Alternative Rock

Underrated Albums of the 90s -- Part 1

Robbie Gennet | Posted 05.15.2012

Robbie Gennet

I wanted to shine a light on some stellar records from the '90s, now that enough time has passed to get some perspective. Feel free to post your own under-appreciated faves from the '90s in the comments below.

'It's Time' for Imagine Dragons: An Interview With Front Man Dan

Jon Chattman | Posted 05.02.2012

Jon Chattman

2012-05-02-chattman.jpg I caught up with Imagine Dragons' front man Dan Reynolds and asked him their current tour and how "It's Time" manages to stay cool even when played ad nauseum on my favorite alt-rock station.

fiN: 'Twenty Three'/'Eve' Launch at Bush Hall, London

Lydia Hughes | Posted 04.23.2012

Lydia Hughes

fiN, the alternative rock quartet from Wandsworth played at Bush Hall, London this week to launch their new single 'Twenty Three' / 'Eve'.

A-Sides With Jon Chattman: Candlebox Is Never "Far Behind"

Jon Chattman | Posted 04.06.2012

Jon Chattman

Multi-platinum rockers Candlebox are back with their first studio album in almost four years called Love Stories & Other Musings.

Music Matters

Marc Ruxin | Posted 05.06.2012

Marc Ruxin

It transports you back to great loves, crippling breakups, perfect summer nights, endless road trips, or the birth of a child. There is nothing in this world that even comes close to the associative power carried in song.

Imperfect Circle: R.E.M. Sums Up A Career In 40 Songs

Tony Sachs | Posted 01.15.2012

Tony Sachs

I can think of few other artists who have changed their sound so radically, so many times. "Gardening At Night," from 1982, doesn't sound anything like "Everybody Hurts," from 1992.

Put 10,000 Maniacs in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Dave Astor | Posted 09.09.2011

Dave Astor

As I write this post, I'm sitting in The Wishing Chair. That's the name of a 10,000 Maniacs album from 1985, and also reflects my wish that the band be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. It would be a much-deserved honor.

France's Neo-New Wavers Tahiti 80 Return

Salvatore Bono | Posted 05.25.2011

Salvatore Bono

Tahiti 80's The Past, The Present & The Possible is a fun and dynamic record that may very well be their ticket back into America.

Power-Pop Legends The Posies To Release "Blood/Candy," Their First New Album In Five Years

Tony Sachs | Posted 05.25.2011

Tony Sachs

The Posies, who for more than two decades have staked their claim as one of the finest power-pop bands in the world, have announced the upcoming release of their first new album in five years.

Vinyl Is Forever: In Praise of Indie Record Stores

James Rotondi | Posted 05.25.2011

James Rotondi

This piece was originally posted at the MTV Music Blog For those who only buy their music on iTunes, Amazon.com, or other online digital music servic...

Author (Still) Unknown: The Brilliant Music and Star-Crossed Career of Jason Falkner

Tony Sachs | Posted 05.25.2011

Tony Sachs

If you amassed a decent music collection during the '90s and '00s, then there's a good chance you own at least one record on which Jason Falkner has played, written or produced.

Does America Also Need Cultural Health Care?

Rob Patterson | Posted 05.25.2011

Rob Patterson

The majors were an almost ghostly presence at SXSW 2010. The indies have now seized the day within the leading-edge music market.