Alternative

Blink-182’s Mark Hoppus Can See Band ‘Going Forever’

Blink-182 bass player and co-singer Mark Hoppus says that no matter what happens in the future, he doesn’t think Blink-182 will ever break up again.
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Posted 02 Apr 2012 | Alternative, Music, Rock News | 0 Comments

Guns N’ Roses’ Duff McKagan Reveals Love for Seattle Grunge

Guns N’ Roses bass player Duff McKagan has revealed that he’s actually a big fan of the Seattle sound, including grunge guy Mark Lanegan and Screaming Trees.
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Posted 02 Apr 2012 | Alternative, Grunge, Music, Rock News | 0 Comments

No Doubt’s Gwen Stefani to Appear on ‘American Idol’ This Week

No Doubt’s Gwen Stefani and Tony Kanal are set to be the mentors for this week’s “American Idol” show.
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Posted 02 Apr 2012 | Alternative, Music, Rock News | 0 Comments

Soul Asylum to Release Punk Covers Album of Joy Division, MC5, Stooges Songs

Alternative rockers Soul Asylum have revealed that they’re putting together a covers album paying homage to their early, punk rock pedigree.
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Posted 01 Apr 2012 | Alternative, Music, Rock News | 0 Comments

Red Hot Chili Peppers Giving Away Free Live EP

Funk rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers are showing off their kind-hearted side by giving fans a free five-song live EP on the Peppers’ website.
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Posted 30 Mar 2012 | Alternative, Music, Rock News | 0 Comments

Jack White Crafts World’s First 3 RPM Record

Attendees at Jacks White’s Third Man Records third anniversary party a few weeks back were given a special treat at the show: the world’s first-ever 3 RPM, created by Mr. White.
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Posted 30 Mar 2012 | Alternative, Music, Rock News | 0 Comments

Weezer, Foxy Shazam, Death Cab for Cutie, Jane’s Addiction to Play Bunbury Music Festival

The early lineup for this year’s Bunbury Music Festival is out, and the list includes Weezer, Death Cab For Cutie, Jane’s Addiction, Foxy Shazam and more.
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Posted 30 Mar 2012 | Alternative, Music, Rock News | 0 Comments

The Black Keys Already Contemplating Next Album, Possible Live Release

Akron, Ohio-based blues-rock duo the Black Keys are known for their boisterous live show, and now the guys are kicking around the idea of releasing a live album.
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Posted 29 Mar 2012 | Alternative, Music, Rock News | 0 Comments

‘Hunger Games’ Soundtrack Featuring Arcade Fire, the Decemberists is No. 1

The soundtrack for “The Hunger Games” debuted No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart this week, counting sales of 175,000 copies, according to Nielsen Soundscan.
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Posted 29 Mar 2012 | Alternative, Music, Rock, Rock News | 0 Comments

AWOLNATION’s ‘Sail’ Goes Platinum, Aaron Bruno Explains Song’s Genesis

AWOLNATION are the hot alternative act of the moment, as their chart-topping single “Sail” off “Megalithic Symphony” has been certified platinum.
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Posted 29 Mar 2012 | Alternative, Music, Rock News | 0 Comments