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Here are 20 bands from the ’90s you probably forgot about

The 1990s started out with DS-1 distortion pedal grunge bands viciously stomping on the global spandex-wearing hair-metal movement from the decade before and ceremoniously ended with the rise of the baggy-pant rockers of nü metal and bleached-blond boy bands with chiseled faces, courtesy of TRL. However, some incredible acts and songs fell under the radar […]

Quiet Liar: The story behind (and ethics of) "authorized bootlegs"

You may have been noticing a lot of small record labels reissuing classic albums on vinyl from all sorts of huge bands and major labels. Curious how this is handled—or should be handled, at least? Typically, a label would contact the band first to get their blessing; afterward, they would contact the company that owns […]

6131 Records to reissue Handsome's self-titled album

6131 Records have announced the forthcoming LP reissue of post-hardcore supergroup Handsome. The short-lived startup left their mark in 1997 with a self-titled album featuring members of Quicksand, Helmet and Jets To Brazil to name a few. It's long been out of print, and has never been pressed to vinyl until now. More details about […]