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Billy Corgan Discusses His Cats’ Twitter and His Friendship With Jimmy Chamberlain
Smashing Pumpkins frontman and exotic tea purveyor Billy Corgan recently spoke Alternative Nation about all things Pumpkin-related.
‘Trash Talk’ Bassist Knocks a Drone Down With a Beer Can
Drones have become ubiquitous, and some people aren't happy about that. Take, for example, Spencer Pollard, the bass player for California hardcore band Trash Talk.
Kings of Leon Cancel More Shows After Drummer Nathan Followill Is Injured
Kings of Leon have canceled a handful of shows to give drummer Nathan Followill more time to recover from his recent injuries.
Kings of Leon Concert Postponed After Tour Bus Accident
Kings of Leon drummer Nathan Followill is recovering from broken ribs after the band's tour bus narrowly avoided hitting a pedestrian.
Lost & Found: The Beastie Boys Rocked ‘The Arsenio Hall Show’
Remember how great the 'Arsenio Hall Show' was, fist-pumps and woofs notwithstanding?
Watch Arcade Fire Cover Jane’s Addiction and Guns N’ Roses
Cover songs -- they're what's cool right now.
Lost & Found: New Order Were Pretty Casual on the BBC
Is Bernard Sumner wearing boxers, or are those just very small, thin shorts?
Watch Ryan Adams Perform Another New Song, ‘My Wrecking Ball,’ in Concert
Alt-country darling Ryan Adams played a new song from his upcoming record at a show Friday night called 'My Wrecking Ball.'
Jack White Will Throw First Pitch at Detroit Tigers Game
Jack White gets to throw out the ceremonial first pitch at a Detroit Tigers game this Tuesday.
Is It Finally Cool to Like ‘Weird Al’?
There are those of us who've suffered ridicule and alienation because we hold a deep love for the work of "Weird Al" Yankovic.
Ben Gibbard Gives a Tour of Seattle’s Music Scene
There's been a lot going on in Seattle's music scene since the age of grunge came and went.
Weezer Unveil New Song, ‘Back to the Shack’
Weezer's 'Back to the Shack' is a sweet, honest proclamation of a pure love of rock 'n' roll.