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A history of Britpop, from Pulp to Oasis
“The Battle Of Britpop” In its Aug. 26, 1995 issue, venerable U.K. pop weekly NME reported, “In a week where news leaked that Saddam Hussein was preparing nuclear weapons, everyday folks were still getting slaughtered in Bosnia and Mike Tyson was making his comeback, tabloids and broadsheets alike went Britpop crazy.” Homegrown pop groups Blur […]
10 reasons why Oasis are the most influential Britpop band of all time
Britpop was the sound of England taking back rock ‘n’ roll after American grunge and alt rock had annexed the world’s airwaves and charts for the first half of the ‘90s. Vox amps, Union Jacks, 1964 Paul McCartney haircuts, Ben Sherman shirts and Chelsea boots became all the rage, as bands plundered their British Invasion, […]
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 any of these things have happened if Bowie was still striding the Earth? Well, probably. But his new records would’ve acted as a buffer, even if these shitty elements remained intolerable. […]
QUIZ: Can you match these ’90s alternative artists to their hit song?
We all love ’90s music in some way. Even if you aren’t blaring “Everlong” on your way to work, artists of the time set the foundation for most, if not all, of your favorite alternative bands. Still, given the surge of commercially successful artists over the decade, it can be hard to keep them all […]
These 10 Britpop tracks from the '90s were the UK antidote for grunge
This week, the British Broadcasting Company announced that Oasis’ 1995 hit “Wonderwall” was the biggest-selling Britpop track of that decade. Noel Gallagher wrote the song about “an imaginary friend who’s going to save you from yourself.” While it’s an amazing song, Britpop as a movement was something different altogether. More proud than pensive, clamorous than […]
AP&R Playlist: Acoustic hard rock, airy indie and relatable alt-pop
You’re welcome: We’ve made finding new songs by rising bands easy. Each week, we’re gathering the best from the underground and offering it to you in one concise list. Scroll below and check out our Spotify Discover playlist, featuring these tracks and more! In return, we want to hear your favorite. Let us know which […]
This website generates your own '90s festival lineup with real show footage
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, festivals and large-scale shows won’t be resuming in the United States for a while. Now, thanks to the website Monkeon, music lovers can generate their very own ’90s festival lineups. The website generates randomized festival bills featuring ’90s artists and links to real concert and festival footage. Read more: Kanye West […]
iDKHOW is a band for the scene that has everything
Dallon Weekes is at home convalescing after a recent outpatient procedure involving his sinuses. The main fulcrum behind I Don’t Know How But They Found Me should probably be resting before his rock ’n’ roll duties ramp up into high gear, but that’s not going to happen. He takes off his earbuds (currently rockin’ Parquet […]
Pulp, Sleigh Bells and more confirmed for S.S. Coachella cruise in December
Coachella will be offering fans a chance to embark on two cruises this December in the Bahamas (12/16-12/19) and Jamaica (12/19-12/23). The official lineup includes Pulp, Hot Chip, Sleigh Bells and more. Fans can reserve their cabins starting this Saturday, July 21. Pricing and additional information can be found on the official S.S. Coachella site. […]
Pulp confirmed for Coachella 2012
British band Pulp, who reunited for well-received festival appearances last year, are confirmed for this year's Coachella festival, according to their official website. “13 & 20 April 2012 – Coachella” appeared on their website just a little bit ago. No further details about their appearance–or whether these shows will be wrapped around a full U.S. […]
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