bittersweet symphony

The Verve frontman Richard Ashcroft gets his song back from Rolling Stones

“Bitter Sweet Symphony” by the Verve was one of the most enduring alt-rock tracks of the late ’90s. It propelled the Wigan, U.K.-based band—fronted by vocalist/songwriter Richard Ashcroft—everywhere. And it also broke them up. The hit song’s major hook was a sample from a version of the Rolling Stones’ song “The Last Time” that appeared on […]

Ace Enders, Mark Hoppus, Craig Owens, more cover the Verve

Ace Enders will release a cover of the Verve‘s “Bittersweet Symphony” on Dec. 2 featuring Mark Hoppus of (+44), Craig Owens of Chiodos, Alex Gaskarth of All Time Low, Kenneth Vasoli of Person L, Bryce Avery of the Rocket Summer, Aaron Marsh of Copeland and Duane F. Okun of Socratic. The song will be available […]