Global Release Day: Rail Disaster or Train Saver?
"Global release Friday" might ruin your local record store, but that's nothing new. Technology has been railroading the little guy for years.
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Why an Oasis Reunion Might Not Be a Mirage
If ever the time was right for an Oasis reunion, this is it. (Despite what Noel Gallagher says.)
Blur 101: How One Band Continues Winning the Battle of Britpop
Let's take a step back and recall just how Blur got to where they are today.
The Roots of Indie: Buddy Holly
The roots of nerd rock reach all the way to the down of rock and roll.
A Look Back at the Lasting Impact of ‘New Found Glory’
With the Wonder Years approaching their fifth LP, we can't help but look back at the monumental influence of the bands that have come before them.
Box Sets Aren’t Meant For You (Except When They Are)
When you're through reading this, you'll be able to connect opera legend Enrico Caruso to Insane Clown Posse. You're welcome.
Apple Sours on Indie Labels
Format changes and "editorial discretion" slams the iTunes door for many indie labels.
Get Behind Me Satan: Our Pathological Need to Vilify Everyone
Maybe we feel a Darwinian pull to watch others fail. Maybe we’re all just jerks. Either way, our culture loves building celebrities up to tear them back down.
Hear What You’re Not Hearing When Music Is Compressed
The convenience of the MP3 format has made many things easier -- sharing songs, taking the music with you without lugging around boxes of CDs or tapes.
The Roots of Indie: ‘Saturday Night Live’
It's a legendary moment for alternative music fans: December 17, 1977, Elvis Costello is scheduled to perform on Saturday Night Live.