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It's hard to imagine, but there once was a time -- a dark period known as the mid-1980s -- when the world wasn't quite ready for R.E.M. Despite their brilliant run of early releases -- four albums that mark one of the most impressive starts in rock history -- the band spent the bulk of the decade on the margins, playing for the benefit of critics and in-the-know college kids. It wasn't until 1987'

Earlier this month, Kia Motors America launched their 'In My Mind' Music Video Challenge, which invited contestants to create a 90-second YouTube music video for a sweet remix by EDM superstar and Swedish House Mafia member Axwell. Voting is officially underway, and so far, we've seen some amazing entries. Maybe that's because the grand prize winner gets a 2013 Kia Soul.

Kia Motors America is using a song remixed by EDM artist Axwell (of Swedish House Mafia) for a competition that'll get your creative juices flowing -- and it might result in you driving away in a brand-new car.

Blur have had quite a triumphant run, with the Britpop veterans unleashing a total of seven full-length albums over their 21 (on and off) years together as a band. With Blur recently returning to the stage for a high-profile gig on the night of the 2012 London Summer Olympics closing ceremony, there's been renewed interest in the band. To help celebrate, we are giving away a spectacular prize to o

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the start of the recording career of Roxy Music, the critically acclaimed British art-rock outfit that influenced and inspired a countless number of bands over the course of its decade-plus long career. To celebrate this milestone comes Roxy Music's 'The Complete Studio Recordings' box set, which includes all eight of the band's studio albums -- from its sel

In the year that fell between the Smashing Pumpkins releasing their 1993 breakthrough album, 'Siamese Dream,' and their 1995 crossover smash, 'Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness,' the band tied over impatient fans with a collection of rarities called 'Pisces Iscariot.' The 14-track disc peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard 200 chart and went on to platinum certification on the strength of more tha

Anybody can walk into a record store and pick up a copy of the Hives' stellar latest album, 'Lex Hives,' but getting your hands on one autographed by all five members of the Swedish garage rock outfit ain't so easy. Looking to add such a collector's item to your arsenal of Hives memorabilia? No worries, we've got you covered -- as long as you have a little bit of luck on your side.

It's the album that Smashing Pumpkins fans have been waiting for. (Yes: They're back to the album format in the midst of their massive 'Teargarden by Kaleidyscope' song project.) To celebrate the release of the new disc 'Oceania,' Diffuser.fm is teaming up with Loudwire to serve up a Pumpkins prize pack that includes that spanking new CD.

Reggae-flavored rockers the Dirty Heads are gearing up to drop their second album, 'Cabin by the Sea,' and to celebrate, Diffuser.fm is offering up a contest to win some gear from the band -- specifically, a drumhead autographed by all five members. This cool item would make quite an awesome wall hanging for fans. Or, if you happen to be a drummer too, why not stick a Dirty Heads drumhead on your

Need a little more glam in your life? Diffuser.fm, in association with our friends at UltimateClassicRock.com, have got you covered as we're giving away a copy of the new deluxe vinyl/DVD package saluting David Bowie's 'The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars' album.