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9 musicians who have been in multiple successful bands
While celebrating Corey Taylor’s birthday this week, we compiled a list of some musicians who are so talented, they’ve been a large part of multiple successful bands. Taylor, being the vocalist of both Stone Sour and Slipknot, shows this to be true. This list is in no particular order and transcends genres and boundaries. We […]
Turnover make lawn mowing a blissful experience in new video
If you have allergies or a tiny push mower, mowing the lawn can be a total joy-free buzzkill. Yet in the eyes of atmospheric rock band Turnover, mowing the lawn is a downright blissful experience in the new video for “Still In Motion.” The video for the song—taken from the band’s recently released Run For […]
Top 15 punk LPs of 1977 that undeniably defined the year
Punk festered the entire ’70s: The Stooges and New York Dolls cleared the field as all the misfits on the margins waited their turn, marinating in a stew of poverty, filth, midnight John Waters screenings, scratchy thrift-store garage and rockabilly 45s, ancient dimestore William S. Burroughs paperbacks and clothes stolen out of Goodwill dumpsters, then […]
The Killers lead ultimate “Mr. Brightside” sing-along at Glastonbury
The Killers brought out Johnny Marr of the Smiths to play “Mr. Brightside” at Glastonbury Festival. The band also brought out Pet Shop Boys to do a rendition of their song “Always On My Mind” and “Human.” With Marr, the band also played the Smiths classic “This Charming Man.” Read more: Miley Cyrus recruits Ashley […]
Alternative Press turns 34: 13 songs we’d rather hear on our birthday
Imagine a world without cell phones, energy drinks, the internet, streaming services or Waterparks. It was a day like this 34 years ago that the first issue of Alternative Press was brought into the world. The four-page issue looked more like a ’70s high school newspaper than an underground “magazine” for marginalized misfits into music […]
Morrissey praised by far-right political leader for controversial pin
After Morrissey wore a far-right political badge on his appearance on The Tonight Show, the the Smiths frontman faced a large amount of backlash. The pin in question represented right-wing party group For Britain. As previously reported, UK’s For Britain originated in 2017 by anti-Muslim activist Anne Marie Waters after a group of people separated from UKIP, […]
Morrissey faces backlash over extremist right-wing pin on 'Tonight Show'
Morrissey has come under fire for his recent appearance on The Tonight Show. However, it is not the performance itself that has fans up in arms. In fact, it appears as though a badge symbolizing extremist right-wing group For Britain is the catalyst for the recent backlash. In a story from NME, this is not […]
Did Morrissey accidentally get punched in the face during concert?
An overly excited fan may have gone a bit too far at Morrissey‘s show last night in San Diego. During his song “Every Day Is Like Sunday,” the fan stormed the stage and ran forcefully into the Smiths frontman. Read more: Aerosmith guitarist hospitalized, collapses after performance—UPDATED According to Pitchfork, Morrissey’s concert ceased after a fan […]
Liam Gallagher bids Morrissey a "miserable Christmas"
[Photos by: Rankin, Sam Rayner] Looks like chestnuts weren't the only things roasting on an open fire at Liam Gallagher's house this Christmas, as the former Oasis singer seemingly spent the evening roasting Morrissey on Twitter. See the tweets below. Read more: Morrissey defends Spacey, Weinstein On Monday, Gallagher (who may or may not have […]
14 amazing alternative covers of pop songs you probably haven't heard yet
Covers are great, aren’t they? They give you a chance to hear what is most likely a massive tune, but slightly different; or in the case of this list: with a bit of a rough, rock edge. Granted, there are several—seven, to be precise—Punk Goes Pop volumes that have a nice spattering of classic covers, […]
11 times bands changed their original song lyrics
For lots of bands, songwriting means working their way through multiple drafts of lyrics before settling on the right ones. Sometimes, even the album versions of lyrics aren’t entirely finalized. Musicians toy around with their lyrics at live performances all the time, changing the original words to prove a point, or just to switch things […]
Political message etched on the Smiths' RSD vinyl
Previously only released in the U.K., the Smiths' Record Store Day 7-inch vinyl containing two unreleased tracks and one secret political message etched on the record. Read more: Unauthorized Morrissey biopic has a new title Etched on the A-side of the vinyl, with a demo mix of the song, “The Boy With the Thorn in His Side” […]
Unauthorized Morrissey biopic has a new title
The famed Smiths' frontman may not have authorized it yet—but the Morrissey biopic is progressing with a new title, according to NME. Formerly called Steven, the film is now called England Is Mine, which is taken from the Smiths' song “Still Ill.” Read more: Morrissey, AFI, Taking Back Sunday, Alkaline Trio, more announced for festival […]
12 songs that sound happy but are actually super-sad
Usually it’s easy to spot a sad song. There are some dead giveaways, like a somber melody or a slow beat. But that’s not the case with these songs. They all sound bright and happy on the outside, sure. Then, once you’re minding your own business singing along on a car ride, you realize they’re […]
17 of the saddest songs ever
Sometimes, a sad song can help us absorb and understand the tragedies in life. Here are 17 songs we think are the saddest ever. Death Cab For Cutie – “I Will Follow You Into The Dark” The perfect combination of romance and rumination, Ben Gibbard’s solo serenade of ominous adoration tugs at the heartstrings and […]
From the Smiths to Green Day, map explains the detailed history of alternative music
[Photo credit: Dorothy] Every music genre can attempt to be traced back to its starting point, and designers at Dorothy released an intricate map that looks at the history of alternative music and its many, many branches. Check out the full chart below. (via Wired) Read more: The 5 great eras of pop-punk, from the ’70s to […]
An artist combined Peanuts comics and the Smiths lyrics in the best ways
[Photo courtesy This Charming Charlie Tumblr] Peanuts comics are usually pretty lighthearted and fun in nature, but not after graphic designer Lauren LoPrete adjusted them with sad Morrisey lyrics. LoPrete runs a Tumblr titled “This Charming Charlie,” which definitely isn't a pun on the accessory store. Instead, it's a pun that combines Charlie Brown's name […]
Morrissey really is playing Riot Fest
After famed Chicago festival Riot Fest announced its lineup with Morrissey as a headliner, the Smiths singer immediately disputed the claim on the official Moz fan site, “True To You.” Read more: Morrissey might not be confirmed for Riot Fest after all The site currently only has one post on its home page: “As of this […]
Morrissey biopic finds its Moz
He's the rock icon who told the world to “Sing Your Life” and now some British filmmakers are getting ready to film his life story. British film, stage and television star Jack Lowden will play Steven Patrick Morrissey in an upcoming biopic, Deadline reports. Actor @JALowden , from #War&Peace, cast to portray #Morrissey in film […]
The Smiths manager Joe Moss dies at 72
Joe Moss former manager to the Smiths and Johnny Marr passed away yesterday at age 72 after a battle with bone cancer. The news of Moss’ death was shared in statement on Marr’s website where he credits his late-manager to the Smith’s success. “Without him there wouldn’t have been any Smiths,” says Marr. “Everyone who […]
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