We’re coming up on the 20th anniversary of Elliott Smith’s death, and the man’s life and career are increasingly fading into the mythic mists. So it can be a little shocking to be reminded of a day when Elliott Smith was a musician who was trying to make a living during a ridiculous time in American life. Case in po...

Bikini Kill was more than a band. When the group formed in Olympia in 1990, they had a purpose, bringing feminism and inclusion to a punk scene that had become macho and violent. In a lot of ways, the band’s zine, also called Bikini Kill, was just as important to the early riot grrrl scene as their music.

Skate icon Tony Hawk is planning something special after finding a skateboard featuring Iron Maiden Killers art hand-painted by Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain

At this point in Paramore’s two-decade career, the beloved pop-punk/emo band, who have influenced a younger wave of acolytes — from Soccer Mommy to Lil Uzi Vert — are so much more famous than they probably ever imagined possible. The twist? Paramore do not play pop-punk or emo anymore, and they don’t have much interest in...

Among the unheard music was a studio cover of The Specials' 'Ghost Town'The post Rare and unheard demos, songs and live tracks by The Prodigy unearthed online appeared first on NME.