History of Alt / Indie Music
School's In: Indie 101. A comprehensive rock-n-roll chronology from the very first rumblings of alternative music, highlighting the groundbreaking records and most influential artists. Discover the key figures who shaped underground sound.
J Mascis Kicks Lou Barlow Out of Dinosaur Jr
When the Dinosaur Jr honcho obtusely let his bassplayer go, Barlow turned around and aired his grievances in a series of Sebadoh songs.
When the Dinosaur Jr honcho obtusely let his bassplayer go, Barlow turned around and aired his grievances in a series of Sebadoh songs.
Alternative Music 101 - Are 'Alternative' and 'Indie' the Same Thing?
We debate the question that has plagued mankind for centuries: what do 'alternative' and 'indie' actually really mean? And is it just the same thing?
We debate the question that has plagued mankind for centuries: what do 'alternative' and 'indie' actually really mean? And is it just the same thing?
Alternative Music 101 - Your FAQ Primer
Your guide to the confusing basics of Alternative Music. Just remember: there are no dumb questions, only answers
Your guide to the confusing basics of Alternative Music. Just remember: there are no dumb questions, only answers
2008 Grammy Alternative Nominees Form-Guide
Just between me and you and a worldwide television viewing audience of 2 billion people, the Grammys have naught to do with good music.
Just between me and you and a worldwide television viewing audience of 2 billion people, the Grammys have naught to do with good music.
Alt History: Spiritualized Play World's Highest Ever Show
Never one for subtle symbolism, Jason Pierce commands his space-cadets up all 144 storeys of Toronto's CN Tower.
Never one for subtle symbolism, Jason Pierce commands his space-cadets up all 144 storeys of Toronto's CN Tower.
Alt History: The Sex Pistols Play Manchester
40 people were there, 4000 claim they were. A look at one of the most legendary, influential gigs in modern music history.
40 people were there, 4000 claim they were. A look at one of the most legendary, influential gigs in modern music history.
Alt History: Lou Reed Releases 'Metal Machine Music'
In 1975, Lou Reed released one of the strangest, most confronting, most misunderstood records in rock history.
In 1975, Lou Reed released one of the strangest, most confronting, most misunderstood records in rock history.
Alt History: Pitchfork Reviews Jet's 'Shine On'
When urination says it all for the retro-rock generation.
When urination says it all for the retro-rock generation.
Alt History: Kurt Cobain wears Daniel Johnston T-Shirt to VMAs
Back in 1992, what t-shirt you wore really mattered.
Back in 1992, what t-shirt you wore really mattered.