Smashing Pumpkins and Deftones come from different mini-generations of American alt-rock, but they have a lot in common. Both make heavy, catchy guitar music that’s influenced by shoegaze without actually being shoegaze. Both are huge influences on the new generation of heavy shoegaze bands out there. Both are still capable of touring huge venues. (Smashing Pumpkins are direct support on …

They did it! After years of rumors and innuendo, the Cure are back with new music! And more importantly, it sounds like the Cure! The legendary band has been plenty active as a touring act over the past decade and a half, and they’ve been debuting new songs live. Next week, they’ll release a couple of those new live tracks …

El destacado intérprete colombiano Kapo amplifica la energía y la emoción de Ohnana con invitados estelares del género urbano como lo son Ryan Castro, Nicky Jam, Farruko y Maluma. Este remix es uno de los hits más esperados por los fanáticos de la musica latina. «Ohnana» es la canción que puso Kapo en el ojo del huracán. El tema original, …

Earlier this year, Thom Yorke scored Daniele Luchetti’s Confidenza. Today, the Radiohead frontman announced he’s teaming up with directors Steven Hoggett and Christine Jones for a modern adaptation of Shakespeare’s Hamlet soundtracked by the band’s 2003 album Hail To The Thief.

Josh Klinghoffer, the former Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist who has also logged time as a touring member of bands like Pearl Jam and Jane’s Addiction, was sued for wrongful death back in July. The lawsuit stemmed from a March incident, caught on camera, in which Klinghoffer appeared to strike pedestrian Israel Sanchez with his SUV, leading to Sanchez’s death …

Three years ago, Houston rap great Maxo Kream released the Tyler, The Creator collab “Big Persona.” Great song! Today, the two rappers are back together on “Cracc Era,” another Tyler-produced track. Once again, it’s a great song.

This year’s Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony goes down next month in Cleveland, and it’s got some big-name honorees. This year’s induction class includes a Tribe Called Quest, Mary J. Blige, Ozzy Osbourne, Cher, the Dave Matthews Band, Foreigner, Kool & The Gang, and Peter Frampton. The institution is also handing out special awards to the MC5, …

In The Alternative Number Ones, I’m reviewing every #1 single in the history of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative Songs, starting with the moment that the chart launched in 1988. This column is a companion piece to The Number Ones, and it’s for members only. Thank you to everyone who’s helping to keep Stereogum afloat.

Last week, The Guardian ran an interview with Chappell Roan in which she expressed disinterest in endorsing a candidate for the 2024 presidential election, saying there’s “problems on both sides.” The internet has been angry since, and the rising pop star clarified her stance in a new TikTok.

Mediocre will bless us with their new album Growth Eater this Friday. The anticipation is up to the brim following wonderful singles “Fun Time Fix (We Go Go)” and “Litterbug!,” and today they unveiled one last taste with the beautiful, grungy earworm “I Might Be Giant.”