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Redd Kross have been a band for about 45 years, and they’ve had a fascinating run. Brothers Jeff and Steven McDonald were little kids — 15 and 11, respectively —... more info
Metal Injection —
"I have nothing but respect for those guys. I have absolute respect."
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"I was absolutely unprepared for the level of positivity and kindness I would receive from the fans after the gig."
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In less than a month, New York’s Sleigh Bells will release their new album Bunky Becky Birthday Boy. So far the noise-pop duo has unveiled “Wanna Start A Band?” ... more info
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In The Alternative Number Ones, I’m reviewing every #1 single in the history of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative Songs, starting with the moment that th... more info
Magnet Magazine — Fearless leader of Atlanta’s Britpop/surf-rock contingent for almost two decades, Gringo Star is set to release its eighth album, Sweethearts, May 2 via the Michigan-ba... more info
Magnet Magazine — 35 years ago today, Depeche Mode released Violator. Pleasures remain; so does the pain. Read our Q&A with Martin Gore:
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Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday Thao Nguyen (Thao & The Get Down Stay Down). Yes, so on and so on. Photo for MAGNET by Chris Sikich. Watch our MAGNET television episode with her:
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Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday Terry Hall (Specials, Fun Boy Three). It’s the way that you did it. Read the Phenomenal Handclap Band in MAGNET on the Specials:
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Magnet Magazine — 15 years ago today, Goldfrapp released Head First. Shiny and warm. Read our review of the essential album that came before it:
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Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday Ricky Wilson (B-52s). Dance this mess around. Read our Q&A with his sister and bandmate Cindy:
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Magnet Magazine — 35 years ago today, Robert Plant released Manic Nirvana. It’s the anniversary. Plant live in 2019:
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Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday Brant Bjork (Kyuss, Fu Manchu). Desert storm trooper. Read our Bjork “live” review:
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Obscure Sound — “Here We Go Again” is a moving new track from MIDTONES, coming via their upcoming third album, Mountain, out later this year. A dreamy, late-night rock expanse shows ... more info
Obscure Sound — A gripping rock escalation compels on “Lemony Snippet,” the debut solo single from Ruff Hunter. Formerly from the acclaimed band The Polar Boys, the artist excels her... more info
Obscure Sound — A suave psych-rock stylishness shines on “i wanna know,” a new track from OAKS, the project of Los Angeles-based artist Miguel Oaks. “I wanna know, what we’re gon... more info
Obscure Sound — The self-titled EP from Buffalo-based band Split From the Mind channels a consuming hard-rocking vigor, inspired by acts like TOOL, Nine Inch Nails, and Queens of the Sto... more info
Antimusic Rock — >Lollapalooza has unveiled its 2025 lineup, led by superstars Olivia Rodrigo, Tyler, The Creator, Sabrina Carpenter, RUFUS DU SOL, Luke Combs more info
Antimusic Rock — The final pieces of the Camp Punksylvania 2025 lineup are officially falling into place, and it's going to be a stacked finish. more info