D’arcy Wretzky and Her Split From The Smashing Pumpkins?
The Smashing Pumpkins are one of the most iconic alternative rock bands ever gaining massive success within the 1990s. However, the band’s rise was not without drama, controversy, and tensions. One particularly concerning relationship was that of bassist D’arcy Wretzky…
The 15 Best Placebo Songs
Listing the best Placebo songs for me is like picking your favourite ice cream in a shop that has 300 different flavours, it’s almost impossible. I’ll give it a go. For context, this band has sat at the top of…
The Meaning of “Many Of Horror” by Biffy Clyro
“Many of Horror” is a song with a deep meaning. The track is emotional, written by Simon Neil about his tumultuous relationships with both his wife Francesca and his family as a whole. This theme is explored a lot in…
The Origins Of The Smashing Pumpkins
The Smashing Pumpkins are now known as one of the titans of alternative rock, but how did they get started? And When? Well put simply, the band formed in 1988 in Chicago, where Billy Corgan and James Iha decided to…
The 13 Best Biffy Clyro Songs
Biffy Clyro are titans of the UK alternative rock scene. Since starting in 1995, while still at school, the band have gone from strength to strength. The reason behind their success is their diverse discography and their catchy songs. The…
The True Story of Johnny Marr’s Rickenbacker
Johnny Marr needs no introduction, and if you know the guitarist you are bound to know his legendary Rickenbacker JetGlo 330 guitar. This iconic black Rickenbacker is often seen as synonymous with Johnny Marr’s playing, but why is this? Well,…
How Did Dave Grohl Join Nirvana?
Dave Grohl joining Nirvana may have been one of the most influential moves in the whole of alternative rock. His powerful and energetic drumming became a staple of the band’s sound, and we don’t have to tell you about his…
11 Best Bloc Party Songs
Deciding on the Best Bloc Party songs is a difficult task. Since their debut album ‘Silent Alarm” Kele Okereke and the band have built up a diverse back catalogue of amazing tracks. The band may get dismissed by some as…
The meaning behind “Motion Sickness” by Phoebe Bridgers
The meaning of “Motion Sickness” by Phoebe Bridgers is about the singer’s tumultuous relationship with her ex, Ryan Adams. It would later transpire that Adams had emotionally abused Phoebe. “Motion Sickness,” itself is a lyrical masterpiece and deserves a deeper look…
7 Techniques Every Alt-Rock Guitarist Needs to Know
At some point in a guitarist’s life, they must familiarise themselves with a few guitar techniques. So we thought we would create a list of techniques alternative rock guitarists should prioritise mastering before others. Don’t worry we will keep them…
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