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The Velvet Underground and Nico, a 1967 commercial failure that shaped alternative rock
A Collider feature argues that The Velvet Underground & Nico, released in 1967, is the most important album in alternative rock history, despite being a commercial flop at the time. The piece matters because it reframes the origins of alt-rock, tracing the roots of punk, grunge and indie not to 1990s Seattle but to the…
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Jeff Rosenstock joins 311 Caribbean Cruise after twelve-year lobbying campaign
The rock band 311, longtime hosts of their own concert cruise, have announced that musician Jeff Rosenstock will feature on their 311 Caribbean Cruise, sailing from 10–15 March 2027. The booking is notable because Rosenstock spent roughly twelve years openly lobbying for a slot, making his eventual inclusion a light-hearted case of persistence finally paying…
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FCC to scrap rule requiring ISPs to itemise all broadband fees
The US Federal Communications Commission is set to vote on 22 July 2026 to scrap a Biden-era rule that requires internet service providers to itemise every “passthrough” fee on their broadband price labels. Instead of listing each charge separately, ISPs will be permitted to bundle them into a single “up to” figure, making it harder…
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Footballers who also make music: a look at their side careers
From Rafael Leão to Memphis Depay, here are a few soccer stars who moonlight as singers and rappers
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Happiness Is So Sad: Swedish House Mafia and Lykke Li premiere new song in Ibiza
Li has said the song will “make you want to cry and dance at the same time” The post Watch Swedish House Mafia debut new Lykke Li collab ‘Happiness Is So Sad’ in Ibiza appeared first on NME.
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SZA reveals her autism diagnosis and vows to fully understand it
The singer made the revelation in a post to her burner Instagram over the weekend.
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Lost Weekend: what we know about Phoebe Bridgers’ upcoming album
From John Lennon lore to mysterious puzzle pieces, there’s a lot of PB3 unpacking to do
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Fugazi confirm they never partnered with Vans on merchandise
An exec for the shoe company apologized after its collaboration with a streetwear brand, also named Fugazi, was confused for a partnership with the famously anti-consumerist punk band
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Xbox Game Pass falls short of targets, prompting layoffs at Microsoft studios
Xbox Game Pass has underperformed significantly against Microsoft’s expectations, with the service reaching only approximately 30 million subscribers—a substantial gap below the company’s targets. The gap has prompted co
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Vibrato singer soars through Aerosmith hit in America’s Got Talent audition
Travis Garland is ready to go solo with his voice.