Alternative

Nirvana’s ‘Nevermind: The Singles’ Gets Black Friday Release

The smart folks behind National Record Store Day are releasing what might be the perfect gift for any grunge enthusiast on your list: Nevermind: The Singles.
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Eddie Vedder, Tom Morello and More to Appear on Bob Dylan Tribute Set

Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam, Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine are lending their talents to a Bob Dylan tribute album to benefit Amnesty International.
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Wilco, ‘Speak into the Rose’ – Black Friday Find

National Record Store Day’s “Back to Black” is offering a special 10” LP from roots-influenced, alternative rock band Wilco called, Speak into the Rose.
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Soundgarden, ‘Before the Doors Soundcheck’ EP – Black Friday Find

As part of National Record Store Day’s Black Friday albums, grunge rock band Soundgarden will release Live on I-5: Before the Doors Soundcheck EP on Nov. 25.
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Coldplay to Play Kids Company Charity Concert

Coldplay have announced that they will headline a major gig at London’s O2 Arena to raise money for the children’s charity, Kids Company, in December.
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The Black Keys to Kings to Leon: 5 Must-Have Black Friday Releases

What to get the music fan in your life for Christmas? Check out these special Black Friday releases from the Black Keys, Kings of Leon, Soundgarden and more!
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Foo Fighters, Foster the People to Play Lollapalooza Chile and Brazil

Lollapalooza Brazil and Lollapalooza Chile 2012 lack, as the rock ‘n’ roll festival has announced this season’s big headliner, for both gigs, is Foo Fighters.
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Beastie Boys Prep Exclusive Black Friday ‘Hot Sauce’ Release

Beastie Boys release a special, deluxe edition of their album, Hot Sauce Committee Part Two, on Black Friday via National Record Stores Day’s “Back to Black.”
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Smashing Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan Defends Occupy Protesters

Smashing Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan is joining socially aware musicians such as Rage Against the Machine’s Tom Morello by defending the Occupy protestors.
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Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Anthony Kiedis Says ‘I’m With You’ ‘Snowballed’

When the Red Hot Chili Peppers set out to record their tenth studio album, I’m With You, they may have worried a bit at the onset about what it would be like recording with new guitarist Josh Klinghoffer.
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