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These three 90s rock bands had a decent rise to mainstream fame, but for one reason or another, they eventually faded. Not into obscurity, of course....
On March 4, 1993, PJ Harvey released Rid of Me, the second and last album credited to her eponymous trio. The album was highly praised at the time,...
When Soundgarden released their 1994 album Superunknown, its overwhelming success was the result of three months’ worth of grueling recording...
Think back to the covers of the Animorphs book series, and you’ll know exactly what we’re talking about here. You know, that mid-transformation...
Kneecap is gearing up for the release of their latest album, Fenian, on May 1, and in the meantime, dropped the final single. “Irish Goodbye”,...
Dolores O’Riordan wrote the lyrics to the Cranberries’ 1993 hit “Linger” after being publicly dumped by a guy at a disco club. The song began...
Zooey Deschanel is often known for her quirky personality, her bangs and big blue eyes, and for her notable role on New Girl, where her character Jess...
A Cornell University study published in April 2026 has potentially unlocked the unpredictable nature of “cancel culture.” Specifically, the study...
According to a study published in April 2026, listening to music is the top stress reliever in the U.S., with some surprising go-to artists. Health...
When the Pixies emerged, they were just one of the groups shaping alternative rock of the ’90s. They were clearly influential as time went on, but...
The New York Times released its “30 Greatest Living American Songwriters” list in April 2026, and I noticed myself disagreeing with some of the...
During a podcast appearance in April 2026, Akon confirmed his plans to dip his toe into country music. The R&B icon shared the news on Won of One: A...
On April 28, 2003, Apple launched its solution to the music industry’s hatred of MP3s. That day, the tech company announced iTunes, the online music...
On April 17, 2026, Sam Altman’s other AI company, Tools For Humanity, announced a partnership with Bruno Mars as he embarks on his Romantic Tour....
These three rock bands already had extensive discographies by the time they released the following albums in the year 2000. But even though it’s...
Nedra Talley Ross passed away on the night of April 26, 2026, at 80 years old, according to a post on The Ronettes’ Facebook page. She was the last...
On April 27, 2008, an issue of Vanity Fair magazine sparked outrage when Miley Cyrus appeared on the cover. The image, taken by famed photographer...
Miley Cyrus technically made her post-Disney debut in 2010 with Can’t Be Tamed. But her 2013 resurgence really put a much finer point on the...
On April 24, 1996, Stone Temple Pilots had been in an exhausting predicament for several years when they canceled their 1996-97 tour. In a public...
On April 24, 1983, the Desolation Center held the first of three concerts in the Mojave Desert. Formed by Stuart Swezey, the Los Angeles punk rock...
Several collaborations done with singer D4vd have been removed from digital streaming platforms following his arrest for first-degree murder. D4vd,...
Ticketmaster caught scalpers using fake accounts to buy multiple tickets to Harry Styles’ Madison Square Garden residency. In response, they have...
Metallica began recording their eighth album, St. Anger, on April 23, 2001, but they wouldn’t finish it until two years later. The process was so...
April 23, 2026, marks the 50th anniversary of the Ramones’ landmark self-titled debut album, released in 1976. The album was groundbreaking for the...
The one genre that could probably beat rap music for its sheer amount of feuds is rock. Classic rock tends to lean beef-heavy, but that could have...
While digging through the archives of horny 2000s pop-punk songs not long ago, an idea occurred: What if we created a list exclusively of horny...
Foo Fighters are on the press circuit now as they gear up for their 12th album, Your Favorite Toy, on April 24, 2026. They’ve discussed the...
MGK (f.k.a. Machine Gun Kelly, real name Colson Baker) released a new single, “FIX UR FACE”, on April 21, 2026. Along with a Fred Durst of Limp...
In January 2025, Deezer rolled out its unique detection tool for disclosing AI-generated music. It became the first streaming platform to clearly...
System of a Down drummer John Dolmayan blasted actress Charlize Theron on social media on April 20, 2026, calling for her to be in “an asylum or...
Grimes has announced her newest album, Psy Opera, her first full-length project since Miss Anthropocene from 2020. In between, she’s dropped a...
On April 21, 1990, Sinéad O’Connor’s cover of Prince’s “Nothing Compares 2 U” hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Years later, Prince died...
If any diehard Jack White fans are wracking their brains trying to guess what could possibly be considered his first showbiz moment, there’s an...
Pop-punk of the 2000s is a smorgasbord of typically male horniness, varying from the unsuspectingly sexual All-American Rejects, to the tragically...
Singer D4vd, real name David Burke, has been charged with first-degree murder in the case of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The investigation...
Massive Attack released their third album, Mezzanine, on April 20, 1998, and at two years shy of 30, it’s still a beloved entry in the trip-hop...
The origins of “420” as weed-related slang were hard to pin down for a long time. But the lore is rich with endless references. So many that it...
In 2006, Coca-Cola launched a 100-second-long ad with visuals by Japanese artist Nagi Noda and original music by Jack White. Noda had done several ad...
On April 17, 2020, Fiona Apple released Fetch the Bolt Cutters, her first album since The Idler Wheel… in 2012. This was a return to form for Apple;...
Midwest emo has a special way of making us nostalgic for things we can’t actually recall. Maybe these things never even happened, but we yearn for...
Disturbed frontman David Draiman is often vocal about his stance on politics in music. As well as politics in general. His April 2026 appearance on...
On April 16, 2018, Kendrick Lamar made Pulitzer Prize history as the first rapper to win the award in music. But beyond that, it was the first time...
On April 16, 1991, the one-off supergroup Temple of the Dog released its self-titled album, a memorial to former Mother Love Bone singer Andrew Wood....
MC5 was a rock band with authentic attitude, and they didn’t do anything by halves. Their debut album, Kick Out the Jams, was recorded live to...
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced its class of 2026 inductees on April 13. Oasis, Billy Idol, Luther Vandross, Wu-Tang Clan, and many others...
On April 15, 2026, the verdict in the high-profile antitrust trial against Live Nation and Ticketmaster found that the ticket sellers maintained an...
On the night of April 15, 2012, Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg’s Coachella headlining set was the main stage finale. Eminem was scheduled as a special...
On April 6, 1998, country icon Tammy Wynette died in her sleep at 55 years old. She had been plagued by health issues her entire life, culminating in...
All the former scene kids now working their conformist office jobs got the best news today, April 14, 2026. After ten years, post-hardcore icons...
A mysterious, unmarked vinyl appeared in several record stores in the U.S. and U.K., leaving fans scratching their heads after listening. The vocals...