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10 emerging Scottish bands who are innovating alternative music

Between the likes of Snow Patrol, Biffy Clyro and beyond, Scotland set some solid roots in the ’90s mainstream alternative explosion. Don’t mistake its prominence in the music scene as a thing of the past, though. The country has been churning out new powerhouse bands well into the modern era. Though relatively small compared to other alternative hubs such as the […]

It might soon be harder for foreign bands to tour the United States

Heading out on any sort of international tour is never cheap—but for foreign acts wanting to hit the States, it’s going to start costing a decent amount more from their wallets. Last week, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it would be implementing a series of cost increases on applications and […]

Musicians react to same-sex marriage ruling

Today, June 26, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled same-sex marriage legal nationwide. Before this, same-sex marriages were only allowed in 37 states, along with Washington, D.C. “No union is more profound than marriage, for it embodies the highest ideals of love, fidelity, devotion, sacrifice, and family,” writes Justice Anthony Kennedy, who joined the […]