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One of the greatest things about punk and alternative music is its embrace of imperfection. Even though most alt-rock singers couldn't pass the first round of American Idol, their voices are often uniquely powerful and captivating. However, these six singers have voices that are too rough even for some alt-rock fans. -
5 Great Alt-Rock Bands Whose Line-Ups Never Changed: The Strokes, Radiohead, and more
If a band lasts longer than a few years, there's an excellent chance that someone's going to leave or get kicked out, and if it lasts long enough, this could become a frequent occurrence. However, these five bands somehow managed to maintain a consistent line-up for their entire careers. -
8 Songs That Were Last Minute Additions To Classic Albums: Prince, Bruce Springsteen, and more
There's no way of knowing how many classic songs we'll never get to hear. Maybe the writers don't think they're good enough to release, or maybe they never received the right publicity. These eight songs came very close to never being heard, and were only included on their albums at the last minute. -
Kiah Victoria Looks To Go Worldwide With Her Soulful Pop Blend... But First, New Music Seminar in NYC
You know the phrase "It's in your blood?" For some, that may seem like a hyperbolic excuse for a drive to do something great in the world, but for others, it's just the way it is... there's a constant need to perform, to spread your music and to try and be the biggest singer in the world. New Music Seminar Artist on the Verge Kiah Victoria is one such artist, and she's bound to be something huge. -
The Teen Age Gets By With A Little Help from Its Chemical Friends on New EP
The Teen Age swing by to discuss new EP 'Ways to Adapt,' plus snazzy suits and international crime organizations. Tune in! -
6 Incredible Artists Who Started Off As Drummers: Frank Zappa, Jack White, and more
Though plenty of musicians choose one instrument when starting out and stick to it (I know I have), these six artists all started off on drums before becoming renowned for something else. Here are six incredible musicians who started off as drummers. -
Sharks Over Brooklyn: Sharkmuffin and Desert Sharks are Alpha Bands Named After The Sea's Alpha Predators
What do a surf-rock revival group and a self-described "shredwave pop" band have in common? Desert Sharks and Sharkmuffin are both praised by the organizers of the 2014 New Music Seminar, and both have a fascination with mankind's biggest oceanic fear. -
7 Great Alt-Rock Songs Where The Lead Vocalist Doesn't Sing: Oasis, The White Stripes, and more
For most bands, one of their most identifiable aspects is the sound of the lead singer's voice. However, every once in a while another band member will step out in front and take the lead, sometimes even at the suggestion of the lead singer. Here are seven greatest alt-rock songs where someone else in the band sings lead. -
6 Albums Intended To Be The Artist's Last: R.E.M., Jay-Z, and more
It's not very often that an artist or band can plan its final album. Most of the time, the band unexpectedly splits, or someone unexpectedly passes away, turning its most recent album into its last, even if it wasn't meant to be. However, these six albums were actually recorded with the intention of being the artist's last. Whether or not the artist actually kept this promise, though, is another story. -
8 Pairs Of Bands With The Same (Or Similar) Names: Nirvana, Death, and more
Though two bands having similar names was understandable in the past, when you couldn't just Google your own name to see if it's been taken, there's no excuse for this in the Internet age, and yet it still occasionally happens. Here are eight pairs of bands with the same (or similar) names. -
Ranking The 12 Songs From 'Born In The U.S.A.'
Today is the thirtieth anniversary of the release of Bruce Springsteen's classic Born in the U.S.A., an album that sold over 30 million copies worldwide and spawned seven Top 10 singles (an all-time record tied with Michael Jackson's Thriller and Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814). To celebrate its anniversary, here's my ranking of the album's 12 songs, from weakest to best. -
On the Red Carpet with Shane Harper
Shane Harper, star of "God's Not Dead," took a few minutes to talk about his life on the Red Carpet at the 2nd Annual K-LOVE Fan Awards.
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