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Bauhaus Singer Peter Murphy Releases New Solo Single “The Artroom Wonder”
–“’THE ARTROOM WONDER’ is an echo from my fourth year at senior school,” explains post-punk icon PETER MURPHY about his new single which is released today, March 21, 2025 via Metropolis Records. “Daniel Ash [former Bauhaus bandmate] and I are
Swans Announce North American Tour And New Album “Birthing”
Swans, who recently announced their seventeenth studio album, Birthing, arriving May 30 via Young God Records/Mute, have confirmed their first North American tour in support of the highly-anticipated release, launching on Sept. 4 in Philadelphia. Tickets are on-sale this Friday,
The Vapors Release New Album “Wasp In A Jar”
WASP IN A JAR, THE VAPORS new full-length, has been welcomed with open arms from critics and fans alike. Music mensch Ira Robbins in the seminal Trouser Press praised, “As if the group had been carefully preserved in amber since
Watch New Video For “Sickness” By Ani Kyd Wolf
Alternative Tentacles is proud to present the brand new music video for “Sickness” from Ani Kyd Wolf’s new album “The Last Steps of Man-Unkind” Ani Kyd Wolf had this to say about “Sickness”: “Sickness is a song about addiction. So
Former Cracker Bassist Bob Rupe Has Died
Cracker has released the following info via their social media accounts: It is with a heavy heart that we share the passing of Bob Rupe. Bob was the charismatic and talented bassist for Cracker from roughly 1994 to 1999. Along
Re-Live 90s Alt-Rock As EMF And Spacehog Announce Joint Tour
Coming June 2025, two platinum-selling artists will join forces for a co-headline tour – Forest of Dean’s favorite sons EMF and Leeds-by-way-of-NYC’s Spacehog. The tour kicks off on June 14th in San Jose, CA and focuses their routing around the
Skunk Anansie Returns With New Song “Cheers”
British rock icons SKUNK ANANSIE have announced their hugely anticipated new studio album ‘The Painful Truth’. The new album, their seventh studio collection and first in nine years, will be released on May 23rd via FLG Records. To celebrate, the
Listen To New Melvins 1983 Single “Victory Of The Pyramids”
Melvins 1983, the raw and unfiltered incarnation of the legendary band featuring Buzz Osborne and original Melvins drummer, Mike Dillard, return with Thunderball – their first full-length album in four years, out April 18 via Ipecac Recordings. “Thunderball is the
Bauhaus Singer Peter Murphy To release New Single “Swoon”
Peter Murphy has announced the release date of his new single entitled “Swoon” for February 14th, 2025. Pre-order Peter Murphy’s new single “Swoon” on Bandcamp at https://petermurphy.bandcamp.com/album/swoon Peter Murphy is a legendary singer fronting the highly influential early gothic rock band
90s Rockers The Spin Doctors Return With New Song “Still A Gorilla” And It’s A Banger!
In a surprising return, The Spin Doctors…remember them with “Little Miss Can’t Be Wrong” and “Two Princes.”? The band returns with their first new album in 12 years called “Face Full Of Cake” and the first single “Still A Gorilla”
The Cure’s Robert Smith Leaves Twitter, R.E.M’s Michael Stipe Boycotts Meta
Robert Smith is the latest in a line of musicians and celebrities to leave X (formerly Twitter). Smith posted the following on X announcing his departure: 19TH JANUARY 2025. TIME TO GO. ANY OTHER ACCOUNT ON TWITTER CLAIMING TO BE
No Doubt To Reform And Perform At FireAid Benefit Concert
No Doubt has posted the following: On January 30th, we will be joining the #FireAidLA lineup at Intuit Dome to show our support for those affected by the devastating fires. All proceeds from the FireAid Benefit Concert will help support rebuilding efforts, aid for
Dublin Ireland’s Gurriers Are Making Some Noise…The Good Kind!
Gurriers are making quite a stir. They’ve been called everything from punk, alternative, indie rock to heavy shoe gaze. Whatever you choose to label them or not label them, they are currently making a big impact with their unique sound.
White Stripes Get 20th Anniversary Edition Of “Get Behind Me Satan” With Unreleased Tracks
Third Man Records have announced the following regarding the album’s release: Third Man Records is proud to announce Get Behind Me Satan XX, the twentieth anniversary companion release to The White Stripes’ fifth album and the 63rd entry of its
Nine Inch Nails To Tour in 2025
Nine Inch Nails who haven’t performed on a world tour since 2018 have announced that they will indeed be touring in 2025. While some of the dates have already been leaked on the internet, the band issued the following statement
Are The Other Members Of Jane’s Addiction Moving On From Perry Farrell?
Just four months after Jane’s Addiction went on hiatus as a band, Jane’s Addiction bassist Eric Avery took to his Instagram account to announce that he is working on new music with Stephen Perkins and Dave Navarro. Perry Farrell’s name
THE USED Announce 25 Year Celebration with 3 Albums in 3 Nights Across America
Full Album Playthroughs:Self-Titled, In Love And Death and Lies For The Liars Rock icons The Used have announced their nationwide 25th Anniversary Tour creating an unforgetting experience for fans with 3 nights in each city, featuring a full album play
Dread Zeppelin Documentary: A Song Of Hope Available For Free Viewing
If you’ve ever heard or never heard Dread Zeppelin, this documentary is for you. Dread Zeppelin is for you. Dread Zeppelin is one of the most unique bands in rock music history. Mixing Reggae with Led Zeppelin sung by and
Listen To New Song By Bauhaus’ Peter Murphy And Boy George “Let The Flowers Grow”
Legendary artists PETER MURPHY and BOY GEORGE have joined forces for the gorgeous, orchestral new single “Let The Flowers Grow” which is available today via Metropolis Records. Recalls Peter, “I was recording my new album in Spain with Youth (Killing
4 Of The Singers For The Top 5 Grunge Bands Of The 90s Are Dead… So What Happened?
In no particular order, the top 5 Grunge bands of the 90s were Nirvana, Soundgarden, Alice In Chains, Stone Temple Pilots, and Pearl Jam. Of those bands, the only original singer left alive is Eddie Vedder, vocalist for Pearl Jam.