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14 artists influenced by Nirvana, from Kid Cudi to the Pretty Reckless
by Tim CoffmanIt’s pretty much impossible to overstate how much music was changed when Nirvana arrived on the scene. After bands such...
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These 15 songs took on completely new identities from their original demo
by Katie SchmidtDemos are a great way for listeners to peer into the creative process of their favorite musicians. As an artist’s...
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Look back at some of the best Alternative Press covers in honor of issue 400
by Sam CoareFour hundred issues after the very first book to carry our name ran off the printers back in 1985, we...
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Robert Pattinson has a vision for ‘The Batman’ set across two more films
by Taylor LinzinmeirRobert Pattinson has a vision for the future of The Batman, and it includes more movies. “I’ve made a kind of...
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10 times different artists collaborated to make inspiring music
by Tim StegallSeptember 1963: A young R&B combo called the Rolling Stones are rehearsing, preparing for a recording session. Their manager, former...
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Meet twin duo Softcult and hear their brand-new track “Spit It Out”
by Paige OwensMercedes and Phoenix Arn-Horn are the yin and yang to one another—and it has absolutely nothing to do with their...
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11 singers who helped define the vocal style of punk rock in the ‘90s
by Tim StegallThe ‘90s: the decade punk went mainstream. First, SoundScan made radio safe for Nirvana and the grunge-ified hordes. Then Green...
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11 tracks that perfectly encapsulate their entire era of music
by April PrinceMusic often leaves a deep mark on its era. Songs become embedded in our consciousness through their ability to perfectly...
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10 legendary bands who built the foundation of the grunge genre
by Tim StegallDespite the grousings of certain members of punk’s first generation, grunge most certainly earned its place on rock’s historical timeline,...
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15 alternative music stars who got their start working in record stores
by Tim StegallRecord stores are magical places. A good, well-stocked and curated record shop with a knowledgeable staff can influence tastes, expand...
