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We Actually Have Björk to Thank for This Genre-Defining Alt-Rock Band From the 1990s

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We Actually Have Björk to Thank for This Genre-Defining Alt-Rock Band From the 1990s

This is a story about The Breeders, which can be traced back to the Pixies and Throwing Muses, which can then be traced back to the late-80s Icelandic alt-rock band The Sugarcubes, one of Björk’s early groups. Going by this logic, it’s possible to claim that Björk is tangentially responsible for The Breeders. But there’s more to it than that. And actually, the story is simpler than one might expect. […]

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Tom Morello’s 2026 ‘Power to the People’ Fest Brings Foo Fighters, Bruce Springsteen and More to the East Coast This Fall

Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello has just announced a new music festival. This fall, the renowned political activist is bringing the “Power To The People” festival to the East Coast. Along with Morello, several big-name acts will be in attendance, including the Foo Fighters and Bruce Springsteen. The one-day festival will be “a celebration of peace, justice, solidarity, music, and community action.” It will take place on Saturday, […]

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A Groundbreaking NYC Hip-Hop Group Was Booed off the Stage While Opening for the Clash on This Day in 1981

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A Groundbreaking NYC Hip-Hop Group Was Booed off the Stage While Opening for the Clash on This Day in 1981

The Clash were known for fully embracing the New York City hip-hop scene and the genre’s crossover with punk in the 80s. While playing a handful of concerts at Bonds International Casino through May and June 1981, The Clash had an eclectic mix of openers. Among them were Dead Kennedys, Bad Brains, The Fall, and Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five. But while the U.K. punk band was receptive to […]

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