Is Rock Music Dead? A Deep Dive
Is rock music dead? No, rock isn’t dead; it is still thriving, although it now takes many forms. This is because the original ethos and sound of rock music have evolved so much since the genre’s inception. So, is classic…
Blur’s Quest to Break America: Did They Succeed?
To everyone in the UK, it is almost unfathomable to consider, but did Blur break America? The short answer here is that they tried, but they only received mediocre success. This was because their sound is naturally very “British,” with…
The meaning behind “1979” by The Smashing Pumpkins
“1979” by The Smashing Pumpkins, is a tale of nostalgia, with Billy Corgan taking a melancholic look at his adolescence. It depicts the uncertainty of everything you experience when you are a teenager, but it also embodies the carefree attitude…
A look at Kurt Cobain’s Moserites
Did Kurt Cobain play a Moserite? Yes, he did. Kurt owned two real Moserite guitars during his life, one was a Moserite Gospel Mark IV, while the other was a Mark V. The Mark IV was only owned by Kurt…
Brian Molko, a look at the icon
Brian Molko is an icon, there’s no other way to put it. From Placebo’s debut self-titled album in 1996 all the way to their 2022 album Never Let Me Go, Brian Molko has been at the forefront of alternative music, developing…
The best guitars for beginners (The alt-rock version)
Finding the right guitar to start can be a difficult challenge. That is why we will comprise a list of the best guitars for beginners. Of course, we will add our own twist and focus on alt-rock, but again these…
13 of the best 90s alternative songs
The 90s saw the ascension of alternative rock, so it’s only right we look at some of the most iconic 90s alternative songs. From Nirvana to The Smashing Pumpkins, Green Day to R.E.M, the 1990s were stacked with a plethora…
The 7 iconic guitars of Kurt Cobain
Almost all of Kurt Cobain’s guitars have become iconic. This is because of the artist’s now legendary status. This has meant that as time has passed since Kurt Cobain’s untimely death, his guitars have become more and more sought-after. Everyone…
A Look at the Arctic Monkeys’ ‘505’
Arctic Monkeys’ song ‘505’ seems to have found a new lease of life in the year 2023. How has it managed that? The same way any song makes it these days, TikTok. I mean it’s a good song but how…
11 Things to know before you learn guitar!
Good job, you have decided to learn the guitar! But where do you begin? What do you need to know before you begin your journey? Well, luckily enough we are going to go through 11 things that you should keep…
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