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‘Jingle Bell Rocks!’ Could Be the Best Christmas Movie This Year
Many people whose taste in music is more refined, e.g., your average Diffuser reader, find Christmas music somewhat unbearable.
Throwback Thursday: Smashing Pumpkins In Their Prime On MTV In ’93
Opinions vary when it comes to the Smashing Pumpkins' later works, but few rock fans can argue with the awesomeness of 'Siamese Dream.'
Throwback Thursday: Soundgarden Perform ‘Jesus Christ Pose’ In 1992
People may say that attention spans are at an all-time low these days, but the person who edited this video back in 1992 might argue differently.
Thom Yorke, ‘Tomorrow’s Modern Boxes’ – Album Review
Webster's New World Dictionary defines the word "esoteric" as "intended for or understood by only a chosen few."
Check Out Weezer’s Sweet New Video for ‘Back to the Shack’
Never let it be said that Weezer aren't ambitious when it comes to rock and roll.
Watch the Black Keys Perform Two Songs On ‘The Tonight Show’
Sometimes you hear a band covering another band and you say, "Duh, of course they'd play that."
Lost & Found: A Look Back at ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic’s Humble Yet Awesome Beginnings
A young "Weird Al" Yankovic, playing accordion barefoot in quilted velvet pants and a frizzy ball of hair, looked positively hip next to square extraordinaire Tom Snyder.
Radiohead to Start Work on New Album in September
Guitarist extraordinaire Johnny Greenwood confirmed the news during an interview on BBC 6 Music radio.
New ‘X-Men: Days of Future Past’ Trailer Is Rife With Awesomeness
Without knowing anything about the movie itself, the title sounds, well, dumb.
Billy Corgan Announces New ‘Experimental’ Album
Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan has finally announced the release of his first proper solo album, 'AEGEA.'
Nine Inch Nails and Soundgarden Touring Together This Summer
Nine Inch Nails and Soundgarden will be touring together this summer, and they'll have experimental rap group Death Grips on every show as support.