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Weird Al Backed Out of an Ad Spot After Being Kept in the Dark About the Company’s True Nature

Weird Al Yankovic is not embracing the supposed technology of the future. In a time when it feels like artificial intelligence is growing rapidly out...

09.07.2026 4

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This 1996 Alt-Rock Hit Took Words Straight out of a 1960s Dating Manual, Yet It’s Surprisingly Great

Despite their debut single being titled “Popular”, 90s alt-rock band Nada Surf took a while to find their niche. This single got them so close to...

09.07.2026 4

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3 Songs That Are Basically Artists’ One Big F*** You to Their Record Label

We should all know by now that the music industry is a broken system. But if you didn’t already know, here are three songs that brought the sinister...

07.07.2026 7

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This 1998 Rock Anthem Is About More Kinds of ‘Last Call’ Moments Than You Might Think

Semisonic’s 1998 hit single “Closing Time” is a last-call staple. It incorporates the iconic phrase “You don’t have to go home, but you...

07.07.2026 6

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3 Ice Cold Rock Songs to Get You Through the Summer Heatwave

This summer heat is hitting drastic highs (*cough* climate change *cough*), but we’ve put together a list of ice-cold rock songs to cool you off....

07.07.2026 5

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Ice Cream Trucks Once Ditched Their Creepy Chimes for Oasis and Spice Girls

When you think of the sound of an ice cream truck ambling slowly through a neighborhood, what comes to mind first? Probably something like “Turkey...

07.07.2026 7

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Beloved 90s Band Cancels Upcoming 2026 Tour Dates After Death of Longtime Bassist

Sixpence None the Richer was set to embark on a 2026 tour in the U.S. and U.K. this summer, but the band has announced that all dates have been...

07.07.2026 4

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Lil Wayne Last Minute Concert Cancellation: Rapper Says ‘Bad-A** Migraine’ Put Him at Risk for Seizures

Lil Wayne took some heat for cancelling a concert performance in Maine, and now he’s explaining himself. The rapper said he had some “bad-a**...

06.07.2026 7

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3 Female-Fronted 90s Alternative Bands Who Deserve More Recognition for Their Contributions to the Genre

Alternative rock and grunge of the 90s was notoriously a sausage fest. It’s not as bad now, but a lot of rock bands are still predominantly men....

06.07.2026 4

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This Pop Star Just Set a World Record With His Unconventional Touring Method

After concluding his mini-residency in London, Harry Styles set a world record with his atypical Together, Together Tour. On July 4, 2026, he closed...

06.07.2026 5

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31 Years Ago, This Future Alt-Rock Icon Released a Biting Single Ripped Straight From Her Diary

On July 6, 1995, Alanis Morissette released the lead single to her third album, Jagged Little Pill. The raw emotion of “You Oughta Know” helped...

06.07.2026 5

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By Refusing to Pay Royalties to AI Music, This Streaming Platform Sets a Precedent During Uncertain Times

First came Deezer’s AI detection tool, then other streaming platforms started explicitly labeling AI-generated music. Now, Tidal is setting the bar...

06.07.2026 6

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3 Sizzling Rock Songs if the Hot Hot Heat Is Your Favorite Part of Summer

Alright, so it’s summer, there’s a heatwave, we’re all suffering. But if you’re one of those freaks people who actually enjoy the unbearable...

06.07.2026 7

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Paws Tied About Your Pittsburgh Plans? Noah Kahan Extends Invitations to Fans Who Might Be Visiting the City for a Different Reason

Noah Kahan, New England’s favored son, is booked in the Rust Belt on July 3, 2026, where he’ll play Pittsburgh’s PNC Park. One major worry for...

03.07.2026 7

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3 Formative Dream Pop Albums From the 2010s You May Have Forgotten About

Dream pop was evolving in the 2010s, with several stylistic directions to go in at that point. Synth-based beats, or indie rock-influenced dreamy...

02.07.2026 8

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Lily Allen Responds to ‘West End Girl’ Tour Criticism, Including Those Wondering What, Exactly, They’re Paying For

Lily Allen is playing some of the biggest shows of her career following her highly personal 2025 album West End Girl. The emotionally raw nature of...

02.07.2026 7

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3 No-Skip Indie Rock Albums Celebrating Their 15th Anniversaries This Year

These three albums all fall under different aspects of the often-debated indie rock style. But there are two things we can’t deny. One, they’re...

02.07.2026 6

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39 Years Ago, This Formative Debut Album Bridged Two Genres That Eventually Led to Grindcore

In June 1987, U.K. metal band Napalm Death released their debut album, Scum, after several years of playing gigs and releasing demos. They became...

02.07.2026 5

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40 Years Ago, These Thrash Metal Stars Went Mainstream With Groundbreaking Single That Nods to David Bowie

On July 2, 1986, Metallica released the only single from their foundational third album, Master of Puppets. The album already dropped that March to...

02.07.2026 5

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The Strokes Share Latest Update on Founding Guitarist After Rumors About His ‘Temporary Break’ From the Band Ran Wild

After pushing the date back a couple of weeks, The Strokes are gearing up for the July 24, 2026, release of their latest album, Reality Awaits. They...

01.07.2026 8

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3 Albums That Still Sound so Good, You Won’t Believe They Came Out 30 Years Ago

These albums were all released in 1996, but they have a timeless sound that brings them up to date. The following albums sound so fresh, you’d never...

01.07.2026 7

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4 Mainstream Artists Who Have Been Hiding in Plain Sight in Your Favorite Video Games, Old and New

Video game soundtracks are key components of a game that help keep a player engaged and focused, or emotionally connected to the narrative. Some of...

01.07.2026 7

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29 Years Ago, This Band’s Third Album Was a Huge Success Despite Their US Label Calling It ‘Commercial Suicide’

On July 1, 1997, Radiohead’s third album, OK Computer, was released in the United States, after it dropped in the United Kingdom that May. Their...

01.07.2026 10

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3 Samples in Classic 90s Hip-Hop Tracks That’ll Have You Doing a Double-Take

A lot of 90s hip-hop was built on sampling, as was the hip-hop and rap of the decade before. Since the release of Sugarhill Gang’s 1979...

30.06.2026 7

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4 Albums That Prove Indie Sleaze Was a Spectrum

It’s hard to deny that indie sleaze was, in fact, a thing that happened when presented with clear evidence like this. While we wouldn’t...

30.06.2026 10

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Metallica Just Found a Clever Way to Cover This 1960s Murder Ballad Banned at a Welsh Stadium

During a gig on June 28 in Cardiff, Wales, Metallica stirred the pot a bit by covering a 1968 murder ballad that has been banned there since 2023....

30.06.2026 7

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34 Years Ago, This Movie Soundtrack Helped Bring the Growing Seattle Grunge Scene to a Bigger Audience

On June 30, 1992, the soundtrack to the upcoming film Singles was released. The Cameron Crowe-directed film would premiere almost three months later....

30.06.2026 6

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3 Covers of Radiohead’s ‘Creep’ That Remedy Its Unintended Loser Anthem Status

It’s no secret that Radiohead quickly got sick of the unintentional success of “Creep”. The band refused to play it live for years before...

29.06.2026 8

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3 Post-Punk 80s Tracks That Were Way Ahead of Their Time

There have been so many experimental artists in existence that some of them are bound to feel like artists out of time. The rare few go their entire...

29.06.2026 8

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The Death of Concert Etiquette: Why Fans Are Literally Sh*tting Themselves for the Algorithm

Just a few days after Olivia Rodrigo revealed that she has smelled fans wearing adult diapers to avoid losing their front row spot at her concerts,...

29.06.2026 7

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Another Cryptic My Chemical Romance Post Has Fans Asking, Will It Be New Music This Time?

Almost two months after announcing the 15th anniversary edition of Danger Days, My Chemical Romance has dropped another cryptic post. It seems that...

29.06.2026 6

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Are These 3 Albums From 1986 Still Just As Good 40 Years Later?

1986 was a pretty good year for album releases, judging by the entries on this list. So, 40 years later, do they still have the same appeal that they...

26.06.2026 7

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4 Electronic Tracks That Were Way Ahead of Their Time (And Arguably Even Better Today)

Electronic music has so many subgenres, each with distinct elements, that it’s hard to keep track of them all. If there’s one thing I know,...

25.06.2026 10

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Can You Guess Which Rapper Had His First Kiss While Listening to the Backstreet Boys? I Bet You Can

Truth be told, it might be a pretty easy guess. In a June 2026 sit-down with Billboard, the Backstreet Boys dropped the name while sharing the...

25.06.2026 9

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Mouse Head Is Actually Cat Person: Iconic DJ Becomes Hero to 27 Cats Rescued From Hoarding Situation

As diehard fans already know, the DJ famous for wearing a mouse head is actually a total cat person. Deadmau5 (real name Joel Zimmerman) popped up in...

25.06.2026 10

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Two Years Ago, This Pop Star’s Feet Pics Brought in More Money Than Her Spotify Streams, but Heartbreak Made Her Quit

It’s the two-year anniversary of Lily Allen starting her OnlyFans business, and while it didn’t last very long, there was a successful period...

25.06.2026 7

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Did The Offspring Actually Start the Biggest Mosh Pit to the Least Likely Mosh Pit Song Ever?

Today, in things that have never happened in our lifetime before now, The Offspring got a crowd to start a mosh pit with a Taylor Swift song. While...

25.06.2026 10

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3 Albums With Numbers in Their Titles That Are Turning 10 This Year

Is there any real correlation between albums with numbers in their titles and release dates in 2016? Probably not. But these three albums still...

24.06.2026 7

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Want to Catch Your Favorite World-Famous Rock Band at a Tiny Dive Bar in New England? It’s More Possible Than You Might Think

If you’ve ever dreamed of escaping the endless grind and spending a summer in a tiny New England seaport town, this one’s for you. The Muse, a...

24.06.2026 7

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31 Years Ago, a Harrowing Food Poisoning Experience Inspired This Grunge Band’s Unexpected Hit

On June 24, 1995, Pearl Jam was playing a show at San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. But they only got about seven songs in before frontman Eddie...

24.06.2026 8

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Could There Be Another Major Britpop Reunion Soon? Once This Longtime Rival Gets Out of the Way, Maybe

The last time Blur reunited was in 2023 for two concerts at Wembley Stadium, and their latest show together was at Coachella 2024. Between then and...

23.06.2026 6

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Controversial Alt-Pop Artist Announces Festival That Brings 90s Nostalgia, Today’s Alternative, and Charity Together for One Glorious Day

Despite no shortage of critics attempting to drag her down, Olivia Rodrigo’s star continues to rise. She released her third album on June 12, 2026,...

23.06.2026 6

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5 Years Ago Today, the ‘Free Britney’ Movement Began With Britney Spears’ First Attempt to Leave Conservatorship

In 2008, Britney Spears was put under a temporary conservatorship that was only supposed to last a few days following her public mental health crisis....

23.06.2026 9

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Halsey and Anthony Fantano Are Cage Fighting in Music Criticism Hell, and It’s Getting Weirder by the Tweet

New artist vs. critic beef just dropped, everyone. This time it’s between indie-pop star Halsey and YouTube music critic Anthony Fantano of the...

23.06.2026 7

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Oliver Tree’s Mother Shares Tribute for Late Son on Social Media As Dedications Continue

Oliver Tree's mother has addressed her son's death on social media, sharing a brief tribute and a childhood photo.

19.06.2026 8

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14 Years Ago, This Y2K Art Pop Icon Released an Album She Recorded in Secret, Featuring Strange Instruments Like ‘Voice of Pain’ and ‘Truck Stomping’

Fiona Apple recorded 'The Idler Wheel...' in total secrecy, which gave her the freedom to experiment with obscure instruments.

19.06.2026 8

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3 Covers That Influenced How the Original Artist Played the Song Live

Some cover songs are just the original in a different font, at which point, what’s the use of that? But a select few covers have transcended their...

19.06.2026 10

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How a Gardening Accident Changed This Indie Icon’s Guitar Technique (And No, This Isn’t a Spinal Tap Reference)

The news of Phoebe Bridgers’ first solo tour in three years, which she announced in early June 2026, has us recalling a story she shared in 2020....

18.06.2026 10

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Revisiting 3 Millennial Hype Anthems in an Attempt to Finally Make Sense of Them

If you lived through the popularity of the following Millennial anthems with your sanity intact, you deserve a Purple Heart. Or whatever the pop...

18.06.2026 10

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Maggie Rogers Called out Unfaithful NYT Journalist at Rosalía’s Madison Square Garden Confessional

Singer-songwriter Maggie Rogers was the latest guest to take part in Rosalía’s confessional booth as the Spanish pop star played her second show at...

18.06.2026 10

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