In the late '80s, singer-songwriter Suzanne Vega carved a small but potent niche for herself with a relaxed, poetic brand of alt-pop. Nuanced, witty songs like \"Tom's Diner\" and \"Luka\" drew heavily on folk traditions, earning her popularity in alternative circles that she continues to enjoy toda...

In November 2013, Counting Crows released their seventh album Echoes of the Outlaw Roadshow, a live recording from their recent stint as headliners on the Outlaw Roadshow festival tour. The album reflected the band's pristine sets on the tour, which treated ticket buyers to Adam Duritz's hau...

In case the name left any shred of doubt, let's be clear: alt-rock outfit the Presidents of the United States of America are out to have fun. Rising to fame with hilariously quirky songs like \"Kitty\" and \"Lump\" from their self-titled 1995 debut, the band brought a welcome dose of Dada to the tra...

In 2013, Jimmy Eat World celebrated  20 years of independently released records with Damage, their critically-acclaimed eighth studio album. At their 2013 live concerts, the band delivered a blast of non-stop energy and enthusiasm, delighting ticket buyers with heavy guitar riffs, boisterously preci...

In 2012, a single titled “Trojans” gained online notoriety overnight and quickly edged its way into alternative radio locality in the United States. The source of the successful first effort was a sibling duo from Adelaide, Australia called Atlas Genius. Once fronting as a rock cover band while they...

In 2006, Hellogoodbye released its debut album, Zombies! Aliens! Vampires! Dinosaurs!, which rose to the No. 1 spot on the US Indie Charts, bringing a new spotlight to the indie industry as a whole. This would also lead to its success in the indie pop genre in the years to come. Hellogoodbye concert...

In 2005, Glasgow-based Snow Patrol toured with U2, appeared at Live 8 at both Hyde Park and Scotland and somehow still found time to write and record a new album. Their May 2006 release, Eyes Open, is the follow-up to their phenomenally successful Final Straw, and it has exceeded all expectations. T...

In 2000 they received the Ivor Novello Award for Outstanding Contribution to British Music and at the 2009 Brit Awards they were presented with the award for Outstanding Contribution to Music.As writers, producers, and remixers, Tennant and Lowe have collaborated, remixed, or written for a wide rang...

IGGY POP IN CONCERT:Thereís a reason they call Iggy Pop the Godfather of Punk -- he was one of the first to tap into the raw power of rock and combine it with snarling attitude to create a new genre of music. Whether heís swinging the microphone over his head, running around the stage, or contorting...

Icon for Hire is an alternative rock band from Decatur, Illinois. Comprised of lead singer Ariel, guitarists Shawn Jump and Josh Kincheloe, and drummer Adam Kronshagen, the band is known for their blend of pop, rock and rap. Their eponymous album, Icon For Hire, debuts on October 15, 2013 via Tooth ...