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Smells Like Alternative

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August 7th, 2008

Lemonheads to release covers album in September

Like almost every other band out there right now, the Lemonheads will be releasing a covers album.
The album, entitled Varshons, will be released on September 13. It was produced by Cornershop’s Anthony Safferty and Butthole Surfers frontman Gibby Haynes. The 11 track album will feature guest vocal spots from Liv Tyler and Kate Moss.
Hmm, sounds […]

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August 5th, 2008

Rage Against The Machine Adds Minneapolis Show

Fresh off of causing some mayhem this past weekend at Lollapalooza, the guys in Rage Against The Machine have added another single show here in the States.
The band will play the Target Center in Minneapolis on September 3. Tickets will go on sale this Saturday at 10 a.m. and will cost you $60.
What’s rather […]

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August 1st, 2008

2 Weeks Left of Smells Like Alternative

I thought yesterday was my last day here at b5, but last night I got an e-mail (which I didn’t read until this morning since I was at the Springsteen concert at Giants Stadium) that informed me that I’m here until August 14.
So, I have two weeks left here at b5 and then I’ll be […]

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July 29th, 2008

Tour Updates: Cake, Matthew Sweet, Juliana Hatfield

Some pretty sweet 90’s acts are coming to a town near you, hopefully. Here’s a quick rundown of some acts that you should check out.
Cake, the guys who just want a girl in a short skirt and and long jacket, will be embarking on a mini tour at the end of September.
September 25 - […]

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July 25th, 2008

Our Lady Peace Working on New Album

Our Lady Peace are working on their follow up to 2005’s Healthy In Paranoid Times.
The Canadian band reportedly have 16 or 17 tracks ready for the new album and began work on the new album in February of 2007. The guys should be getting back to work on the new album anytime now.
On July […]

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July 22nd, 2008

New Release Tuesaday: Candlebox, Nine Inch Nails, Beck

Another Tuesday, which means another set of new releases.
Candlebox returns with their first studio album in ten years. Now, I was never a huge Candlebox fan, but any band that managed to survive the 90’s is alright in my book. The new album, entitled Into The Sun, will probably grab the attention of most 90’s […]

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July 21st, 2008

Liz Phair Adds Three East Coast Dates

Liz Phair has already hit New York, Chicago and San Fran in support of the 15th Anniversary reissue of her breakthrough album Exit From Guyville.
Phair has now added three more dates to celebrate her 1993 debut, which include:
8/27 in Philadelphia at the Theater of the Living Arts
8/28 in Washington, DC at the 9:30 Club
8/29 in […]

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July 21st, 2008

It Doesn’t Smell Like Alternative Anymore

Last week I received the news that b5 was retiring this site, as well as, several other great music blogs here. The company has to do what they have to and basically trim the fat. So, once July is over, so is this site.
It’s been a blast working here and sharing some of my favorite […]

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July 16th, 2008

Billy Corgan Makes Frances Bean Cobain Cry

I usually I don’t post about these silly gossip stories, but this is just funny; since it makes my man Billy Corgan look like a jerk.
Here’s what’s going on between the friends and collaborators, which is according to Courtney Love. Alright, maybe this needs some verification, but let’s roll with it.
Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love’s […]

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July 15th, 2008

Beck Announces More Tour Dates

Beck has just added some new tour dates for his late summer run, which is in support of his new and fantastic album Modern Guilt.
Here are Beck’s current tour dates:
08/21/08 - Reno, NV - Grand Sierra Resort and Casino
08/22/08 - San Francisco, CA - Outside Lands Festival
08/24/08 - Bend, OR - Les Schwab Amphiteater
08/30/08 - […]

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