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16 Years Ago: Pearl Jam Work Through Their Issues With ‘Binaural’
The turn of the millennium found grunge icons Pearl Jam in a very introspective state.
14 Facts You Probably Didn’t Know About the Flaming Lips
The Flaming Lips have defied all the odds by not only staying productive for as long as they have, but by consistently upping their game as time passes.
Throwback Thursday: Nirvana Wish You a Merry Christmas
How the heck does Dave Grohl not know 'Joy to the World'?
The Story of Smashing Pumpkins’ Sprawling ‘Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness’
It's the album that's come to define Smashing Pumpkins to most people. To others, it's come to define the entire post-grunge era.
Throwback Thursday: the White Stripes Jam With Jools Holland
Jack White swaps instruments mid-song and the host joins the Detroit duo on keyboards during a memorable appearance on British TV in 2007.
25 Years Ago: Nirvana Played Their Legendary Set at England’s Reading Festival
Twenty-five years ago, Nirvana descended upon the Reading Festival for what would be one of the most legendary performances of their career.
8 Years Ago: Smashing Pumpkins Release Their ‘Comeback’ Album, ‘Zeitgeist’
If you can move past the baggage that comes from a comeback album without half the original members, Smashing Pumpkins' 'Zeitgeist' holds up surprisingly well.
Throwback Thursday: Chris Cornell’s Foray Into R&B
As the Soundgarden frontman, Chris Cornell grabbed everyone's attention with his powerful vocals and dark, brooding lyrics.
14 Facts You Probably Didn’t Know About Blur
In honor of Blur's upcoming reunion album, 'The Magic Whip,' we've put together a list of some interesting Blur trivia.
U2’s Video for ‘Every Breaking Wave’ Revisits Ireland’s Brutal Past
To be honest, the headline for this story might be taken as a bit of a spoiler.
Throwback Thursday: Why We’re Excited About Blur’s New Album
After hearing the news about a new Blur album, we decided to take a short look at some hits from the past to remember why we love this English rock quartet.
Noel Gallagher Says Recording New Album Was ‘A Major Pain in the Arse’
A wise man once said, "Sometimes you eat the bar, and sometimes the bar, well, he eats you."