Alternative rock

• 13 Brilliant B-Sides That Should Have Been A-Sides

  28-07-2026 02:00 via allmusic.com
  From “Yellow Ledbetter” to “The Masterplan,” explore 13 brilliant B-sides that could have been classic A-side singles.
  
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• 10 Great Funk Albums That Were Completely Ignored When They Came Out

  09-10-2026 02:00 via allmusic.com
  Discover 10 overlooked funk albums that deserve a second listen, from deep funk and psychedelic soul to Afro-funk and P-Funk gems.
  
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• The Story Behind Soundgarden's "Black Hole Sun" — How Chris Cornell Created Their Most Iconic Song

  26-09-2026 02:00 via allmusic.com
  Discover how Chris Cornell wrote Soundgarden’s “Black Hole Sun” and how the song became one of the defining rock hits of the 1990s.
  
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• The Story Behind Soundgarden's "Black Hole Sun" — How Chris Cornell Created Their Most Iconic

  26-09-2026 02:00 via allmusic.com
  Discover how Chris Cornell wrote Soundgarden’s “Black Hole Sun” and how the song became one of the defining rock hits of the 1990s.
  
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• The Unfinished Springsteen Track That Made Patti Smith a Global Rock Icon

  24-09-2026 02:00 via allmusic.com
  Springsteen couldn’t finish the lyrics to the song that became “Because the Night.” Proto-punk poet Patti Smith did — and turned it into her biggest hit. Here’s the real story behind “Because the Night.”
  
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• The Real Meaning Behind ‘Come as You Are’ - Kurt Cobain Explained Nirvana’s Most Contradictory Lyric

  24-09-2026 02:00 via allmusic.com
  Explore the story behind Nirvana’s “Come as You Are,” from its eerie lyrics and underwater guitar sound to its lasting legacy on Nevermind.
  
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• How George Clinton and Bootsy Collins Helped Create a New Kind of Funk

  23-09-2026 02:00 via allmusic.com
  Discover how George Clinton and Bootsy Collins helped transform Parliament’s funk sound, blending deep grooves, bass-driven rhythms, and sci-fi theatrics.
  
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• The Story Behind Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit” and How Cobain Accidentally Wrote an Anthem

  22-09-2026 02:00 via allmusic.com
  Discover the story behind Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” from the deodorant ad that inspired its name to Kurt Cobain’s vision for the iconic video.
  
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• The Story Behind Led Zeppelin's "Whole Lotta Love" - The Riff That Changed Rock

  22-09-2026 02:00 via allmusic.com
  Discover how Jimmy Page created Led Zeppelin’s iconic “Whole Lotta Love” riff, the gear behind its massive sound, and the blues influence that shaped the song.
  
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• The Definitive Story Behind Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit” and How Kurt Cobain Accidentally Wro

  22-09-2026 02:00 via allmusic.com
  Discover the story behind Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” from the deodorant ad that inspired its name to Kurt Cobain’s vision for the iconic video.
  
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• AllMusic Gave These 3 ’70s Classic Rock Albums a Perfect 5 Stars - Here’s What Made Them Special

  22-09-2026 02:00 via allmusic.com
  Only a handful of ‘70s records ever earned a perfect AllMusic score. Here's the critical case for all three — and why they still hold up.
  
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• 15 Albums David Bowie Said Shaped Him as an Artist

  22-09-2026 02:00 via allmusic.com
  Straight from one of his own interviews, here are 15 records that David Bowie cited among his biggest influences – and why each one mattered to him.
  
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• The Story Behind the Rolling Stones' "Start Me Up" — The Hit That Nearly Became a Reggae Song

  16-09-2026 02:00 via allmusic.com
  The Rolling Stones' “Start Me Up” began as a reggae experiment before becoming one of the band's most recognizable rock hits.
  
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• The Story Behind Led Zeppelin's "Immigrant Song": How a Trip to Iceland Inspired a Rock Class

  16-09-2026 02:00 via allmusic.com
  Led Zeppelin's "Immigrant Song" was born from a guitar riff and a surprising Iceland trip. Here's the story behind the band's Viking anthem.
  
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• Gene Simmons' 10 All-Time Favorite Albums

  16-09-2026 02:00 via allmusic.com
  Gene Simmons named his 10 favorite albums in a 1980 Hit Parader issue, revealing unexpected influences from The Coasters, Elvis, The Beatles and more.
  
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• The Hidden Michael Jackson Vocal & Writing Session That Created an '80s Cult Classic

  14-09-2026 02:00 via allmusic.com
  Michael Jackson wrote, produced and sang on Rebbie Jackson’s “Centipede,” a cult ’80s hit that became her signature song and a hidden Jackson family gem.
  
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• Was 1980 the Most Tragic Year in Rock History?

  08-09-2026 02:00 via allmusic.com
  1980 was one of rock history’s darkest years, with the deaths of Bon Scott, Ian Curtis, John Bonham, Darby Crash and John Lennon.
  
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• Prince Used a Secret Fake Name to Write This Nearly #1 '80s Billboard Hit

  08-09-2026 02:00 via allmusic.com
  Prince wrote “Manic Monday” for The Bangles under the mysterious name Christopher. Discover how the song became a defining 1980s pop-rock hit.
  
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• Michael Jackson's 15 Favorite Albums of All Time

  08-09-2026 02:00 via allmusic.com
  Michael Jackson's 15 favorite records reveal the diverse music that inspired the King of Pop, from Tchaikovsky and Debussy to Motown, funk, soul and disco.
  
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• The Story Behind The Beatles' 'A Day in the Life' — The Two Songs That Became One

  03-09-2026 02:00 via allmusic.com
  How did The Beatles create “A Day in the Life”? Discover how John Lennon and Paul McCartney combined two unfinished songs into one iconic masterpiece.
  
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• Two 70s Soul Masterpieces AllMusic Rates Five Stars

  01-09-2026 02:00 via allmusic.com
  Two five-star classics changed soul music forever. Explore Stevie Wonder’s Songs in the Key of Life and Marvin Gaye’s What’s Going On.
  
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• How David Bowie Saved a Falling-Apart 70s Band With One Song

  01-09-2026 02:00 via allmusic.com
  David Bowie saved Mott the Hoople from breaking up by giving them “All the Young Dudes,” a song that became a major hit and revived their career.
  
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• Classical Reviews August 2026

  31-08-2026 02:00 via allmusic.com
  Explore August’s top classical music releases, featuring Peteris Vasks, Mozart, Beethoven, Fauré, Schubert, and more.
  
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• ‘70s Albums That Were Punk Before Punk Existed

  31-08-2026 02:00 via allmusic.com
  Before the Sex Pistols or The Ramones, these four acts were already writing the punk rulebook.Here’s the case for rock’s real punk originators.
  
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• Kurt Cobain's 50 Favorite Albums of All Time: Ranked from 10 to 1

  31-07-2026 02:00 via allmusic.com
  Discover Kurt Cobain's top 10 favorite albums, from Iggy and the Stooges' Raw Power to the Pixies' Surfer Rosa, and the records that influenced Nirvana.
  
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• Melissa Auf der Maur Releasing First New Music in 15 Years

  28-07-2026 02:00 via allmusic.com
  Melissa Auf der Maur returns with her first new music in 15 years, releasing a soundtrack tied to her upcoming art exhibition featuring rare demos and photography.
  
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• Kurt Cobain's 50 Favorite Albums of All Time: Ranked from 20 to 11

  28-07-2026 02:00 via allmusic.com
  From Sonic Youth to Black Flag, explore the albums ranked 20–11 on Kurt Cobain's handwritten list of his all-time favorite records.
  
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• Album o​f the Day: Debut Album That Turned Quiet​ Melancholy Into a Timeless Global Anthem

  10-07-2026 02:00 via allmusic.com
  Released on July 10, 2000, Parachutes introduced Coldplay to the world with timeless songs like "Yellow," "Shiver," and "Trouble." Despite early criticism and constant Radiohead comparisons, the band's debut became a Grammy-winning, multi-platinum classic that defined a generation. Here's the story behind the album, the backlash it faced, Chris Martin's conflicted feelings about its success, and the meaning behind its iconic title.
  
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• Album o​f the Day: Coldplay Debut Album That Turned Quiet​ Melancholy Into a Timeless Global Anthem

  10-07-2026 02:00 via allmusic.com
  Released on July 10, 2000, Parachutes introduced Coldplay to the world with timeless songs like "Yellow," "Shiver," and "Trouble." Despite early criticism and constant Radiohead comparisons, the band's debut became a Grammy-winning, multi-platinum classic that defined a generation. Here's the story behind the album, the backlash it faced, Chris Martin's conflicted feelings about its success, and the meaning behind its iconic title.
  
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• 12 Madonna Albums That Defin​e Pe​ak Madon​na

  10-07-2026 02:00 via allmusic.com
  On July 3rd, she relea‍sed Confessions II, a full-circle sequel to 2005's Confessions on a Dance Floor that reunites he⁠r with p‍roducer‍ Stuart Pri‍c⁠e for another‍ night⁠ on the dance floor. Acr‍oss more tha⁠n four d‍e‌cades, M‍adonna has never‌ settle⁠d into‍ one ver‌sion of hers‍elf, which is exactly why "peak Madonna" i‍sn't a‍ sing‌le soun‍d —‌ it'‍s a recurring event‍.
  
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