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When you talk about some of the most lasting alternative rock anthems of the nineties, the name Smashing Pumpkins is one that comes up again and again. For over two decades the group have been penning some of the most memorable rock tunes of all-time and next week they’ll be embarking on a 13-city U.S. Fall tour that will see them tackling tiny venues as a treat for fans.
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It’s difficult to believe that it’s been 26 years since Jane’s Addiction formed in Los Angeles, California, back in 1985. While the act have had their fair share of break-ups and bassists since then, the core of the group—vocalist Perry Farrell, guitarist Dave Navarro and drummer Stephen Perkins—are all still making music together and their upcoming release The Great Escape Artist—which comes out on October 18th—features songs like “Irresistible Force,” which not only rocks but also proves the band are as relevant now as they ever were.
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Oh, American Idol–you cultural signifier of all things commercial. Just when we thought Simon Cowell’s departure will spell the bitter end to the long-running FOX singing competition, the ego-centric personalities of Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler emerged to revive it back to life. Oh yah, and Randy “In It To Win It’ Jackson is also still around for the ride.
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If you’re not familiar with Mindless Behavior yet, you will be soon. Although the boy band has only been together for three years they’ve already gained a massive following through their single “My Girl,” which was produced by Walter Millsap.
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It’s been a tough year thus far for T.I., however it finally seems as if things are turning around for the troubled rapper. Tomorrow he will finish his prison stint stemming from a 2010 arrest for drug possession and his collaborator DJ Drama claims that his legal obstacles won’t prevent T.I. from releasing new music soon.
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