Alternative Rock

The battle between The Black Crowes and Rick Rubin

A clash over credits.

Apr 30, 2022

The 1990s rock hit that samples B.B. King

An alt hit for the King.

Apr 24, 2022

Michael Stipe R.E.M.

The hilarious advice R.E.M.’s Michael Stipe gave to The National

Stipe dispenses the wisdom.

Apr 19, 2022

Listen to John Frusciante's mesmerising isolated guitar on Red Hot Chili Peppers song 'Can't Stop'

Anthony Kiedis explains John Frusciante’s first and second Red Hot Chili Peppers departures

Frusciante left and returned twice.

Apr 19, 2022

Michael Stipe R.E.M.

Michael Stipe’s “favourite song in the R.E.M. catalogue”

A classic.

Apr 15, 2022

Remembering the moment an adolescent Anthony Kiedis proposed to Blondie's Debbie Harry

Watch Red Hot Chili Peppers record ‘Breaking the Girl’

Behind the scenes with RHCP.

Apr 14, 2022

What's that sound: the "Drum break" in Beck's 'Where It's At'

What’s That Sound? The “drum break” in Beck song ‘Where It’s At’ explained

Beck samples another band.

Apr 12, 2022

The White Stripes hit that was actually a sequel song

The White Stripes extended universe.

Apr 7, 2022

Listen to John Frusciante's mesmerising isolated guitar on Red Hot Chili Peppers song 'Can't Stop'

The reason why John Frusciante rejoined Red Hot Chili Peppers

Frusciante returned in 2019.

Apr 6, 2022

The Foo Fighters song Dave Grohl wrote for Taylor Hawkins

The Foo Fighters song Dave Grohl wrote for Taylor Hawkins

A personal song.

Apr 5, 2022

Taking Back Sunday cover Weezer song ‘My Name Is Jonas’

Taking Back Sunday confirm ‘Tell All Your Friends’ 20th-anniversary reissue

Celebrating 20 years.

Mar 31, 2022

Watch the earliest known footage of R.E.M. performing live

Watch a full R.E.M. live performance from 1985

Classic 1980s R.E.M.

Mar 30, 2022