Tag: pearl jam
10 legendary bands who built the foundation of the grunge genre
Despite the grousings of certain members of punk’s first generation, grunge most certainly earned its place on rock’s historical timeline, the perfect antidote to...
15 albums from 1995 that are a perfect gateway into the world of punk
In 1996, Your Punk Professor interviewed the Clash’s distinguished lead guitarist Mick Jones for a proposed Alternative Press piece on punk’s original guitar heroes....
10 alternative artists who were inspired by David Bowie’s legacy
Nothing’s been right since David Bowie died, Jan. 10, 2016. The rise of Trumpism? COVID-19? The Big Bang Theory going off the air? Would...
21 alternative albums from 1998 that are still influencing bands today
1998 really wasn’t that long ago, but after saying the number 2021 out loud, it feels like it happened during another lifetime. To put...
Taylor Momsen had to fall in love with music all over again just to...
In May 2017, the Pretty Reckless were riding the crest of a wave. In celebration of their third album, Who You Selling For, the...
20 albums from 1996 that mark some of the best of the decade
The year 2021 stands out for, at the very least, two distinct reasons. One, we all simply could not wait for it to get...
10 alternative Christmas covers for people who hate the holidays
Are there any arguments more divisive than the appropriateness of Christmas music during any given time or place? Sure, there's the whole "pineapple on...
QUIZ: Which ’90s grunge album should you listen to?
It’s fair to say that 2020 makes us miss live music more than ever. But it certainly may make many people miss the era...
Chris Carrabba is stoked for new Chamberlain music and here’s why
Anybody who claims to be well-versed in emo culture knows how crucial Chamberlain are to the genre. The Indianapolis, Indiana, outfit started as Split...
These 12 B-side tracks from the ’90s were good enough to be A-sides
Ever get into a conversation about a great song from the ’90s, only to be told it was never actually a single but a...
