Alternative Rock News Monitoring

Music Review: Folk-Punk From Wojcicki, 'Wetmarket Scratch'

(Self-released, digital, vinyl) For a relatively small music scene, Vermont has its share of hot spots and Bermuda Triangle-style convergences of melodic mystery. The southern tip of the state, in particular, has its own ecosystem, branching off into …

10 of Jack White’s Coolest Rock ‘n’ Roll Collaborations

There's very few people who have worked collaboratively with both Bob Dylan and Beyonce. Jack White is one of them. White, co-founder of the White Stripes, member of multiple bands and accomplished solo artist, has made a name for himself striking the …

Cyndi Lauper Made It. Why Are So Many Rock Legends Still Locked Out?

There’s something off about applause that arrives 30 years too late. This year, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame will finally open its glitzy doors to Cyndi Lauper. And yes, the girl who just wanted to have fun earned it. No question. You could argue she …

Centre County Bands Bring the Sparkle, Soul and Storytelling to People’s Choice Festival

This story originally appeared in The Centre County Gazette. They come from different backgrounds, playing different instruments and draw inspiration from different decades, but one thing unites them: they’re ready to light up the South Stage at this year’ …

Mad Cool opens amid heat and technical woes

Madrid is buzzing this morning as the 2025 Mad Cool Festival launched its three‑day musical extravaganza at the Iberdrola Music venue in Villaverde. Organisers are grappling with soaring temperatures and technical setbacks on day one, but the show is …

7 ways to celebrate Anti-Boredom Month in Columbia

"If you're bored, then you're boring," alt-rockers Harvey Danger declared on 1997's "Flagpole Sitta." In Columbia, you don't have to be either with plenty to do, see, hear and taste. Still, July is National Anti-Boredom …

Young Rebel Set release new music for first time in 11 years

A cult Teesside indie rock band are releasing their first song after a lengthy break from music. After nearly a decade away, Stockton's Young Rebel Set are releasing their first song since 2014 named Anchorage. The band, known for their heartland …

MI Local: Listener votes complete Sounds Like Detroit showcase lineup + Ethan Marc Band performs live in-studio

Listeners voted and now we have a lineup for our Sounds Like Detroit Musical Showcase happening on Aug. 14 at Batch Brewing! Four metro Detroit-based artists will take the stage: three were pre-selected by WDET music hosts, including myself, along with Liz …

30 rock and metal songs that defined the 1980s

If hard rock and heavy metal was born at the very end of the 60s and came of age in the 70s, then the 1980s was when it truly exploded. From established heroes to blazing new talents heavy music ruled. It took many different forms: NWOBHM, biker metal, …

New Music From Nearly 100 Greater Cincinnati Artists to Add to Your Playlists

As one of the few publications in Greater Cincinnati that regularly covers the local music scene, CityBeat has always worked hard to spotlight as many homegrown artists as possible. But as this list shows, even we struggle to keep up with the nonstop …

Rebranded boy band NOWZ gets fired up with EP 'Ignition'

Published: 09 Jul. 2025, 19:03 Boy band NOWZ poses for photos during a press showcase for its first EP ″Ignition″ at the Yes24 Live Hall in eastern Seoul on July 9. [DANIELA GONZALEZ PEREZ]   Rookie boy band NOWZ, just over a year into its career, is …

Possible musics

click to enlarge Photo by Madi Rae Jones Santiago Ramones Santiago Ramones’ album release show 8 p.m. Thursday, July 17 Resonant Head 400 SW 25th St. resonanthead.com $12 Spoiler alert: Clicking around on Santiago Ramones’ website, you might find an …

Korean Rock band Catch The Young says Indian beats could inspire next-gen rock: ‘Imagine a progressive twist’

South Korean rock band Catch The Young, the five-member boy band that debuted under Evermore Entertainment, is fast becoming a name to watch in the music scene. Their songs have been capturing the essence of youth, blending rock and pop in a way that hits …

‘We Are Seeing So Many Different Artists Succeed Globally’: Ben Watts Breaks Down Spotify’s Australian Music Global ...

Spotify launched its Turn Up Aus initiative in April 2025. Speaking to The Music at the time, Spotify ANZ Managing Director Mikaela Lancaster said the campaign stemmed from a desire to “have full impact, grow the business [and] drive revenue from the …

TRNSMT day one: Heatwave warnings and stage times

The first day of Scotland’s biggest music festival has kicked off in Glasgow amid a major heatwave. TRNSMT got underway on Friday with 50 Cent set to take the Glasgow Green stage to close out day one to thousands of delighted fans. The American rapper’s …

The year grunge exploded: How Pearl Jam and Nirvana transformed American music culture

Sound Advice: Dinosaur Jr. Brings 40 Years of Loud, Legendary Rock to Cincinnati

Dinosaur Jr. released their debut album, Dinosaur, 40 years ago. Recorded in a studio in the New England woods — long before Bon Iver inspired a generation of millennial musicians to self-isolate and skip shaving — Dinosaur might have gone, well, the way …

FII Interviews: In Conversation With Sufi Musician Sonam Kalra

Music as a form of expression has never been neutral. Rather, it has always been a culmination of humanity’s lived experiences, with each note and melody intended to evoke emotions—of love and division, of hatred and unity. Yet, we often witness the …

Coldplay's music has become blander, but Radiohead have kept it interesting

If you felt like Coldplay got more boring over time, it's not just A Rush of Blood to the Head - you may be right! A UK scientist has shown the bland band showed less 'harmonic daring' as they became part of the pop mainstream. However, …

Family Enterprise USA Creates Advisory Board to Educate Lawmakers on Critical Tax, Economic Policies

Four Member Group Offers Government Affairs, Community Relations, Entrepreneur, and Regulatory Insights WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Family Enterprise USA, advocates on Capitol Hill for family-owned …

Employers Against Hospital Pricing Abuse Lead Charge for Reform and Transparency in Care

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Across the country, working families and businesses are feeling the strain of rising healthcare costs. These escalating costs are largely fueled by the unchecked pricing power of …

Mobility City of North Texas Delivers Swift, Trusted Repairs for Veterans’ Mobility Equipment

Owners Amber and Robert Kincheloe saw the need and brought mobility equipment repair services to Veterans and their Plano TX neighbors PLANO, TX, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mobility City of North Texas, located in Plano, …

Alona Lebedieva: Ukraine’s EU Integration to Create Economic Opportunities Across Central and Eastern Europe

KYIV, UKRAINE, July 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A recent study by the Polish Economic Institute indicates that Ukraine’s accession to the European Union will deliver a tangible positive impact not only for Ukraine but also for the entire …

Trump’s First Six Months Marked by Unprecedented Executive Orders and the Tightrope with Fed

EBC Financial Group analyses key decisions of the presidency, market reactions and outlook ahead amidst economical & political shifts. DC, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- From the euphoric ‘Trump Trade’ pre-US Elections to …

Trump’s First Six Months Marked by Unprecedented Executive Orders and the Tightrope with Fed

EBC Financial Group analyses key decisions of the presidency, market reactions and outlook ahead amidst economical & political shifts. DC, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- From the euphoric ‘Trump Trade’ pre-US Elections to …

Trump’s First Six Months Marked by Unprecedented Executive Orders and the Tightrope with Fed

EBC Financial Group analyses key decisions of the presidency, market reactions and outlook ahead amidst economical & political shifts. DC, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- From the euphoric ‘Trump Trade’ pre-US Elections to …

Frederick Divorce Attorney Offers Refresher on Maryland's Streamlined Divorce Laws

A Frederick divorce attorney reminds Maryland residents that 2023 law changes simplified divorce grounds and made separation requirements more flexible. FREDERICK, MD, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Machin Law Firm wants …

Excelsior University Honors the Legacy of Lt. Gen. Arthur J. Gregg with Building Naming and President’s Medal Ceremony

Excelsior dedicated the Lt. Gen. Arthur J. Gregg University Center in recognition of the late military leader and founding University trustee ALBANY, N.Y., NY, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Excelsior University commemorated …

Air Force Employee Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Disclose Unlawfully Classified National Defense Information

A civilian employee of the U.S. Air Force assigned to the U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) at Offutt Air Force Base pleaded guilty today to conspiring to transmit classified information relating to the national defense (National Defense Information) on …

Peter C. Anderson Designated as Interim U.S. Trustee for Eastern and Northern Districts of California and District of ...

Peter C. Anderson has been designated by Attorney General Pamela Bondi as the U.S. Trustee for the Eastern and Northern Districts of California and the District of Nevada (Region 17) on an interim basis effective July 11. Anderson replaces Tracy Hope Davis …

Justice Department Opens Investigation into the State of Minnesota for Race- and Sex-Based Hiring Practices

The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division has opened an investigation into the State of Minnesota, including the Minnesota Department of Human Services, to determine whether it has engaged in race- and sex-based discrimination in its state employment …

Statement of the Department of Justice Antitrust Division on the Closing of Its Investigation of the Merger of T-Mobile ...

Assistant Attorney General Gail Slater of the Justice Department's Antitrust Division issued the following statement today in connection with the closing of the Department’s investigation into the proposed acquisition of UScellular by T-Mobile: “After …

Mobility City of Westchester NY Provides Timely Mobility Equipment Repairs for Veterans

Owner Max Orlov opened Mobility City of Westchester to provide veterans & the mobility impaired with professional mobility equipment repair services. WESTCHESTER, NY, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mobility City of …

2025 Digital Counties Survey Honors U.S. Leaders in Government Tech Innovation

Counties recognized for driving service modernization, cybersecurity resilience, and real-world AI use SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Center for Digital Government (CDG) and Government Technology magazine, …

Connecticut Welcomes Back On-Demand Pay

Connecticut State Legislature Enacts On-Demand Pay Legislation, Restoring Access for Thousands of Hard Working Employees In The State NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- DailyPay, a worktech company and the leading …

LYTEN Powers America’s Energy Future—A Homegrown Alternative to Chinese Battery Dominance

“U.S. EXIM Bank Champions American Innovation with LYTEN” SAN JOSE, CA, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Silicon Valley energy company LYTEN is leading the charge to deliver cutting-edge lithium-sulfur battery technology that …

Mobility City of Louisville Honors Veterans with Mobility Equipment Repair Service Completed in Under Five Days

Owner Chris and Malori Downs are Subcontractor Accredited to bring fast, respectful repair service for mobility devices to Louisville’s veteran population. LOUISVILLE, KY, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mobility City of …

Office of the Governor – News Release – Gov. Green Signed 313 Bills Into Law

Significant milestones during this legislative bill signing session include the enactment of the state budget: On June 30, Governor Green signed House Bill 300 (Act 250, SLH 2025), the executive biennium budget, which appropriates $19.8 billion across all …

Mobility City of San Diego Delivers Speedy, Reliable Mobility Equipment Repairs for Veterans in Southern California

Army veteran, Peter Yi, opened Mobility City of San Diego CA with a mission to repair mobility equipment for veterans and more in the community SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mobility City of San Diego was …