the genre brought a rush of new bands to the forefront of music, includingNirvana,Pearl Jam,SoundgardenandAlice in Chains. Grunge turned Seattle into the nation’s rock hotbed and influenced
More than a few incredibly talented bands have moved into this intriguing genre, including pop punk groups that have left an indelible mark on the music scene. Celebrating this musical prowess, let's delve into the different avenues of pop punk and meet the artists who've raised the bar, ...
Metalcore is a genre with talent and intensity, boasting a lineup of bands that have become a part of music history with their top songs and popular albums. The best metalcore bands of all time aren't just selected by a random selection from a hat. They're chosen by factors like fan...
”Joan Jettoncerecalledof her Runaways days, noting that sexism made it difficult for the band to get taken seriously. “[All-female bands] are out there, they just don’t get the notice the pop girls do. Go to any city and there’s an all-girl rock band — it’s just a matter ...
Below, we've assembled a collection of the Top 10 All-Female Rock Bands. Their musical styles are as unique as the talented women themselves. Some, such as Sleater-Kinney and Bikini Kill, came to prominence during the Riot Grrrl movement of feminist music in the '90s. Others, such as th...
By demanding full creative control and limited A&R capacities from the label, Sonic Youth unknowingly etched a successful template for future indie bands yearning for the double-dip of major-label distribution and indie-like sovereignty. --Amanda Petrusich 81. The Breeders: Pod (1990) Pod is a...
the Jesus Lizard were one of thetightestbands of the era. The rhythm section had a fierce and brutalist swing, pushing the groove of classic hard rock until it hit hardcore tempos. Albini can't be held responsible for guitarist Duane Denison's bandsaw tone, but Denison was also writing bo...
Glam, to this day, is not only used to describe the evolution of metal in the 80s, but it also is closely associated with music in general during that era. Bands likeMotley Crue,Def LeppardandPoisondominated the charts as they reached audiences far beyond metal-heavy locales like the Sunset...
Outlandos d'Amourand "Roxanne" made thePoliceone of the most buzzed-about bands in 1978 thanks to their savvy mix of pop, reggae, new wave and jazz-inflected rock 'n' roll. Follow-up LPReggatta de Blancupped the sophistication factor and highlighted the trio's tricky and often complex in...
Outlandos d'Amourand "Roxanne" made thePoliceone of the most buzzed-about bands in 1978 thanks to their savvy mix of pop, reggae, new wave and jazz-inflected rock 'n' roll. Follow-up LPReggatta de Blancupped the sophistication factor and highlighted the trio's tricky and often complex in...