Latest articles by Briony Edwards
If the idea of Shane McGowan, Nick Cave, Jarvis Cocker and Pete Doherty singing Disney classics together sounds like an acid-fried fever dream, trust us, the reality was even weirder
Three of alternative music's leading forces (and Pete Doherty) delivering a night of avant garde Disney classics? If it sounds weird, that's because it was
Pogues singer Shane MacGowan has died aged 65
Shane MacGowan, bandleader of iconic punk group The Pogues, has died aged 65, his wife confirms
Cyber Monday headphones deals 2023: Our pick of the headphone sales that are still rolling on
The big annual shopping extravaganza should be over, but we've found you can still get a great pair of headphones at low prices - but you better be quick
The most played live songs by 10 iconic alt rock bands
Think a band's biggest hit is always their go-to live? Then you may be in for a surprise – here, the songs topping the setlists of Green Day, Nirvana, U2 and more
The 50 best live albums ever
The best live albums are defining moments in any band’s career, when the music, the performance, and the atmosphere generated between band and audience are captured on tape
What's it really like taking your kids to a festival?
The thought of taking your kids with you to a festival can be a daunting prospect – here, we provide everything you need to know to survive
10 alternative artists you need to watch at Glastonbury 2023
There are some brilliant heavy artists playing Glastonbury this year. Here are ten of them
The guy who plays the fascist President in Succession was in a long-lost alt rock band and they actually weren't terrible
Before he became a Hollywood actor, Justin Kirk – better known for his role as Succession's sinister far right Presidential candidate Jeryd Mencken – had a past life as a would-be alt.rock star
The Smiths bassist Andy Rourke has died aged 59
Smiths bandmate Johnny Marr announced the news that the band's bassist Andy Rourke had died on his social media
A beginner's guide to shoegaze in five essential albums
Music industry in-joke or one of the most influential sub-genres in alternative history? Here's the story of shoegaze in five must-hear albums
Tom DeLonge used gratuitous auto-tune at Blink-182's recent show and fans are divided about it
It appears Blink-182 vocalist Tom DeLonge was relying on some pretty heavy autotune at the band's recent reunion shows, and fans aren't quite sure what to make of it
We need to talk about the time Katy Perry joined P.O.D.
Back in 2006, P.O.D. were on the hunt for a female vocalist when they stumbled upon a Christian rock singer named Katy Perry
Slipknot's Joey Jordison once picked this as his favourite Pink Floyd song: "It freaked the f*** out of me"
Back in 2009, we asked Joey Jordison to name his favourite ever Pink Floyd song - his answer surprised us
How lyrics scribbled on tea-stained paper gave Elton John everything he needed
Elton John and Bernie Taupin's Your Song was written over breakfast and took a year to become a hit, but it gave Elton's career the push it needed to go stratospheric
Rick Astley's top 10 favourite rock songs
Rick Astley picks the 10 rock songs that he's never going to give up
Slipknot release statement following Metallica tour cancellation
As Metallica cancel Australian tour dates, Slipknot – who were set to open for the band – release a statement to fans
Percussionist Chris Fehn has left Slipknot
Slipknot announce that percussionist Chris Fehn has left the band via a statement on their website
Slipknot announce Knotfest Roadshow for summer 2020
Slipknot are taking their Roadshow on the road again this summer, and they're bringing Code Orange, Underoath and A Day To Remember along for the ride
The alternative Valentine’s Day playlist
Down on love? These 10 songs will help see you through yet another Valentine’s Day
Listen to Slipknot's new album We Are Not Your Kind now
Slipknot's new album We Are Not Your Kind has hit streaming services, and you can hear it in all its glory right here
Slipknot score first number one album in 18 years
Slipknot have topped the UK album charts for the first time since 2001, thanks to success of new album We Are Not Your Kind – ending Ed Sheeran's reign in the process
Watch a tiny child absolutely tear through a cover of Slipknot's The Devil In I
This group of kids pulling off a masterful Slipknot cover is the most feel-good thing you'll see today
Have Reddit users just unmasked Slipknot's new member?
Reddit users believe they're edging closer to finding out the secret identity of Slipknot's new member
