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4 Grunge Stars Who Also Had Solo Careers

Grunge music is known for its many big name bands. But there are also a number of important solo careers to highlight. The post 4 Grunge Stars Who...

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4 One-Hit Wonders From 2000s Rap

The 2000s boasted many big name hip-hop artists like Eminem and Jay-Z. But these are some great one-hit wonders from the decade. The post 4 One-Hit...

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“My Dad Was One of the Best Singers and Guitar Players of All Time”: Jakob Nowell Talks Sublime and New Single ‘Ensenada’

Sublime is now fronted by late lead singer Bradley Nowell's son Jakob. We caught up with him to talk about the band's new single "Ensenada." The post...

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4 1990s Alt-Rock Staples Everyone Adored

The 1990s were a different time when the majority of people could come together over the alt-rock songs they love. The post 4 1990s Alt-Rock Staples...

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NBA Champ Masai Ujiri Talks Giants of Africa Fest: “There’s a Sense of Togetherness”

Masai Ujiri's Giants of Africa festival kicks off at the end of July. We talked about the fest's origins with the former GM. The post NBA Champ Masai...

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4 Fire Guest Features From 2000s Rap

The 2000s are not talked about enough when it comes to music. The decade also included some great rap features, like these. The post 4 Fire Guest...

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5 Female Alt-Rock Stars of the 1990s We Know You Love

The 1990s were an eclectic decade with great bands and stars. These are five female alt-rock stars we know you love. The post 5 Female Alt-Rock Stars...

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4 1990s Hit Songs From Non Core Four Grunge Artists

In the 1990s, the top four grunge bands provided lots of great songs. But these are four hits from non core four grunge groups. The post 4 1990s Hit...

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3 ‘Unplugged’ Acoustic Pearl Jam Songs You Forgot About

Pearl Jam recorded a memorable MTV Unplugged show. These are three acoustic songs you forgot slapped from it. The post 3 ‘Unplugged’ Acoustic...

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4 Incredible Nirvana ‘Unplugged’ Acoustic Songs

The 1994 Nirvana MTV Unplugged album is perfect. But these four songs from the recording are especially great. The post 4 Incredible Nirvana...

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4 Times Alt-Rock Bands Went Acoustic (and It Actually Worked)

Going from an electric rock band to an acoustic rock band is tough. But these four times it worked incredibly well. The post 4 Times Alt-Rock Bands...

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3 Rap One-Hit Wonders From the 1980s That Still Slap

The 1980s were flush with great rap music. But these are three one-hit wonders from the decade that we still love today. The post 3 Rap One-Hit...

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4 Songs That Made Johnny Cash the Coolest

Johnny Cash is a great singer, celebrity and musical personality. These four songs explain why he was just the coolest. The post 4 Songs That Made...

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4 Hits You Didn’t Know Bob Dylan Wrote For Other Artists

Bob Dylan wrote so many great songs that he shared some with other artists. These are four of those songs he wrote for others. The post 4 Hits You...

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3 Songs From the Golden Age of Rap Not Written By the Performer

Most of the time, a rapper will hear a beat, think about a concept and either write lyrics down on paper or memorize them in their head, and then...

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4 Grunge Deep Cuts That Deserve More Love Today

There are many famous grunge tracks in the world, but these are four grunge deep cuts that deserve more love. The post 4 Grunge Deep Cuts That Deserve...

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Premiere: Legendary Band Fishbone Shares New Single “Suckered by Sabotage”

It’s impossible to understate the importance and influence of the Los Angeles-born band, Fishbone. The list of groups the untraditional collective...

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“We Need To Build an Active Kind of Hope”—Silvana Estrada Releases Stirring New Single “Lila Alelí”

Silvana Estrada is one of the most exciting artists out. Not because of flash but because of a sense of tradition. See her new single now. The post...

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4 Alt-Rock Bands Who (Arguably) Peaked With Their Debut Album

Some bands just peak with their debut album. These are four alt-rock bands who did just that with their debuts. The post 4 Alt-Rock Bands Who...

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4 of the Grungiest Grunge Songs That Ever Grunged

Grunge music was the soundtrack for the 1990s. But there were certain grunge songs that really defined the genre. The post 4 of the Grungiest Grunge...

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4 Underground Grunge Bands That Should’ve Been Huge

In the history of grunge music, there were many famous bands. But here below are four underground grunge bands that should have been huge. The post 4...

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3 Iconic Rap Debut Albums From the 1990s That Still Slap

The 1990s were the golden age of rap music. And these are three iconic debut albums from that time period. The post 3 Iconic Rap Debut Albums From the...

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The 4 Grunge Groups That Featured Jeff Ament and Stone Gossard

Two musicians were in four of the most significant grunge groups ever. They are Jeff Ament and Stone Gossard. The post The 4 Grunge Groups That...

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3 Alternative Radio One-Hit Wonders From the 1990s That Still Rule

If you grew up in the 1990s, you know how great the decade was when it came the wide variety of music available. At the time, the radio was...

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4 Songs That Marked the Unofficial Death of Grunge

While the height of grunge music was some 30 years ago, many still find the genre fascinating because it was so unpredictable. It came out of nowhere....

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‘The Goal Isn’t Trust but Malleability’: ‘Pavements’ Director Alex Ross Perry on the Terrible Truths of Banal Music Biopics

Alex Ross Perry takes us behind the curtain on his new biopic about the rock band Pavement. Is it worth your time? Maybe. The post ‘The Goal Isn’t...

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4 Alt-Rock Albums That Defined the 1990s

The 1990s were famous for rock music. Here are four alt-rock albums that defined the decade and were all over the airwaves. The post 4 Alt-Rock Albums...

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Portugal. The Man’s John Gourley on New Music, Environmentalism and Parenthood

Alternative rock outfit Portugal. The Man just dropped their newest EP, 'uLu Selects Volume 2' today, June 6. The post Portugal. The Man’s John...

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R.E.M.’s Peter Buck on Eclectic New Supergroup Drink the Sea

R.E.M.'s Peter Buck talks new supergroup Drink the Sea, band chemistry, and collaborative relationships in music. The post R.E.M.’s Peter Buck on...

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3 UK Bands That Could Have Been Considered Grunge

Grunge music was created in Seattle, Washington. Yet, these three UK bands have a grunge sound that feels authentic. The post 3 UK Bands That Could...

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3 Incredible Grunge Albums From the 1980s You Need to Hear ASAP

When people today think about grunge music, it’s often the 1990s that come to mind. The era where MTV showcased flannel shirts, stringy hair, and...

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Premiere: Seattle Rappers Oblé Reed and Travis Thompson Drop “Roll Call”

Seattle hip-hop has a rich and eclectic history. From a national perspective, the lineage can be traced back to artists like Sir Mix-a-Lot and his...

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3 Sub Pop Grunge Songs From the ’90s That Still Rock

Without the contributions and foresight of the Seattle-born record label Sub Pop, grunge music fans everywhere would be without much of their favorite...

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Garbage’s Shirley Manson Puts Spiders Outside and Lives in the Moment

On Friday (May 30), the Madison, Wisconsin-born rock band Garbage will release their newest LP, Let All That We Imagine Be The Light. The music on the...

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4 Grunge Albums From the 1990s We Still Love 30 Years Later

In many ways, grunge music is famous for the stars it created. Without blinking, you can rattle off big names like Kurt Cobain, Eddie Vedder, Chris...

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No Skips: 3 Perfect Rap Albums From the 1990s

For many, the 1990s mark the golden age of rap music. While the genre was born in the ’70s and came of age in the ’80s, it was the 1990s when...

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Natalie Bergman Releases Single ‘Dance’ Ahead of New LP ‘My Home Is Not in This World’

Natalie Bergman is numinous. The spiritual-minded artist writes songs that seem to have been around for decades, perhaps even hundreds of years. And...

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4 Big Grunge Bands Not From Seattle

When you talk about grunge music, there is an important distinction to make, a difficult question you have to answer. Can a band be grunge if it’s...

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5 One-Hit Wonders From the Golden Age of Hip-Hop

The ’90s—ah, to be young again. The decade boasted some of the most indelible and enjoyable pop culture from recent memory. It’s an iconic...

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3 Grunge Albums From the ’80s Released on the SST Records Label

When music fans think of ’80s grunge music, the label Sub Pop often comes to mind. Founded by Bruce Pavitt in his dorm room at Evergreen College,...

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4 Grunge Stars Every Kid Had on Their Bedroom Walls in the ’90s

In the late ’80s and especially in the ’90s, grunge music was all the rage. For many, there was nothing else in music that could compare. But...

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4 Bob Dylan Songs From the ’60s That Seem Like They’re 1,000 Years Old

When Bob Dylan popped up on the New York City folk scene in the early ’60s, people quickly took notice. But it wasn’t necessarily for his singing...

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3 Strangely Romantic Grunge Songs

If you were asked to describe grunge music to someone who had never heard of the genre before, probably the very last adjective you’d use to explain...

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3 Rap Songs From the ’80s Produced by Rick Rubin

Born in the ’70s, rap music came of age in the ’80s. At first, the stuff was made by taking disco song breaks and playing them on repeat while...

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3 Grunge Songs About Real People and Things in Seattle

Grunge music was born in Seattle, Washington. Officially, the genre started some time in the 1980s and rose to become perhaps the most dominant art...

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4 Grunge Songs From the ’80s Produced by Jack ‘The Grungefather’ Endino

The genre of grunge may not have become the global phenomenon it did had it not been for Jack Endino. Born in Southbury, Connecticut, Endino moved to...

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4 Grunge Songs That Hit Before the ’90s

When the clock struck 12:01 a.m. on January 1, 1990, it was almost like the grunge fairy waved her wand and the gloomy, buzzy subgenre of rock became...

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4 Grunge Songs Inspired By True Events

There are times when life reflects art. When a work is so strong that people in the real world mimic it, quote it, or even recreate their surroundings...

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4 Indie Artists Every Melomaniac Should Have on Their Playlist

Your music choices say a lot about you. Are you a classic rock fan who wants to flex to big guitar solos? Do you like solemn grunge music that makes...

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3 Songs From The Doors That Make You Feel Like You’re on Shrooms

Music is a wonderful thing. It plays with your physiology, oftentimes without your notice. You press play on a song and your toes begin to tap...

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