The Alternative Rock Icon P.J Harvey turns 55 today

P.J Harvey rose to fame in the early 90’s through the Alternative Rock scene gathering loyal fans such as Kurt Cobain and John Peel

Suede’s Brett Anderson turns 57

Brett Anderson formed Suede in the late 1980’s and by 1993 they released their critically acclaimed debut album “Suede.” Though the band was labeled as Britpop but were closer to 1970’s David Bowie than The Beatles

Revisiting David Bowie’s influential 1980 album “Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps)”

“Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps)” is not often regarded as one of David Bowie’s groundbreaking albums, however it is, the impact and influence it had on Alternative Rock during the 1980’s and 1990’s it’s tremendous

A journey through the world of Nick Cave: 10 essential songs by one of music’s darkest poets

Despite never aiming to the music charts, Nick Cave was able to cross into the mainstream with his death, religion, love and violence lyrical obsessions alongside dark music, sung by his baritone and emotional voice

Radiohead debut single “Creep” is released in 1992

“Creep” was released as their debut single on September 21st, 1992, and despite the band self-criticism of it, is still regarded as their signature song

Revisiting “In Utero,” Nirvana’s Last Testament

Released officially worldwide on September 21st, 1993, “In Utero” it’s the most corrosive of all Nirvana albums and light years away from its predecessor the successful 1991 “Nevermind” that brought fame to the Seattle band and put them on the lead of the Grunge movement in the early 90’s

Soundgarden’s Ben Shepperd turns 56 today

He joined Soundgarden in 1990 and brought along unique basslines and compositions that were essential to the band’s evolution

Revisiting Pearl Jam’s second album “Vs.”

“Vs.” is regarded as one of Pearl Jam’s best albums, despite no music videos were made for it, and going through the shadow of Nirvana’s Kurt Cobain suicide just a few months after its release

Looking back at Hole’s debut “Pretty On The Inside”

Hole’s debut album produced by Kim Gordon it’s one of the 90’s Alternative Rock seminal albums and gained a cult following among rock and punk music fans since its release on September 17th, 1991

In 1991 Nirvana kick-start the Alternative Rock revolution

Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit” kick started the Alternative Rock revolution on September 10th, 1991

Remembering Dolores O’Riordan

We look back at the career of The Cranberries charismatic lead singer born 53 years ago today

Alternative Rock producer and Garbage member Butch Vig turns 69

Butch Vig produced some of the most acclaimed albums of the 1990’s including “Nevermind” by Nirvana and “Siamese Dream” by The Smashing Pumpkins and his own band Garbage debut in 1995. Today he turns 69

90’s Alternative Rock Star Juliana Hatfield turns 57

Her debut solo album, “Hey Babe,” was released in 1992 to critical acclaim followed by “Become What You Are,” which included the hit single “My Sister,” that received significant radio airplay and became one of her most recognizable songs

The Top 10 Sonic Youth Songs

We look back at the Top 10 most popular Sonic Youth songs today that founder, vocalist and guitarist Thurston Moore, the acclaimed “King of Noise,” turns 66

Jack Irons, the original drummer and co-founder of the Red Hot Chili Peppers celebrates 62 today

Irons’ professional career began in the late 1970s when he co-founded the influential alternative rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers alongside his high school friends Michael “Flea” Balzary and Hillel Slovak and later was also the drummer for Pearl Jam during the mid to late 1990’s

The Life and Career Of Nico

From Berlin to Chelsea Hotel, model, actress, singer, Warhol Superstar, Rock Star lover were just some of the roles Nico lived during her short but intense life. She is best remembered as one of The Velvet Underground’s vocalists on their debut album “The Velvet Underground & Nico” but Nico’s stunning songs and solo career left an undeniable influence on modern music. We look back at her life and career 36 years after her untimely passing

Steve Shelley, the rhythmic backbone of Sonic Youth, turns 62 today

Steve Shelley’s tenure with Sonic Youth spans several decades and includes numerous critically acclaimed albums including “Daydream Nation,” “Goo” and “Dirty”

The record producer and musician Brendan O´Brien celebrates 64 today

Brendan O’Brien’s career took a significant leap forward in the 1990s when he worked with some of the biggest names in rock music and produced albums for iconic bands like Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, and Stone Temple Pilots

The Indie Rock Icon Kim Deal turns 63 today

Kim Deal is known for her work with the iconic alternative rock bands Pixies and The Breeders, her contributions to alternative rock and her role in shaping the sound of the late 20th and early 21st centuries

The Smashing Pumpkins drummer Jimmy Chamberlin turns 60 today

Renowned as the powerhouse drummer for the iconic rock band The Smashing Pumpkins, Chamberlin’s technical skill and dynamic playing have made him one of the most respected drummers in the music industry

The Stone Temple Pilots drummer Eric Kretz turns 58 today

Eric Kretz is one of the most well known and discreet drummers in Rock. As a member of Stone Temple Pilots, he co-wrote songs such as the 1992 hit “Plush”. Today he turns 58

Dave Navarro turns 57 today

Dave Navarro is one of the first Alternative Rock guitar heroes, he has been a member of bands such as Jane’s Addiction and the Red Hot Chili Peppers but also collaborated with artists as diverse as P.Diddy, Michael Jackson, Nine Inch Nails and Alanis Morissette. We look back at his life and career

Alanis Morissette turns 50 today

In 1995, Morissette released “Jagged Little Pill,” an album that catapulted her to international fame and sold over 33 million copies worldwide

The guitarist and songwriter Tom Morello turns 60 today

Morello co-founded the bands Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave scoring several hits with both bands including “Killing in the Name” and “Like a Stone”

Remembering the Hole’s bassist Kristen Pfaff

The late Kristen Pfaff joined Hole during the recording of their critically acclaimed album “Live Through This” and her contributions to the album were substantial, with her bass playing adding depth and intensity to tracks like “Violet” and “Miss World”

The Top 10 Morrissey songs

Controversial, influential and talented, with The Smiths, Morrissey defined the British Alternative Rock scene of the 1980’s with songs that remain timeless, but he has been leading a very successful and influential solo career of his own for over 30 years now. We list what we think are his 10 best songs to celebrate his 65th birthday

Singer and musician Josh Homme turns 51 today

One of the most signficant figures in the Alternative rock scene over the last 30 years, Homme helped pioneer the desert rock sound, characterized by heavy, riff-laden guitar work and hypnotic rhythms

Steve Albini 1962-2024

His work as a producer yielded some of the most iconic albums in alternative music history, among them are Nirvana’s “In Utero,” Pixies’ “Surfer Rosa,” and PJ Harvey’s “Rid of Me”

The Top 10 Sonic Youth songs featuring Kim Gordon on vocals

The 10 best Sonic Youth songs featuring Kim Gordon as lead vocalist to mark the 71st anniversary of the influential Kim Gordon

Iggy Pop: The 9 Lives Of The Iguana

Iggy Pop is a survivor, a warrior of Rock music that we must be grateful for still being able to witness on his ongoing legendary career. Today he turns 77 and we look back at his life and career

Revisiting the 1993 Aerosmith’s hit album “Get A Grip”, a timeless record

In 1993 Aerosmith released one of the greatest albums of their career, “Get A Grip”. Featuring a string of hit singles and music videos that blend the band’s Hard Rock sound together with Pop sensibilities and Alternative Rock, making them fit to belong to the 1990’s Rock scene. We revisit this timeless Rock classic by Aerosmith

The Children… – veterans of such notable ensembles as Swans and Cop Shoot Cop among others – are releasing their second album A Sudden Craving on Erototox Decodings on 12” LP vinyl and digital download.

The resulting music is raw, prickly balm for the soul. An atmospheric montage of aggrieved ballads, plaintive anthems and jagged rockers that couldn’t possibly exist discretely, the essential pieces of an enveloping tapestry that bleeds into itself, cursed and then transfigured.

Black Francis turns 59: Look back at 10 of the Pixies best songs

The Pixies are regarded as one of the most influential of all time in Alternative Rock, with fans that included David Bowie and Kurt Cobain

Nirvana on Video: 1989-1994

Despite the short and meteoric career, Nirvana left their history well documented on film and video since the band was formed

Alice In Chains founder and guitarist Jerry Cantrell turns 58 today

Jerry Cantrell founded Alice In Chains with the late Layne Staley in 1987. The band was one of the leaders in the Grunge Rock movement during the 1990’s, and despite Staley’s demise in 2002, Cantrell kept Alice In Chains alive and successful, we look back at his career

The Smashing Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan turns 57 today

Billy Corgan wrote some of the most significant Alternative Rock anthems of the 1990’s with The Smashing Pumpkins, but the size of his talent as often been compared to the size of his ego. Corgan was born on this day in 1967

Kurt Cobain 57th Anniversary Special

A talented artist, songwriter, musician and a passionate advocate for women’s and gay rights, Kurt Cobain left the earthly plan by his own hand on April 8, 1994 at age 27, but today we celebrate his life with a special feature that includes 6 articles to remember Kurt Cobain

The Messenger Of The Electric Truth: 27 Quotes by Kurt Cobain

Remember Kurt Cobain through his words on 27 quotes, some inspirational, some revealing of who he was

The Later Years 1992-1994: Kurt Cobain his life and style in photos

Kurt Cobain, that sung on the song “Stay Away” the line “Rather Be Dead Than Cool/ Fashion Stinks, Fashion Style”, end up developing a personal style reflected on his clothes and hair that remains trendy and copied by many around the world

The Early Years 1967-1992: Kurt Cobain his life and style in photos

Former Sonic Youth guitarist and co-founder Lee Ranaldo turns 68

Together with Sonic Youth, Ranaldo released many influential Alternative Rock albums ever since their beginning during the early 1980’s in the New York Underground music scene. The guitar sound of Lee Ranaldo played a key role on the band’s signature sound. Lee Ranaldo turns 68

The Stone Temple Pilots bassist Robert DeLeo turns 58 today

During the early 1990’s, Stone Temple Pilots became one of the biggest Alternative Rock bands in the world, producing hits such as “Plush”, “Creep”, “Crackerman” or “Interstate Love Song”, founding member and bassist Robert DeLeo turns 58 today

Faith No More’s amazing frontman Mike Patton turns 56

Mike Patton is one of the most versatile and diverse musicians, throughout his career he has sung and played several musical styles, and since he joined Faith No More in 1989 also became one of the most influential Rock singers multiplying himself through several side projects. Celebrate his 56th anniversary by watching two amazing Faith No More concerts

Celebrate Dave Grohl’s 55th birthday with the Top 12 Foo Fighters music videos

Dave Grohl became famous as the drummer for Nirvana during their most successful years from 1990 to 1994. With Nirvana he recorded the studio albums “Nevermind” in 1991 and “In Utero” in 1993 and with the Foo Fighters he has enjoyed a continuous successful career since their debut in 1995. To celebrate Dave Grohl’s 55th birthday we’ve put together 12 of the best and most entertaining Foo Fighters music videos

Nirvana delivers an explosive performance at Saturday Night Live on this day in 1992

On January 1992 Nirvana appears on Saturday Night Live and deliver a memorable performance that included “Smells Like Teen Spirit”, “Territorial Pissings” and…french kissing

The influential and unique Michael Stipe turns 64 today

Michael Stipe was pivotal in the development of the Alternative Rock music and remains to this day a huge influence singers, songwriters and artists in general . He formed R.E.M. with guitar player Peter Buck in 1979 and the band was one of the first to successfully cross the boundaries of Indie music to the mainstream. Today Michael Stipe turns 64

Eddie Vedder, still alive and doing well at 59

Eddie Vedder became popular as the lead singer of Pearl Jam, one of the leading bands on the Alternative Rock/Grunge movement during the early 90’s. He’s one of the last 90’s Seattle Rockers, today he turns 59

Influential Alternative Rock Bassist Mike Watt Turns 66 today

Mike Watt started his career as a founder and member of the Punk fusion band Minutemen, since the tragic end of the band in 1985 due to the death of singer and guitarist D.Boon, that he has led a very successful career, influencing several bands and artists from Alternative to Grunge and collaborating with names such as Sonic Youth, Dave Grohl, Eddie Vedder, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Frank Black among many others; he also toured as a member of the Stooges in 2003 . We look back at his career

12 Top Placebo Songs

Back in the 1990’s, Placebo stood out due to their androgynous appearance and musical content, that differentiate them from the Brit Pop movement. Singer, guitarist and frontman Brian Molko turns 51 today

The influential R.E.M. guitar player Peter Buck was born on this day in 1956

The R.E.M. founder and guitar player Peter Buck it’s one Alternative Rock’s most popular artists. Aside of R.E.M., Buck has collaborated with numerous artists and bands, being as a musician or producer, he was pivotal in the development of the Alternative Rock music and to this day a huge influence among guitar players and songwriters. We recap his life and career

Remembering Scott Weiland who passed away 8 years ago today in 2015

One of Rock’s greatest and more distinctive voices over the last 30 years, Scott Weiland passed away 8 years ago today in 2015 at age 48. Together with the Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver he made songs that are now regarded as solid classics such as “Plush” or “Interstate Love Song”

Soundgarden and Pearl Jam drummer Matt Cameron turns 61 today

Matt Cameron is one of the most influential drummers that came out from the Seattle Grunge scene, becoming famous in the early 1990’s as the drummer for Soundgarden and later Pearl Jam, today he turns 61

R.E.M. gets their first Top 10 Hit in 1987 with “The One I Love”

R.E.M. gained a significant cult following on the indie music circuit during the 1980’s, but despite a eight year old career and having already released five albums it wasn’t until 1987 that they got their first big hit with “The One I Love”

Revisiting the times and songs of Pearl Jam’s “Vitalogy”

In 1994 Grunge Rock in it’s original form was quickly being replaced by safer and softer music trends, Pearl Jam makes a career turning point by releasing the album “Vitalogy”, one of their finest

In 1991 U2 embraces Alternative Rock and hit No.1 with “The Fly”

When Alternative Rock started to rule the music charts and airwaves all across the planet in the early 1990’s, U2 jumped quickly on the band wagon and released their single “The Fly”, reaching No.1 for the second time on the U.K singles charts

Anthony Kiedis turns 61 today

Anthony Kiedis is one of Rock’s most charismatic singers, he started out as a child/teenage actor in the late 1970’s and made his way to Rock stardom with the Red Hot Chili Peppers, one of the most influential bands over the last 30 years. Today he turns 61

Revisiting David Bowie “”Heroes””: A musical photograph of the cold and grey Berlin

“”Heroes”” was released on October 14th, 1977 as the second album of the “Berlin Trilogy, the album followed the same style of Rock/Electronic fusion that was made in it’s predecessor “Low”, this was a new Bowie created genre, as the RCA advertisement for the album stated: “There’s Old Wave. There’s New Wave. And There’s David Bowie”

Taylor Hawkins dies at age 50

Taylor Hawkins rose to international stardom as the drummer of the Foo Fighters in 1997, and was one of the most popular musicians of the last two decades, he died in Colombia, where he was currently touring with the band

Former Screaming Trees lead singer Mark Lanegan turns 57 today

Mark Lanegan came to prominence during the 1990’s as part of the Seattle Grunge scene as the singer for the Screaming Trees, today with a successful solo career he is one of the most acclaimed alternative music singer-songwriters, Lanegan turns 57 today

Dolores O’Riordan turns 46 today

In 1994 The Cranberries released the song “Zombie” that reaches number 1 in several music charts around the world