Guides

  1. Why ’90s Alternative Rock Still Shapes New BandsThe 1990s alternative rock scene did more than produce a run of beloved records. It changed the definition of mainstream guitar music, making room for…
  2. How Rock Music Turns Horror Into SoundRock music and horror cinema share a fascination with fear, rebellion, and the parts of human nature that polite culture prefers to hide. One works through…
  3. The best rock lyrics about finding freedom on the open roadFew subjects belong to rock as naturally as the open road. Highways offer distance, speed, risk, and the promise that the next town might reveal a different…
  4. The Science Behind A Memorable Rock Guitar SoloA great rock guitar solo can turn a strong song into a permanent memory. It may last only 20 seconds, yet a few bends, a sharp rhythmic phrase, or one…
  5. From Leather Jackets To Streetwear: Rock Fashion’s Changing SignalRock fashion has always been louder than a set of clothes. A leather jacket, a torn T-shirt, or a pair of battered boots can signal rebellion, belonging,…
  6. The Live Albums Every Rock Fan Must HearA great live album is more than a document of a concert. It captures the split-second decisions, imperfect edges, crowd electricity, and sheer volume that can…
  7. Why Female-Led Rock Is Defining the 2020sRock has always reinvented itself through artists who refuse to fit its expected shape. In the 2020s, female-led bands are driving that renewal with sharp…
  8. Gravel Mercy Turns Desert Blues Into Blacktop GospelLos Angeles quartet Gravel Mercy does not sound interested in polishing the dust off its boots. On Blacktop Gospel, the band’s new five-track EP, guitar riffs…
  9. Why Organ and Hammond B3 Still Define Classic RockClassic rock would sound radically different without the organ. Guitars may carry the riffs, drums may drive the attack, and bass may anchor the low end, but…
  10. The Most Controversial Rock Concert Performances of All TimeRock concerts are built around release: loud guitars, physical energy, communal shouting, and the temporary feeling that ordinary rules have been suspended.…