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The 10 best punk drummers of the ’90s, from Dave Grohl to Tobi Vail
by Tim StegallThe ‘90s was the moment when the experiments wrestled control of the laboratory away from the scientists. Suddenly, punk rock...
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BBC Radio 1’s Jack Saunders’ mission to help the world find new music
by Augusta BattocletteEver since he discovered his love for radio as a young teenager, Jack Saunders dreamed of working for BBC’s Radio...
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Bishop Briggs and Sueco are using their platforms to empower people
by JP ErvinIn issue 399, we featured Bishop Briggs and Sueco as cover artists. During our conversations, the two artists detailed their...
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blackbear on the path that led from his emo roots to a new sonic lane
by Karl SmithBorn and raised in Florida, Matthew Tyler Musto—these days better known as blackbear—has been making music, and making music his...
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11 alternative groups still playing together after a decade or more
by Ariana LeoWhether due to personal reasons, creative differences or non-music-related conflicts, it’s pretty common for a band’s lineup to shift over...
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15 artists changing the landscape of alternative music with hyperpop
by Augusta BattocletteAlthough it has the word in its name, hyperpop is a far cry from the pop music you hear when...
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15 up-and-coming solo artists to add to your playlist
by Mala MortensaIn a scene chock-full of prolific bands, solo artists have often felt like a rarity. Still, that hasn’t prevented musicians...
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15 alternative songs you may have missed in your favorite TV shows
by Augusta BattocletteTelevision is a great way to find new music and rediscover old songs. When artists are featured on TV show...
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10 alternative songs that explore the highs and lows of mental health
by Mala MortensaIf there’s anything that holds true throughout the alternative music scene, it’s an inclination toward vulnerable self-expression. For decades, artists have worn...
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10 Japanese pop-punk bands who are prominent forces in the genre
by Mala MortensaYou don’t have to look back at the Hot Topic crowd’s fixation with Hello Kitty to see the influence of Japanese culture on the alternative scene. The...
