’t Record Any Solo Music, Says Butch Vig

Despite recent speculation, longtime Nirvana producer Butch Vig insists that late Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain didn’t record any solo material before his death.
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Linkin Park’s Mike Shinoda Explains Meaning Behind ‘Living Things’

Linkin Park multi-instrumentalist Mike Shinoda says the band’s new album is ‘a record about people.’
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Foster the People Release New Video for ‘Houdini’

Foster the People are a band known for their quirky music videos, and the alternative rock gents certainly don’t disappoint with their new video for, “Houdini.”
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Switchfoot Announce 8th Annual Bro-Am Event

Christian alternative rockers Switchfoot are making plans for their 8th annual Bro-Am event, a unique rock concert that combines live music with a surfing contest.
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