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The Replacements Announce 2015 U.S. Spring Tour
Things seem to be going well for the Replacements since they reunited in 2013.
Check Out Scott Weiland’s New Glam-Shuffle Track, ‘Way She Moves’
Get ready for the T. Rex references, because this one's got that certain kind of boogie.
Noel Gallagher Says Recording New Album Was ‘A Major Pain in the Arse’
A wise man once said, "Sometimes you eat the bar, and sometimes the bar, well, he eats you."
Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Chad Smith Visits Led Zeppelin’s Headley Grange
If you're a fan of massive, air-movingly boomy drums in your rock music, then behold the staircase that first enabled that sound.
Apparently Courtney Love’s Opera Co-Star Is ‘Better’ Than Trent Reznor
Courtney Love really loves opera composer and co-star Todd Almond -- like, really loves him.
Throwback Thursday: Modest Mouse On ‘Late Night With Conan’
Washington state indie rockers Modest Mouse have come a long way since releasing their first album back in 1996.
Mad Season (Feat. Chris Cornell) Reuniting for Performance at ‘Sonic Evolution’
With Soundgarden crooner Chris Cornell filling in for the late Layne Staley, Mad Season is coming together for one show.
‘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.
Smashing Pumpkins Take Over Led Zeppelin-Themed Tea Shop In NYC
The Smashing Pumpkins have a new album coming out tomorrow, but if you're in New York today, you can pick it up a day early.
New Kickstarter Campaign Wants to Help You Make Your Own Records
A new Kickstarter campaign is now looking to take the DIY record-making attitude a step further.